8th form

Завдання І (шкільного) етапу Всеукраїнської олімпіади з англійської мови для 8 класу

(Загальна сума балів складає 100 балів)
I тур: творча письмова робота
Writing
(Максимальний можливий бал - 30)
Choose one topic and write an essay. You should write at least 110 words.
1. Relationship in the family. Comment on the expression “Family: the link to the past and the
bridge to our future”.
2. Advantages and disadvantages of computers in our life.
3. Why learning English is important in the 21 centuries?

ІI тур: аудіювання
Listening
(Максимальний можливий бал за аудіювання - 20)
Listen and choose the proper answer.
1. John and Terry had a … weekend.
a) terrible b) wonderful c) so-so
2. They went to the … .
a) theatre b) cinema c) concert
3. When they got there?
a) at 5 o’clock b) at 3 o’clock c) at 4 o’clock
4. The performance started … at o’clock.
a) six b) three c) nine
5. The boys were allowed to … .
a) sit the stage b) stand in front of the stage c) sing with band
6. The best moment was when … .
a) the band appeared b) I touched the performers c) I danced
7. The singer told the boys to …
a) enjoy the show b) sing along c) dance
8. We started … together.
b) clapping b) dancing c) singing
9. John was happy because … .
a) he watched the men who set up a sound system
b) b) he had talked to his favourite singer
c) he talked to his friends
10. Terry felt … .
a) delighted b) bored c) excited
ІII тур: читання
Reading
(Максимальний можливий бал за читання - 10)
Read the text. For questions 1-10, choose the correct answer (А, В or C).
From cars on the road to planes in the sky, we are making our world noisier and noisier all the
time. In the last 30 years, for example, the traffic on American roads has increased by 300%. And in the
next 10 years, it is going to double again! But what are the consequences of all this noise?
Most animals communicate by sound, just like us. But when animals can't hear each other, it
causes serious problems. One sad example is the sparrow in England. Recent research found that
because of traffic noise, some sparrows don't hear the hunger calls from their young. Therefore, they
don't feed them enough. Noise pollution also makes it difficult for some animals to hunt. Animals like
bats and owls, for example, rely on their hearing to find their prey. But because of the noise from traffic,
they struggle to find enough food to eat. Even marine wildlife feels the effects of noise pollution. Recent
research, has found that the noises that come from ships, boats and oil and gas rigs make it more
difficult for dolphins to find prey, warn others of predators, and attract mates.
So, what can we do about noise pollution from our modes of transport? The problem is, cars,
planes and ships are everywhere, and they're not going to go away soon. One thing that governments can
do is avoid building roads near national parks. If we do this, then at least some animals will live in peace
and quiet!

1. In the USA in ten years, there will be…

A. three times more traffic on the roads.
В. twice as much traffic on the roads.
C. the same amount of traffic as today.

2. What is similar in the communication of animals and humans?

A. they communicate by voice.
B. they communicate by audial waves.
C. they communicate by gestures.

3. When sparrows don't hear their young, they …

A. can't find their nest.
В. give them too much food.
C. don't give them enough food.

4. What does the word “warn” mean …

A. attract attention
B. tells about the danger
C. call for help

5. The writer thinks that governments should …

A. create more national parks.
В. be careful about where they build roads.
C. invent quieter modes of transport.

ІV тур : усне мовлення

Speaking
(Максимальний можливий бал - 40)
Choose one topic.
1. Tell about a good book or a good movie you’ve recently read/seen.
2. Tell about the following : why most people like travelling.
3. Prepare a report about your favorite kind of sport.