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Matching Extracts to Genres

Олимпиада РАНХиГС, финал, 2024/25, классы: 11, 10

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
  • Personal Diary Entry
  • Historical Documentary Script
  • Legal Document
  • Instruction Manual
Критерии оценивания

Максимальное количество баллов — 10 баллов

Сопоставление жанров с текстовыми отрывками (максимум 4 балла)

  • 4 балла – все 8-10 отрывков верно сопоставлены с жанрами.
  • 3 балла – 5 - 7 отрывков верно сопоставлены с жанрами.
  • 2 балла – 2 - 4 отрывков верно сопоставлены с жанрами.
  • 1 балл – только 1 отрывок верно сопоставлен.

Анализ 6 текстовых отрывков (максимум 6 баллов):

За каждый проанализированный отрывок участник получает 1 балл, если:

  • Цель жанра определена правильно.
  • Аудитория текста указана корректно.
  • Языковые особенности объяснены с учетом лексики, грамматики и стилистики, характерных для данного жанра.
Extracts

Нажмите на отрывок, чтобы увидеть ответ и сравнить со своим. 

A. "Fellow citizens, it is with great hope and resolve that we embark on this journey toward a brighter future."

Political Speech

Purpose: To inspire and persuade people toward a shared goal or vision.


Audience: The general public or political supporters.


Language Features: Inclusive phrases like "Fellow citizens" and aspirational vocabulary ("great hope and resolve") motivate the audience. Future-oriented verbs ("we embark") convey determination, appealing to collective goals.

B. "In 1066, William the Conqueror defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings, marking a turning point in English history."

Historical Documentary Script

Purpose: To educate and inform about significant historical events.


Audience: Viewers interested in history and cultural knowledge.


Language Features: Proper nouns like "Battle of Hastings" ensure historical specificity. Chronological details and past-tense verbs ("defeated") provide clarity for the audience.

C. "The dark alley reeked of dampness and fear, the sound of faint footsteps echoing against the brick walls."

Crime Thriller Novel

Purpose: To entertain people, to create suspense and immerse readers in a tense, thrilling atmosphere.


Audience: Fans of mystery and suspenseful storytelling, book lovers in general.


Language Features: Descriptive phrases like "reeked of dampness and fear" evoke a vivid, eerie setting. Present participles ("echoing") add immediacy, keeping the reader engaged.

D. "The findings indicate a significant correlation (p < 0.05) between the variables, as detailed in Table 2."

Scientific Article

Purpose: To present research findings with precision and objectivity.


Audience: Academics, researchers, or professionals seeking reliable and detailed information.


Language Features: Phrases like "correlation (p < 0.05)" and "variables" reflect technical terms or domain-specific vocabulary used in scientific articles.

E. "So, there I was, right in the middle of the crowd, and guess what? I bumped into my old teacher!"

Spoken Anecdote

Purpose: To entertain and engage through casual storytelling.


Audience: Friends, family members or acquaintances in informal settings.


Language Features: The informal and conversational tone is evident through the use of casual expressions like "So, there I was" and "guess what?" These phrases mimic natural speech and create a sense of spontaneity. The use of the past tense ("bumped into") reflects a personal recounting of an event. The sentence structure is simple and dynamic, making it engaging for listeners. Additionally, the exclamation mark adds excitement and emphasis, reinforcing the lively nature of spoken anecdotes.

F. "Turn the device off. Open the battery compartment by sliding the cover down. Insert the batteries with the positive end facing up."

Instruction Manual

Purpose: To guide users through specific tasks clearly and efficiently.


Audience: General users needing step-by-step instructions.


Language Features: Imperative verbs like "Turn the device off" and concise, direct sentences ensure clarity. Sequential phrasing helps users follow instructions in logical order.

G. "The parties hereto agree to abide by the terms set forth in Sections 3(a) and 3(b) of this Agreement."

Legal Document

Purpose: To establish binding agreements with precise, unambiguous language.


Audience: Legal professionals and parties entering into formal agreements.


Language Features: Terms like "hereto" and "set forth" are precise legal jargon. The structured format with sections ("3(a)") ensures clarity for legal contexts.

H. "Lo, the noble warrior, he who bore the shield, marched steadfast through shadowed glades."

Old English Poetry

Purpose: Preserve cultural heritage, celebrate heroic deeds, and convey moral values through vivid imagery, rhythmic language, and oral storytelling traditions.


Audience: Scholars, literature enthusiasts, or those interested in historical or cultural traditions, particularly people studying early English language and storytelling techniques.


Language Features: Words like "noble warrior" and "shadowed glades" evoke vivid imagery of heroism. The archaic phrasing ("Lo") elevates the tone, suitable for oral storytelling traditions.

K. "Dear diary, today was an absolute disaster! First, I overslept, and then I spilled coffee all over my laptop. What a day!"

Personal Diary Entry

Purpose: To reflect on personal experiences and emotions.


Audience: The writer themselves, for private self-expression.


Language Features: The use of informal language ("Dear diary," "What a day!") establishes a personal and emotional tone, typical of diary writing. Exclamation marks emphasize the writer's frustration and heightened emotions. The first-person perspective ("I overslept," "I spilled coffee") personalizes the entry, making it intimate and reflective. The structure is casual and conversational, with short, direct sentences that convey the writer’s sense of distress and frustration. The choice of words like "absolute disaster" heightens the emotional impact and emphasizes the writer's reaction to the events.

L. "Stocks surged on Thursday as tech giants reported record earnings, lifting investor sentiment across global markets."

Business News

Purpose: To inform readers about market trends and financial developments.


Audience: Investors, professionals, and those following economic news.


Language Features: Phrases like "stocks surged" and "investor sentiment" use industry-specific terminology. Compound sentences efficiently connect multiple pieces of information relevant to business audiences.

Олимпиада РАНХиГС — перечневая олимпиада, бывающая и I, и II, и III уровня, которую проводит РАНХиГС (Российская академия народного хозяйства и государственной службы при Президенте Российской Федерации). Почитать об особенностях этой олимпиады и посмотреть на примеры заданий, которые в ней появлялись, можно на странице РАНХиГС сайта Upwego. Также можно посетить официальную страницу олимпиады.

Чтобы получить диплом олимпиады РАНХиГС, нужно не только хорошо знать английский язык, но и быть готовым к совершенно неождиданным, нестандартным и неформатным заданиям, поскольку на РАНХиГС чего только не встречается :) В олимпиадном марафоне Upwego тоже попадаются нестандартные задания, поэтому он помогает вырабатывать важный для олимпиадника навык «быть готовым ко всему», а на занятиях в мини-группах можно тренировать этот навык в режиме реального времени :)