Завдання для ІІ етапу Всеукраїнської олімпіади з англійської мови

2022-2023 н.р.

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What goes around comes around

One day a man saw an old lady on the side of the road. He could see she needed help. So he pulled
up in front of her Mercedes and got out.
Even with the smile on his face, she was worried. No one had stopped to help for the last hour or so.
Was he going to hurt her? He didn’t look safe; he looked poor and hungry. He could see that she was
frightened, standing out there in the cold. He knew how she felt.
He said, “I’m here to help you, ma’am. Why don’t you wait in the car where it’s warm? By the way,
my name is Bryan Anderson.”
Well, all she had was a flat tire, but for an old lady, that was bad enough. Bryan crawled under the
car. The ground was wet and cold but soon he was able to change the tire. But he had to get dirty
and his hands hurt.
As he was finishing his work, she rolled down the window and began to talk to him. She told him
that she was from St. Louis and was only just passing through. She couldn’t thank him enough for
coming to help her.
The lady asked how much she owed him. But Bryan just smiled. This was not a job to him. This was
helping someone in need. He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw
someone who needed help, she could give that person the assistance they needed, and Bryan added,
“And think of me.”
He waited until she started her car and drove off. It had been a cold and depressing day, but he felt
good as he headed for home.
A few miles down the road the old lady saw a small cafe. She went inside to eat something and to
have a warm drink. The waitress came over and brought a clean towel to wipe her wet hair. She had
a sweet smile. The old lady wondered how someone who had so little could be so giving to a
stranger. Then she remembered Bryan.
After the lady finished her meal, she paid with a hundred dollar bill. The waitress quickly went to get
change for her hundred dollar bill, but the old lady went away. The waitress wondered where the
lady could be. Then she noticed something written on the napkin.
There were tears in her eyes when she read what the lady wrote: “You don’t owe me anything. I have
been there too. Somebody once helped me out, the way I’m helping you. If you really want to pay
me back, here is what you do: Do not let this chain of love end with you.”
Under the napkin were four more $100 bills.
That night when she got home from work and climbed into bed, she was thinking about the money
and what the lady had written. How could the lady have known how much she and her husband
needed it?
She knew how worried her husband was, and as he lay sleeping next to her, she gave him a soft kiss
and whispered soft and low, “Everything’s going to be all right. I love you, Bryan Anderson.”
Task 1. Decide whether the statements 1-10 are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)
according to the text you have just heard. Mark sentences as true or false.

1. One day a man saw an old lady on the side of the road who needed help.
2. The old lady was happy to see the man when he came up to her.
3. The man looked happy and rich.
4. For an old lady flat tire is a problem.
5. The old lady told the man a lot about herself.
6. She paid him for the work he did.
7. The man was very sad that day.
8. The old lady drove straight home.
9. The waitress who worked in the café was poor but nice.
10.The waitress was Bryan’s wife.
Task 2. Decide which of the given answers (A, B, C or D) best corresponds to
what you have heard in the text.

11.Who was driving the Mercedes?

a) Bryan Anderson
b) the old lady
c) both of them
12.Who stopped to help the lady with the problem?
a) Nobody
b) Only Bryan
c) Bryan and his wife
13.What problem did the old lady have?
a) She had run out of petrol
b) She didn’t know the way
c) She had a flat tire
14.Was it difficult for Bryan to help the old lady?
a) Yes, because the problem with the car was very serious.
b) Yes, because it was cold and wet that day.
c) No, because the problem with the car was not serious.
15.Why didn’t Bryan take the money?
a) He didn’t do the job.
b) The old lady didn’t want to pay him.
c) He thought it was helping to somebody in need and not making money.
16.Where did the lady go on her way home?
a) To a restaurant
b) To a small café
c) To a gas station
17.What did the old lady think of the waitress?
a) She was poor but nice and giving.
b) She was beautiful and giving.
c) She was rude but beautiful.
18.How did the old lady give the message to the waitress?
a) She wrote it on a piece of paper.
b) She wrote it on a napkin.
c) She sent her an email.
19.When did the waitress return home?
a) In the afternoon.
b) At night.
c) In the morning.
20.What is the main idea of the text?
a) If we are good to people they will be good to us.
b) We should never help strangers.
c) Helping strangers can be dangerous.
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Norwich
Norwich, the capital of the part of Britain known as East Anglia, has existed as a
place to live for more than two thousand years. It began as a small village beside the
River Wensum.
The first cathedral was built in 1095 and has recently celebrated its 900th
anniversary, while Norwich itself had a year of celebration in 1994 to mark the 800th
anniversary of the city receiving a Royal Charter. This allowed it to be called a city
and to govern itself independently.
Today, in comparison with places like London or Manchester, Norwich is quite
small, with a population of around 150,000, but in the 16th century Norwich was the
second city of England. It continued to grow for the next 300 years and got richer and
richer, becoming famous for having as many churches as there are weeks in the year
and as many pubs as there are days in the year.
Nowadays, there are far fewer churches and pubs. With its fast growing
university student population and its success as a modern commercial centre, the city
now has a wide choice of entertainment: theatres, cinemas, nightclubs, busy cafes,
excellent restaurants, and a number of arts and leisure centres. Now the city's
attractions include another important development, a modern shopping centre called
'The Castle Mall'. The people of Norwich lived with a very large hole in the middle of
their city for over two years, as builders dug up the main car park. Lorries moved
nearly a million tons of earth so that the roof of the Mall could become a city centre
park, with attractive water pools and hundreds of trees. But the local people are really
pleased that the old open market remains, right in the heart of the city and next to the
new development.
Task 1. Decide whether the statements 1-10 are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)
according to the text you have just read. Mark sentences as true or false.
1. The River Wensum flows through East Anglia.
2. People have lived by the River Wensum for at least 2,000 years.
3. In the 11th century Norwich was a small village.
4. Norwich has been a city since its first cathedral was built.
5. Norwich has always been one of the smallest English cities.
7. The number of students in Norwich is increasing.
8. The Castle Mall took more than two years to build.
9. Norwich people still like shopping at the old market.
10. The city park surrounds the Mall.

Photo printing firm pays out compensation

Charlotte King made a once-in-a-lifetime visit to China last October and took lots
of photographs. When she got back she decided to send away her films for printing
one at a time. In this way she would more easily be able to match her photographs to
the diary she had kept while she was there. It was a good thing that she did, because
the first film she sent to the company for printing was lost.
Miss King was very upset that she would never see her precious pictures of
Shanghai and Souzhou. The company offered her a free roll of film, but Miss King
refused to accept this offer and wrote back to say that their offer wasn't enough. They
then offered her £20 but she refused this too and asked for £75, which she thought was
quite fair. When the firm refused to pay she said she would go to court. Before the
matter went to court, however, the firm decided to pay Miss King £75. This shows
what can be done if you make the effort to complain to a firm or manufacturer and
insist on getting fair treatment.
Task 2. Choose ONE answer for each question according to the text.
11. What is the writer trying to do?
a. To complain about photographic printing.
b. To give advice on how to complain.
c. To inform us about legal problems.
12. This text is from ...
a. a diary.
b. a letter.
c. a newspaper.
13. Before her visit, Charlotte had ...
a. been to China once before.
b. never been to China before.
c. already been to China several times.
14. It was a good thing that Miss King sent her films away one at a time because ...
a. not all the films were lost.
b. she was offered a free roll of film.
c. she was able to complete her diary.
15. When Miss King said she would go to court, the company ...
a. offered her £20.
b. said their offer wasn't enough.
c. made the decision to pay £75.
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Once again the organisation which promotes Australia, Tourism Australia, is
advertising the best job in the world. But this year, they have six jobs going, all for six
months, with a great salary and extra spending money. If you think one of these is
your dream job, you have to make a 30-second video explaining why you are the best
person for the role.
The job of “outback adventurer” is for someone with a passion for outdoor life, and
in the Northern Territory there are plenty of wide-open spaces. The job is for someone
to find out the best adventures and jobs for young people on working holidays. You’d
be getting close to wildlife, sleeping under the stars in a bush camp and flying over
stunningly beautiful landscape in a hot air balloon. Your duties will include getting to
know about aboriginal culture and eating traditional bushfoods, maybe including
insect larva.
Like the idea of 200 days of sunshine every year? Job number two is a park ranger
in tropical Queensland. It’s a wonderful state with ancient rainforests, the world’s
largest sand island and the awesome Great Barrier Reef. Here your duties would
include protecting and promoting native plants and animals, spectacular waterfalls,
dinosaur fossils, untouched beaches and indigenous culture. You’d get paid to patrol
the beaches of Lizard Island and live a life most people can only dream about.
Another island job is as “wildlife caretaker” on Kangaroo Island in South Australia.
If you love all kinds of animals, this is the job for you. The advert says you’ll be able
to talk to wallabies (a kind of small kangaroo), play with dolphins, cuddle koalas and
sunbathe with seals on the unspoilt beach at Seal Bay. You would get about the island
on foot, by bicycle, kayak or boat, taking photos and leaving only footprints. There is
one potential drawback, though. You’d need to be pretty brave since you might come
face to face with great white sharks.
Maybe you are not quite so keen on the great outdoors and your talents are more
journalistic. If you fancy feature writing, photography and making videos, you can
apply for the position of lifestyle photojournalist for Time Out in Melbourne. You
would be required to photograph and write about the city's coolest cafés and musical
events. But you’d also cover tourist activities in the whole state of Victoria, including
surfing on the Great Ocean Road, skiing at Mount Hotham or watching the little
penguins at Phillip Island.
Are you a foodie? Do you know about food, as well as love eating it? If the
answer’s yes, you can apply for the role of “taste master” in Western Australia. Your
job would be to promote the best restaurants, pubs, wineries and breweries. You’d also
catch fresh seafood off the beautiful coast and learn all about making wine and beer.
Finally, a fantastic job in Sydney. We’ve all seen those amazing firework displays
in Sydney Harbour. Well, you could be one of the people making that happen next
year. New South Wales is looking for a “chief funster”, who would be based in
Sydney while travelling around the state and tweeting about the coolest things going
on. This job would appeal to someone interested in everything: sports, the arts,
entertainment, food. You’d also be involved in making the Sydney Festival, Mardi
Gras and Vivid Festival as spectacular, and as fun, as possible.
 Task 1. Decide whether the statements 1-10 are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)
according to the text you have just heard.
1. The organization lends assistance to promote tourism in Australia.
2. Tourism Australia annually advertises six jobs for six months.
3. Extra spending money is included into your monthly salary.
4. You are to prove that you are sizable for the job of your dream.
5. A 30-second video guarantees you will be admitted.
6. The job of “outback adventurer” is appropriate for you if you detest wildlife.
7. A job of outback adventurer is a tough trial because an applicant has to feed on
bushfoods only.
8. A park ranger in tropical rainforests has to put up with hot and sunny weather.
9. A park ranger patrols all beaches in Australia, including those of Lizard Island and
Kangaroo Island.
10. A wildlife caretaker should interact with different animal species.
 Task 2. Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.
11. If you are looking for outdoor adventures, leave for …
A) Western Australia.
B) Northern Territory.
C) Queensland.
D) Great Barrier Reef.

12. If you are eco-friendly and equally care about environment and authentic
originality, … is your destination.
A) Sydney Harbour;
B) Seal Bay;
C) Phillip Island;
D) Kangaroo Island.

13. A potential drawback of being “wildlife caretaker” is …

A) absence of fast means of transport.
B) a chance to come across sea predators.
C) spoilt beaches at Seal Bay.
D) a constant interplay with wildlife.

14. If you apply for a position in Time Out, you are both …
A) a surfer and photographer
B) a columnist and photographer.
C) a reviewer and photographer.
D) a surfer and traveller.

15. A foodie’s job is …

A) tasting local Australian dishes.
B) hunting for best products.
C) visiting restaurants and cafes.
D) distributing data and advertising restaurants.

16. Amazing firework displays take place close to …

A) the town centre.
B) the capital.
C) the water front.
D) Great Barrier Reef.

17. A “chief funster” is obliged to travel around the …

A) country.
B) continent.
C) region.
D) city.

18. The job in Sydney presupposes that you are ready …

A) to perceive new things.
B) to do sports.
C) to become a foodie.
D) to travel.

19. It is chief funster’s duty …

A) to make arrangements for events.
B) to hold sport competitions.
C) to have a good handle of surfing.
D) to run a restaurant.

20. The guiding idea of the text is …

A) to advertise all available vacancies in Australia.
B) to preserve endangered species.
C) to define the best job.
D) to promote Australian originality and support tourism.
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Carnival Safety Success
This year’s Notting Hill Carnival, Europe’s biggest street festival, was the best
ever. Despite the cloudy skies, the carnival brought the streets to life in its own unique
way with record numbers and little reported crime. After the two murders in 2009,
there had been major safety worries concerning this year’s carnival. To deal with these
fears several changes were made. Firstly, the route for the carnival was changed to
avoid the narrowest streets in Notting Hill, a residential area with many small roads.
Secondly, the carnival organisers provided more stewards and they received better
training. Finally, the organisers ensured that the ending time, 9 p.m., was closely
observed.
Following these changes, Carnival 2010 saw more than a million people party in
the streets of Notting Hill. More than 3,000 people dressed in spectacular colourful
costumes and paraded and danced through the streets, crowds of four and five people
deep lined the route to try and see the event. Residents partied on apartment balconies
and even the police took part. Apart from the carnival parade, the local area was filled
with sound systems pumping out music of all different kinds – Samba, Reggae and
Rap music being the most common.
Police yesterday said that 56 arrests were made over the weekend, which
included 30 arrests for pick-pocketing and three for robbery. The chairman of the
Notting Hill Carnival Trust, Chris Mullard, yesterday said, "The criticism of the event
has been ill-founded and I hope people will now see the carnival for what it is; a
wonderful opportunity to project the multiculturalism that is metropolitan London.”

Task 1. Decide whether the statements 1-9 are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)
according to the text you have just read. Mark sentences as true or false.
1. In Europe, there is a bigger festival than Notting Hill Carnival.
2. The weather was very good at this year’s Carnival.
3. The carnival parade went a different way this year.
4. Many activities continued till midnight.
5. Over a million people wore special costumes.
6. For some people, it was difficult to see the parade.
7. There were many kinds of music.
8. More than half the arrests were for theft.
9. The carnival represents only one group or community in London.

Cycling to India
When I was 11, during a junior school leavers' assembly in front of all the
mums and dads, my headmistress asked my class what they wanted to do when they
left school. Footballer, doctor, film star, politician, came the replies. My answer? "I
want to cycle around the world and raise money for charity." A big cheer resounded
around the school hall. "So cool."
Little did they know that 20 years later, I would be setting off on a 9,000-mile
journey to India. On my own. Carrying everything I needed on my steel-framed
bicycle, affectionately known as "Shirley". I would like to say it was planned to the
nth degree and that everything ran like clockwork. In reality, I was arrested twice,
chased by wild dogs, beaten and wined and dined by the mafia and attacked by
bandits.
On my last day, I was cycling through the Bandipur wildlife park in southern
India. My flowery bike wasn't great camouflage and startled a number of elephants as
I passed. They decided to charge. The advice is "if an elephant charges you, stand your
ground, and bow your head to show respect."
What tosh! With 30 tonnes of muscle and bone crashing towards me,
destroying small trees and making the ground vibrate under my feet, there was no way
I was standing firm. I dropped my bike into third gear and floored it.
Another time I ran out of food and water in the desert and was woken one
morning to find maggots in my hair and beard. Yet the greatest memories are of so
many wonderful people I met in every country, who invited me into their homes to
celebrate local festivals, play music, dance, sing, eat, and share each other's cultures,
beliefs, history and ways of life.
After six months' cycling, I rolled into Chembakolli, a tiny village, my final
destination. It was my 31st birthday – 20 years since I had first dreamed up the idea. I
was greeted by a carnival of people playing the drums, singing, cheering, and waving
banners saying "Happy birthday". All I could do was crouch down and cry tears of joy.
I'd cycled 9,000 miles from England to India. I'd lived my dream.

Task 2. Choose ONE answer for each question according to the text.
10. When did the writer tell everyone what he wanted to do?
A. After he left school
B. During a class talk
C. During school assembly
D. Before he went to school

11. What does the phrase 'ran like clockwork' mean?

A. It went with only a few mistakes.
B. It went on time.
C. It went very badly.
D. It went without any problems.

12. Why did the elephants run after the bike?

A. They don't like bikes.
B. The bike surprised them.
C. They didn't recognize it.
D. The elephants liked the flowers.

13. How did he get to safety?

A. He ran away.
B. He went faster on his bike.
C. He stood his ground.
D. He dropped the bike.

14. What does he remember most about his journey?

A. Running out of food and water in the desert
B. Learning about what life is about.
C. Being attacked by bandits
D. Spending time with locals in the country

15. How did he feel when he finished his journey?

A. It was a sad experience.
B. It was the end of all his dreams.
C. It was a lifetime achievement.
D. It was so tiring to do.
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Big Cat Diary
I’ve always dreamed of seeing a leopard face to face ever since I watched a BBC
wildlife documentary about them. I like the fact that they’re so independent. The
females are the boss, basically — they hunt alone, and they’re stealthy and strong. The
markings are beautiful. The South Luangwa Valley in Zambia has one leopard for
every kilometre, and you can do night drives there, which adds to your chances of
seeing them. I think the fact they are nocturnal and hard to find makes it more
exciting. Dad doesn’t agree. He’s already worrying about not seeing one, but that’s
just my dad.
Mfuwe international airport is the smallest I have ever seen. There is a tiny shop
selling postcards and that’s it. We pay for our postcards and climb into a jeep which
takes us to Nkwali, trundling past mud huts and groups of children wearing school
uniform or carrying farm tools — sometimes both. Finally, we arrive at the camp —
six huts and a bar built round a tree. Our hut has lizard wallpaper – except it’s not
wallpaper, it’s just lizards. I go to sleep and dream about leopards.
On the first game drive, Rocky is our guide. Straight away, we’re driving across
a plain full of impala and baboons. Now comes the big moment of the first night. We
hear something in the trees, and suddenly we are right in the middle of a lion hunt. In
the dark! We listen to the baboons’ alarm calls, and when Rocky switches on the light,
we see two lionesses on either side, and one tearing after an impala. They miss the kill,
but even so, my heart is thumping.
The next morning, we go on a drive and spot baboons crossing the road.
Suddenly, a trunk appears from the bush and three elephants, including a baby, stroll
across right in front of us.
That’s how it is on the drives: a new creature every time. We get giraffes, then a
crocodile, then a buffalo. But my favourite morning is the walking safari. We set off
across the plain with an armed guard. Rocky tells us The Golden Rule: “Never run ...
unless I say so. And if I say get up the tree, get up the tree”. The next morning, two
other guests boast about having seen a leopard and her cub. We look at pictures on
their digital camera. I’m really cross, because there probably won’t be another sighting
for ages, and tonight is our last night here. But I’m still hoping for a lucky break.
This time, we’re out with Zebron, but after just a few minutes, our jeep gets
stuck on a muddy trail. It takes ages to dig us out, and my heart is sinking. Then it
starts pouring. We sit in the dark while my dad complains about the rain. And then,
suddenly, two impala hurtle from the bushes.
Moments later, the leopardess springs out behind us. We all sit in absolute
silence and stare at her. Leopards are much stronger than lions, and she looks
incredibly powerful. After giving us a long show, she darts back into the bush.
Awesome. We’re soaked through, but I don’t care about that. Mum and I sing and
dance as we head for camp: “We saw a leopard, we got a picture…”
Task 1. Decide whether the statements 1-10 are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)
according to the text you have just heard. Mark sentences as true or false.

1. The events most probably take place outside Europe.

2. Daisy must be very fond of female leadership.

3. Daisy has come to watch the animals on her own.

4. There were several guides during the safari.

5. The airport somehow attracts Daisy’s attention.

6. Daisy sees leopards only in her dreams.

7. The place they stay at does not lack animals.

8. The car gets damaged by an elephant’s trunk.

9. The leopard Daisy saw came somewhere in the night.

10. Daisy and her family are scared after seeing a leopard.
Task 2. Decide which of the given answers (A, B, C or D) best corresponds to
what you have heard in the text.

11. Daisy first got interested in leopards:

a) when she had a dream about them.
b) when she saw a TV programme about them.
c) because they live alone.
d) because she once saw one face to face.

12. We can conclude that leopards:

a) Are night creatures;
b) don‘t have very good eyesight;
c) enjoy sunlight;
d) like to worry tourists at night.

13. South Luangwa valley is a good place to look for leopards because:
a) there are a lot of leopards there and you can look for them at night.
b) there are more leopards there than anywhere else in Africa.
c) it’s easy to find leopards at night.
d) it’s exciting looking for leopards at night.

14. Daisy’s hut at the camp is:

a) built around the tree.
b) full of lizards.
c) covered in strange wallpaper.
d) made of mud.

15. Their first excursion is:

a) exciting because they see lions hunting.
b) frightening because it is very dark.
c) exciting because the baboons make a lot of noise.
d) sad because they see lions killing an impala.

16. Daisy is greatly enjoying:

a) the variety of fauna;
b) the elephant trunks;
c) the buffalo;
d) the baboons and crocodiles.

17. Rocky’s Golden Rule for the walking safari basically means:
 a) never run if an animal is chasing you.
b) if an animal chases you, climb a tree.
c) don’t climb a tree unless I tell you to.
d) always do exactly what I say.

18. How does Daisy feel when she hears that two other guests have seen leopards?
a) She feels sad because she wasn’t with them.
b) She feels angry because it means she probably won’t see any leopards herself.
c) She feels pleased that somebody has seen leopards.
d) She feels hopeful because it means that there are leopards in the area.

19. We can infer that Daisy’s seeing a leopard:

a) was rather accidental;
b) took place because of a different guide;
c) happened during one of her walking safaris;
d) would have been impossible in the rain.

20. When Daisy finally sees a leopard, it:

a) stays nearby for a while and then disappears suddenly.
b) runs quickly behind them and disappears into the bush.
c) walks close to them, but leaves before they can take a photo.
d) stays close until somebody shouts, then it runs away.
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Adventure on a Hot Air Balloon
The wind is starting to blow stronger, and when you’re riding in a basket under a hot
air balloon, just 400 feet above ground, that’s not necessarily a good thing. Keith
Rodriguez looks to the horizon and squints. He had planned to take off from Scioto
Downs, a horse racetrack south of Columbus, Ohio, fly a few miles north, and land his
balloon in a barren cornfield next to his pickup truck.
Then the wind changed. Instead of a light breeze from the south, now Rodriguez’s
bright red balloon is getting hit by stronger, colder winds headed west. He has plenty
of propane fuel in his tank - he probably could ride the wind halfway to Pennsylvania.
But that would be dangerous. Rodriguez’s choice of landing sites just became very
limited. As the balloon switches direction and floats east, everything below becomes a
wide carpet of suburban sprawl - big-box stores, major highways, and strip malls.
Beyond the stores lie forests.
The only factor in Rodriguez’s favor is that it’s early, just after 7 a.m. The highways
are filling up with people driving to work, but otherwise the morning is quiet and still.
“Oh boy,” Rodriguez thinks. “If I don’t land, like now, this could get bad.”
The balloon has no propeller or engine, so Rodriguez can’t change direction on his
own - he’s entirely dependent on the wind. The only thing he controls is altitude. He
does this by changing the properties of two invisible gases: air and propane. Sitting on
the floor of the wicker gondola are three tanks of propane, compressed to its liquid
form. The tanks are connected via black rubber hoses to two burners overhead. Each
burner is nearly as big as Rodriguez’s head.
Rodriguez turns a knob on one side of the burners. This releases propane from a tank
into the heating coil, where it is ignited by a pilot light. This heats the propane from a
liquid into a gas. The gas catches fire, and flames leap two feet high into the balloon.
The balloon rises. Rodriguez has a plan in mind. The flame heats the air inside the
nylon balloon. This works on a simple principle: hot air is lighter than cold air. One
cubic foot of air weighs about an ounce. If you heat that air by 100 degrees, its weight
drops by about 7 grams. So every foot of heated air inside Rodriguez’s balloon can lift
about 7 grams. Just by himself, Rodriguez weighs 170 pounds, which equals 77,110
grams. That means he needs about 11,015 cubic feet of hot air just to raise his own
body off the ground. This is why hot air balloons are so big - they must trap
tremendous amounts of heated air. Rodriguez’s balloon is a common size, trapping
about 100,000 square feet of air. The balloon is 90 feet tall and 65 feet wide.
As Rodriguez gives his short burst of flame, the air inside swirls in complicated,
invisible patterns. Little of it escapes out the hole in the bottom - instead, it cools off
gradually by coming into contact with the surrounding air outside the balloon’s thin
nylon wall. As this happens, the balloon gradually sinks. To drop altitude more
quickly, Rodriguez can pull a cord attached to a parachute valve at the very top of the
balloon. Since the hottest air sits at the top, this releases the balloon’s most buoyant air
and increases the speed of descent.
Rodriguez gives the cord a short pull, and the gondola drops.
“I don’t have an altimeter, and I can’t really see anything happening inside the
balloon,” Rodriguez thinks. “I have to pilot by feel.”
Pushed by the wind, the balloon is flying quickly now. It’s floating over the back wall
of a Wal-Mart when Rodriguez grabs hold of the parachute valve cord and gives it a
long, hard tug. The balloon drops. Quickly. The hot air balloon is sinking, but still
flying forward.
It looks as though it’s about to slam into the edge of Wal-Mart’s roof but it sails over
it, with only about 15 feet to spare. Still, Rodriguez does not let go of the cord. He
drops and drops, right between the light poles of the nearly empty parking lot. Just a
few feet above the ground, Rodriguez releases the parachute cord, turns the knob
above his head and fires both burners. The steep descent slows. The gondola touches
lightly against the asphalt, and then drags to a stop. There are only two people in the
parking lot, standing near the entrance to the store. They look toward the balloon, their
eyes and mouths open wide in shock.
“That was a little closer than I expected,” Rodriguez says to himself, laughing. “I
really needed to land quick.”
Task 1. Choose ONE answer for each question according to the text.
1. What makes landing the hot air balloon a challenge?
a) the gondola
b) the wind
c) the parking lot
d) the time of day
2. What problem does Keith Rodriguez solve?
a) how to fly from Ohio to Pennsylvania in his hot air balloon
b) how to increase the altitude of his hot air balloon
c) how to safely land his hot air balloon
d) how to change direction on his own in his hot air balloon
3. A hot air balloon floats because the air inside the balloon is warmer than the air
outside of it.
What information from the story supports this statement?
a) Hot air is lighter than cold air.
b) One cubic foot of air weighs about an ounce.
c) The air inside the balloon swirls in complicated, invisible patterns.
d) The hot air balloon is sinking, but still flying forward.
4. Based on information in the passage, what would make a good landing area for a
hot air balloon?
a) a large, open space with no buildings
b) a large space with lots of tall buildings
c) a small, narrow space near a highway
d) a small space, such as the roof of a building
5. What is this story mainly about?
a) a hot air balloon that scares lots of people when it lands in a parking lot
b) a hot air balloon that does not work properly
c) a person who gets stuck up in the air and does not know what to do
d) a person trying to land a hot air balloon in difficult conditions

Why Multitasking May Be Bad for Your Brain

Are you reading this while thumbing through text messages, streaming a TV show
online, or scribbling a note to your child's teacher? (Or maybe doing all three?) Don't
congratulate yourself.
Even though most people think an amped-up, gadget-dependent lifestyle makes them
more nimble, focused, and efficient, that may not be the case. In fact, many
researchers believe the human brain can't really perform two or more tasks
simultaneously, as the word multitask implies.
Rather, they say, the mind toggles between tasks. And while mindless activities like
walking and chewing gum aren't a problem, the brain doesn't fare well when people
double up on complex tasks, such as driving and talking on a cell phone.
"Something's got to give," says David E. Meyer, PhD, director of the Brain, Cognition,
and Action Laboratory at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor. "Either your cell
phone conversation will suffer or your driving will suffer."
And it's not just behind the wheel. There's mounting evidence that multitasking can
slow you down no matter what you're doing. In a study published a decade ago, Meyer
and his colleagues found that, contrary to popular belief, people are less efficient —
not more — when they multitask.
That's because it takes more time to complete one of the tasks, especially as they
become more complex, versus focusing on a single task.
Task 2. Decide whether the statements 6-15 are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)
according to the text you have just read. Mark sentences as true or false.
6. Multitasking means doing several things at different times.
7. Researchers believe multitasking is focusing on several things at the same time.
8. Most people believe that multitasking makes them more efficient.
9. Many researchers believe it is good for the brain to perform different tasks at the
same time.
10. In this article, "toggling" most likely means staying on one task until it's finished.
11. David Meyer thinks you should talk on the phone and drive at the same time.
12. The author of this text would most likely agree that you should not do your
homework while watching TV.
13. Twenty years ago, Dr. Meyer found that people were less efficient when they
multitasked.
14. Growing evidence shows that multitasking will always slow you down.
15. Chewing gum and driving have the same level of complexity.
 11 клас
Аудіювання

Interviewer: Today I’m talking to Janet Wilson, a young comedian specializing in a

stand-up comedy. Janet, what is a stand-up comedian and how did you start?
Janet: I go into theatres and stand on stage and tell jokes! I’m completely alone – no
actors. Pretty scary, but that’s part of the appeal. I write my own material, which can
be demanding, though I love the creativity side more than the actual writing process. I
realized it was going to be my thing early on. I’d always known I wanted to perform
somehow. At school I had a ball acting in school plays – I even joined a local drama
club. I preferred comedy roles, though I only found out about stand-up itself when I
was taken to a show for a birthday treat. It seemed a logical extension of my acting
and I got hooked pretty quickly.
Interviewer: How did your parents react when you told them what you wanted to do?
Janet: My dad’s into technology – he’s a genius with computers. I’m a bit of a geek
myself but I’m not particularly talented, though I write tech jokes in my material. I
guess they hoped that I’d something safe, like computing or medicine, but my
academic record put paid to that hope! My brother’s a lawyer and my parents are
really proud of him. They’ve never been unsupportive of me but they’d just like to see
a more clearly defined career structure – and the entertainment sector doesn’t give that
at all. Even people who make it big aren’t necessarily working all the time.
Interviewer: How do you feel when you’re actually performing?
Janet: It can be hard remembering all my material so that I can be flexible and
respond to the audience. They can be very demanding – they’ve paid money to be
entertained and if I don’t make them laugh, I’ve failed. You have to understand that
and not let it get under your skin. It’s happened to me: what I thought were good jokes
fell on stony ground. It’s when there’s silence instead of laughter that’s disconcerting.
Performing can be exhausting, even when everything’s going well. I want to spread
happiness, take people out of themselves, and that’s pretty special – to be able to have
that kind of effect on others.
Interviewer: What do you think is most important for a successful comedian?
Janet: I’m happy when I have a good experience on stage. I’d love to win trophies,
get recognized for my work, but there’s probably more to it than that. As a creative
person, I want to have a sense of progress. It’s not just about comedy, it’s about where
you are in your life. You have to give all of yourself on stage, so you’re very exposed
– that has the potential to be hurtful. The bottom line is you need to be thick-skinned
and confident in what you’re doing but taking constructive comments on board. Take
the rough with the smooth, in other words.
Interviewer: How do you feel about your own future?
Janet: People often think comedians are misfits but I reckon that’s an idea put about
by comedians themselves, to make themselves sound interesting and boost audiences!
I’m enjoying writing at the moment and I’d like to do more gigs. When you’re over-
specific about what you want to do, you risk setting yourself up for a fall if it doesn’t
happen. I don’t make enough as a stand-up, which is something I have to address – be
realistic and earn a regular wage for a while. I’ve got movies in my sights. I’ve been
looking at scripts, though I don’t know how likely they are to materialize.
Interviewer: What about stand-up comedy in general? Is that in a good place?
Janet: It’s definitely higher-profile than ever and there are more shows around. I
wouldn’t say it was easy because there are more comedians trying to get work. It’s a
more viable career choice though – there are even new courses specializing in stand-
up. Though there are more opportunities, you have to grab them with both hands
because if you don’t, there’s always someone who will. It’s high stakes, though it’s all
usually done in good humour. If you don’t get a show and someone else does, you
can’t get annoyed – that would be pointless.
 Task 1. Decide whether the statements 1-10 are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)
according to the text you have just heard.

1. Janet prefers the writing process to the creativity side.

2. Janet played different roles in a school drama club.
3. Janet’s academic record didn’t end her parents’ hopes and plans.
4. Janet’s brother advises people about laws.
5. People who make entertainment sector big don’t work all the time.
6. The audience can be very flexible.
7. Good jokes are never ignored.
8. Performing is always fun.
9. People often think comedians are outsiders.
10. Janet makes enough as a stand-up.
 Task 2. Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.

11. Janet’s interest in stand-up comedy started because

A) she was dissatisfied with normal acting roles.
B) she enjoyed her own jokes and scripts.
C) she knew it would fulfil her desire for a challenge.
D) she feels it linked to her primary acting interest.

12. Janet found out about stand-up when she was

A) invited to the school-leaving party.
B) enrolled for stand-up courses.
C) taken to a show for a birthday treat.
D) admitted to a local drama club.

13. How did Janet’s parents react to her career?

A) They hesitated about supporting her.
B) They wished she had been more studious.
C) They were pleased she was doing something she loved.
D) They were concerned about the insecurity.

14. How does Janet feel during a performance?

A) frustrated by an unresponsive audience.
B) privileged to be able to make people happy.
C) tired by the stress involved in entertaining others.
D) upset when an audience doesn’t like her.

15. As a creative comedian, Janet wants to have

A) a sense of fun.
B) a sense of humour.
C) a sense of balance.
D) a sense of progress.

16. Janet thinks a successful comedian must

A) be a charismatic presence on stage.
B) have the opportunity to win awards.
C) be able to ignore any criticism.
D) feel confident about growing as a performer.

17. When talking about her future, Janet is resigned to the fact that she
A) must be prepared for set-backs in her career.
B) might accept other work for financial reasons.
C) has to work on a better stage presence.
D) lacks opportunities to develop in other areas.

18. Janet is enjoying writing at the moment and she’d like

A) to do more tricks.
 B) to play more gigs.
C) to make more geeks.
D) to have more fun.

19. How does Janet feel about stand-up comedy?

A) accepting of the competitive atmosphere
B) encouraged by growing numbers of comedians
C) unsure about changes that are happening
D) irritated when there isn’t work for everyone

20. According to Janet, though there are more opportunities in stand-up, you have
A) to turn both hands to them.
B) to hold them with both hands.
C) to keep both hands in them.
D) to get both hands on them.
 11 клас
Читання
Task 1. Read the following article about tabloid journalism. Choose the
paragraph heading that best matches each paragraph from the choices A – I.
There are two paragraph headings that you do NOT need.
A A winning layout
B What makes it different?
C Thrilled by calamity
D The power of subculture
E Why so cheap?
F Teaching lessons in ethics
G The camera cannot lie
H Compact and shocking
I Snapshots trigger new boom
1 Tabloid journalism has been in existence for several centuries now. "People
have long been fascinated by death, adversity and tragedy, and one could argue
that turning these tragedies into entertainment is... natural... Sensational appeals,
by engaging the emotions of the audience, serve as a powerful rhetoric of
persuasion for moral and political arguments.
2 The word "tabloid" itself has several definitions. In 1884 it was trademarked as
a name for compressed drugs. Beginning in 1901, "tabloid" was used to identify
a special type of newspaper - one that was condensed, usually half the size of a
normal newspaper. These papers were commonly identified with boisterous,
brief news content, some fiction, and often they blatantly appealed to the human
interest in crime, sex, and disaster.
3 But tabloid journalism found its roots prior to the 20th Century in
sensationalism of the time, laying the foundation for the tabloid market of
today. One of the first mass circulation objects of sensationalism was Foxe's
Book of Martyrs, (1570) which shows, quite explicitly, the consequences of the
moral codes of the religious authorities. It tells the dramatic story of some of the
most thrilling periods in Christian history.
4 Tabloids, as we know them today, were known as "penny papers" in the 1830's
and 1840's. The New York Sun, founded in 1833 by Benjamin Day, was the first
successful "penny paper" in America. The Sun's sensational news formula first
appeared in lap-sized tabloid format and gained a daily circulation of 20,000
within two years of life, possibly larger than any other daily in the world up to
that time. Over the next two decades many metropolitan printers tried to launch
penny papers but only a handful had success.
5 It was with the establishment of New York’s Illustrated Daily News on June 26,
1919 by Joseph Medill Patterson, that tabloid journalism started growing again
at an incredible pace. America’s first picture tabloid brought photos on events
such as explosions, hunger strikes and executions. During the years between
1920 and 1945, at a time when history shaped sensationalistic newspapers, it
contributed to history through photographs and stances on political issues.
6 In fact, the use of pictures was one of the primary reasons Joseph Patterson gave
for printing the Illustrated Daily News in the morning, for in a letter he stated,
“…all morning New York papers are alike and none of them print pictures”.
 Contrary to other papers, the Daily News could even be appealing to the flood of
immigrants in New York that had yet to perfect their English. It was written on
a level that was easy to understand and relate to.
7 Over the years, tabloid journalism has become an important facet of our
everyday life. From reporting on the events and news in a non-biased manner, to
shaping significant events of time through its sensationalistic flare, tabloid
journalism can be argued to be as important to history as the historical events on
which it report. One can see how the use of sensationalism has affected the
depiction of history, and one should be aware of the power that media possesses
to shape the pages of history whether correct or not.

Task 2. Read the text and decide which answer fits best: a, b or c.
An internationally well-known European bank has recently sent a 24-page
dress code to all its employees, one of whom reacted very indignantly to his
employer’s demands by anonymously posting a blog online, mocking a lot of the
content of the document. His blog has since gone viral and has triggered an online
debate on social networks and forums about the ins and outs of dress code.
Interestingly, in countries where school uniform is imposed, the reaction of
most of those posting their opinions differs from those in countries where children do
not have to conform from an early age to rules and restrictions regarding their
appearance at school.
In one student forum, one girl, who had been forced to wear a school uniform
all her school life, commented that she had recently gone to a summer school where
there was absolutely no dress code, which she had initially found welcoming and
refreshing. However, by the time the first week was over she was “stressing out with
nothing to wear’ and it had made her realize that having no dress code wasn’t as great
as she had first thought – the stress of having to choose what to wear each day was
much greater when everyone could wear whatever they chose to. Having no rules to
follow actually made it more difficult to decide: What clothes are
appropriate/cool/make me stand out from the crowd/make me melt into the crowd?
Many educators suggest that having a school dress code has several
advantages: it emphasizes equality, diminishes peer pressure, gives children a sense of
unity and teaches students and pupils that there are times and places to wear
appropriate clothing, to conform and to fit in. It might be appropriate to wear shorts to
the beach in the summer, but maybe your future company may not be so happy if you
wear them to the office on a hot summer’s day “because it is too hot to wear a suit’!
Others argue that wearing a uniform and conforming to a strict school dress
code suppresses students’ individuality and that all children should learn they have the
right to express themselves anywhere and any time, whether it is in appearance,
behaviour or voice. They believe schools are supposed to prepare students to
participate in and contribute to society, to help them develop skills-based
competencies which will help them in their future working life and that schools are not
helping matters by expecting conformity in the form of a strict uniform rather than
encouraging the development of individuality.
Whatever the arguments for both sides, a dress code for the workplace is
clearly a valuable policy for many employers and, whether young people starting out
in their working life like it or not, the appearance of employees can distinctly impact
how the business is perceived by the public.
 Although there cannot be a strategy of “one size fits all’ when it comes to
dress code at work, the main aim of having a code, whether written or unwritten, is to
display professionalism to clients and the public. If staff dress sloppily or
inappropriately, it may give the impression that they don’t care about their work
either. This would, for example, be particularly damaging in the hospitality industry
where, if sloppiness is the norm, it might lead customers to question the quality of the
services.
When an employer considers implementing dress codes, the type of staff
members, the clients and the type of industry must be considered. Clearly, in
construction companies, safety is the main issue so a hard hat or safety glasses are a
must, but is it important for a man to wear a suit and tie if he works at a bank? Many
people would argue that a tie has absolutely no function and that wearing a suit does
not make someone any more professional. In some industries, including IT, managers
are often quite happy with casual dress as long as their workers give an impression of
being well-groomed – on the basis that, allowing their workers to wear what they want
and hopefully feeling good about themselves, it may even encourage productivity and
creativity in their daily work.
When discussing the issue of our appearance in the form of the type of attire
we wear, the issue of other ways of expressing individuality, be it tattoos, piercings,
hairstyles or jewellery, also arises. Employers are often derided for asking their staff to
remove or cover up any of these signs of individuality as they believe it doesn’t give a
good impression. Teachers in particular are often asked to remove piercings or cover
up tattoos as they are not considered good role models for their pupils. In fact, many
cases have been made public where people have taken their employers to court for
losing their jobs as a result of their visible tattoos or piercings. In the end, it is the
person’s own decision how they wish to appear in public and that the sight of a tattoo
should not offend anyone, be it an employer, a customer, a colleague or a student. The
debate of whether an employer dress code should and can be enforced rages on and is
giving a lot of young people food for thought on the idea of how appropriate our
appearance is supposed to be in specific situations.

8. A debate about dress code is taking place because

A some facts from an employer’s dress code were printed online
B an employee wrote his own dress code guide in a blog
C a bank posted their dress code rules online.

9. Children in countries where school uniform is compulsory

A all understand why a dress code is necessary.
B don’t believe a dress code should be enforced in the business world.
C have very different views on dress code to children who have never worn
school uniform.

10. The student who attended summer school believes

A wearing what you like to school makes life much easier.
B choosing suitable clothes to wear every day is not an easy task.
C it was very stressful having to follow their dress code rules.

11. A lot of educators believe wearing school uniform

A cuts the parents’ clothing budget in the long run.
 B helps children learn better.
C makes children more aware that they are part of the school community.

12. An employee’s appearance

A can have an effect on the image of a company.
B must conform to a strict, written dress code.
C is not important if they don’t work directly with the public.

13. Some industries have no special dress code and believe that
A any kind of casual, lax dress style is acceptable.
B if workers feel comfortable, they will probably work better.
C ties are dangerous as they could get caught in machines.

14. Tattoos and piercings

A are completely forbidden in schools.
B are often the cause of legal action.
C are unacceptable in the professional world, even if a person is willing to
cover them up.

15. Choose the best title for the article:

A The Arguments for and against School Uniform
B Looking Good in the Working World
C One of Life’s Important Lessons: Dressing Appropriately
 Завдання для писемного мовлення

8 клас
Imagine a day without a computer, a TV, a mobile phone or any other gadget.
Describe:
how you would feel and why;
how you would spend this day;
what you could learn from this experience.

9 клас
Explain why improving your English is important to you personally. What do you like
best about learning English and what do you find most difficult? How can you use the
knowledge of English in your life? Provide specific examples.

10 клас
Write an article for a magazine about the dangers of over-exercising. Include the
following information:
The benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle
The danger signs of overdoing exercise
Ways of ensuring you how not to become over-obsessed by exercise

11 клас
Use the plan below to write a for-and-against essay about advantages and
disadvantages of social networking. Use the plan below:
• State the topic.
• Define points for social networking.
• Define points against social networking.
• Express your attitude to social networking.
• Sum up the advantages and disadvantages of social networking.
 Критерії оцінювання завдань.

Завідувач відділу іноземних мов

Валентина Гусева

1. Роботи перед перевіркою кодуються - всі листки.

2. Члени журі перевіряючи роботи заповнюють відомості з кодами учнів.

Прізвища записують члени оргкомітету після того, як розкодують роботи.
Подаємо їх зразок:

а) Відомість для оцінювання аудіювання. Тривалість виконання тестових

завдань по 10 хв. на кожен тест.

№ Код Прізвище учня Аудіюванн

роботи я
1
2
3
4

б) Відомість для оцінювання читання. Тривалість виконання всього завдання 45

хв., під час його виконання тексти залишаються у дітей.

№ Код Прізвище учня Читання

роботи
1.

в) Відомість для оцінювання усного мовлення.

№ Код Прізвище учня Вимова Зміст Граматика Лексичне

роботи (0-2) (0-8) (0-10) наповненн
я
(0-10)
1.

г) Відомість для оцінювання писемного мовлення. Тривалість виконання

письмової роботи 45 хв.
№ Код Прізвище учня Форм Зміст Граматика Стиль
роботи а (0-10) (0-10) (8 балів)
(0-2)
1.

3. Всі види мовленнєвої діяльності коштують 30 балів. Тобто, якщо у вас в

аудіюванні 10 речень на перший тест і 10 на другий – кожна правильна
відповідь буде коштувати 1,5 балів.
4. В читанні є різна кількість запитань (або суджень) – але загальна
кількість, також, має бути - 30 балів.
5. Письмо оцінюємо в 30 балів за такими критеріями:

Зміст: 0-8 балів

граматика: 10 балів
лексична насиченість: 2-8 бали
форма: 0-2 балів
обсяг: 0-2 бали

6. Усне мовлення (учні отримують три теми, вибирають одну та

розповідають її зміст) – 30 балів за наступними критеріями:

повнота розкриття теми: 1-3 бали

комунікативна спрямованість :1-3
інформаційна значимість: 0-2
вимова: 0-4 бали
граматика: 1-8 балів
лексичне наповнення:1-8
функціональна адекватність: 1-2

При проведені усного мовлення члени журі задають учням запитання для
уточнення, розкриття глибини теми. Відповіді учнів додатково не оцінюються,
лише як розкриття теми (тобто до змісту додаєте певну к-сть балів). Учні
запитання членам журі не задають.