Олимпиада «Взлет» ВсОШ по Английскому языку 9-10 класс
Задание 1. Listening
В данном задании несколько верных утверждений. Выберите все, которые Вы считаете верными, но обратите внимание: если выбрано неверное утверждение и/или не выбрано верное, балл СНИЖАЕТСЯ.
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You will hear an extract from an article. For each question, choose two correct options. You
will hear the recording twice.
1. What were the goals of the Endangered Species Act (ESA)?
To protect the natural homes of endangered species.
To prevent endangered plants and animals from becoming extinct.
To build more national parks.
To encourage people to adopt dangerous animals.
2. Why did the number of bald eagles become very low?
DDT made their eggs weak and easy to break.
They stopped building nests.
They moved to other continents.
Many people hunted them.
3. Which actions helped the bald eagle population recover?
Young eagles were cared for by people until they were ready to live in nature again.
People were allowed to hunt only old eagles.
DDT was banned.
Eagles were moved to zoos.
4. Why is it difficult for grizzly bear populations to increase?
They do not have babies very often.
They only live near cities.
Hunting and habitat destruction reduced their numbers.
They cannot find enough food.
5. What are people asked to do in areas where grizzly bears live?
To try to get close to bears for photographs.
To stay on marked paths.
To keep rubbish away from bears.
To feed bears if they look hungry.
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Задание 2. Listening
Listen to an extract from a radio programme. For statements 1 — 9 choose ‘true’ if the
statement is true or ‘false’ if it is false.
Listen again. Match the statements (10 — 15) with the correct place. Each place may be used
more than once.
Which place do the statements relate to?
Reykjavik
The Blue Lagoon
Caves
1. Iceland lies farther west than any other European country.
TRUE
FALSE
2. Reykjavik earned international recognition because of its rich cultural attractions and
entertainment.
TRUE
FALSE
3. Visitors should expect freezing temperatures throughout most winter days in Reykjavik.
TRUE
FALSE
4. The long daylight hours in summer allow people to stay outside until very late.
TRUE
FALSE
5. Natural heat from beneath the ground provides energy for many buildings in Iceland.
TRUE
FALSE
6. The Blue Lagoon is a hot spring that can be found in the heart of the capital city.
TRUE
FALSE
7. Anyone who wants to enter Iceland’s lava caves must use specialised equipment and have
expert knowledge.
TRUE
FALSE
8. Europe’s biggest glacier in Iceland covers a volcano that is still active.
TRUE
FALSE
9. According to an old legend, unusual rocks near Vik used to be living creatures.
TRUE
FALSE
10. This attraction combines a dramatic volcanic landscape with an opportunity to recover
after an active day.
Reykjavik
the Blue Lagoon
caves
11. Visitors may have the chance to enjoy both unusual natural light displays and extremely
long summer evenings.
Reykjavik
the Blue Lagoon
caves
12. Some places here are suitable for beginners, but others should only be explored with
extra preparation.
Reykjavik
the Blue Lagoon
caves
13. These attractions exist because of geological events that happened thousands of years
ago.
Reykjavik
the Blue Lagoon
caves
14. It is the best choice for travellers who are more interested in urban life than in wilderness
adventures.
Reykjavik