OFFICE A ADVERTISING AGENCY
Учебный год
Школьный этап всероссийской олимпиады школьников
По английскому языку 9-11 класс
ДЕМОНСТРАЦИОННАЯ ВЕРСИЯ
Инструкция по выполнению работы
Олимпиада по английскому языку состоит из 4 блоков: «Listening», «Reading», «Use of English», и «Writing».
Раздел I («Listening»)включает 1 задание на соотнесение информации (альтернативный выбор). Максимальное количество баллов – 20.
Раздел II («Reading») включает 2 задания: задание на полное понимание прочитанного текста и задание на соотнесение и поиск необходимой информации в тексте. Максимальное количество баллов – 26.
Раздел III («Use of English») включает 2 лексико-грамматических задания: задание на множественный выбор и задание на заполнение пропусков в тексте. Максимальное количество баллов – 22.
Раздел IV («Письмо») включает 1 задание. Максимальное количество баллов – 10.
Рекомендуемое время выполнения задания 80 минут.
Максимальное количество баллов за работу - 78!
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Listening
Points
Listen to a part of an audio guide in a museum of modern arts. Decide whether the statements 1–10are True (A)or False (B)according to the text you hear. Circle the correct variant on your answer sheet. You will hear the text twice.
The narrator says that:
1)a square in Brancusi’s sculpture is made of oak.
2)Brancusi likes to demonstrate contrasting objects.
3)it’s difficult to guess the name of the sculpture.
4)Brancusi’s bird is crying.
5)the bird opens its mouth to sing.
6)many Mondrian’s paintings are very confusing.
7)Mondrian’s painting is like a closed window.
8)there is a wide variety of bright colours in this painting.
9)Mondrian signed the painting with his initials.
10)Mondrian also wrote some music.
TRANSFER YOUR ANSWERS TO THE ANSWER SHEET
Reading
Task 1 (16 points)
Read the text and the questions below. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D.
The collector
Jenkins stopped outside the shop and pretending to smooth back his windblown hair using the window as a mirror glanced around. He knew that if he was reported to the police he would be in trouble. He had prepared an excuse for being there just in case - he was looking for shoe polish - but it suddenly seemed unbelievable. After all, why would a shop like this sell shoe polish? Only when he was absolutely sure he was alone on the street and no one was watching him did he move towards the entrance. A bell above the door tinkled as he entered and the old woman behind the counter nodded at him smiling her usual friendly welcome.
As he gazed around at the dirty, dusty shelves he wondered for the hundredth time why they hadn't closed this place down yet. The goods on display were, for the most part, functional things. Cheap electrical goods from the Central Industry factories, guaranteed to break in weeks. But dotted around on the shelves there were also things that should not have been there. Vases, jewellery, ornate little boxes, decorative things that the law said you were not allowed to possess. A small statue of C between a plastic alarm clock and a radio caught his eye and he moved around a display table to take a closer look. The paint had faded and it had a few chips and scratches but otherwise it would make a perfect addition to his collection - if he could get it home without being caught, of course.
He turned to ask the old woman how much it was and his heart jumped slightly when he found her standing right behind him holding a strange-looking object in her wrinkled old hands. He knew from previous visits that she could move fast for her age but on this occasion he hadn't even heard her get up. He also noticed that for once she wasn't smiling.
The old woman held the object out to him and he slowly reached out to take it from her. It was rectangular like the portable computer he used at work and despite being considerably bigger, could be held comfortably in one hand. It was made of an unrecognisable material which he could bend in his hands and on the front there was a picture of a man in a boat, and the words 'Ernest Hemingway. Thе Old Man and the Sea.' He was about to ask what it was when, suddenly, he realised he could open it. The material turned out to be hundreds of very thin sheets covered in words and joined together along one of the long edges. He looked at the old woman in confusion.
"It's called a book. People used to read them." she said. "They were banned 60 years ago after the second Culture War. There are very few left now. What do you think? Something for your collection of 21st century objects?"
Jenkins told her it was perfect and was about to get his credit card out to pay when the bell above the door jingled. Quickly he thrust the object back into the old woman's hands. There was no way he was going to be caught in possession of such a thing. Turning to see who had come in, he was glad he had done so. Two police officers blocked the doorway. One of them addressed the old woman:
"Citizen Mary Jones, you are under arrest under section 23b of the 2096 Banned Items List. You must come with us immediately." He grabbed the object from her hand and passed it to his colleague "Sergeant, bag this up for evidence, will you?"
1. Why didn't Jenkins go into the shop immediately?
A) He wanted to make himself look smart first.
B) He needed to think of an excuse for going in.
C) He didn't think they'd have the thing he wanted.
D) He didn't want anyone to see him.
Why did his excuse for being outside the shop seem unbelievable?
A) He was pretending to smooth back his hair.
B) He was too tidy to be looking for shoe polish.
C) You won’t normally find shoe polish in such a shop.
D) He was seen to be moving towards the entrance.
Why was he surprised that the shop hadn't been closed down?
A) Some of the things it sold were illegal.
B) It was not a very clean place.
C) Most of the things it sold were not of good quality.
D) Many of the things it sold were not in good condition.
What does 'it' refer to in the second paragraph?
A) a radio
B) a clock
C) a display table
D) a pottery cat
Why did Jenkins' heart jump when he turned round?
A) The old woman didn't seem as happy as usual.
B) He didn't expect the old woman to be there.
C) He didn't think the old woman could move so quickly.
D) The old woman was holding something he didn't recognize.
What was the only similarity between the object the woman gave him and the computer he used at work?
A) It was the same shape.
B) It was the same size.
C) It had pictures on it.
D) It was made of a similar material.
Why did Jenkins give the object back to the woman?
A) He couldn't afford it.
B) He didn't want to buy it.
C) He didn't want anyone to see him with it.
D) He knew the police were coming.
What idea can be inferred from the text?
A) The old woman was selling things at higher prices.
B) At that time books were considered illegal.
C) The policemen used to go to the old woman's shop quite often.
D) The old woman had a lot of books on sale.
Task 2 (10 points)
Read an article about offices. For statements 8- 17 below the text, choose from the offices A-D. The same letter may be chosen more than once. After you have done the task, transfer your answers to the answer sheet.
IS YOUR OFFICE WORKING OK?
Fresh air and the right chairs are the key to a happy, healthy workforce, according to a new survey. We went to four contrasting offices, to find out how healthy and happy they were as working environments. On our expert panel were a building health consultant; an ergonomist, who studies people's working conditions; and an occupational psychologist. Here are their verdicts.
OFFICE A ADVERTISING AGENCY
Building Health Consultant: This office is about as simple as it could possibly be; no central heating, no mechanical ventilation, windows opening straight onto the street. It is difficult to see why this space works but the occupants, who are part of a small, dynamic team, appear to have few complaints. They adapt to the changing seasons by opening doors and roof panels or switching on electric radiators — pretty much, perhaps, as they do in their own homes. This may be the key: a team of seven people have created a happy, homely working environment and do not have to put up with any externally imposed bureaucracy.
Ergonomist: The furniture here has evolved; no two pieces match. Much of it actually creates bad working postures. Chairs are old, most aren't adjustable and many are broken. Although in that way this environment is poor, the personnel have a varied work schedule, which they control — office work, out meeting clients, making presentations, and so on. This variety reduces the risk of fatigue, boredom or muscular problems.
Occupational Psychologist: Staff are delighted with the variety of work and the versatility of the office space. They said their office was 'just the right size' — small enough to know what colleagues were doing, large enough to be able to be on your own and focus on personal work. I found the office attractive and fun, simultaneously conveying images of efficiency and creativity.
OFFICE B NEWS SERVICE
Building Health Consultant: While the office may not be very exciting, it appears comfortable and is not disliked by the staff. The air quality and general maintenance standards appear to be good. A 'Recycle Waste Paper' policy has been received favourably by staff and has led to a greater interest in recycling in general.
Ergonomist: I was not surprised to learn that the company had already employed the services of an ergonomist. Chairs are excellent, lighting and computer equipment are good. Space provision is good, although the layout could be improved. But the environment is impersonal and unstimulating, with grey, bare walls.
Occupational Psychologist: Walls are bare apart from year planners and a poster describing maternity rights. Most staff have been there for at least five years and relationships are
satisfactory. The office could be improved if desks were positioned to make the sharing of information easier. Proof of success or information on forthcoming projects could be displayed on the walls.
OFFICE C BANK
Building Health Consultant: An office that produces mixed reactions from those working in it. The feeling inside is akin to being in a glass case, viewed by, and viewing, countless similar exhibits. Despite relatively small space, the air did not appear to be stale due to effective air-conditioning.
Ergonomist: The office area is, sadly, very standard and totally uninspiring. The desks are adequate, but only just. Not all the chairs being used for computer operation conform to requirements but this is user choice. Computer screens are often on small desk units with lowered keyboard shelves; this is no longer considered appropriate for modern equipment.
Occupational Psychologist: Staff are mutually supportive and well served by technology. Numerous communications awards are on display. The wood coloured panelling and brown carpet give a slightly sombre effect. The office is a buzz of activity.
9. Some of the staff like it and some don't.
10. Advice from an expert has had a good effect.
11. Staff there benefit from the range of work involved.
12. Some members of staff prefer unsuitable furniture.
13. A particular rule has been beneficial.
14. The air quality is better than might be expected.
15. Staff can work in privacy if they want to.
16. It would be better if the furniture were arranged differently.
17. Evidence of the company's achievements is visible.
18. Staff can control the temperature effectively.