Олимпиада по английскому языку для 11 класса — школьный этап ВсОШ на платформе «Взлёт», Московская область, 01.10.2026. Ниже собраны задания из трёх частей OCR-текста: аудирование, чтение и Use of English. В исходном тексте нет надёжной разметки границ вариантов, поэтому задания сохранены в порядке страниц и не приписаны вариантам наугад.
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Открыть ответы в TelegramЗАДАНИЕ 1. Listening — Iceland
Listen to an extract from a radio programme. For statements 1–9 choose 'true' if the statement is true or 'false' if it is false. Listen again. Match the statements (10–15) with the correct place. Each place may be used more than once: Reykjavík, The Blue Lagoon, Caves.
1. Iceland lies farther west than any other European country.
• TRUE
• FALSE
2. Reykjavík earned international recognition because of its rich cultural attractions and entertainment.
• TRUE
• FALSE
3. Visitors should expect freezing temperatures throughout most winter days in Reykjavík.
• TRUE
• FALSE
4. The long daylight hours in summer allow people to stay outside until very late.
• TRUE
• FALSE
5. Natural heat from beneath the ground provides energy for many buildings in Iceland.
• TRUE
• FALSE
6. The Blue Lagoon is a hot spring that can be found in the heart of the capital city.
• TRUE
• FALSE
7. Anyone who wants to enter Iceland's lava caves must use specialised equipment and have expert knowledge.
• TRUE
• FALSE
8. Europe's biggest glacier in Iceland covers a volcano that is still active.
• TRUE
• FALSE
9. According to an old legend, unusual rocks near Vik used to be living creatures.
• TRUE
• FALSE
10. This attraction combines a dramatic volcanic landscape with an opportunity to recover after an active day.
• Reykjavík
• the Blue Lagoon
• caves
11. Visitors may have the chance to enjoy both unusual natural light displays and extremely long summer evenings.
• Reykjavík
• the Blue Lagoon
• caves
12. Some places here are suitable for beginners, but others should only be explored with extra preparation.
• Reykjavík
• the Blue Lagoon
• caves
13. These attractions exist because of geological events that happened thousands of years ago.
• Reykjavík
• the Blue Lagoon
• caves
14. It is the best choice for travellers who are more interested in urban life than in wilderness adventures.
• Reykjavík
• the Blue Lagoon
• caves
15. This destination is famous not only for its appearance but also for the energy resources found nearby.
• Reykjavík
• the Blue Lagoon
• caves
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ЗАДАНИЕ 2. Listening — SkinListen to an extract from a radio programme. For statements 1–9 choose 'true' if the statement is true or 'false' if it is false. Listen again. Match the statements (10–15) with the correct items. Each item may be used more than once: Protection, Colour, Identity and status.
1. Although skin has many important functions, many people are also concerned about how it looks.
• TRUE
• FALSE
2. In the past, some Europeans associated pale skin with a higher social position.
• TRUE
• FALSE
3. Modern attitudes towards tanned skin have remained the same in all cultures over time.
• TRUE
• FALSE
4. Some societies have used body decoration to show a person's role, achievements, or connection to a group.
• TRUE
• FALSE
5. In Japan, tattoos are generally seen as a symbol of success and high social status.
• TRUE
• FALSE
6. Scarring has traditionally been used in some African communities as a sign that a person has reached adulthood.
• TRUE
• FALSE
7. In some Australian indigenous communities, skin markings were once connected with taking part in important social activities.
• TRUE
• FALSE
8. Henna designs are popular because they create permanent patterns that last for many years.
• TRUE
• FALSE
9. In many developed countries, different forms of body decoration have become more common in recent times.
• TRUE
• FALSE
10. People have decorated or marked their bodies to show their connection to a group or to represent personal achievements.
• protection
• colour
• identity and status
11. This function of the skin helps the body deal with harmful substances and difficult environmental conditions.
• protection
• colour
• identity and status
12. Different ideas about what makes someone attractive have influenced people's choices about changing their appearance.
• protection
• colour
• identity and status
13. The skin plays an important role in allowing people to receive information from the world around them.
• protection
• colour
• identity and status
14. Some traditional practices involving the skin were connected with becoming an adult or gaining respect in a community.
• protection
• colour
• identity and status
15. People in different societies have preferred different skin shades depending on cultural ideas and historical periods.
• protection
• colour
• identity and status
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ЗАДАНИЕ 3. Listening — Friends and familyListen to an interview. For questions 1–10, choose the best option for each question. You will hear the recording twice.
1. At the beginning of the interview, we learn that Dr Jacobs is
• a physicist.
• a psychologist.
• a physician.
• a psychiatrist.
2. What is the main purpose of this interview?
• to explain how to make friends
• to explore the roles friends and family play in our lives
• to promote Dr Jacobs' new book
• to discuss Dr Jacobs' books
3. How does Dr Jacobs view the concept of family?
• In his opinion, it is primarily a financial partnership.
• He believes that its role is extremely important.
• He thinks it is a simple social group of parents and children.
• He agrees with the dictionary explanation.
4. What is Dr Jacobs' opinion on the nature versus nurture debate?
• Both factors are equally important in all cases.
• Environmental conditions are much more important in shaping our personality than genetic ones.
• Environment plays a minor role in personality formation.
• It has been conclusively proved that nature is more important.
5. When Dr Jacobs uses the phrase "until we're blue in the face" he means that
• it is a conversation that only psychologists understand.
• the argument could continue endlessly without resolution.
• people feel sad and frustrated when discussing this issue.
• the debate makes people feel cold.
6. Which statement is NOT true, according to Dr Jacobs?
• Friendship grows through different stages.
• All people build long-lasting friendships.
• Not all people maintain friendships forever.
• An acquaintance is not the same as a true friend.
7. What role do friends play for teenagers according to Dr Jacobs?
• They add to the stress family can create.
• They provide emotional support and understanding that adolescents may not get from family.
• They shape their character.
• They replace family members completely.
8. According to Dr Jacobs, we should not compare friends and family because
• it is impossible to measure importance scientifically.
• their functions are different and they can overlap in roles.
• family members are always more important.
• friends are always more important than family.
9. As we grow up, we tend to
• avoid making friends.
• build friendships with people we share interests with.
• make fewer friends than in childhood.
• interact with relatives more often.
10. Which statement best summarises Dr Jacobs' final position on friends versus family?
• Neither friends nor family are particularly important in modern life.
• Family shapes our personality, which then influences our choice of friends.
• Family is definitely of utmost importance.
• Friends are more important because we choose them.
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ЗАДАНИЕ 4. Listening — Travel writerListen to an interview. For questions 1–10, choose the best option for each question. You will hear the recording twice.
1. What is the main topic of this radio show?
• How to become a travel writer
• Greek island destinations
• Unusual travel experiences
• Food poisoning while travelling
2. What does Craig reveal about his job as a travel writer?
• It is not always as exciting as many people may think.
• It is always exciting and never tiring.
• He spends his holidays travelling with his family.
• His job does not involve writing during his travels.
3. What does Craig mean by saying "There is one that sticks in my mind the most"?
• A particular experience remains firmly in his memory.
• He documented that experience more thoroughly than others.
• He has a physical reminder or souvenir from that experience.
• That experience was mentally distressing.
4. Why was Craig particularly tired when he arrived in Ikaria?
• He had been working continuously for a long time.
• He had had difficulty getting to Ikaria.
• He had been wearing uncomfortable boots.
• He had been hiking up mountains for three weeks.
5. The mountain village where Craig stopped
• was at a high altitude in an isolated location.
• had facilities where hikers usually stopped to rest.
• was a popular tourist destination.
• was near the coast like most villages on the island.
6. Which of the following statements is true?
• Craig tried to get his message across to the elderly woman using hand gestures.
• Craig didn't know what path to take.
• Craig collapsed from embarrassment.
• The woman refused to give him any food.
7. What surprised Craig about the "restaurant"?
• He was not given a menu or asked to order.
• The woman refused to serve him any food.
• The food was extremely expensive.
• The restaurant only served vegetarian dishes.
8. Where did Craig have his meal?
• At someone's private home, not a restaurant
• In an outdoor restaurant
• At a restaurant located behind a residential building
• In a food court
9. How did the woman react when Craig tried to pay?
• She refused to take his money.
• She insisted he pay a large amount.
• She took his money and gave him more food.
• She asked him to write a review online.
10. Which of the following is NOT true about Craig's travels around the Greek islands?
• He got sunstroke.
• He had a free meal in a mountain village.
• He wrote articles for a travel guidebook.
• He had an embarrassing experience.
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ЧТЕНИЕЗАДАНИЕ 5. Reading — Historic places
Read the texts. For each question, choose the correct text. You may use any text more than once.
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall stretches 117 kilometres across northern England, from the River Tyne to the Solway Firth. Built by the Romans in the 2nd century CE, it marked the northern frontier of the Roman Empire in Britain. The wall was not only a defensive barrier but also a controlled border, with gates, forts, and watchtowers where soldiers checked people and goods. Today, visitors can walk along long sections of the wall, explore reconstructed forts such as Housesteads and Vindolanda, and visit museums displaying Roman artefacts. The surrounding landscape, with its rolling hills and remote farms, helps visitors imagine life on the edge of an empire. Hadrian's Wall is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular route for hikers. It shows how the Romans organised and defended their territories, and how local communities lived under Roman rule for centuries.
Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral, in the south-east of England, is one of the most important Christian sites in Britain. Founded in the 6th century, it became the headquarters of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the senior bishop of the Church of England. The cathedral is famous for its Gothic architecture, including tall arches, stained-glass windows, and intricate stone carvings. In 1170, Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered inside the cathedral, turning it into a major place of pilgrimage. Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales describes pilgrims travelling there. Today, the cathedral remains a centre of worship and tourism. It has hosted royal weddings, coronations of kings, and state funerals. Canterbury Cathedral symbolises both religious devotion and the complex relationship between church and monarchy in English history.
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace, on the outskirts of London, was originally built for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in the 1520s. When Wolsey fell from power, King Henry VIII took the palace and expanded it into a grand royal residence. The building combines Tudor brickwork with later Baroque additions, creating a striking mix of architectural styles. Visitors can walk through the State Apartments, the Great Hall, and Henry VIII's kitchens, which give a vivid picture of court life. The palace is also famous for its maze, gardens, and the historic tennis court, one of the oldest in the world. Hampton Court has been home to several monarchs and has witnessed dramatic events, including the birth of Edward VI and the imprisonment of courtiers. Today, it is open to the public and offers a glimpse into the luxury, politics, and scandals of the Tudor and Stuart courts.
York Minster
York Minster, located in the city of York in northern England, is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe. Construction began in the 13th century and continued for over 250 years, resulting in a building full of pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and elaborate stone decorations. The cathedral's stained-glass windows, especially the Great East Window, are among the finest in the world. York Minster has survived fires, storms, and even a lightning strike, each time being carefully restored. It has been the site of royal weddings, christenings, and important church ceremonies. Climbing the central tower offers panoramic views over the medieval city and its narrow streets. The Minster is not only a place of worship but also a repository of art, music, and history. It reflects the wealth and ambition of medieval York and continues to play a central role in the life of the city.
Greenwich and the Royal Observatory
Greenwich, in south-east London, is famous for its maritime history and the Royal Observatory. Founded in 1675 by King Charles II, the observatory was created to improve navigation by studying the stars and developing accurate timekeeping. The Prime Meridian, the line of 0° longitude, passes through the observatory, dividing the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), based on this meridian, became the world's standard for time. Visitors can stand on the Prime Meridian line, explore historic telescopes, and learn about famous astronomers such as John Flamsteed and Edmond Halley. The area also includes the Cutty Sark, a preserved 19th-century tea clipper, and the National Maritime Museum. Greenwich shows how Britain's naval power, science, and trade were connected, and why this small part of London became a global reference point for time and navigation.
Which text mentions...
1. a place that is well worth visiting if you are interested in sea and ships?
2. a place mentioned in a work of literature?
3. a building that was constructed in different architectural styles?
4. a place that has experienced many disasters?
5. a place from which the distance to the west or to the east is measured?
6. a place whose construction took more than two centuries?
7. a site that offers a glimpse into the lives of people who lived almost 2000 years ago?
8. a place where we can find information about famous scientists?
9. a place where a brutal murder took place?
10. a place that changed hands in the 16th century?
ЗАДАНИЕ 6. Reading — Scientists and inventors
Read the texts. For each question, choose the correct text. You may use any text more than once.
Ada Lovelace
Ada Lovelace, born Augusta Ada Byron in London in 1815, is often described as the first computer programmer. The daughter of the poet Lord Byron, she had a strong interest in mathematics and science from an early age. In the 1830s, Ada met Charles Babbage and became fascinated by his plans for the Analytical Engine, a mechanical calculating machine. Babbage asked her to translate a scientific article about the engine from French into English. While doing this, she added her own detailed notes, which were actually longer than the original article. In these notes, she explained how the machine could be programmed to perform different tasks and even suggested that it might one day be used to work with symbols, such as musical notes, not just numbers. She also wrote a step-by-step description of how the Analytical Engine could calculate a complex mathematical sequence, which many historians now regard as the first computer program. Although the machine was never built in her lifetime, Ada Lovelace's ideas showed a remarkable understanding of the potential of computing long before electronic computers existed.
James Dyson
James Dyson, born in 1947 in Norfolk, is a British inventor and entrepreneur best known for transforming everyday household technology. After studying design in London, he became interested in combining engineering with industrial design to solve practical problems. In the 1970s, Dyson worked on various projects, including a new type of boat called the Sea Truck, before turning his attention to vacuum cleaners. He was frustrated that traditional vacuum cleaners quickly lost suction because their bags became blocked with dust. Inspired by large industrial machines that removed particles using cyclones, he spent years building and testing thousands of prototypes of a bagless vacuum cleaner. The final design used centrifugal force to separate dust from the air, keeping suction strong. Despite many rejections from established companies, Dyson eventually launched his own products, which became extremely successful. He has since developed bladeless fans, hand dryers, and other devices, and set up the James Dyson Foundation to encourage young people to study engineering.
Rosalind Franklin
Rosalind Franklin, born in London in 1920, was a British scientist whose work was crucial to understanding the structure of DNA. After studying chemistry at Cambridge, she became an expert in X-ray crystallography, a technique used to study the arrangement of atoms in crystals. In the early 1950s, Franklin worked at King's College London, taking detailed X-ray photographs of DNA fibres. One of these images, known as Photo 51, showed a clear pattern that suggested DNA had a spiral structure. Her measurements helped other researchers, including James Watson and Francis Crick, to build their famous model of DNA. Although she did not receive the same level of recognition during her lifetime, historians now see Franklin as a central figure in the discovery of DNA's structure and in the development of molecular biology. She later studied viruses at Birkbeck College before her early death from cancer in 1958.
Charles Babbage
Charles Babbage, born in London in 1791, was a mathematician, engineer, and inventor who is often called a "father of the computer." In the nineteenth century, calculations for science, navigation, and finance were usually done by hand and were often full of errors. Babbage wanted to design machines that could carry out complex calculations automatically and accurately. His first major project, the Difference Engine, was intended to produce mathematical tables without human mistakes. Later, he developed plans for the Analytical Engine, a much more advanced machine that could be programmed to perform a variety of operations. This design included features similar to those of modern computers, such as a memory unit and a processor. Unfortunately, the technology of his time and a lack of consistent funding meant that his machines were never fully completed. However, his ideas influenced later computer pioneers, and working models built in the twentieth century showed that his designs were sound. Today, Babbage is remembered as a visionary who imagined programmable computing long before it became reality.
Frank Whittle
Frank Whittle, born in Coventry in 1907, was a British aviation engineer and pilot who played a key role in inventing the jet engine. The son of a mechanic, he developed an early interest in machinery and aircraft. As a teenager he joined the Royal Air Force and trained both as an aircraft fitter and later as a pilot. While studying at the RAF College at Cranwell, Whittle wrote a thesis in which he imagined future aircraft flying much faster and higher than existing planes. He realised that traditional engines would not be suitable for such speeds and began to consider using gas turbines to produce jet propulsion. In 1930, he patented a design for a turbojet engine, but at first his idea was seen as impractical and received little official support. Eventually, money was found and a company called Power Jets Limited was created to develop his engines. In 1941, Britain's first jet aircraft, the Gloster E.28/39, made its maiden flight using a Whittle engine, proving that his concept worked. Although other countries later developed their own jet engines, Whittle's work helped launch the jet age and revolutionised both military and commercial aviation.
Which text mentions...
1. a person who wrote detailed explanations of how a calculating machine could be programmed to perform different tasks?
2. appliances and devices used in everyday life?
3. a historic photograph?
4. a person whose designs were never fully built during their lifetime because of a lack of money and inadequate technology?
5. a person whose design took about ten years to be developed into a product?
6. a person who suggested that a machine might one day work with various symbols, not only with numbers?
7. a person who did research in biology and chemistry?
8. a person who served in the armed forces?
9. a person who established a charitable trust?
10. a person whose parent was a famous figure in the world of writing?
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ЗАДАНИЕ 7. Reading — Nikolai SklifosovskyRead the text. For questions 1–8, choose "true" if the statement is true or "false" if it is false. For questions 9–15, choose the answer which fits, according to the text.
Today, many people in Moscow simply say "Sklif" when referring to the Sklifosovsky Institute for Emergency Medicine, one of Russia's leading hospitals for emergency treatment. It specialises in life-saving care, including emergency surgery, treatment for burns and poisoning, and intensive care. Although the institute was founded more than twenty years after Nikolai Sklifosovsky's death, it bears his name because of his outstanding contribution to emergency medicine and surgery.
Nikolai Sklifosovsky was born on 6 April 1836 in Kherson Province. He was the ninth of twelve children in a poor noble family. After his mother died, his father sent him and his younger siblings to an orphanage in Odessa. Despite these difficulties, he graduated from secondary school with a silver medal and entered the medical faculty of Moscow University in 1855.
During his studies, Sklifosovsky trained under the famous surgeon Fyodor Inozemtsev. Interestingly, he fainted the first time he saw blood during an operation. However, he soon overcame this fear and became one of the greatest surgeons of his time. After graduating, he completed his doctoral studies and gained valuable experience by working in several European wars.
Sklifosovsky took part in four major military campaigns between 1866 and 1878. This experience changed his approach to surgery. He believed that wounded soldiers should be taken to field hospitals as quickly as possible to receive professional treatment. Moreover, he opposed the common practice of immediate amputation. Instead, he developed new surgical methods that allowed doctors to save damaged limbs. One of his most important achievements was the "Sklifosovsky lock", a technique for joining broken bones that is still used in a modified form today.
He also transformed hospital hygiene. In the nineteenth century, many patients died after surgery because of infections. Sklifosovsky introduced strict rules requiring medical staff to wash and disinfect their hands, wear clean gowns, and sterilise instruments by boiling or steaming them. Although some colleagues laughed at these measures, they soon proved successful, as the number of deaths after surgery fell significantly.
In addition, Sklifosovsky became one of the pioneers of abdominal surgery in Russia. He performed some of the country's earliest stomach operations and developed treatments for many diseases. At the same time, he promoted the use of general and local anaesthesia, making operations much safer and less painful.
Besides his work as a surgeon, Sklifosovsky was an excellent teacher and organiser. As Dean of the Medical Faculty at Moscow University, he helped create a modern clinical campus. Later, while leading the Imperial Clinical Institute in St. Petersburg, he introduced advanced equipment, including one of Russia's first X-ray rooms. He also supported higher medical education for women and encouraged female doctors to work alongside men during the Russo-Turkish War.
Sklifosovsky published around one hundred scientific papers and became an honorary member of several European medical societies. His work transformed surgery into a more scientific discipline, while his ideas continue to influence modern medicine. Although the famous institute named after him opened only after his death, his legacy lives on through the countless lives saved by his innovations.
1. The Sklifosovsky Institute for Emergency Medicine was founded during Sklifosovsky's lifetime.
• TRUE
• FALSE
2. The institute treats patients suffering from severe, life-threatening conditions.
• TRUE
• FALSE
3. Sklifosofsky was not the youngest of the siblings in a large family.
• TRUE
• FALSE
4. He was always afraid of blood and avoided surgical operations.
• TRUE
• FALSE
5. Sklifosovsky never participated in military operations.
• TRUE
• FALSE
6. He was in favour of immediate amputation for wounded soldiers.
• TRUE
• FALSE
7. Sklifosovsky introduced strict hygiene rules that reduced the number of post-surgery deaths.
• TRUE
• FALSE
8. His ideas have had a lasting impact on modern medical practice.
• TRUE
• FALSE
9. What does the nickname "Sklif" refer to?
• The Sklifosovsky Institute for Emergency Medicine
• A famous surgeon from Odessa
• The medical faculty of Moscow University
• A type of surgical instrument
10. The institute bears Sklifosovsky's name because he
• did a lot for the development of medicine and surgery.
• founded it personally in the 19th century.
• was its first director after retirement.
• studied in Moscow.
11. What happened the first time Sklifosovsky saw an operation?
• He decided to become a military doctor immediately.
• He refused to continue his medical studies.
• He lost consciousness.
• He invented a new surgical technique.
12. How did Sklifosovsky's experience in military campaigns influence his work?
• He adopted a new way of treating wounded soldiers.
• He stopped performing surgery and became a teacher.
• He began to support immediate amputation in all cases.
• He decided to work only in civilian hospitals.
13. Which of the following was NOT Sklifosovsky's achievement?
• Changing approach to hospital hygiene
• Establishing the Institute for Emergency Medicine
• The "Sklifosovsky lock"
• Contribution to women's education
14. What did Sklifosovsky do to improve hospital hygiene?
• He allowed only male doctors to perform surgery.
• He banned all operations in winter.
• He required staff to wash and disinfect their hands and sterilise instruments.
• He moved all operations to military field hospitals.
15. Besides his surgical work, Sklifosovsky was known as
• an educator and researcher into medical science.
• a teacher and a politician.
• the inventor of X-ray.
• a political and religious leader.
ЗАДАНИЕ 8. Reading — Ivan Aivazovsky
Read the text. For questions 1–8, choose "true" if the statement is true or "false" if it is false. For questions 9–15, choose the answer which fits, according to the text.
Ivan Aivazovsky is celebrated as one of the greatest marine painters in Russian art history. Born in 1817 in the port town of Feodosia on the Black Sea, he grew up in an Armenian family of modest means and showed artistic talent from an early age. His first professional lessons in drawing came from a local architect, who helped the boy develop both his confidence and his technical skills. In 1833, he moved to Saint Petersburg to study at the Imperial Academy of Arts, where he trained under experienced landscape and marine painters and quickly attracted attention for his ability to depict water and light.
Like many artists of his time, Aivazovsky travelled widely across Europe after completing his studies. He spent several years in Italy, visited France, England, the Netherlands and the Ottoman Empire, and exhibited his works in major cities such as Paris and Amsterdam. His seascapes, which combined accurate observation with romantic drama, were warmly received by critics and the public. In 1845, he settled permanently in his native Feodosia, but his reputation continued to grow both in Russia and abroad.
Aivazovsky's paintings are best known for their powerful atmosphere and sense of movement. In famous works such as "The Ninth Wave" and "Black Sea," enormous waves crash against fragile ships, while the sky glows with sunrise or moonlight. He was particularly interested in the emotional effect of the sea and often used strong contrasts between light and darkness to create a feeling of hope in the midst of danger. Many viewers have noted that his paintings seem almost musical, as if the rhythm of the waves could be heard through the brushstrokes.
Although he is mainly remembered for his seascapes, Aivazovsky's career was very diverse. He worked closely with the Imperial Russian Navy, recording naval manoeuvres and battles, including scenes from the Crimean War. He also painted landscapes of Crimea and Ukraine, views of foreign ports, and genre scenes showing everyday life near the sea. Over his lifetime, he produced around 6,000 paintings, an astonishing number that reflects his energy and discipline. He was honoured with many awards, including membership in several European academies.
Despite his international success, Aivazovsky remained strongly connected to his hometown. In Feodosia he built a house, a large studio, and even helped to develop the local port. He supported cultural initiatives, donated artworks, and acted as a patron of younger artists. For him, art was not only a profession but also a service to his country and region. Aivazovsky died in Feodosia in 1900, leaving behind a rich legacy. Today, his paintings are held in major museums, including the Aivazovsky National Art Gallery, the State Russian Museum and the Tretyakov Gallery, and continue to inspire artists who try to capture the essence of the sea.
1. Aivazovsky was born in a large inland city.
• TRUE
• FALSE
2. He showed exceptional ability for painting from childhood.
• TRUE
• FALSE
3. Aivazovsky was a teenager when he entered the Imperial Academy of Arts.
• TRUE
• FALSE
4. In the nineteenth century, it was not customary for artists to travel abroad.
• TRUE
• FALSE
5. "The Ninth Wave" is the only work in which Aivazovsky depicts a stormy sea with dramatic light effects.
• TRUE
• FALSE
6. Aivazovsky collaborated with the Imperial Russian Navy and painted battles at sea.
• TRUE
• FALSE
7. The artist never achieved international recognition.
• TRUE
• FALSE
8. Aivazovsky remained closely connected to Feodosia and supported local cultural life.
• TRUE
• FALSE
9. Why did Aivazovsky move to Saint Petersburg?
• His family did not support his desire to paint.
• He was very modest.
• He did not like his teacher in Feodosia.
• He wanted to study there.
10. After graduating from the Imperial Academy of Arts, Aivazovsky
• took a gap year.
• studied in Paris.
• never returned to his hometown.
• stayed abroad for several years.
11. What helped Aivazovsky create positive feelings in paintings showing rough sea storms?
• Sounds of music
• Unusual brushstrokes
• His strong emotions
• Contrast of light and dark
12. Aivazovsky painted
• seascapes and portraits of naval officers.
• landscapes of exotic locations.
• only seascapes.
• seascapes, landscapes, ports, and scenes of everyday life.
13. Throughout his career, Aivazovsky created
• nearly six hundred landscapes.
• more than six thousand drawings.
• six thousand seascapes.
• about six thousand paintings.
14. Aivazovsky's relationship with Feodosia can be described as
• practical only.
• distant and hostile.
• negative.
• close and active.
15. Where can his works be seen today?
• Only in the State Russian Museum and the Tretyakov Gallery
• Only in Feodosia
• In many private collections
• In some of the biggest museums in Russia
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ЗАДАНИЕ 9. Jumbled adjectives — Exam season
В качестве ответа укажите ОДНО слово БЕЗ пробелов, знаков препинания и дополнительных символов, например, table.
There are 10 jumbled adjectives in the text. For questions 1–10, unscramble the adjectives and write them correctly.
Example: The concert was long and 0. nogrbi.
Answer: 0. boring
Exam season can be a 1. sssfretul time for students. Preparing for important tests requires being organised and 2. deocfsu. Many students feel 3. suxnoia before 4. majro exams, especially when the questions seem 5. luficiftd. However, 6. tivatedom students with effective study plans tend to feel more 7. dennfcoit on exam day. Taking regular breaks, sleeping well, and staying 8. ivosepit are also key to success. Experts recommend creating a 9. ctaserili timetable, avoiding last-minute cramming, and practising with past papers. Remember, exams are 10. ramoprety, but the skills you develop during preparation will benefit you for years to come.
1. sssfretul
2. deocfsu
3. suxnoia
4. majro
5. luficiftd
6. tivatedom
7. dennfcoit
8. ivosepit
9. ctaserili
10. ramoprety
Ключ к заданию №9: прилагательные в тексте об экзаменах
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ЗАДАНИЕ 10. Jumbled adjectives — TravellingВ качестве ответа укажите ОДНО слово БЕЗ пробелов, знаков препинания и дополнительных символов, например, table.
There are 10 jumbled adjectives in the text. For questions 1–10, unscramble the adjectives and write them correctly.
Example: The concert was long and 0. nogrbi.
Answer: 0. boring
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1. baetgolnefurt
2. yrksi
3. degsroani
4. uteiq
5. derexla
6. gictexin
7. ralutulc
8. clactipar
9. ruteam
10. ilbresespon
ЗАДАНИЕ 11. Same word in each set
В качестве ответа укажите ОДНО слово БЕЗ пробелов, знаков препинания и дополнительных символов, например, table.
Read the sentences. For questions 1–5, fill in the gaps in each set with the same word. You must use only ONE word in each set.
Example:
The enormous ______ crashed against the side of the ship during the storm.
She gave a friendly ______ to her neighbour as she walked past his house.
The scientist explained how a sound ______ travels through the air.
A new ______ of tourists arrived in the city after the festival was announced.
Answer: 0. wave
1.
Turn on the ______ — it's too dark to read.
I can carry this suitcase myself; it is ______ enough.
The evening was rather chilly so we decided to ______ the fire.
She has blond hair and ______ blue eyes.
2.
Be careful with the ______ of the knife or you might get injured.
I don't understand the ______ of this rule.
At that ______, we were all exhausted and decided to stop.
We need to teach children not to ______ at people.
3.
In our family, we do the household chores in ______.
Whenever I need help, I ______ to my elder brother.
When she was younger, she would ______ red every time she had to speak in public.
Unexpectedly, their relationship took a ______ for the worse.
4.
We finished our meal and asked the waitress for the ______.
The ______ was passed in Parliament and became law.
I had a one-dollar ______ and some coins in my pocket.
Birds use the ______ to catch, hold, and break down food.
5.
At the lesson, the teacher asked us to ______ scientists with their inventions.
Sadly, the new gadget failed to ______ the customers' expectations.
My sister and her new boyfriend are a perfect ______, and I think they will get married.
He could not light the candle as there was not a single ______ in the box.
ЗАДАНИЕ 12. Same word in each set
В качестве ответа укажите ОДНО слово БЕЗ пробелов, знаков препинания и дополнительных символов, например, table.
Read the sentences. For questions 1–5, fill in the gaps in each set with the same word. You must use only ONE word in each set.
Example:
The enormous ______ crashed against the side of the ship during the storm.
She gave a friendly ______ to her neighbour as she walked past his house.
The scientist explained how a sound ______ travels through the air.
A new ______ of tourists arrived in the city after the festival was announced.
Answer: 0. wave
1.
I need to check my ______ or we might be late.
The security guard kept a close ______ on the entrance.
"The Night ______" is one of Rembrandt's most famous paintings.
______ out! There's a car coming!
2.
I need a ______ from studying.
Let's hope the car won't ______ down in the middle of nowhere.
Coming across this advertisement was my lucky ______.
After the commercial ______, we'll continue.
3.
It's hard to ______ your business all by yourself.
The app will ______ smoothly on your phone.
Some of my friends want to ______ for student council.
At weekends I ______ errands for my elderly neighbours.
4.
There was a wooden ______ in the middle of the fence.
She got a new ______ as marketing manager.
He shared a funny ______ on social media.
The soldier stood at his ______ outside the gate.
5.
He left me a short ______ on his desk before leaving the office.
He paid with a 50-euro ______ and got a handful of loose change.
She played a high ______ on the piano and the student had to repeat it.
He didn't ______ the change in her mood and went on telling funny stories.
Ключ к заданию №12: многозначные английские слова
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ЗАДАНИЕ 13. Idioms — First setВ каждом пропуске из выпадающего списка выберите один верный ответ.
For questions 1–10, fill in the gaps with the correct idiom from the box. Use each idiom ONCE. Three idioms in the box are extra and should NOT be used.
1. My cousin got a Tik Tok verified account on her first day posting videos. What ______!
2. Before your college application deadline, make sure you've written your essay, got your recommendations, and checked all requirements. You need to ______.
3. I've been playing Minecraft for 10 years. I ______.
4. Starting a YouTube channel with your best friend is ______: you split the work and share the profits.
5. The coach said: "If you want to ______ of winning the competition, you need to train every day this summer."
6. Thinking you'll become a famous influencer without posting any content is just ______.
7. At my first job at the ice cream shop, I didn't know anything about using the register or making scoops, so I had to ______.
8. My brother got accepted to every college he applied to! After all that hard work, it seems like success is ______ for him.
9. Don't ______ by asking your parents if you can stay out until 3 a.m. after they already said midnight is the limit.
10. The science club gives you ______ building robots, not just reading about them in textbooks.
ЗАДАНИЕ 14. Idioms — Second set
В каждом пропуске из выпадающего списка выберите один верный ответ.
For questions 1–10, fill in the gaps with the correct idiom from the box. Use each idiom ONCE. Three idioms in the box are extra and should NOT be used.
1. We both brought the same rare sneakers to school today! ______ guess!
2. In our group project, Jake did ______ of the work while the rest of us just helped a little.
3. Before the school dance, I need to ______: buy my outfit, get tickets, and arrange a ride home.
4. I've watched so many cooking tutorials that now I ______.
5. Getting into that exclusive summer programme is competitive, but with your grades, you'll ______ of being accepted.
6. The student council had to deal with so much ______ just to organise the fundraiser — permission forms, safety rules, and approval from three different teachers.
7. My first week at the coffee shop, I had to ______: how to make drinks, handle money, and deal with customers.
8. Believing you'll get 100% on the test without studying is just ______.
9. After winning three competitions in a row, the team's victory seemed like ______.
10. I found a $20 bill in my jacket pocket right before going to the movies with friends. What ______!
ЗАДАНИЕ 15. Soundtracks — First set
Listen to the soundtracks and guess the films where you can hear them. Match the soundtracks with the film titles. There are two extra titles.
1. Listen to the soundtrack Nº1 and guess the movie in which you've heard it.
2. Listen to the soundtrack Nº2 and guess the movie in which you've heard it.
3. Listen to the soundtrack N°3 and guess the movie in which you've heard it.
4. Listen to the soundtrack N°4 and guess the movie in which you've heard it.
5. Listen to the soundtrack Nº5 and guess the movie in which you've heard it.
• Back to the Future
• Men in Black
• Avatar
• Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
• The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
• Interstellar
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ЗАДАНИЕ 16. Soundtracks — Second setListen to the soundtracks and guess the movies in which you've heard them. There are two additional titles.
1. Listen to the soundtrack Nº1 and guess the movie in which you've heard it.
2. Listen to the soundtrack Nº2 and guess the movie in which you've heard it.
3. Listen to the soundtrack Nº3 and guess the movie in which you've heard it.
4. Listen to the soundtrack N°4 and guess the movie in which you've heard it.
5. Listen to the soundtrack Nº5 and guess the movie in which you've heard it.
• Independence Day
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas
• Avatar
• Charlie And the Chocolate Factory
• The Matrix
• Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
• Jurassic Park
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