РАНХиГС финал 10–11
Все материалы на этой странице — реальные задания олимпиады РАНХиГС по английскому языку, встречавшиеся на заключительных этапах для 10–11 классов с 2012 года по настоящее время.
Choose the correct answer and paraphrase
Choose the correct answer and paraphrase the sentence in your own words by changing the sentence structure and using synonyms or antonyms to express the same idea.
Важное примечание
В официальном pdf находятся только ключи, без неправильных вариантов ответа. Мы придумали wrong choices, чтобы вам было веселее выполнять задание, но на самой олимпиаде эти choices были другие (правильные ответы были такими же). Имейте это в виду, выполняя задание :)
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1. Ann's injuries took a long time to (dissolve / recover / heal / mend) comp…
Definitions of Fallacies
First, carefully read the definitions of the five logical fallacies in the Theoretical Block. Then, analyze each of the five statements in the Practical Block. Your task is to identify which logical fallacy is most prominently committed in each statement.
Theoretical Block: Definitions of Fallacies
A. Affirming the Consequent This fallacy occurs in conditional reasoning. It incorrectly assumes that if a given condition (A) leads to a certain result (B), then observing that result (B) automatically proves the initial condition (A) was true. It ignores ot…
Discursive Cohesion
Read each short text and answer the question that follows.
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Guessing Meaning from Context
You are given five advanced words or phrases. For each word/phrase, you will read five example sentences. Your task is to guess the meaning of the word or phrase from the given context only and explain it in your own words. Write 10–20 words for each definition. Do not use the same words or phrases in your explanations given in the examples.
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Identifying Fallacies
Read a 5-paragraph essay about a specific topic. The essay contains five fallacious arguments (logical errors) and one additional fallacy included as an example to guide you. Your job is to:
1. Identify the fallacies in the essay by sentence number.
2. Explain why the sentence is fallacious (why it weakens the argument). Your explanation should be 20-35 words.
3. Rewrite the fallacious sentence to make it logical and improve the argument.
In your answer include:
The sentence number you identify as fallacious.
The explanation of the fallacy.
The corrected version of the sentence (this is not part of the word count).
Example:
Fallacy 0: Sentence…
Imagine You Are Elon Musk
Read the short biography of a successful entrepreneur below. After reading, answer the questions as if you were in the entrepreneur's shoes. Be imaginative in your answers, stepping into the mindset of a highly driven entrepreneur. Your answers should be 30–40 words long.
Biography: Elon Musk
Elon Musk, born in South Africa in 1971, is one of the world’s most influential entrepreneurs. As the founder of SpaceX and co-founder of Tesla, Musk has revolutionized the space and electric vehicle industries. His childhood was marked by an insatiable curiosity…
Incorrect Factual Statements in Biographies
Each biography below contains ONE clearly incorrect factual statement. Identify the incorrect fact and write the correct version. Use 10–15 words for each answer.
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Matching Extracts to Genres
Match 10 genres with 12 text extracts, including 2 odd ones that do not match any of them (e.g., 1-A). Analyze any 6 extracts from the list below by explaining:
Purpose: What is the aim of this genre?
Audience: Who is this text extract for?
Language Features: explain how specific words, phrases, or grammar patterns make the expression suitable for the genre.
Genres
Old English Poetry
Scientific Article
Spoken Anecdote
Political Speech
Business News
Crime Thriller Novel…
Story with a Lot of Requirements
You are given a story consisting of six paragraphs. Paragraphs 1, 3, and 5 are provided and contain the main storyline. Paragraphs 2, 4, and 6 must be written by you in order to complete the story. 40 баллов
General Requirements
Each paragraph you write must be 60–70 words.
The style should be neutral and narrative.
Your paragraphs must be logically connected to the given parts of the story.
All required grammatical structures and fixed expressions must be used correctly.
Paragraph-Specific Requirements
Paragraph 2
Use the Third Conditional
Use the Past Perfect Simple
Include all of the following expressions:
to be in one’s element
once in a…
TED-Talk About Success
Задание состоит из трех частей: выполняйте последовательно каждую из них.
Presentation
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Task 1 (Listening Comprehension)
Listen to the presentation twice. Identify and write down the secrets to success mentioned in the presentation. Each answer must start with the first letter(s) provided below. Write one word only for each answer.
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passion…
Unjumble and Answer Questions
Rearrange the words below to form a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence. After forming the sentence, answer the analytical question provided for each.
achieving one's focus to on is essential goals success to
Analytical Question: Why is the infinitive "to focus" used as the subject in this sentence instead of a gerund?
Correct Answer
Correct Sentence: To focus on one's goals is essential to achieving success./To focus on achieving one's goals is essential to success.
Answer: The infinitive "to focus" is used as the subject in this sentence to emphasize a sense of purpose or an abstract idea. While a gerund (e.g., "Fo…
Unjumble Sentences
Rearrange the words to make a correct sentence. Add ONE missing word.
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Word Formation Analysis
Read the word and its definition carefully, as they often contain clues about its origin. Analyze the word's structure: does it consist of parts from other words (a blend), or does it contain recognizable prefixes or suffixes? Select the primary linguistic process that most accurately describes how the word was formed.
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