ЗАВДАННЯ ДЛЯ І ЕТАПУ ОЛІМПІАДИ З АНГЛІЙСЬКОЇ МОВИ

2021 р. (9 клас)

Round I.
Аудіювання, 9 клас

Keep On Dancing

After forty-five minutes of dancing the bell rang. The dancers left the dance floor and slowly headed for the
beds in the next room. Fifteen minutes later, the bell rang again and the weary dancers straggled back to the dance
floor. All day and all night, the same dancers continued to dance. Weeks passed and they kept on dancing. They were
called dance marathons and people were crazy about them in the 1930s. In the longest marathon, the dancing went on
for 5,148 hours or nearly 215 days. It was just after the stock market crash of 1929 in the United States. The Great
Depression that followed affected everyone, and thousands of people were out of jobs. For some young people,
entering a dance marathon was simply a way to earn money for food. As long as they continued to dance, they got food
to eat.
The first 500 hours of a dance marathon were the most difficult. Dancers had to get used to sleeping while
leaning on their partners. Feet got sore and swollen, and tempers flared as dancers got tired. Three times a day, tables
were pulled out on the dance floor and the dancers ate — while dancing.
For many people, watching a dance marathon was a cheap form of entertainment. At any time of day or night
they could go and watch the dancers in the marathon. They yelled and threw money at their favorite dancers to
encourage them to keep dancing. Some made bets on who would quit or fall down next.
Dancers in a marathon were pushed to their limits. Without proper sleep, many got sick. When several dancers
died from overexertion in a 1929 dance marathon, government officials tried unsuccessfully to outlaw marathons.
Instead, marathons continued to be popular until the United States entered World War II. The wartime economy
brought the country out of the Depression and people finally began to lose interest in dance marathons.
Аудіювання, 9 клас

Directions:

In this Test you will carefully listen to a text read aloud twice. The text is followed by 20 tasks. You should do tasks 1
through 10 following the first reading of the text on the basis of what is stated or implied in the text. The text will be read a
second time and you should do tasks 11 through 20 following the second reading of the text on the basis of what is stated or
implied in the text. For each task you will choose from three possible answers (a, b or c) or two letters (T/F (True or False)
as specified prior to each task.

Завдання 1. Statements 1 through 10 (decide if the statements are True or False):

1. Nowadays, people are crazy about dance marathons.

2 . I n the longest marathon, the dancing went on for nearly seven months.
3. Dance marathons appeared during the Great Depression.
4. Entering a dance marathon was a way to become rich.
5. Professional dancers only had a right to participate in a marathon.
6. Watching a dance marathon was an expensive form of entertainment.
7. Bets were made on who would quit or fall down next.
8. Several dancers died from indigestion in 1929.
9. Government officials outlawed marathons when the USA entered World War II.
10. People finally began to lose interest in dance marathons in the 1990s.

Завдання 2. Questions 11 through 20 (choose the correct letter a, b or c):

11. How long did hourly breaks last?

a) Five minutes; b) ten minutes; c) fifteen minutes.
12. When did people become crazy about dance marathons?
a) In the 1920s; b) in the 1930s; c) in the 1940s.
13. When did the US stock market crash?
a) In 1929; b) in 1930; c) in 2001.
14. How long did the longest dance marathon last?
a) 115 days; b) 215 days; c) 250 days.
15. What did the dancers get as long as they participate in the contest?
a) Bed and breakfast; b) free meals; c) pocket money.
16. When could people watch the dancers in the marathon?
a) At any time of day or night; b) in the evening; c) at night.
17. What did spectators throw at their favorite dancers?
a) Some food; b) some towels; c) some money.
18. Why did several dancers die?
a) They got poisoned; b) they got exhausted; c) they got bribed.
19. Did the government ban dance marathons?
a) Yes, it did; b) no, it did not; c) it failed.
20. Why did people finally begin to lose interest in dance marathons?
a) The USA entered World War II;
b) people became fed up with them;
c) the marathons were outlawed.
ROUND II. Читання, 9 клас

Directions: In this Test you will read three texts. Each text is followed by 5 tasks. You should do the tasks
following the text on the basis of what is stated or implied in that text. For each task you will choose the best
possible answer from four possible answers (A, B, C or D) or two letters (T/F (True or False)) as specified prior
to each task. Questions 1 through 5 refer to Text 1.

Text 1

Many people know about the Hindu festival Diwali, as it is probably the most famous one, but have you ever
heard of Holi? This is a spring celebration, connected with the moon and - in Western India only - with the wheat
harvest. It is celebrated on the day of the full moon, either in February or March.
As with most Indian festivals, there are regional custom variations throughout India. Where my family and I
live, we always build a bonfire. We sort out all the objects associated with what is not wanted from the previous year so
that they can be thrown onto the fire. You see our New Year begins immediately after Holi. We also prepare coloured
water and powders to throw at each other on the day. For this reason, it is advisable not to wear your best clothes for
Holi! It is a very funny thing to see, but so is the day itself; it is dedicated to the god Krishna and it is characterised by
laughter and jollity. That's why people throw coloured water and powders in all colours of the rainbow at each other.
The streets look as if there was an explosion in a paint factory!
Of course, despite its joyful character, the day has a more serious side too. The burning of objects in the bonfire
symbolises getting yourself clean and ready for the New Year. That's why people pay or forgive debts, become friends
and forgive each other and generally try to forget and leave behind any fights or anything negative from the old year.
Holi is a festival which ends the year on a happy note and begins the New Year on a fresh, hopeful one. It makes us all
feel better for having celebrated it.
Task 1: Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D):
1. Holi is usually celebrated …
A whenever there is a full moon.
B in February or March.
C at the same time as Diwali.
D in Western India.
2. Coloured water …
A is thrown onto the bonfire by people.
B is used to colour people's clothes.
C is thrown by people at each other.
D explodes from paint factories.
3. Holi is described as …
A a festival which is fun but has a serious aspect too.
B a typical New Year's Day Festival.
C a very serious occasion.
D a really funny celebration without any particular meaning.
4. People burn objects in the bonfire …
A so that they can have good luck in the New Year.
B to celebrate god Krishna.
C only for fun.
D as a symbol of leaving all bad things behind.
5. On the day of the festival people usually …
A return debts.
B burn thing that are associated with something bad.
C throw coloured water and powders at each other.
 D do all of the above.

Questions 6 through 10 refer to Text 2.

Text 2

“So you think I’m courageous?” she asked.

“Yes, I do.”

“Perhaps I am. But that’s because I’ve had some inspiring teachers. I’ll tell you about one of them. Many years ago,
when I worked as a volunteer at Stanford Hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liza who was suffering from a rare
and serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her five-year-old brother,
who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The
doctor explained the situation to her little brother and asked the boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his
sister. I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, “Yes, I’ll do it if it will save
Liza.”

“As the transfusion progressed, he lay in a bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to
her cheeks. Then his face grew pale and his smile faded. He looked up at the doctor and asked in a trembling voice,
“Will I start to die right away?”

Being young, the boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to have to give her ALL his blood.

“Yes, I’ve learned courage,” she added, “because I’ve had inspiring teachers.”

Task 2: Questions (on your answer sheet circle + if the statement is true, - if it is false)

6. The speaker tells us that she has learned to be brave from the examples of others.

7. A family member is the only person who can save Liza because her brother has the needed antibodies in his
blood.

8. A “transfusion” is probably taking blood from one person and giving it to another.

9. An “antibody” is probably protection from a disease.

10. The little brother turns pale because Liza has stopped breathing.

Statements 11 through 15 refer to Text 3

Text 3

BLACK AND RARE WHITE BEARS

 Along the coast of British Columbia lives a population of between 120,000 and 160,000 black bears. Adult male black bears
range from about 130 to 190 centimeters in length and 60 to 300 kilograms in weight.
The bears’ diet consists of roots, berries, nuts, fish, insects and sometimes other animals.
Female black bears become mature at the age of three and usually give birth to two or three cubs. Cubs remain with their
mothers for a year and a half. Consequently, the most often that female black bears can give birth is every two years. An amazing
fact about black bears is that they can produce beautiful bears that are white in color!
Except for females with cubs, black bears spend most of their time alone. During the breeding season, a male and female
may remain together for several days at a time. Their life expectancy in their natural environment is twenty to twenty-five years.
The Canadian Government realizes that these black and white bears are very special. As a result, some steps have been taken to
protect them. For example, there is a law that prevents people from hunting the bears.

Task 3: Decide whether the following statements are True or False, and write True/False.

Canadian black bears are vegetarians.

11

Except for mothers with their young, black bears are solitary animals.
12

Canadian black bears can be observed in two different colour varieties.

13

A black bear is not considered an adult until it is at least ten years old.
14

Most black bears have the same lifespan as most people.

15

ROUND III. Творча письмова робота, 9 клас

Directions:
In this Test you will select from the three tasks written on the board one which you feel you are most capable to
write about. You will then begin writing your essay on the pages provided. When you are finished close your
papers, lay down your pen and wait for us to collect your test materials.
1) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: ”Technology has made the world a better place to live.”

2) What do you think on the following:”I only feel angry when I see waste. When I see people throwing away
things we could use.”– Mother Teresa

3) Music is the universal language of mankind.

ROUND IV. Усне мовлення, 9 клас

In this Test you will choose from 20 topics to speak about. Each number corresponds to one topic. The
number of your choice is the theme of your oral presentation. Take about a minute to collect your thoughts
before you begin to speak on the topic.

1. Fast food is generally considered unhealthy, but many people still eat it.
* Why do you think restaurants like McDonald’s are so popular?
* How would you make McDonald’s better?
* If you could add one thing to the menu, what would you add?
2. Think of a powerful childhood memory.
* How did you feel at that time?
* How does the memory affect you when you think about it today?
* What sensory experiences trigger that memory for you (smell, tastes, etc.)?
3. Many children grow up listening to or watching fairytales that contain moral lessons. What was your favorite
childhood book or story?
* What was the moral of the story, and is it still relevant today?
* Why do you think stories are a good way to teach morals?
* If you could write a new fairytale, what moral value would you want your readers to take away from it?
4. Some people believe that living a healthy lifestyle is the key to one’s happiness.
* What is your idea of a healthy lifestyle?
* How has the definition of health changed over time, and from culture to culture?
* Can a person who is not healthy still be happy?
5. Imagine you are in charge of giving five billion dollars to any one country in the world. What country would you give
aid to, and why does this country deserve it?
* How has this country demonstrated a need for the money?
* What criteria did you use to make your decision?
* How could you ensure that the money would not be wasted?
6. In the age of computers and instant information, we are constantly exposed to the latest news and information.
* What influences your choices when selecting what content to view?
* How should people sort and filter the information they lake in?
* What are the positives and negatives of such constant exposure?
7. The proverb,” The more languages you speak, the more of a person you are,” is often heard in our language
classrooms. What does this saying mean to you?
* Do you agree with this proverb?
* Do you know any examples of people who embody this statement?
8. In your opinion, what are the tree most important qualities a great teacher should have?
* Tell about a time when you were in a challenging class and you witnessed a teacher demonstrate these qualities.
* How do these qualities help students learn?
* Would you rather have a teacher with high expectations who teachers interesting, difficult classes or a teacher whose
classes are easy and boring?
9. Imagine that you are a newspaper reporter. You have the opportunity to interview any living person in the world.
* Who would you choose to interview and why?
* How has this person influenced the lives of others?
* How has this person influenced your life?
10. Some people live for music and some people do not seem to care.
* What is your attitude towards music?
* What role does music play in your life and in your culture?
* Why are some people moved by music and others not?
11. If you could be a character in any book you have read, whom would you choose? Why?
* Describe the character you have chosen, including both their physical appearance and their personality traits.
* Does this character have any weaknesses?
* What traits does this character have that you do not? Similarly, is there anything you like about yourself that this
character does not possess?
12. Social networking sites (like Facebook) are becoming more and more popular.
* Do you see social networking as a positive or negative thing? Why?
* If all social networking sites were shut down forever, how would your life be affected?
* In what way do social networks affect communication between people?
13. Language barriers often make it difficult to communicate with people from other countries.
* Would you prefer to live in a world where everyone spoke only one universal language? Why?
* What would be the advantages and disadvantages of having only one universal language?
* What do you think would change if everyone spoke the same language?
14. C. L Lewis once wrote: “Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... it has no survival value; rather, it is
one of those things that give value to survival.”
* How do you interpret this quotation?
* What is more valuable in your life, your friends or your family? Why?
* What does friendship mean to you?
15. Mahatma Gandhi said, “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
* What is your opinion of this statement?
* Is there a time when you have forgiven someone even though it was difficult?
* Do you regret your decision? Why or why not?
16. Ever since humans landed on the moon, people have been obsessed with the idea of extraterrestrial life.
* Do you believe in this possibility?
* What would you do if you met an alien?
* How do you think humanity would react to the discovery of alien life?
17. Assume you are a descendent of Albert Einstein. You have found his journal and it has information that would affect
his reputation.
* Would you publish it or would you keep it hidden? What would be the consequences?
* Does the public interest in the information outweigh your personal right to protect your family’s name?
* What would you consider when making this decision?
18. If you made a terrible life-changing mistake and you had the option to forget it, would you take this opportunity?
* What are the positive and negative consequences of your answer?
* What role do painful experiences play in shaping our character?
* Is it necessary to experience difficult situations to appreciate the good?
19. Imagine that you are the owner of a new museum.
* From which time period would you gather most of your materials?
* Who would be the most interested in visiting your museum?
* What type of museum would you like to own?
20. Young people play computer games now more than ever. Some people say that computer games can be bad for a
child’s development.
* Do you agree with this opinion?
* What are the advantages and disadvantages of playing computer games?
* Do you think parents should limit the amount of time children play on the computer?
 Young people play computer games now more than ever. Some people say that
computer games can be bad for a child’s development.

1. Computer games are gaining more and more popularity nowadays.

2. Some people claim that teenagers get a lot of benefits playing them.
3. But other people argue that young people should spend their free time going in for sport.
4. Let`s look upon this problem objectively and try to understand it.
5. To begin with, computer games develop memory, because when you play it you try to remember
all details.
6. Moreover, it develops logical thinking, language and basic computer skills.
7. Apart from that, you can make virtual friends.
8. So it is another way of communication.
9. And if you like each other, you can meet in the future and become close friends. In addition,
playing computer games is a good way of entertainment.
10.To start with, computer games have a harmful effect on health. First of all, you can spoil your
eye sight.
11.Besides, you sit in the same place and don't move so you can gain weight.
12.Another point to be made is that a lot of games have aggressive moments and this makes
teenagers cruel and causes violent behavior.
13.Furthermore, young people spend too much time on this and it can ruin relationships with people.
14.To sum up, I would like to stress that the problem has as many strong points as weak points.
15. As for me, I prefer to spend my free time with my parents and friends. Besides, I enjoy going in
for sports more than playing computer games.
 Some people believe that living a healthy lifestyle is the key to one’s happiness.
1. Happiness and health go hand-in-hand as there is no true health without happiness    
2. Happiness has a positive impact on health.
3. People who are usually happy, enthusiastic and content are less likely than others to suffer from
heart illness, sudden asthmatic attacks , mental illnesses and many other immune related
disorders .
4. Unhappiness causes depression, anxiety, and stress and these are linked to poorer  health
outcomes
5.  One has  to set goals  in life  and live a disciplined life to remain healthy  .
6. Exercise,  nutrition ,  sleep , social and family time ,playing ,laughing ,creative  activity and,
spiritual development are important areas to work on to stay healthy .
7. Healthy habits  in these disciplines  work wonders in keeping us healthy .
8. Research has shown that  spending time with family and friends  is linked with living a longer
and healthy life .
9. Humor and laughter strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, diminish pain, and
protect you from the damaging effects of stress.
10.Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free, and easy to use. No wonder  laughter is called the
best medicine  
11.Our spiritual development  is a positive driving force for both physical and mental health .The
body, mind and spirit are connected.
12.Improving your spiritual health may not cure an illness, but it may help you feel better, prevent
some health problems and help you cope with illness, stress or death.

Fast food is generally considered unhealthy, but many people still eat it.
1. Fast food refers to food that can be prepared and served quickly.
2. It can come from many places: sit-down restaurants, counter service, take-out, and delivery.
3. Fast food is popular because the food is inexpensive, convenient, and tastes good.
4. However, fast food is often made with cheaper ingredients such as high fat meat, refined grains,
and added sugar and fats, instead of nutritious ingredients such as lean proteins, whole grains,
fresh fruits, and vegetables.
5. We all love hamburgers, fried fries, and various sauces.
6. But everyone knows that fast food is bad for health.
7. If you cannot completely refuse fast food, you should be more particular about products when
choosing the menu.
8. In conclusion, it can be said that fast food has been born out of the modern way of living in our
societies.
9. Unfortunately, the effects it has on the human body and health are not positive.
10.It also has other negative effects on the income of a family.
11.It would be best if people avoid as much as they can do use fast foods.
 Think of a powerful childhood memory.

1. Everything is different when you're a child: the trees are higher, the colours are brighter, and
every new day is more interesting that the last.
2. Even more importantly, some things happen that stay in our memory for a long time - in fact,
sometimes they end up being with us forever.
3. For me, childhood memories are all made up of recollections of tasty food.
4. I can't believe that when I was a child I thought that people my current age behave like adults...
5. In the meantime, it's important to remember that, even if we can't explicitly remember specific
events from when we were very young, their accumulation nevertheless leaves lasting traces that
influence our behavior.
6. The first few years of life are paradoxically forgettable and yet powerful in shaping the adults
that we become.
7. Childhood memories are the sweetest things in a human mind.
8. Nobody can forget one’s childhood memories whether pleasant or painful.
9. When I think back about my childhood, many vivid memories spring to my mind.
10.Some are pleasant while some are painful.