Ответы олимпиада ВсОШ Английский Татарстан 10 октября
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Республиканская олимпиада школьников по английскому языку
Школьный этап. 2025-2026 уч. год
Задания для участника (4 класс)
Получить ответы на все задания можно по ссылке: https://t.me/olimpiada_otvety
Максимальное количество баллов – 40 баллов
LISTENING - 5 баллов (1 балл за правильный ответ), 5 минут
TASK 1. Listen to the phone conversation and choose True or False.
1. Greg is in Sweden now. True / False
2. Greg had a terrible journey home. True / False
3. Greg is inviting Anna to a birthday party. True / False
4. Anna loves skiing. True / False
5. Anna is going to go to Sweden in July. True / False
TRANSFER YOUR ANSWERS TO THE ANSWER SHEET!
READING - 13 баллов (1 балл за правильный ответ), 15 минут
Task 1. There was a fire near Robert’s house last night. A policeman is asking him about it. Read the text and choose the best answer A, B or C. Недалеко от места, где живет Роберт, случился пожар. Полицейский задает Роберту шесть вопросов о пожаре. Прочитай диалог и выбери ответы, которые дает Роберт. Выбирай ответ среди букв A, B или C. Перенеси ответы в бланк ответов (Answer Sheet).
Policeman: Can I ask you some questions?
Robert:
A Yes, of course.
B No, I can’t.
C Fine, thank you.
Policeman: What’s your full name, please?
Robert:
A My name’s Robert.
B His name’s Robert Welsh.
C I’m Robert Welsh.
Policeman: Where were you when the fire started, Robert?
Robert:
A They weren’t there.
B In the garden.
C Robert was in his bedroom.
Policeman: What were you doing?
Robert:
A I was playing volleyball with my friends.
B I played volleyball with my friends.
C I didn't see.
Policeman: Did you phone the firemen when you saw the fire?
Robert:
A No, they didn’t.
B No, I wasn’t.
C No, my mum did.
Policeman: OK. Thank you, Robert, that’s all.
Robert:
Goodbye.
Task 2. Read the article about a young swimmer. Are sentences 7-14 ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B)?
If there is not enough information to answer ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B), choose ‘Doesn’t say’ (C).
For questions 7-14, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet. Прочитай текст и предложения после текста. Как ты думаешь, эти предложения Right (верные) или Wrong (неверные)? Если в тексте нет информации об этом, то выбери Doesn’t say (нет информации).
Ana Johnson
Ana Johnson is a 13-year-old swimmer who lives in Melbourne in Australia. Her dream is to swim for Australia in the next Olympics. She swims in both long and short races and she has already come first in many important competitions.
As well as spending many hours in the pool, Ana also makes time for studying and for friends. ‘I have lots of friends who swim and we’re very close. It’s much easier to have friends who are swimmers because they also have to get up early to practise like me and they understand this kind of life. But I’m not so different from other people my age. In my free time I also enjoy going to the movies and parties. There are also some good things about swimming for a club. I travel a lot for competitions and I’ve made friends with swimmers from other Australian cities and from other parts of the world.’
Ana is becoming well known in Australia and she believes it is important to get more young people interested in swimming. ‘I don’t mind talking to journalists and having my photograph taken. But last year I was on TV and that was much more fun.
7. Ana’s home is in Melbourne.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesn’t say
8. Ana hopes she will become an Olympic swimmer.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesn’t say
9. Ana knows that she is better at short races than long ones.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesn’t say
10. Ana has won a lot of swimming competitions.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesn’t say
11. It is difficult for Ana to make friends with other people who swim.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesn’t say
12. Ana likes doing the same things as other teenagers.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesn’t say
13. Ana has met people from different countries at swimming competitions.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesn’t say
14. Ana prefers speaking to journalists to being on television.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesn’t say
TRANSFER YOUR ANSWERS TO THE ANSWER SHEET!
USE OF ENGLISH - 10 баллов (1 балл за правильный ответ), 10 минут
TASK 1. Read the sentences about an internet café. Choose the best word (A, B or C). Прочитай предложения об интернет-кафе. Выбери лучшее слово (A, B или C) для каждого предложения.
1. Last month an internet café ............ near Mia’s house.
A opened B began C arrived
2. The internet café quickly became ............ with Mia and her friends.
A favourite B popular C excellent
3. It only ............ Mia five minutes to get to the café.
A takes B has C gets
4. Mia often ............ her friends there after school.
A waits B meets C goes
5. The café has different ............ of computer games that they can play.
A things B ways C kinds
6. Mia thinks there is a lot of ............ information on the internet.
A certain B sure C useful
Task 2. Read the sentences and guess the word for each one. The first letter is already there. There is one space for each letter in the word. (Угадай слова по определению. Первая буква слова и количество букв в слове даны).
Example:
0. You eat it. It can be brown or white.
7. People who like watching football often go to this place
8. This is something that other people do not or must not know about.
9. People who like swimming in the sea often go here.
10. If you enjoy camping, you will need to take this with you.
TRANSFER YOUR ANSWERS TO THE ANSWER SHEET!
WRITING - 12 баллов, 40 минут
Student’s name_
Your teacher asked you to write a short text about your flat or house.
Write:
what rooms there are,
in which room you and your family gather together,
what you and your family usually do in this room together,
what your favourite room is and why.
Write 70-100 words.
Время выполнения заданий без учета времени на отдых между разделами– 85 минут. Максимальное количество баллов – 45 баллов
LISTENING – 6 баллов (1 балл за правильный ответ), 10 минут
Task 1. Listen to Gemma and her husband, Harry, talking about pictures for their new house. Which picture will they put in each room? Choose the correct picture (A-H) for each room (1-6). You will hear the conversation twice.
Rooms:
1. living room
2. bathroom
3. bedroom
4. kitchen
5. hall
6. dining room
Pictures:
A beach
B cathedral
C Gemma's parents
D Harry's village
E horses
F mountains
G racing cars
H river
TRANSFER YOUR ANSWERS TO THE ANSWER SHEET!
READING - 10 баллов (1 балл за правильный ответ), 10 минут
Task 1. Read the text then choose True or False.
The mouse and the lion
Once there was a lion that lived in a big dark cave. The lion, who was the king of the jungle, went out hunting every night and brought back one animal to eat in the cave. After eating it he used to fall asleep.
But the lion didn’t know that he wasn’t living alone. A little mouse lived in the cave too, and every night after the lion had fallen asleep the mouse used to creep out of her hole and eat the leftovers from the lion’s supper. She was a very happy mouse.
One night, the mouse came out as usual for her evening meal. She wasn’t afraid of the lion any more, and this time instead of going back to her hole after eating, she thought she would take a good look at the lion. She crept slowly up to him and touched him … the lion didn’t move. He felt so soft, so warm, and so comfortable. Without thinking, she climbed up on to him, and was soon fast asleep.
Some hours later the lion woke up. When he found the mouse sleeping on him, he was very, very angry.
‘How dare you sleep on me, the king of the jungle?’ he roared, and was about to kill the mouse. The little mouse begged and pleaded: ‘oh, my lord, forgive me. I have made a terrible mistake. Please spare my life, and I promise I will help you whenever you need me’. This made the lion roar with laughter … ha, ha, ha, ha … a mouse helping a lion! He laughed so much that he decided to let her go: ‘But don’t you make me laugh so much again’ he commanded the mouse.
Not far from the cave some hunters were looking for the lion. They wanted to catch the king of the jungle and sell him to the circus. They laid their nets very carefully and waited for him to come hunting for his food. That night the lion stepped out of his cave and into their trap. He tried and tried to escape, but the nets were strong. He roared in anger and frustration.
The little mouse, which by now was very fat after so many good dinners, heard him roaring, and realised straight away that something was wrong.
Remembering her promise, she rushed to find him, even though she was very frightened. She quickly found the lion and saw how he was trapped in the net: ‘Oh, my lord’, she said to the lion. ‘Let me help you. Now I can keep my promise to you and repay your kindness to me. I have a plan to save you, but please don’t roar. The hunters will hear you and it frightens me.’ Then she set to work. After so many comfortable months, she was fat and her teeth were not as sharp as before. But slowly she bit her way through the net until she had made a hole large enough for the lion to escape through.
The lion was sorry that he had laughed at the mouse. He said: ‘You are so small, but today you have saved my life. You are welcome to live in my cave, but don’t ever sleep on my back again!’ Then, the mouse and the lion made their way back to the cave. But before he went in, the lion roared. He roared so loud that he woke the animals and the hunters for miles around.
1. The lion and the mouse used to sleep at the same time. True / False
2. Living with the lion for so long stopped the mouse being afraid of him. True / False
3. The mouse felt very comfortable on the lion. True / False
4. The lion was especially upset that the mouse had slept on him because he was proud. True/False
5. The lion laughed at the idea that a mouse could help a lion. True / False
6. The hunters designed their trap well. True / False
7. The mouse went to help the lion because she was afraid of the hunters. True / False
8. The mouse wanted the lion to roar and frighten the hunters away. True / False
9. It was easy for the mouse to rescue the lion. True / False
10. In the end the lion recognised the power of the tiny mouse. True / False
TRANSFER YOUR ANSWERS TO THE ANSWER SHEET!
USE OF ENGLISH – 12 баллов (1 балл за правильный ответ), 15 минут
Task 1. Complete the sentences with by, after, to or before.
1 You make omelettes ____________ beating eggs then cooking them in a pan.
2 They say that one way to keep healthy is ____________ avoid to junk food.
3 ____________ cooking good food, the best thing to do is eat it.
4 I need a gadget ____________ help me remember where my mobile phone is.
5 You should always wash your hands ____________ preparing food.
6 I hate people using their phones ___________ take surprise photos of their friends.
Task 2. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words. (Допишите второе предложение так, чтобы оно по смыслу было похоже на первое предложение. Используй не больше трех слов в пробеле.)
Example: The restaurant bill was wrong.
The restaurant ____made a mistake with our bill.
7. She saw him last 5 years ago.
She …………………………………. him for 5 years.
8. My sister is the best piano player in the family.
My sister plays the piano ……………………………… anyone else in the family.
9. I speak French worse than you.
I don’t speak French as ………………………………. you.
10. Ten years ago my dad worked in a bank.
My dad …………………………….…... work in a bank now.
11. If you plant seeds, they grow.
Seeds ……………………………… you plant them.
12. I’m having my laptop fixed at the moment.
Somebody …………………………….. my laptop at the moment.
WRITING - 17 баллов, 50 минут
Student’s name_________________
Write an interesting story that begins with this sentence: While running to school, I saw a big bright bird in a tree.
In your story you must use the words and expressions: (to) be late; (to) look for; dangerous. You can change the words as you need. Write 90-130 words.
While running to school, I saw a big bright bird in a tree. _____________________________
Республиканская олимпиада школьников по английскому языку.
Школьный этап. 2025-2026 уч. год.
Задания для участника (7-8 классы)
Максимальное количество баллов – 73 баллa
LISTENING - 8 баллов (1 балл за правильный ответ), 20 минут
Task 1. You will hear people taking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, chose the best answer A/B/C.The recording is played TWICE. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.
1. You hear a tour guide talking about her job.
What does she like best about being a tour guide?
A the places she visits
B the people she works with
C the different types of food she eats
2. You hear the start of a radio programme about cars.
Who is the guest on this programme?
A a car designer
B an electrical engineer
C a mechanic
3. You hear a businesswoman talking to her assistant.
What does she want him to do?
A write a report
B make a phone call
C send an email
4. You hear two friends talking about an evening out.
Where did they go?
A to the cinema
B to the theatre
C to a party
5. You hear a man talking about his aunt.
What was her profession?
A doctor
B lawyer
C actress
6. You hear a brother and sister talking about a present for their mother.
What have they bought?
A a book
B a DVD
C a cooking pot
7.You hear an announcement in a multiplex cinema.
Which screen is showing the film Racing Fever?
A screen 3
B screen 5
C screen 6
8.You hear a ballet dancer talking about an injury.
What part of his body has he hurt?
A his back
B his foot
Chisarm
READING – 15 баллов (1 балл за правильный ответ), 40 минут
Task 1. Read an article about the early aeroplanes. For questions 1-8, choose the most appropriate answer A-D which fits best according to the text. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.
For five years from December 1903 to September 1908, two young bicycle mechanics from the state of Ohio in America repeatedly claimed that they had built a heavier-than-air machine which they had flown successfully. Despite demonstrations and photographs of themselves flying, the claims of Wilbur and Orville Wright were laughed at and dismissed as a practical joke by the magazine Scientific American, the newspaper the New York Herald, the US Army and most American scientists.
Experts rejected the Wright brothers’ claim without troubling to examine the evidence as they were so convinced, on purely scientific grounds, that flight in powered machines which were heavier than air was impossible. It was not until President Theodore Roosevelt ordered public trials at Fort Myers in 1908 that the Wrights were able to prove their claim conclusively and the Army and the scientific press were compelled to accept that their flying machine was a reality.
It is perhaps not too surprising that a couple of young bicycle mechanics in a remote town on the prairies should be ignored by the intellectuals of the more sophisticated east coast of America at a time when the horse was still the principal means of transport. What is more surprising is that the local newspapers in their home town of Dayton, Ohio, should have ignored the Wrights. In 1904, a local banker, Torrence Huffman, allowed the brothers to use a large piece of farm land owned by him outside the town for their flying experiments. The land was bordered by two main roads and the local railway line so that, as the months went by, hundreds of people actually saw the Wrights flying.
Many of the amazed passengers wrote to the local newspapers to ask who were the young men who were regularly flying near the railway line and why had nothing appeared about them in the papers. Eventually the enquiries became so frequent that the papers complained that they were becoming a nuisance, but still their editors showed no interest in the story, sending neither a reporter nor a photographer.
In 1940, Dan Kumler, the city editor of the Dayton Daily News at the time of the flights gave an interview about his refusal to publish anything thirty-five years earlier and spoke frankly about his reasons. Kumler recalled, “I guess we just didn't believe it. Of course, you must remember that the Wrights at that time kept things very secret”
The interviewer responded in amazement, “You mean they kept things secret by flying over an open field?" Kumler considered the question, grinned and said, “I guess the truth is we were just plain stupid.”
1.What do we learn about the Wright brothers in the first paragraph?
A They said they had built a flying machine.
B They gave lots of flying demonstrations.
C They laughed at the ideas in the Scientific American.
D They took photographs of themselves.
2.How did Theodore Roosevelt become involved with the Wright brothers?
A He insisted that the trial should be in a public court.
B He concluded that the brothers were telling the truth.
C He ordered the press to tell the truth about the plane.
D He ordered the brothers to test the plane in public.
3.Why are horses mentioned in the third paragraph?
A They were used only in the East.
B They provided the usual way of traveling.
C They were rarely used in Ohio.
D They were the only form of transport.
4.What does the writer find surprising about the flying experiments?
A the lack of interest shown by local newspapers
B the attitude of the experts
C the lack of flying experiments in the East
D the skill of bicycle mechanics
5.Torrence Huffman helped the Wright brothers by
A lending them money to buy some land.
B letting them use some of his land.
C giving them some of his farm land.
D allowing them to buy some land.
6.Why did people write to the newspapers?
A to ask why people were flying near the railway line
B to make sure that it was the Wright brothers who were flying
C to ask why the flights had not been reported in the papers
D to complain about the nuisance caused by these flights
7.Why was the interviewer surprised by the first answer given by Dan Kumler?
A The interviewer knew that the Wrights had opened the gates to the field.
B The interviewer thought the Wrights had wanted to keep their flights secret.
C The interviewer did not believe what Kumler had told the Wrights.
D The interviewer thought that anybody could have seen the Wrights flying.
8.Which of the following would be a suitable title?
A Newspapers tell lies
B Too easily convinced
C Refusal to recognise progress
D People will believe anything
Task 2. Read an article about finding a job in the past. There are seven sentences which were removed for the text. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which best fits each gap 9-15. There is one extra sentence which should not be used in any of the gaps.
LOOKING FOR WORK
I was delighted when I finally left school at the end of October 1927. Now at last I felt I was a man. 9…...
Every day there were long queues at the Labour Exchange of people looking for work. Those of us who had just left school had to go to the Labour Exchange for an interview with a group of officials, employers and teachers. There we were asked questions about our ambitions, how suitable we were for certain types of work and how well we had done at school. 10…...
After this we were required to attend the Youth Employment Department every day to see if any suitable jobs had been found. If it happened that a firm was in need of a youth, then a number of us would be given a green card which we were to take to the interview. 11…...
I lost count of how many of these cards I received without finding a job. 12…... Twelve months passed and I still had found nothing.
On one occasion, my search had the surprising result of providing a very good job for one of my uncles. This uncle, who had been out of work for almost a year, was in his early thirties. 13…... My uncle kindly offered to take me to the firm as I did not know where it was.
When we arrived at the firm, the manager told us that he had found someone for the job just ten minutes earlier. However, looking at my uncle, he said: “We are looking for someone to operate a ‘special machine, someone older than this boy. Are you interested?” My uncle accepted immediately. He worked there until he retired at the age of sixty-five.
Eventually I was lucky, and just because two people had the same name. In town there was a tailor’s called Brownson's and almost opposite was a cleaners called Smith and Sons. Somewhat confusingly, the manageress of Smith and Sons was also called Brownson. 14…...
The boy left and the clerk was filling in a card for me to go to the same place. The manager had heard what the clerk had said and came and told her that it was not Mr. Brownson who needed an assistant but Miss Brownson of Smith and Sons. 15…... I am ashamed to say that I did not tell the boy any such thing - but I did get the job.
A One day he heard that there was a vacancy for a young boy at a machine builders in Ashton-Under-Lyne.
B I was sure I would soon find myself a job and have money to spend.
C In fact he had worked for only six months immediately after leaving school.
D To prove that we had attended, the employer would sign the card.
E The clerk asked me to run after the other boy to correct the mistake and make sure he went to the right shop.
F We also looked through the newspapers, of course, hoping to find something in the job advertisements.
G On the day in question, the clerk at the Youth Employment Department gave the boy in front of me in the queue a green card and told him 10 go to Mr Brownson's as he needed an assistant.
H Our answers to these questions were then compared with a list of vacancies existing in the district.
USE OF ENGLISH - 30 баллов, 40 минут
Task 1. Read the text below. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.
1. The __ handed out the papers.
(EXAM)
2. Good __ helps students feel ready for the test.
(PREPARE)
3. Teachers give students useful __ before exams.
(ADVISE)
4. He is a bit __ with slow learners.
(PATIENT)
5. Some students need extra __ to study every day.
(MOTIVATE)
6. He answered all the questions with __ .
(CONFIDENT)
7. Regular study habits show a high level of __.
(RESPONSIBLE)
8. Success in exams needs hard work and __.
(DETERMINE)
9. Teachers should be kind and __.
(HELP)
10. Exams test your __ and understanding of the subject.
(INTELLIGENT)
Task 2. For questions 11-20 fill in the gaps with the correct words. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.
11) Even during the test, Maria was as cool as a ……….
12) The new video game is selling like hot …….
13) My grandparents are the ………of the earth—kind and hardworking.
14) I can’t worry about that right now—I have bigger ………to fry.
15) Don’t spill the ………about the surprise party for Mom!
16) I bit off more than I could ………when I said I’d finish three projects in one week.
17) Her baby brother is the ………of her eye.
18) Don’t put all your ………in one basket—try out for more than one team.
19) My mom works hard to bring home the ……….
20) The new school rule is a real hot ……… —no one can agree on it.
Task 3. Complete the phrasal verbs in the sentences with the correct prepositions. The meaning of the phrasal verb is given in brackets. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.
21. It took me some time to catch …… to what the examiner was saying (understand)
22. I had to give …… studying for the test because I was too tired. (stop trying)
23. I’ll copy …… the essay and send it to the teacher. (rewrite)
24. If you spend so much time on playing video games, you’ll fall …… in your studies. (fail to keep up with other students)
25. Please, hand ……your test to the teacher’s assistant. (submit)
WRITING - 20 баллов, 45 минут
Describe one autumn weekend that you enjoyed. Focus on the details that make it unique and explain why this weekend is unforgettable. Describe the weather and nature. Mention the autumn activities you were engaged in. Write about one autumn festival you had a chance to visit that weekend. Write your descriptive essay in 150-200 words in an appropriate (neutral) style. Use the following words and expressions in your essay (do not change the words):
crisp and clear
ripe apples
harvest season
Всероссийская олимпиада школьников по английскому языку.
Школьный этап. 2025-2026 уч. год.
Задания для участника (9-11 классы)
Время выполнения– 155 минут. Максимальное количество баллов – 86 баллов
LISTENING - 15 баллов (1 балл за правильный ответ), 25 минут
Task 1. You will hear people talking in several different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the most appropriate answer. The recording will be played TWICE. Write your answers on a separate answer sheet.
1 You hear a girl talking about a new film.
Why does she want to see it?
A to have a better understanding of the novel it is based on
B because her friends have recommended it
C because she likes action films
2 You hear a man talking about a car journey he made recently.
Where was the biggest traffic jam?
A coming out of London
B near the airport
C getting off the motorway
3 You hear a woman talking about a present.
What was she given?
A a piece of clothing
B some jewellery
C a drawing
4 You hear a boy talking about his favourite footballer.
Which team does he play for?
A Arsenal
B Liverpool
C Birmingham
5 You hear a man booking theatre tickets by phone.
How much will they cost altogether?
A £73
B £75
C £78
6 You hear a woman talking about moving to Scotland.
How did she feel when she met her neighbours?
A pleased they were so friendly
B annoyed because she couldn't understand their accent
C surprised that they treated her like a foreigner
7 You hear a radio advertisement for a museum.
What period does the special exhibition deal with?
A the 1940s
B the 1920s
C the 1950s
8 You hear two friends talking about a television programme they have both seen
What sort of programme was it?
A a quiz show
B a documentary
C a soap opera
Task 2. You will hear part of a radio interview with a law student called Mark Stone, talking about his life at university. For questions 9-15, choose the best answer A-C. The recording is played TWICE. Write your answers on a separate answer sheet.
9 Why did Mark decide to study at Gramwell University?
A It offers a very good course in his subject.
B His parents advised him to go there.
C It is near where he grew up.
10 When Mark arrived at Gramwell, he was surprised by
A the weather.
B the architecture.
C the atmosphere.
11 What does Mark say about his studies?
A It is difficult to manage his time well.
B It is less demanding now than it used to be.
C It is worth studying hard.
12 Why did Mark get a part-time job?
A He wanted experience working as a librarian.
B He had to cover the cost of his accommodation.
C He was getting bored in his spare time.
13 What does Mark say about his lecturers?
A They like to communicate with students.
B They are hard to get to know.
C They only occasionally want to see students.
14 What does Mark say about his friends at Gramwell?
A Most people he knows study law.
B They study a variety of different subjects.
C The subjects they study are more interesting than law.
15 How does Mark feel about his social life?
A He wishes he could go to more parties.
B He worries about wasting time.
C He believes he studies better after doing sport.
READING – 21 баллов (1 балл за правильный ответ), 40 минут
Task 1. Read the following text about architecture. Complete questions 1-7 with the most appropriate answer A-G. Then, complete questions 8-14 by answering YES, NO, or NOT GIVEN according to the text. Write your answers on a separate answer sheet.
The beauty of age
A Architecture is a direct and substantial representation of history and place. By preserving historic structures, we are able to share the very spaces and environments in which the generations before us lived. Historic preservation is the visual and tangible conservation of cultural identity. Architecture is one aspect of our heritage with which we can interact and adapt. Some buildings have specific historic context and must be meticulously and exactly preserved. Most buildings, however, must be lived in, interacted with and maintained by the public. These buildings change with us, thus recording a piece of each generation’s story. We have an obligation to respect this community resource and preserve it for future generations. Preservation works within the established history and location of cities and towns to build on the rich culture already at hand.
B In addition to solidifying a community's past, preservation can help strengthen a community's future. Historic buildings help create vibrant, cultural downtowns that draw tourism, art, festivals, and other activities which in turn draw investment, revenue, and economic growth. A dynamic historic downtown can be the centrepiece of community life: a place to shop, invest, create and live. Simultaneously, preservation can be a tool to boost the economy and quality of life. Local residents benefit through interpretive components such as learning and recreational activities that complement an historic site's didactic offerings and illustrate a special meaning between its past, present and future. The more the community is involved, the more attractive and effective an area will become for locals and visitors.
C In the past, historic preservation has been considered a luxury practice, but in recent years, research of the economic and public benefits has revealed that it is a powerful tool in sustaining local economy, creating jobs, and even generating capital. The aesthetic, cultural and historical benefits of preservation are well known, but now, communities are realising that there are positive economic effects also.
D A number of studies have been conducted throughout the United States in recent years, analysing the economic benefits of historic preservation on property values. The results, on both state and local levels, have consistently reported that properties in historic districts appreciate significantly faster than comparable properties not located in historic districts. Property value is determined by the buyers and sellers of the market and when dealing with historic properties, those buyers and sellers must recognise the significance of the historic properties in order for the value to remain high. Studies have given evidence that we, as a society, value those buildings and homes that represent our collective history. These findings make investment in historic properties economically beneficial.
E Historic districts do have aesthetic stipulations, but they are not intended to hinder property owners. Bylaws help ensure that the character of the neighbourhood remains intact. The stability provided by these standards usually raises property values because investors can be assured that the historic nature of the district will remain intact. According to Donovan D. Rypkema, a scholar from Columbia University in the field of preservation economics, local district preservation commissions can have a positive effect, ‘It has been found that when a local district has the greatest positive impact on property values four variables are usually in place: clear, written design guidelines for the affected properties; staff for the preservation commission; active educational outreach by the staff and commission to property owners, real estate brokers, architects, builders, etc.; and consistent and predictable decisions by the commission.’
F Unfortunately, the international style of architecture, for all the beauty of its best work, had the damaging effect of making our cities more uniform and bland. In its debased form of concrete and glass slabs, it can be seen from Aberdeen to Plymouth, New York to Caracas and Sydney to Kuala Lumpur. Post-modernism has an equally patchy record, though contemporary buildings like the Ark in Hammersmith, looming like an ocean liner over an inner urban motorway, are encouraging. It shows that even basic amenities can be a joy to look at and use. But while the pendulum of architectural fashion has swung back towards traditional materials, local character is still under threat from the standardised corporate style of commercial interests. The chain stores, with their expensively designed images, dominate British towns, making them look increasingly indistinguishable — and dull. People enjoy difference, variety and individuality. They love the drama of the unplanned townscape, where buildings old and new, good and not so good, tell their own long story of the town.
G There are many positive examples of developments across the world. In Baltimore, development was triggered by the city council in the late 1950s, followed by a programme of architectural competitions and the establishment of aesthetic criteria in planning to increase quality. Lowell, widely seen as the first US industrial town based on cotton and textiles, was in decline in 1970. It initiated 22 heritage projects re-furbishing warehouses to create museums, heritage and visitor centres, shops and restaurants. This was presented as an “urban cultural park” (the Lowell National Historical Park) and is now considered to have been very successful in changing the image of Lowell, and attracting tourists. Placing arts at the centre of redevelopment may be one way to maintain beauty and uniqueness in a city.
QUESTIONS 1-7
The Reading Passage has seven paragraphs, A-G. Which paragraph contains the following information?
1 Laws protecting old buildings maintain the standard of an area as a whole.
2 Building prices rise quicker in old areas.
3 Appropriate town planning creates cultural and other facilities that draw visitors.
4 Residents should help protect their own area.
5 Preserving buildings allows us to build on our cultural past.
6 Previously, local communities did not realize preserving buildings was important.
7 People prefer cities to be unique.
QUESTIONS 8-14
Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in the Reading Passage?
Write:
YES if the statement agrees with the claims of the writer
NO if the statement disagrees with the claims of the writer
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
8 We should not change the use of old buildings.
9 Historic areas often have modern uses.
10 Communities frequently want to change old areas.
11 Keeping historic areas can be good for people's finances today.
12 Communities don't understand the benefits of preserving old buildings.
13 All modern architecture is not beautiful.
14 Beauty was a factor considered in the regeneration of Baltimore
Task 2. Read the article about a young climber. Several sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which best fits the gap 15-21. There is one extra sentence included which you should not use. Write your answers on a separate answer sheet.
'Cool' kid climbs to glory as US sport cultivates child stars
Scott Cory sounds just like an ordinary 13-year-old kid. His favoured description of pretty much anything is simple: 'cool'.
Yet Scott is a genius. 15…... Many expect him one day to be hailed as the world's greatest natural rock climber in a sport for the super fit and very brave. Not that that bothers Scott. 'It is really fun. It's cool,' he told The Observer.
Scott is one of a number of ever younger athletes in the United States. 16…... They have raised worries about the welfare of youngsters thrust into the limelight at a tender age.
Scott already holds numerous records, including being the youngest climber to scale the peaks of Half Dome and El Capitan in Yosemite National Park: among the most famous 'big wall' climbs in the world. The ascent on Half Dome usually takes top adult climbers three days. 17…... Now he is planning a charity climb of both peaks within 24 hours. He will climb a total of 4,900 feet of rock – almost four times the height of the Empire State Building.
Scott got his first commercial endorsement deal at the age of eight. 18…... Despite going to school every day, he is already a professional athlete in one of the world's most dangerous sports.
Tyanna Madsen, aged six, created a storm this month when she deadlifted 45 kilogrammes in a competition. 19…... Despite health experts – including the American Pediatric Association – warning that children lifting weights can put their health at risk, Tyanna's achievements, which could put her in The Guinness Book of Records, have caused a media frenzy second only to that surrounding 14-year-old soccer player Freddy Adu. 20…... Freddy, whose parents are from Ghana, will play with professional Washington football team DC United next season. Media pundits compare Freddy’s talent to that of Brazilian genius Pelé.
Scott's parents want their son to keep studying and to see a possible future outside climbing. 'He has a brother and a sister who keep him down to earth real easy. 21…... joked his proud father Jim.
A Now, among many other sponsors, North Face pays for him to travel to climb and supplies him with its equipment.
B Last week the boy became the youngest professional in a top-level American sport for more than 100 years.
C He is the 'wunderkind' of the climbing world, who as a teenager has already mastered some of the planet's toughest climbs.
D There are increasing numbers of child sports stars.
E They include a six-year-old weightlifter and a 14-year-old football professional.
F She became involved in the sport at three.
G They tell him all the time how useless he is.
H Scott did it in one.
USE OF ENGLISH - 30 баллов, 40 минут
Task 1. For questions 1-10 fill in the gaps with the correct words to form idioms related to trees, flowers, bushes and animals. Write your answers on a separate answer sheet.
1. She’s a shrinking …….. and rarely speaks in meetings.
2. Lack of communication is the …….. of the problem in our company.
3. Don’t quit your job just because the …….. seems greener elsewhere.
4. We need to address the …….. in the room — the missing budget report.
5. She decided to take the …….. by the horns and confront her boss.
6. Stop beating around the …….. and tell me what happened.
7. If you think I’m responsible, you’re barking up the wrong …….. .
8. You shouldn’t complain about the free tickets; don’t look a gift …….. in the mouth.
9. Don’t ask too many questions; curiosity killed the …….. .
10. He …….. -picked the easiest tasks from the project list.
Task 2. Match the names of some famous people given below with their short biographies. More answers are given than needed. Write your answers on a separate answer sheet.
11. Exposed the hardships of Victorian society through powerful storytelling and memorable characters, using fiction to advocate for compassion and social justice.
Winston Churchill
12. Commanded Parliament’s army during the English Civil War and later governed as Lord Protector, establishing a short-lived republican rule in a traditionally monarchical nation.
Mary Shelley
13. Led Britain through World War II with stirring speeches and steadfast resolve, later earning the Nobel Prize in Literature for historical writings that chronicled the nation’s struggles and triumphs.
Isaak Newton
14. Transformed the steam engine into a practical power source, fueling industrial progress and ushering in a new era of technological and economic change.
Charles Dickens
15. Formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation, laying the foundation for classical physics and shaping modern science for centuries to come.
James Watt
David Cameron
Oliver Cromwell
Henry VIII
Task 3. Fill in the gaps with the given expressions. Use each expression only ONCE. Write your answers on a separate answer sheet.
A jot down H get your hands on
B sink in I work out
C make up J flicking through
D copying out K draw up
E stick to L wear yourself out
F keep you going through M work your way through
G against the clock N come up
O stay up
The most important thing is to 16) ________a timetable for revision, and then 17) __________it.
Study in blocks of about twenty minutes, with five-minutes breaks, and don’t work all the time. Then you won’t 18)__________, and you’ll have time for things to 19) _______ .
Just 20) __________ your books and notes isn’t very helpful. Well, 21)________ some notes on what you’re reading, and 22) _________ quizzes or memory aids, such as cards with key words on. Even 23) ________ is more effective than just reading.
So, 24) ___________ all the past papers you can 25) _________ . Practice answering questions 26) ________ . It’s also helpful to try to 27) _______which topics tend to 28) _________ regularly, and focus on them.
Look after yourself! The night before the exam, don’t 29) _________ all night; try to get a good night’s sleep. And on the actual day, eat something that will 30) _________ the exam, such as eggs or pasta.
WRITING - 20 баллов, 45 минут
You’re in a busy kitchen of an expensive restaurant. What story do your ears tell about where you are right now? Describe your surroundings using only the sense of hearing. Describe the noises/sounds that you find pleasing to your ears. Describe the noises/sounds that you find unbearable. Use the following expressions:
battle caps
popping off
timer buzzing
Write your descriptive essay in an appropriate (neutral) style. Write 200-250 words.
Школьный этап. 2025-2026 уч. год
Задания для участника (4 класс)
Получить ответы на все задания можно по ссылке: https://t.me/olimpiada_otvety
Максимальное количество баллов – 40 баллов
LISTENING - 5 баллов (1 балл за правильный ответ), 5 минут
TASK 1. Listen to the phone conversation and choose True or False.
1. Greg is in Sweden now. True / False
2. Greg had a terrible journey home. True / False
3. Greg is inviting Anna to a birthday party. True / False
4. Anna loves skiing. True / False
5. Anna is going to go to Sweden in July. True / False
TRANSFER YOUR ANSWERS TO THE ANSWER SHEET!
READING - 13 баллов (1 балл за правильный ответ), 15 минут
Task 1. There was a fire near Robert’s house last night. A policeman is asking him about it. Read the text and choose the best answer A, B or C. Недалеко от места, где живет Роберт, случился пожар. Полицейский задает Роберту шесть вопросов о пожаре. Прочитай диалог и выбери ответы, которые дает Роберт. Выбирай ответ среди букв A, B или C. Перенеси ответы в бланк ответов (Answer Sheet).
Policeman: Can I ask you some questions?
Robert:
A Yes, of course.
B No, I can’t.
C Fine, thank you.
Policeman: What’s your full name, please?
Robert:
A My name’s Robert.
B His name’s Robert Welsh.
C I’m Robert Welsh.
Policeman: Where were you when the fire started, Robert?
Robert:
A They weren’t there.
B In the garden.
C Robert was in his bedroom.
Policeman: What were you doing?
Robert:
A I was playing volleyball with my friends.
B I played volleyball with my friends.
C I didn't see.
Policeman: Did you phone the firemen when you saw the fire?
Robert:
A No, they didn’t.
B No, I wasn’t.
C No, my mum did.
Policeman: OK. Thank you, Robert, that’s all.
Robert:
Goodbye.
Task 2. Read the article about a young swimmer. Are sentences 7-14 ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B)?
If there is not enough information to answer ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B), choose ‘Doesn’t say’ (C).
For questions 7-14, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet. Прочитай текст и предложения после текста. Как ты думаешь, эти предложения Right (верные) или Wrong (неверные)? Если в тексте нет информации об этом, то выбери Doesn’t say (нет информации).
Ana Johnson
Ana Johnson is a 13-year-old swimmer who lives in Melbourne in Australia. Her dream is to swim for Australia in the next Olympics. She swims in both long and short races and she has already come first in many important competitions.
As well as spending many hours in the pool, Ana also makes time for studying and for friends. ‘I have lots of friends who swim and we’re very close. It’s much easier to have friends who are swimmers because they also have to get up early to practise like me and they understand this kind of life. But I’m not so different from other people my age. In my free time I also enjoy going to the movies and parties. There are also some good things about swimming for a club. I travel a lot for competitions and I’ve made friends with swimmers from other Australian cities and from other parts of the world.’
Ana is becoming well known in Australia and she believes it is important to get more young people interested in swimming. ‘I don’t mind talking to journalists and having my photograph taken. But last year I was on TV and that was much more fun.
7. Ana’s home is in Melbourne.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesn’t say
8. Ana hopes she will become an Olympic swimmer.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesn’t say
9. Ana knows that she is better at short races than long ones.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesn’t say
10. Ana has won a lot of swimming competitions.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesn’t say
11. It is difficult for Ana to make friends with other people who swim.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesn’t say
12. Ana likes doing the same things as other teenagers.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesn’t say
13. Ana has met people from different countries at swimming competitions.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesn’t say
14. Ana prefers speaking to journalists to being on television.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesn’t say
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USE OF ENGLISH - 10 баллов (1 балл за правильный ответ), 10 минут
TASK 1. Read the sentences about an internet café. Choose the best word (A, B or C). Прочитай предложения об интернет-кафе. Выбери лучшее слово (A, B или C) для каждого предложения.
1. Last month an internet café ............ near Mia’s house.
A opened B began C arrived
2. The internet café quickly became ............ with Mia and her friends.
A favourite B popular C excellent
3. It only ............ Mia five minutes to get to the café.
A takes B has C gets
4. Mia often ............ her friends there after school.
A waits B meets C goes
5. The café has different ............ of computer games that they can play.
A things B ways C kinds
6. Mia thinks there is a lot of ............ information on the internet.
A certain B sure C useful
Task 2. Read the sentences and guess the word for each one. The first letter is already there. There is one space for each letter in the word. (Угадай слова по определению. Первая буква слова и количество букв в слове даны).
Example:
0. You eat it. It can be brown or white.
7. People who like watching football often go to this place
8. This is something that other people do not or must not know about.
9. People who like swimming in the sea often go here.
10. If you enjoy camping, you will need to take this with you.
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WRITING - 12 баллов, 40 минут
Student’s name_
Your teacher asked you to write a short text about your flat or house.
Write:
what rooms there are,
in which room you and your family gather together,
what you and your family usually do in this room together,
what your favourite room is and why.
Write 70-100 words.
Время выполнения заданий без учета времени на отдых между разделами– 85 минут. Максимальное количество баллов – 45 баллов
LISTENING – 6 баллов (1 балл за правильный ответ), 10 минут
Task 1. Listen to Gemma and her husband, Harry, talking about pictures for their new house. Which picture will they put in each room? Choose the correct picture (A-H) for each room (1-6). You will hear the conversation twice.
Rooms:
1. living room
2. bathroom
3. bedroom
4. kitchen
5. hall
6. dining room
Pictures:
A beach
B cathedral
C Gemma's parents
D Harry's village
E horses
F mountains
G racing cars
H river
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READING - 10 баллов (1 балл за правильный ответ), 10 минут
Task 1. Read the text then choose True or False.
The mouse and the lion
Once there was a lion that lived in a big dark cave. The lion, who was the king of the jungle, went out hunting every night and brought back one animal to eat in the cave. After eating it he used to fall asleep.
But the lion didn’t know that he wasn’t living alone. A little mouse lived in the cave too, and every night after the lion had fallen asleep the mouse used to creep out of her hole and eat the leftovers from the lion’s supper. She was a very happy mouse.
One night, the mouse came out as usual for her evening meal. She wasn’t afraid of the lion any more, and this time instead of going back to her hole after eating, she thought she would take a good look at the lion. She crept slowly up to him and touched him … the lion didn’t move. He felt so soft, so warm, and so comfortable. Without thinking, she climbed up on to him, and was soon fast asleep.
Some hours later the lion woke up. When he found the mouse sleeping on him, he was very, very angry.
‘How dare you sleep on me, the king of the jungle?’ he roared, and was about to kill the mouse. The little mouse begged and pleaded: ‘oh, my lord, forgive me. I have made a terrible mistake. Please spare my life, and I promise I will help you whenever you need me’. This made the lion roar with laughter … ha, ha, ha, ha … a mouse helping a lion! He laughed so much that he decided to let her go: ‘But don’t you make me laugh so much again’ he commanded the mouse.
Not far from the cave some hunters were looking for the lion. They wanted to catch the king of the jungle and sell him to the circus. They laid their nets very carefully and waited for him to come hunting for his food. That night the lion stepped out of his cave and into their trap. He tried and tried to escape, but the nets were strong. He roared in anger and frustration.
The little mouse, which by now was very fat after so many good dinners, heard him roaring, and realised straight away that something was wrong.
Remembering her promise, she rushed to find him, even though she was very frightened. She quickly found the lion and saw how he was trapped in the net: ‘Oh, my lord’, she said to the lion. ‘Let me help you. Now I can keep my promise to you and repay your kindness to me. I have a plan to save you, but please don’t roar. The hunters will hear you and it frightens me.’ Then she set to work. After so many comfortable months, she was fat and her teeth were not as sharp as before. But slowly she bit her way through the net until she had made a hole large enough for the lion to escape through.
The lion was sorry that he had laughed at the mouse. He said: ‘You are so small, but today you have saved my life. You are welcome to live in my cave, but don’t ever sleep on my back again!’ Then, the mouse and the lion made their way back to the cave. But before he went in, the lion roared. He roared so loud that he woke the animals and the hunters for miles around.
1. The lion and the mouse used to sleep at the same time. True / False
2. Living with the lion for so long stopped the mouse being afraid of him. True / False
3. The mouse felt very comfortable on the lion. True / False
4. The lion was especially upset that the mouse had slept on him because he was proud. True/False
5. The lion laughed at the idea that a mouse could help a lion. True / False
6. The hunters designed their trap well. True / False
7. The mouse went to help the lion because she was afraid of the hunters. True / False
8. The mouse wanted the lion to roar and frighten the hunters away. True / False
9. It was easy for the mouse to rescue the lion. True / False
10. In the end the lion recognised the power of the tiny mouse. True / False
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USE OF ENGLISH – 12 баллов (1 балл за правильный ответ), 15 минут
Task 1. Complete the sentences with by, after, to or before.
1 You make omelettes ____________ beating eggs then cooking them in a pan.
2 They say that one way to keep healthy is ____________ avoid to junk food.
3 ____________ cooking good food, the best thing to do is eat it.
4 I need a gadget ____________ help me remember where my mobile phone is.
5 You should always wash your hands ____________ preparing food.
6 I hate people using their phones ___________ take surprise photos of their friends.
Task 2. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words. (Допишите второе предложение так, чтобы оно по смыслу было похоже на первое предложение. Используй не больше трех слов в пробеле.)
Example: The restaurant bill was wrong.
The restaurant ____made a mistake with our bill.
7. She saw him last 5 years ago.
She …………………………………. him for 5 years.
8. My sister is the best piano player in the family.
My sister plays the piano ……………………………… anyone else in the family.
9. I speak French worse than you.
I don’t speak French as ………………………………. you.
10. Ten years ago my dad worked in a bank.
My dad …………………………….…... work in a bank now.
11. If you plant seeds, they grow.
Seeds ……………………………… you plant them.
12. I’m having my laptop fixed at the moment.
Somebody …………………………….. my laptop at the moment.
WRITING - 17 баллов, 50 минут
Student’s name_________________
Write an interesting story that begins with this sentence: While running to school, I saw a big bright bird in a tree.
In your story you must use the words and expressions: (to) be late; (to) look for; dangerous. You can change the words as you need. Write 90-130 words.
While running to school, I saw a big bright bird in a tree. _____________________________
Республиканская олимпиада школьников по английскому языку.
Школьный этап. 2025-2026 уч. год.
Задания для участника (7-8 классы)
Максимальное количество баллов – 73 баллa
LISTENING - 8 баллов (1 балл за правильный ответ), 20 минут
Task 1. You will hear people taking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, chose the best answer A/B/C.The recording is played TWICE. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.
1. You hear a tour guide talking about her job.
What does she like best about being a tour guide?
A the places she visits
B the people she works with
C the different types of food she eats
2. You hear the start of a radio programme about cars.
Who is the guest on this programme?
A a car designer
B an electrical engineer
C a mechanic
3. You hear a businesswoman talking to her assistant.
What does she want him to do?
A write a report
B make a phone call
C send an email
4. You hear two friends talking about an evening out.
Where did they go?
A to the cinema
B to the theatre
C to a party
5. You hear a man talking about his aunt.
What was her profession?
A doctor
B lawyer
C actress
6. You hear a brother and sister talking about a present for their mother.
What have they bought?
A a book
B a DVD
C a cooking pot
7.You hear an announcement in a multiplex cinema.
Which screen is showing the film Racing Fever?
A screen 3
B screen 5
C screen 6
8.You hear a ballet dancer talking about an injury.
What part of his body has he hurt?
A his back
B his foot
Chisarm
READING – 15 баллов (1 балл за правильный ответ), 40 минут
Task 1. Read an article about the early aeroplanes. For questions 1-8, choose the most appropriate answer A-D which fits best according to the text. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.
For five years from December 1903 to September 1908, two young bicycle mechanics from the state of Ohio in America repeatedly claimed that they had built a heavier-than-air machine which they had flown successfully. Despite demonstrations and photographs of themselves flying, the claims of Wilbur and Orville Wright were laughed at and dismissed as a practical joke by the magazine Scientific American, the newspaper the New York Herald, the US Army and most American scientists.
Experts rejected the Wright brothers’ claim without troubling to examine the evidence as they were so convinced, on purely scientific grounds, that flight in powered machines which were heavier than air was impossible. It was not until President Theodore Roosevelt ordered public trials at Fort Myers in 1908 that the Wrights were able to prove their claim conclusively and the Army and the scientific press were compelled to accept that their flying machine was a reality.
It is perhaps not too surprising that a couple of young bicycle mechanics in a remote town on the prairies should be ignored by the intellectuals of the more sophisticated east coast of America at a time when the horse was still the principal means of transport. What is more surprising is that the local newspapers in their home town of Dayton, Ohio, should have ignored the Wrights. In 1904, a local banker, Torrence Huffman, allowed the brothers to use a large piece of farm land owned by him outside the town for their flying experiments. The land was bordered by two main roads and the local railway line so that, as the months went by, hundreds of people actually saw the Wrights flying.
Many of the amazed passengers wrote to the local newspapers to ask who were the young men who were regularly flying near the railway line and why had nothing appeared about them in the papers. Eventually the enquiries became so frequent that the papers complained that they were becoming a nuisance, but still their editors showed no interest in the story, sending neither a reporter nor a photographer.
In 1940, Dan Kumler, the city editor of the Dayton Daily News at the time of the flights gave an interview about his refusal to publish anything thirty-five years earlier and spoke frankly about his reasons. Kumler recalled, “I guess we just didn't believe it. Of course, you must remember that the Wrights at that time kept things very secret”
The interviewer responded in amazement, “You mean they kept things secret by flying over an open field?" Kumler considered the question, grinned and said, “I guess the truth is we were just plain stupid.”
1.What do we learn about the Wright brothers in the first paragraph?
A They said they had built a flying machine.
B They gave lots of flying demonstrations.
C They laughed at the ideas in the Scientific American.
D They took photographs of themselves.
2.How did Theodore Roosevelt become involved with the Wright brothers?
A He insisted that the trial should be in a public court.
B He concluded that the brothers were telling the truth.
C He ordered the press to tell the truth about the plane.
D He ordered the brothers to test the plane in public.
3.Why are horses mentioned in the third paragraph?
A They were used only in the East.
B They provided the usual way of traveling.
C They were rarely used in Ohio.
D They were the only form of transport.
4.What does the writer find surprising about the flying experiments?
A the lack of interest shown by local newspapers
B the attitude of the experts
C the lack of flying experiments in the East
D the skill of bicycle mechanics
5.Torrence Huffman helped the Wright brothers by
A lending them money to buy some land.
B letting them use some of his land.
C giving them some of his farm land.
D allowing them to buy some land.
6.Why did people write to the newspapers?
A to ask why people were flying near the railway line
B to make sure that it was the Wright brothers who were flying
C to ask why the flights had not been reported in the papers
D to complain about the nuisance caused by these flights
7.Why was the interviewer surprised by the first answer given by Dan Kumler?
A The interviewer knew that the Wrights had opened the gates to the field.
B The interviewer thought the Wrights had wanted to keep their flights secret.
C The interviewer did not believe what Kumler had told the Wrights.
D The interviewer thought that anybody could have seen the Wrights flying.
8.Which of the following would be a suitable title?
A Newspapers tell lies
B Too easily convinced
C Refusal to recognise progress
D People will believe anything
Task 2. Read an article about finding a job in the past. There are seven sentences which were removed for the text. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which best fits each gap 9-15. There is one extra sentence which should not be used in any of the gaps.
LOOKING FOR WORK
I was delighted when I finally left school at the end of October 1927. Now at last I felt I was a man. 9…...
Every day there were long queues at the Labour Exchange of people looking for work. Those of us who had just left school had to go to the Labour Exchange for an interview with a group of officials, employers and teachers. There we were asked questions about our ambitions, how suitable we were for certain types of work and how well we had done at school. 10…...
After this we were required to attend the Youth Employment Department every day to see if any suitable jobs had been found. If it happened that a firm was in need of a youth, then a number of us would be given a green card which we were to take to the interview. 11…...
I lost count of how many of these cards I received without finding a job. 12…... Twelve months passed and I still had found nothing.
On one occasion, my search had the surprising result of providing a very good job for one of my uncles. This uncle, who had been out of work for almost a year, was in his early thirties. 13…... My uncle kindly offered to take me to the firm as I did not know where it was.
When we arrived at the firm, the manager told us that he had found someone for the job just ten minutes earlier. However, looking at my uncle, he said: “We are looking for someone to operate a ‘special machine, someone older than this boy. Are you interested?” My uncle accepted immediately. He worked there until he retired at the age of sixty-five.
Eventually I was lucky, and just because two people had the same name. In town there was a tailor’s called Brownson's and almost opposite was a cleaners called Smith and Sons. Somewhat confusingly, the manageress of Smith and Sons was also called Brownson. 14…...
The boy left and the clerk was filling in a card for me to go to the same place. The manager had heard what the clerk had said and came and told her that it was not Mr. Brownson who needed an assistant but Miss Brownson of Smith and Sons. 15…... I am ashamed to say that I did not tell the boy any such thing - but I did get the job.
A One day he heard that there was a vacancy for a young boy at a machine builders in Ashton-Under-Lyne.
B I was sure I would soon find myself a job and have money to spend.
C In fact he had worked for only six months immediately after leaving school.
D To prove that we had attended, the employer would sign the card.
E The clerk asked me to run after the other boy to correct the mistake and make sure he went to the right shop.
F We also looked through the newspapers, of course, hoping to find something in the job advertisements.
G On the day in question, the clerk at the Youth Employment Department gave the boy in front of me in the queue a green card and told him 10 go to Mr Brownson's as he needed an assistant.
H Our answers to these questions were then compared with a list of vacancies existing in the district.
USE OF ENGLISH - 30 баллов, 40 минут
Task 1. Read the text below. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.
1. The __ handed out the papers.
(EXAM)
2. Good __ helps students feel ready for the test.
(PREPARE)
3. Teachers give students useful __ before exams.
(ADVISE)
4. He is a bit __ with slow learners.
(PATIENT)
5. Some students need extra __ to study every day.
(MOTIVATE)
6. He answered all the questions with __ .
(CONFIDENT)
7. Regular study habits show a high level of __.
(RESPONSIBLE)
8. Success in exams needs hard work and __.
(DETERMINE)
9. Teachers should be kind and __.
(HELP)
10. Exams test your __ and understanding of the subject.
(INTELLIGENT)
Task 2. For questions 11-20 fill in the gaps with the correct words. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.
11) Even during the test, Maria was as cool as a ……….
12) The new video game is selling like hot …….
13) My grandparents are the ………of the earth—kind and hardworking.
14) I can’t worry about that right now—I have bigger ………to fry.
15) Don’t spill the ………about the surprise party for Mom!
16) I bit off more than I could ………when I said I’d finish three projects in one week.
17) Her baby brother is the ………of her eye.
18) Don’t put all your ………in one basket—try out for more than one team.
19) My mom works hard to bring home the ……….
20) The new school rule is a real hot ……… —no one can agree on it.
Task 3. Complete the phrasal verbs in the sentences with the correct prepositions. The meaning of the phrasal verb is given in brackets. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.
21. It took me some time to catch …… to what the examiner was saying (understand)
22. I had to give …… studying for the test because I was too tired. (stop trying)
23. I’ll copy …… the essay and send it to the teacher. (rewrite)
24. If you spend so much time on playing video games, you’ll fall …… in your studies. (fail to keep up with other students)
25. Please, hand ……your test to the teacher’s assistant. (submit)
WRITING - 20 баллов, 45 минут
Describe one autumn weekend that you enjoyed. Focus on the details that make it unique and explain why this weekend is unforgettable. Describe the weather and nature. Mention the autumn activities you were engaged in. Write about one autumn festival you had a chance to visit that weekend. Write your descriptive essay in 150-200 words in an appropriate (neutral) style. Use the following words and expressions in your essay (do not change the words):
crisp and clear
ripe apples
harvest season
Всероссийская олимпиада школьников по английскому языку.
Школьный этап. 2025-2026 уч. год.
Задания для участника (9-11 классы)
Время выполнения– 155 минут. Максимальное количество баллов – 86 баллов
LISTENING - 15 баллов (1 балл за правильный ответ), 25 минут
Task 1. You will hear people talking in several different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the most appropriate answer. The recording will be played TWICE. Write your answers on a separate answer sheet.
1 You hear a girl talking about a new film.
Why does she want to see it?
A to have a better understanding of the novel it is based on
B because her friends have recommended it
C because she likes action films
2 You hear a man talking about a car journey he made recently.
Where was the biggest traffic jam?
A coming out of London
B near the airport
C getting off the motorway
3 You hear a woman talking about a present.
What was she given?
A a piece of clothing
B some jewellery
C a drawing
4 You hear a boy talking about his favourite footballer.
Which team does he play for?
A Arsenal
B Liverpool
C Birmingham
5 You hear a man booking theatre tickets by phone.
How much will they cost altogether?
A £73
B £75
C £78
6 You hear a woman talking about moving to Scotland.
How did she feel when she met her neighbours?
A pleased they were so friendly
B annoyed because she couldn't understand their accent
C surprised that they treated her like a foreigner
7 You hear a radio advertisement for a museum.
What period does the special exhibition deal with?
A the 1940s
B the 1920s
C the 1950s
8 You hear two friends talking about a television programme they have both seen
What sort of programme was it?
A a quiz show
B a documentary
C a soap opera
Task 2. You will hear part of a radio interview with a law student called Mark Stone, talking about his life at university. For questions 9-15, choose the best answer A-C. The recording is played TWICE. Write your answers on a separate answer sheet.
9 Why did Mark decide to study at Gramwell University?
A It offers a very good course in his subject.
B His parents advised him to go there.
C It is near where he grew up.
10 When Mark arrived at Gramwell, he was surprised by
A the weather.
B the architecture.
C the atmosphere.
11 What does Mark say about his studies?
A It is difficult to manage his time well.
B It is less demanding now than it used to be.
C It is worth studying hard.
12 Why did Mark get a part-time job?
A He wanted experience working as a librarian.
B He had to cover the cost of his accommodation.
C He was getting bored in his spare time.
13 What does Mark say about his lecturers?
A They like to communicate with students.
B They are hard to get to know.
C They only occasionally want to see students.
14 What does Mark say about his friends at Gramwell?
A Most people he knows study law.
B They study a variety of different subjects.
C The subjects they study are more interesting than law.
15 How does Mark feel about his social life?
A He wishes he could go to more parties.
B He worries about wasting time.
C He believes he studies better after doing sport.
READING – 21 баллов (1 балл за правильный ответ), 40 минут
Task 1. Read the following text about architecture. Complete questions 1-7 with the most appropriate answer A-G. Then, complete questions 8-14 by answering YES, NO, or NOT GIVEN according to the text. Write your answers on a separate answer sheet.
The beauty of age
A Architecture is a direct and substantial representation of history and place. By preserving historic structures, we are able to share the very spaces and environments in which the generations before us lived. Historic preservation is the visual and tangible conservation of cultural identity. Architecture is one aspect of our heritage with which we can interact and adapt. Some buildings have specific historic context and must be meticulously and exactly preserved. Most buildings, however, must be lived in, interacted with and maintained by the public. These buildings change with us, thus recording a piece of each generation’s story. We have an obligation to respect this community resource and preserve it for future generations. Preservation works within the established history and location of cities and towns to build on the rich culture already at hand.
B In addition to solidifying a community's past, preservation can help strengthen a community's future. Historic buildings help create vibrant, cultural downtowns that draw tourism, art, festivals, and other activities which in turn draw investment, revenue, and economic growth. A dynamic historic downtown can be the centrepiece of community life: a place to shop, invest, create and live. Simultaneously, preservation can be a tool to boost the economy and quality of life. Local residents benefit through interpretive components such as learning and recreational activities that complement an historic site's didactic offerings and illustrate a special meaning between its past, present and future. The more the community is involved, the more attractive and effective an area will become for locals and visitors.
C In the past, historic preservation has been considered a luxury practice, but in recent years, research of the economic and public benefits has revealed that it is a powerful tool in sustaining local economy, creating jobs, and even generating capital. The aesthetic, cultural and historical benefits of preservation are well known, but now, communities are realising that there are positive economic effects also.
D A number of studies have been conducted throughout the United States in recent years, analysing the economic benefits of historic preservation on property values. The results, on both state and local levels, have consistently reported that properties in historic districts appreciate significantly faster than comparable properties not located in historic districts. Property value is determined by the buyers and sellers of the market and when dealing with historic properties, those buyers and sellers must recognise the significance of the historic properties in order for the value to remain high. Studies have given evidence that we, as a society, value those buildings and homes that represent our collective history. These findings make investment in historic properties economically beneficial.
E Historic districts do have aesthetic stipulations, but they are not intended to hinder property owners. Bylaws help ensure that the character of the neighbourhood remains intact. The stability provided by these standards usually raises property values because investors can be assured that the historic nature of the district will remain intact. According to Donovan D. Rypkema, a scholar from Columbia University in the field of preservation economics, local district preservation commissions can have a positive effect, ‘It has been found that when a local district has the greatest positive impact on property values four variables are usually in place: clear, written design guidelines for the affected properties; staff for the preservation commission; active educational outreach by the staff and commission to property owners, real estate brokers, architects, builders, etc.; and consistent and predictable decisions by the commission.’
F Unfortunately, the international style of architecture, for all the beauty of its best work, had the damaging effect of making our cities more uniform and bland. In its debased form of concrete and glass slabs, it can be seen from Aberdeen to Plymouth, New York to Caracas and Sydney to Kuala Lumpur. Post-modernism has an equally patchy record, though contemporary buildings like the Ark in Hammersmith, looming like an ocean liner over an inner urban motorway, are encouraging. It shows that even basic amenities can be a joy to look at and use. But while the pendulum of architectural fashion has swung back towards traditional materials, local character is still under threat from the standardised corporate style of commercial interests. The chain stores, with their expensively designed images, dominate British towns, making them look increasingly indistinguishable — and dull. People enjoy difference, variety and individuality. They love the drama of the unplanned townscape, where buildings old and new, good and not so good, tell their own long story of the town.
G There are many positive examples of developments across the world. In Baltimore, development was triggered by the city council in the late 1950s, followed by a programme of architectural competitions and the establishment of aesthetic criteria in planning to increase quality. Lowell, widely seen as the first US industrial town based on cotton and textiles, was in decline in 1970. It initiated 22 heritage projects re-furbishing warehouses to create museums, heritage and visitor centres, shops and restaurants. This was presented as an “urban cultural park” (the Lowell National Historical Park) and is now considered to have been very successful in changing the image of Lowell, and attracting tourists. Placing arts at the centre of redevelopment may be one way to maintain beauty and uniqueness in a city.
QUESTIONS 1-7
The Reading Passage has seven paragraphs, A-G. Which paragraph contains the following information?
1 Laws protecting old buildings maintain the standard of an area as a whole.
2 Building prices rise quicker in old areas.
3 Appropriate town planning creates cultural and other facilities that draw visitors.
4 Residents should help protect their own area.
5 Preserving buildings allows us to build on our cultural past.
6 Previously, local communities did not realize preserving buildings was important.
7 People prefer cities to be unique.
QUESTIONS 8-14
Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in the Reading Passage?
Write:
YES if the statement agrees with the claims of the writer
NO if the statement disagrees with the claims of the writer
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
8 We should not change the use of old buildings.
9 Historic areas often have modern uses.
10 Communities frequently want to change old areas.
11 Keeping historic areas can be good for people's finances today.
12 Communities don't understand the benefits of preserving old buildings.
13 All modern architecture is not beautiful.
14 Beauty was a factor considered in the regeneration of Baltimore
Task 2. Read the article about a young climber. Several sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which best fits the gap 15-21. There is one extra sentence included which you should not use. Write your answers on a separate answer sheet.
'Cool' kid climbs to glory as US sport cultivates child stars
Scott Cory sounds just like an ordinary 13-year-old kid. His favoured description of pretty much anything is simple: 'cool'.
Yet Scott is a genius. 15…... Many expect him one day to be hailed as the world's greatest natural rock climber in a sport for the super fit and very brave. Not that that bothers Scott. 'It is really fun. It's cool,' he told The Observer.
Scott is one of a number of ever younger athletes in the United States. 16…... They have raised worries about the welfare of youngsters thrust into the limelight at a tender age.
Scott already holds numerous records, including being the youngest climber to scale the peaks of Half Dome and El Capitan in Yosemite National Park: among the most famous 'big wall' climbs in the world. The ascent on Half Dome usually takes top adult climbers three days. 17…... Now he is planning a charity climb of both peaks within 24 hours. He will climb a total of 4,900 feet of rock – almost four times the height of the Empire State Building.
Scott got his first commercial endorsement deal at the age of eight. 18…... Despite going to school every day, he is already a professional athlete in one of the world's most dangerous sports.
Tyanna Madsen, aged six, created a storm this month when she deadlifted 45 kilogrammes in a competition. 19…... Despite health experts – including the American Pediatric Association – warning that children lifting weights can put their health at risk, Tyanna's achievements, which could put her in The Guinness Book of Records, have caused a media frenzy second only to that surrounding 14-year-old soccer player Freddy Adu. 20…... Freddy, whose parents are from Ghana, will play with professional Washington football team DC United next season. Media pundits compare Freddy’s talent to that of Brazilian genius Pelé.
Scott's parents want their son to keep studying and to see a possible future outside climbing. 'He has a brother and a sister who keep him down to earth real easy. 21…... joked his proud father Jim.
A Now, among many other sponsors, North Face pays for him to travel to climb and supplies him with its equipment.
B Last week the boy became the youngest professional in a top-level American sport for more than 100 years.
C He is the 'wunderkind' of the climbing world, who as a teenager has already mastered some of the planet's toughest climbs.
D There are increasing numbers of child sports stars.
E They include a six-year-old weightlifter and a 14-year-old football professional.
F She became involved in the sport at three.
G They tell him all the time how useless he is.
H Scott did it in one.
USE OF ENGLISH - 30 баллов, 40 минут
Task 1. For questions 1-10 fill in the gaps with the correct words to form idioms related to trees, flowers, bushes and animals. Write your answers on a separate answer sheet.
1. She’s a shrinking …….. and rarely speaks in meetings.
2. Lack of communication is the …….. of the problem in our company.
3. Don’t quit your job just because the …….. seems greener elsewhere.
4. We need to address the …….. in the room — the missing budget report.
5. She decided to take the …….. by the horns and confront her boss.
6. Stop beating around the …….. and tell me what happened.
7. If you think I’m responsible, you’re barking up the wrong …….. .
8. You shouldn’t complain about the free tickets; don’t look a gift …….. in the mouth.
9. Don’t ask too many questions; curiosity killed the …….. .
10. He …….. -picked the easiest tasks from the project list.
Task 2. Match the names of some famous people given below with their short biographies. More answers are given than needed. Write your answers on a separate answer sheet.
11. Exposed the hardships of Victorian society through powerful storytelling and memorable characters, using fiction to advocate for compassion and social justice.
Winston Churchill
12. Commanded Parliament’s army during the English Civil War and later governed as Lord Protector, establishing a short-lived republican rule in a traditionally monarchical nation.
Mary Shelley
13. Led Britain through World War II with stirring speeches and steadfast resolve, later earning the Nobel Prize in Literature for historical writings that chronicled the nation’s struggles and triumphs.
Isaak Newton
14. Transformed the steam engine into a practical power source, fueling industrial progress and ushering in a new era of technological and economic change.
Charles Dickens
15. Formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation, laying the foundation for classical physics and shaping modern science for centuries to come.
James Watt
David Cameron
Oliver Cromwell
Henry VIII
Task 3. Fill in the gaps with the given expressions. Use each expression only ONCE. Write your answers on a separate answer sheet.
A jot down H get your hands on
B sink in I work out
C make up J flicking through
D copying out K draw up
E stick to L wear yourself out
F keep you going through M work your way through
G against the clock N come up
O stay up
The most important thing is to 16) ________a timetable for revision, and then 17) __________it.
Study in blocks of about twenty minutes, with five-minutes breaks, and don’t work all the time. Then you won’t 18)__________, and you’ll have time for things to 19) _______ .
Just 20) __________ your books and notes isn’t very helpful. Well, 21)________ some notes on what you’re reading, and 22) _________ quizzes or memory aids, such as cards with key words on. Even 23) ________ is more effective than just reading.
So, 24) ___________ all the past papers you can 25) _________ . Practice answering questions 26) ________ . It’s also helpful to try to 27) _______which topics tend to 28) _________ regularly, and focus on them.
Look after yourself! The night before the exam, don’t 29) _________ all night; try to get a good night’s sleep. And on the actual day, eat something that will 30) _________ the exam, such as eggs or pasta.
WRITING - 20 баллов, 45 минут
You’re in a busy kitchen of an expensive restaurant. What story do your ears tell about where you are right now? Describe your surroundings using only the sense of hearing. Describe the noises/sounds that you find pleasing to your ears. Describe the noises/sounds that you find unbearable. Use the following expressions:
battle caps
popping off
timer buzzing
Write your descriptive essay in an appropriate (neutral) style. Write 200-250 words.