олимпиады 11 класс

Comment on the following extract. Koalas Aren’t Extinct, but Their Future Is in Danger, Experts Say. Claims that koalas were “functionally extinct” spread widely online as fires raged in Australia. With large areas of their crucial habitat ravaged, it is unclear what the future holds for a species that was already under threat before this round of bush fires. Some koalas have been rescued, and with blazes still burning, it is hard to know how many have been kille…

Представьте, что вы стали невольным свидетелем важного разговора, но Вам удалось расслышать не все реплики. Восстановите недостающие фразы по картинке и запишите их в лист ответов. Waiter: Good evening, sir, madam. 1. ____________________________________ Mr Adams: No, we aren't. Give us another minute or two, please. Waiter: Perhaps I could help you. Mr Adams: Oh, yes, please. Waiter: Of course. 2. ____________________________________ Mrs Adams: No, we aren't. We eat meat and fish…

Представьте, что вы стали невольным свидетелем важного разговора, но Вам удалось расслышать не все реплики. Восстановите недостающие фразы по картинке и запишите их в лист ответов. A: 1. __________________ You don't look very well. B: No. I've had a terrible cold. I've been in bed all weekend, but it's better today. A: Mm. I had a bad cold last week. B: I know, and you gave it to everyone in the office. 2. __________________ if I'd had a cold like that.   C: Are you OK? D: Ye…

Представьте, что вы стали невольным свидетелем важного разговора, но Вам удалось расслышать не все реплики. Восстановите недостающие фразы по картинке и запишите их в лист ответов…

Reconstruct the missing parts of the article using the key words. More than one sentence can be written. The average number of words you should use is given in the brackets below. “Added value. Celebrity couples: magic or misery?”  For some celebrity couples, two really is better than one... but (single/suit/good) (10-13) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . Rosie Milner follows the changing profiles of some of the star…

You are going to read an encyclopedic article on a famous artist. Using the information from the text or your background knowledge, explain why the works of art following the text could (or could not) be created by the said artist. Banksy is an anonymous British graffiti artist known for his antiauthoritarian art, often done in public places. Though Banksy’s identity was well guarded, he came to notice as a freehand graffiti artist in 1993. Using stencils since 2000 to enhan…

Compose a fairy tale based on one of the given sayings: A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Revenge is a dish best served cold. Too many cooks spoil the broth. Use your imagination. Your fairy tale must have: Title Good and bad characters Setting (when and where the story is taking place) Plot (sequence of ordered events) Morale (which supports the saying) You should write 200–250 words…

Compose a fairy tale based on one of the given sayings: A stitch in time saves nine. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Rob Peter to pay Paul. Use your imagination. Your fairy tale must have: Title Good and bad characters Setting (when and where the story is taking place) Plot (sequence of ordered events) Morale (which supports the saying) You should write 200–250 words…

Compose a fairy tale based on one of the given sayings: When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Once bitten, twice shy. Every cloud has a silver lining. Use your imagination. Your fairy tale must have: Title Good and bad characters Setting (when and where the story is taking place) Plot (sequence of ordered events) Morale (which supports the saying) You should write 200–250 words…

Compose a fairy tale based on one of the given sayings: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Two blacks don’t make a white. The darkest hour is just before the dawn. Use your imagination. Your fairy tale must have: Title Good and bad characters Setting (when and where the story is taking place) Plot (sequence of ordered events) Morale (which supports the saying) You should write 200–250 words…

Compose a fairy tale based on one of the given sayings: There’s no smoke without fire. Waste not want not. People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. Use your imagination. Your fairy tale must have: Title Good and bad characters Setting (when and where the story is taking place) Plot (sequence of ordered events) Moral (which supports the saying) You should write 200–250 words…

Write a fairy tale based on one of the given sayings: God helps those who help themselves. Those who chase two rabbits at once will catch neither. All's well that ends well. Use your imagination. Your fairy tale must have: A title Good and bad characters A setting (when and where the story is taking place) A plot (sequence of ordered events) A morale (which supports the saying) Total: 200–250 words…

Task A: Advertisement Choose one of the products from the pictures below and write an advertisement describing this product. In your advertisement: mention at least 3 special features of the product; make the product look attractive for the potential customer. Make sure that your descripti…

The newspaper you work for has asked you to cover the recent arrival of an alien ship. Write a news report in about 200–250 words. Your news report should: name the date and the place; describe the event; signify the importance of the event. Make sure that all your descriptions match the picture below…

Imagine that this is the year of CULTURAL HERITAGE in Russia and all over the world and you, being a news reporter, have to write a news article (200–250 words) describing the two pictures below. Your correct answer gives you 40 points. Follow the plan: Name the date and the places. Describe the places in the pictures. Signify the importance of these places. Make up some special events held there…

Imagine that this is the year of CULTURAL HERITAGE in Russia and all over the world and you, being a news reporter, have to write a news article (200–250 words) describing the two pictures below. Your correct answer gives you 40 points. Follow the plan: Name the date and the places. Describe the places in the pictures. Signify the importance of these places. Make up some special events held there…

TASK 4. WRITING (60 points) (40 minutes, 250-300 words) Your school magazine has a weekly column called "Get to Know Teenagers Better". As part of their investigation into behaviour, habits and preferences of modern teenagers, they have asked you to write a report based on the results of your own survey demonstrated in the graph below. Write your report. Follow the format and the style of report writing. In your report say: how you conducted the survey; if there have been any c…

TASK 4. WRITING (60 points) (40 minutes, 250-300 words) Your school magazine has a weekly column called "Get to Know Teenagers Better". As part of their investigation into behaviour, habits and preferences of modern teenagers, they have asked you to write a report based on the results of your own survey demonstrated in the graph below. Write your report. Follow the format and the style of report writing. In your report say: how you conducted the survey; if there have been any c…

TASK 4. WRITING (60 points) (40 minutes, 250-300 words) Your school magazine has a weekly column called "Get to Know Teenagers Better". As part of their investigation into behaviour, habits and preferences of modern teenagers, they have asked you to write a report based on the results of your own survey demonstrated in the graph below. Write your report. Follow the format and the style of report writing. In your report say: how you conducted the survey; if there have been any c…

Imagine that your colleague has conducted an experiment on people's ability to detect changes. 50 people participated, and their results are presented in the chart below.  Study the chart, watch the video and write a report about the experiment in about 250–300 words. In your report speak about: what the experiment was like and how it was conducted; the purpose of the experiment; the results of the experiment. …