Задания индивидуального и командного тура по английскому языку для интеллектуального марафона

ЗАДАНИЯ

Task 1. Watch the video and do the tasks. (0,1 Х 24 = 2,4 points)

Task 2. Read the following extracts and choose A, B, C, or D to complete all three gaps. The first extract is an example. (0,2 Х 5 = 1 point)

0. The symbols of England Example: _A_ is the most well-known symbol of England and the United Kingdom recognised all over the world. It often appears in films set in London. _A_ is the nickname for the Great Bell of the striking clock of the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster. The official name of the tower in which _A_ is located was originally the Clock Tower. It was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II, Queen of the UK.

A Big Ben B the White Tower C the Great Glen D Ben Nevis

1. A cup of ___ is a national symbol of England. The English are well-known for their obsession with this hot drink, especially if it is served with some cake or biscuits. Five o’clock ___ was introduced in England in 1840 by Anna, the Duchess of Bedford. The Duchess would become hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon so a tray of ___ , bread and butter, and cake were brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her.

                                    A coffee          B milk             C tea               D cocoa

2. The wise old English ___ holds a special place in English history and culture. Its great height, age, and strength make it the king of the English forest and one of the symbols of the country. In England the ___ tree is associated with endurance and knowledge. The Major ___ in Sherwood Forest is about 800-1000 years old. As the legend goes, this tree was Robin Hood’s shelter, where he and his merry men slept.

A oak              B maple         C willow         D pine

3. Being the symbol of bravery, the ___ was often used to depict the courageous warriors of England. King Richard I of England, known as Richard ‘the ___ heart’, is the most famous example. Today, it remains the national animal of the country and is used in the names of sporting team, logos, and icons. One vivid example is The England ___s cricket team of promising young cricketers.

A dragon        B unicorn       C eagle             D lion

4.  King ___ is among the most famous literary characters of all time. ___’s Knights of the Round Table, Camelot, the Quest for the Holy Grail, the love story of Lancelot and Guinevere, and the wizard Merlin have inspired countless books, films, operas, television shows, games, and toys. The legendary ___ is probably based on a real person who lived in Britain in about 500 and protected his land against the invading Anglo-Saxon army.

A Offa            B Arthur        C Beowulf        D Alfred

5. Located in the north-west of England, ___ is famous for its lakes, forests, and mountains. Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, as well as the deepest and largest natural lakes in England, Wast Water and Windermere, are all in ___ . A popular holiday destination, ___ is associated with William Wordsworth and other famous poets and artists.

A the Giant’s Causeway    B the Highlands C the Lake District D the White Cliffs of Dover

Task 3. Read the following English proverbs and complete each gap with one word. Write the whole word as in the example. (0,2 Х 5 = 1 point)

Example: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

1.  Never judge a book by its c________ .

2. The g________ is always greener on the other side of the fence.

3. There is no smoke without f________ .

4.  East or west – h________ is best.

5.  Actions speak louder than w________ .

Task 4.  Read the text below and think of one word which best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning. (0,2 Х 5 = 1 point)

Fish and Chips

 It all started about 150 years _ago_, when women in poor English families had to go out to work in factories. There was 1.  ________ time to shop and cook so they bought fast food in the street. The most popular was fried fish with a piece 2.  ________ bread. Then the first chips came from France. The ‘chipped’ potatoes, as they 3. ________ called in those days, were also sold in the street. The idea to sell fish and chips together first came to a Londoner Joseph Malin. In 1860 he opened 4. ________ fish-and-chip shop in Cleveland Street in London’s East End. Soon there were fish’n’chip shops everywhere in working-class areas. Today, fish and chips are very popular in Britain and 5. ________ than 250 million portions are eaten in the country every year!

Task 5. Fill in the gaps (1–6) with the correct verb (a–g). There is one answer (a–g) you do not use. (0,2 Х 6 = 1,2 points)

1	The train ____ in a few minutes	a	will leave
2	I really hope she ____ me after the graduation, I love her.	b	will not leave
3	They _____ their hometown tomorrow, they have an agreement.	c	is going to leave
4	She ______ work early today, she has plans.	d	are not going to leave
5	Are you going to quit you job? I guess I _______ with you.	e	is leaving
6	We ______ this town until our daughter graduates.	f	leaves
		g	are leaving

Answer:

1	2	3	4	5	6

Task 6. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the right forms of the words.

(0,2 Х 6 = 1,2 points)

Friendship

Can people live without friends? Most of us would say "no". Friends make our lives enjoyable and __________________(INTEREST). Friendship is something you can't buy. It is a __________________(WONDER) and valuable gift. It is __________________(POSSIBLE) to live without people who care for you and who are always ready to help. However, to find a true friend is not easy. Friendship requires honesty, trust and __________________(KIND). Being a friend means not only having fun together but helping each other in a difficult __________________(SITUATE). A true friend not only praises you but tells you when you are not right too. If you have already found such a person, you're __________________(LUCK).

Task 7. Find the missing words. Two words are extra. (0,2 Х 6 = 1,2 points)

1) important

2) gives

3) educational

4) knows

5) looks

6) national

7) picture

8) record

                                                                            Big Ben

The Houses of Parliament’s clock tower is one of London’s most famous landmarks. It holds the 1. ______ for being the second largest four-faced chiming clock in the world. The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell, but the name was first given to the Great Bell. Nobody really 2. ______ the origin of the name, though there are many theories about it.

The clock tower has become a 3. ______ symbol of the United Kingdom. The 4. ______ of the tower often goes with a red double-decker bus in the foreground. The clock tower 5. ______ fantastic at night when the four clock faces are illuminated. Conservation works on the tower started in 2017 and Big Ben will stay silent until 2021. It will continue to chime though for 6. ______ events such as New Year’s Eve and Remembrance Sunday.

Task 8. What is Queen Elizabeth's surname?

(1 Х 1 = 1 point)

Answer:___________________________________

Total: 10 points

ОТВЕТЫ

Task 1. Watch the video and do the tasks. (0,1 Х 24 = 2,4 points)

Task 2. Read the following extracts and choose A, B, C, or D to complete all three gaps. The first extract is an example. (0,2 Х 5 = 1 point)

0. The symbols of England Example: _A_ is the most well-known symbol of England and the United Kingdom recognised all over the world. It often appears in films set in London. _A_ is the nickname for the Great Bell of the striking clock of the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster. The official name of the tower in which _A_ is located was originally the Clock Tower. It was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II, Queen of the UK.

A Big Ben       B the White Tower     C the Great Glen       D Ben Nevis

1. A cup of ___ is a national symbol of England. The English are well-known for their obsession with this hot drink, especially if it is served with some cake or biscuits. Five o’clock ______ was introduced in England in

1840 by Anna, the Duchess of Bedford. The Duchess would become hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon so a tray of ___ , bread and butter, and cake were brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her.

                                    A coffee          B milk             C tea               D cocoa

2. The wise old English ___ holds a special place in English history and culture. Its great height, age, and strength make it the king of the English forest and one of the symbols of the country. In England the ___ tree is associated with endurance and knowledge. The Major ___ in Sherwood Forest is about 800-1000 years old. As the legend goes, this tree was Robin Hood’s shelter, where he and his merry men slept.

A oak             B maple         C willow         D pine

3. Being the symbol of bravery, the ___ was often used to depict the courageous warriors of England. King Richard I of England, known as Richard ‘the ___ heart’, is the most famous example. Today, it remains the national animal of the country and is used in the names of sporting team, logos, and icons. One vivid example is The England ___s cricket team of promising young cricketers.

A dragon        B unicorn       C eagle             D lion

4.  King ___ is among the most famous literary characters of all time. ___’s Knights of the Round Table, Camelot, the Quest for the Holy Grail, the love story of Lancelot and Guinevere, and the wizard Merlin have inspired countless books, films, operas, television shows, games, and toys. The legendary ___ is probably based on a real person who lived in Britain in about 500 and protected his land against the invading Anglo-Saxon army.

A Offa            B Arthur       C Beowulf        D Alfred

5. Located in the north-west of England, ___ is famous for its lakes, forests, and mountains. Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, as well as the deepest and largest natural lakes in England, Wast Water and Windermere, are all in ___ . A popular holiday destination, ___ is associated with William Wordsworth and other famous poets and artists.

A the Giant’s Causeway    B the Highlands  C the Lake District   D the White Cliffs of Dover

Task 3. Read the following English proverbs and complete each gap with one word. Write the whole word as in the example. (0,2 Х 5 = 1 point)

Example: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

1.  Never judge a book by its cover.

2. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.

3. There is no smoke without fire.

4.  East or west – home is best.

5.  Actions speak louder than words.

Task 4.  Read the text below and think of one word which best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning. (0,2 Х 5 = 1 point)

Fish and Chips

 It all started about 150 years _ago_, when women in poor English families had to go out to work in factories. There was 1.  ____no/little____ time to shop and cook so they bought fast food in the street. The most popular was fried fish with a piece 2.  ___of_____ bread. Then the first chips came from France. The ‘chipped’ potatoes, as they 3. ___were_____ called in those days, were also sold in the street. The idea to sell fish and chips together first came to a Londoner Joseph Malin. In 1860 he opened 4. ____a/his____ fish-and-chip shop in Cleveland Street in London’s East End. Soon there were fish’n’chip shops everywhere in working-class areas. Today, fish and chips are very popular in Britain and 5. ___more_____ than 250 million portions are eaten in the country every year!

Task 5. Fill in the gaps (1–6) with the correct verb (a–g). There is one answer (a–g) you do not use. (0,2 Х 6 = 1,2 points)

1	The train ____ in a few minutes	a	will leave
2	I really hope she ____ me after the graduation, I love her.	b	will not leave
3	They _____ their hometown tomorrow, they have an agreement.	c	is going to leave
4	She ______ work early today, she has plans.	d	are not going to leave
5	Are you going to quit you job? I guess I _______ with you.	e	is leaving
6	We ______ this town until our daughter graduates.	f	leaves
		g	are leaving

Answer:

1	2	3	4	5	6
f	b	g	c	a	d

Task 6. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the right forms of the words.

(0,2 Х 6 = 1,2 points)

Friendship

Can people live without friends? Most of us would say "no". Friends make our lives enjoyable and INTERESTING. Friendship is something you can't buy. It is a WONDERFUL and valuable gift. It is IMPOSSIBLE to live without people who care for you and who are always ready to help. However, to find a true friend is not easy. Friendship requires honesty, trust and KINDNESS. Being a friend means not only having fun together but helping each other in a difficult SITUATION. A true friend not only praises you but tells you when you are not right too. If you have already found such a person, you're LUCKY.

Task 7. Find the missing words. Two words are extra. (0,2 Х 6 = 1,2 points)

1) important

2) gives

3) educational

4) knows

5) looks

6) national

7) picture

8) record

Big Ben

The Houses of Parliament’s clock tower is one of London’s most famous landmarks. It holds the 1. __8____ for being the second largest four-faced chiming clock in the world. The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell, but the name was first given to the Great Bell. Nobody really 2. ___2___ the origin of the name, though there are many theories about it.

The clock tower has become a 3. ___6___ symbol of the United Kingdom. The 4. ___7___ of the tower often goes with a red double-decker bus in the foreground. The clock tower 5. __5____ fantastic at night when the four clock faces are illuminated. Conservation works on the tower started in 2017 and Big Ben will stay silent until 2021. It will continue to chime though for 6. ___1___ events such as New Year’s Eve and Remembrance Sunday.

Task 8. What is Queen Elizabeth's surname?

(1 Х 1 = 1 point)

Answer:___________Windsor__________

Total: 10 points

ЗАДАНИЯ

Task 1. Find a word. There is an example. (0,3 Х 6 = 1,8 points)

i, v, l, o, t, n, e	violent
a m a d e g
e s a r e c r h
i a s d t s r e
o g g y f
t u e r a n
e p o x l a i t o r n

Task 2.  Find the correct answer about numbers and you will find the spelling of a money idiom. There is an example. (0,2 Х 10 = 2 points)

                                                                                                   True             False

a) There are 13 in a dozen.                                                                            A                        T

b) “Increase” means to “get bigger/ longer”.                                                           I                         L

c) Two thirds equals 66%.                                                                            M                       A

d) Once, twice, third.                                                                                     C                       E

e)  Nill and nought are both less than zero.                                                  W                        I

f) The 15^th letter of the alphabet is “O”.                                                        S                        E     

g) Forty-five minutes is equal to an hour.                                                     M                       F

h) 1.000.50 pounds is equal to one hundred pounds and 50 pence.              G                       O

i)  5 th, 6 st, 7 th.                                                                                             H                        N

j) 1000g is equal to one kilogramme.                                                              E                        P

k) Five multiplied by twenty-five equals 120.                                                F                       Y

Idiom: __________________________________________

Task 3.  Odd One Out. Which word doesn’t belong?

 (0,2 Х 11 = 2,2 points)

a) cat, dog, snake, rabbit                                      snake_____

b) blue, brown, red, yellow                                 __________

c) trash, nappy, autumn, pavement                     __________

d) wife, sister, nephew, mother                           __________

e) eagle, cat, dog, horse                                       __________

f) hoof, tail, paw, claw                                        __________

g) smile, grin, frown, laugh                                 __________

h) snow, heatwave, rain, hail                               __________

i) spring, Christmas, Easter, New Year               __________

j) purse, handbag, holdall, coat                           __________

k) Irish, Welsh, Spanish, Scottish                       __________

l) rain, snow, wind, mountain                              __________

Task 4.  Fill in the right number in the right circle. (0,2 Х 20 = 4 points)

1. head

2. ear

3. neck

4. face

5. shoulder

6. chest

7. back

8. arm

9. stomach

10. knee

11. wrist

12. thumb

13. hand

14. fingers

15. waist

16. hip

17. elbow

18. leg

19. heel

20. foot

21. ankle

22. toes

23. forehead

24. eyebrow

25. eye

26. cheek

27. nose

28. mouth

29. chin

 

Total – 10 points

ОТВЕТЫ

Task 1. Find a word. There is an example. (0,3 Х 6 = 1,8 points)

i, v, l, o, t, n, e	violent
a m a d e g	damage
e s a r e c r h	research
i a s d t s r e	disaster
o g g y f	foggy
t u e r a n	nature
e p o x l a i t o r n	exploration

Task 2.  Find the correct answer about numbers and you will find the spelling of a money idiom. There is an example. (0,2 Х 10 = 2 points)

                                                                                                   True             False

a) There are 13 in a dozen.                                                                            A                        T

b) “Increase” means to “get bigger/ longer”.                                                           I                         L

c) Two thirds equals 66%.                                                                            M                       A

d) Once, twice, third.                                                                                     C                       E

e)  Nill and nought are both less than zero.                                                  W                        I

f) The 15^th letter of the alphabet is “O”.                                                        S                        E     

g) Forty-five minutes is equal to an hour.                                                     M                       F

h) 1.000.50 pounds is equal to one hundred pounds and 50 pence.              G                       O

i)  5 th, 6 st, 7 th.                                                                                             H                        N

j) 1000g is equal to one kilogramme.                                                              E                        P

k) Five multiplied by twenty-five equals 120.                                                F                       Y

Idiom: Time is money 

Task 3.  Odd One Out. Which word doesn’t belong?

 (0,2 Х 11 = 2,2 points)

a) cat, dog, snake, rabbit                                     snake

b) blue, brown, red, yellow                                 brown

c) trash, nappy, autumn, pavement                     trash

d) wife, sister, nephew, mother                           nephew

e) eagle, cat, dog, horse                                       eagle

f) hoof, tail, paw, claw                                        tail

g) smile, grin, frown, laugh                                 frown

h) snow, heatwave, rain, hail                               heatwave

i) spring, Christmas, Easter, New Year               spring

j) purse, handbag, holdall, coat                           coat

k) Irish, Welsh, Spanish, Scottish                       Spanish

l) rain, snow, wind, mountain                              mountain

Task 4.  Fill in the right number in the right circle. (0,2 Х 20 = 4 points)

1. head

2. ear

3. neck

4. face

5. shoulder

6. chest

7. back

8. arm

9. stomach

10. knee

11. wrist

12. thumb

13. hand

14. fingers

15. waist

16. hip

17. elbow

18. leg

19. heel

20. foot

21. ankle

22. toes

23. forehead

24. eyebrow

25. eye

26. cheek

27. nose

28. mouth

29. chin

 

Total – 10 points