Задания для проведения школьного этапа олимпиады по английскому языку 10 класс

Задания

для проведения 1 (школьного) этапа

 олимпиады по английскому языку

10 класс

Listening Comprehension Test

CLAUDIO BONIFACIO

Claudio Bonifacio is a treasure hunter who finds most of his bullion (gold and silver) in libraries full of ancient documents. He has spent the past 14 years searching the Spanish naval records in Seville, from which he has located the positions of more than 2,500 sunken galleons – Spanish sailing ships of the 15th -18th centuries. For large sums of money, he gives this information to companies with the resources to raise the bullion from the wrecks. Such is his fame as a marine archaeologist that he can demand very large fees for his research work.

Bonifacio, a 48-year old from Italy who now lives in Seville, has worked for several Latin American governments, including Cuba. The Cuban government asked him to discover the location of galleons which sank somewhere off the Cuban coast. He has also carried out survey work for the Spanish government and the Italian national research council.

However, Bonifacio is unwilling to reveal the names of his private clients, or say how much money they have made from the wrecks. They want to remain anonymous due to the uncertainty about exactly who owns the ocean floor. Countries such as Honduras, where Bonifacio has discovered many wrecks, insist on claiming all the treasures found in their territorial waters. One of the richest

wrecks Bonifacio has located is the "San Roque", near an island in Honduran waters, which contains an estimated 180 chests of gold and silver. Honduras itself now plans to recover the treasure from more than 20 Spanish galleons in its territorial waters, including the "San Roque", in order to pay back some of its huge national debt. This means that the company who hired Bonifacio to locate the

"San Roque" will not have a share of the profits.

Bonifacio himself is unsure of exactly how much bullion has been found by others as a result of his research, but he is sure it must be many millions of dollars worth: "I hear reports, but in this type of work there is a great amount of secrecy, not only because of the problems of demanding the entire treasure, but also for tax reasons."

Bonifacio's research is not only directed at locating wrecks. His passion for old documents has led to the discovery of old Spanish and Portuguese gold mines in South America, Mexico and the Caribbean. "In the 1560s and 1570s, most of the gold and silver transported to Europe was stolen from the Incas and Aztecs; but later, mining was the main source of bullion. Mining technology was obviously very basic, and the mines were not worked efficiently. Now, with modern techniques, the world's mining companies are only too happy to pay me to find them."

Section 1.

True/false statements.

 Put “+”if the statement is true, “- ” if it is false.

1. Claudio Bonifacio finds gold and silver exploring the sea-floor.

2. He has discovered the place of 2,500 sunken ships.

3. The Cuban government is going to ask Bonifacio to discover the location of sunken ships  somewhere off the Cuban coast.

4. His private clients don't know exactly who owns the ocean floor.

5. Honduras demands that it should own all the treasures found in its territorial waters.

6. Honduras doesn't owe anything to other countries.

7. Bonifacio is unaware of the fact how much gold and silver has been found as a result of  his research.

8. The exact number of bullion is always given in reports.

9. Bonifacio dislikes ancient documents.

10. He has discovered gold mines in all parts of the world.

(каждый правильный ответ – 2 балла)

Section 2.

Multiple-choice questions through 11 to 20. Circle the correct letter A, B, C or D.

11.Claudio Bonifacio is:

a) a game hunter.

b) an animal hunter.

c) a money hunter.

d) a treasure hunter.

12. He gives his information to companies:

a) for very large fees.

b) only for gold and silver.

c) to rob them.

d) to deceive them.

13. He is known to be a famous:

a) mariner.

b) master mariner.

c) marine scientist.

d) marine archaeologist.

14. He keeps the names of his private clients a secret because:

a) he doesn't want them to be famous.

b) he doesn't want anybody to co-operate with them..

c) they want to become anonymous.

d) they are afraid of being attacked.

15. One of the richest wrecks Bonifacio has located is:

a) San Marino.

b) San Remo.

c) Santa Rosa.

d) San Roque.

16. Honduras plans to recover the treasure in its territorial waters:

a) to build powerful ships.

b) to carry out research work.

c) to pay back its national debt.

d) to get information about the sunken ships.

17. Bonifacio's research is directed at:

a) exploring the sea-floor.

b) locating wrecks.

c) locating reefs.

d) studying sea-breeze.

18. Many old Spanish and Portuguese gold mines were discovered owing to his passion for:

a) old ships.

b) adventures.

c) old documents.

d) sea-food.

19. Most of the gold and silver transported to Europe in the 1560s and 1570s was stolen from:

a) the Indians and Angles.

b) the Friesians and Saxons.

c) the Jutes and Maya.

d) the Incas and Aztecs.

20. The world's mining companies are eager to:

a) employ Bonifacio.

b) co-operate with him.

c) pay him for his information.

d) be consulted by him.

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Итого

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Writing Comprehension

1.                 What does it mean to be successful? How is success measured in modern  society?

2.                 Some people think that pupils at school  should learn practical skills that will help them in later life, such as cooking or car mechanics. Others argue that pupils are at school to learn traditional academic subjects. Which opinion do you agree?

3.                 Nowadays young people have more opportunities to study abroad. Describe advantages and disadvantages of studying in a foreign country. Would you leave your native country to get education?

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Speaking  Comprehension  

     1. Are  all the  subjects studied  at  school  important  to  face  the  life?  Should  senior  students  be  given  the  right  to  choose  subjects?  What  would  you  like  to  say  about  your  favourite  subject?  Is  it  important  to  all  the  students?  

2.   Do  you  like  or  would  you  like  to  wear  a  school  uniform?  Why  or  why  not?  Do  you  think  this  is  a  good  idea  or  a  violation  of  students  rights?

3. How  are special  dishes  part of  your  family  traditions?  What  role  does  food  play  in  your life?  What  role  does  food  play  in  culture?

4. “Teaching  is  the  noblest  profession”.  Do  you  agree?  Have  you  ever  had  a  teacher  who  motivated  you  in  a  subject?  Tell  about  this  teacher.

5.  Talk  about  the  influence  of  other  cultures  on  the youth,  particularly  through  mass  media.  What  are  the  positive  and  negative  influences  of  media  from  other  countries?  

6.  You  have  been  given a  proper  sum  of  money to  renovate  your  home.  Describe  what  your  home  would   look  like  after  the  renovation.

7. Do you believe that computers and machines have already revolutionized our lives? How is your life personally affected by machines and computers?

8.  Speak  about  new  professions that  once  did  not  exist.  Is  the  profession  you  are  going  to  choose  a  modern  one?  What  determines  your  choice  of  this  profession?

9.  Some  people  claim  that  libraries  are  not  popular  nowadays.  How  often  do  you  visit  libraries?  What  other   sources  of   information  do  you  use?

10.  Would  you  prefer  to  live  in  a  small  town (village) or  in  the  big  city?   Do  you  think  your  native  town (village)  is  the  best  to  live?  Why?

11.  You  are  going  on a  trip  to  another  country.  Where  would  you  like  to  travel  to?  Why?  Would  you  leave  your native place   to  live  in  another  country? 

12. Many video games, television programmes and films are filled with the depictions of violent activities. Do you think society is becoming more violent because of them?

 13.  How  is   friendship  important  to you?   Describe  the  character  of  your  best  friend.

14.  Describe  the  typical  day  in  your  life.  What  would  you  like  to  change  to  feel  happier?  Do  you  agree  that  young  people  have  too  much  leisure?

15. What part of the world would you like to visit? Why does it attract you?

16.  Of  the  people  you  know  or  have  read  about  choose  one  you  want  to  be  like.  What  character  qualities  does  this  person  possess?  What  are  the  achievements  of  this  person  that  you  find  admirable? 

17.  Speak about some occupations or professions for which good knowledge of a foreign language is desirable.  Explain why good knowledge of foreign languages grows in importance nowadays.

18.  What are your favourite activity for heart and soul?

19.  Your  friend  is  pale  and  looks  unwell.  Express  your  regret  and  ask  him  why  he  falls  ill  so  often. Give  your  advice.

20.  Why  are  many  people  concerned  about  ecology  today? How  do  you  imagine  the  future  of  our  planet?  What  are  some  ways  to  prevent  pollution?

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Итого – 100 баллов.