Международное открытое первенство
"Евролингва"
по английскому и немецкому языкам
для учащихся 5-10 классов
Материалы
5-6 класс
Reading
Part 1 You are going to read the text about some forms of art. Mark the following sentences (1-8) in the following way (L) for Lake District, (S) for Snowdonia or (D) for Dartmoor. Mark the answers on the separate answer sheet.
1. There are fourteen main natural lakes. ( _______)
2. There is more than fifty kilometers of coast. ( _______)
3. There are many low hills and granite rocks. ( _______)
4. The wettest village in England is here. ( _______)
5. It is in the south west of England. ( _______)
6. There is a railway to the top of a mountain. ( _______)
7. It is famous for its ponies which are small and strong. ( _______)
8. It is a beautiful area in the north of England. ( _______)
In Britain there are many National Parks. National Parks protect trees, plants and animals in the countryside for everybody to enjoy. Many children in Britain visit National Parks on school trips and with their families.
Use of English
Part 1 For questions 1-5, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B or C) best fits each space. There is an example at the beginning (0). Mark the answers on the separate answer sheet.
Books (0) ……………A…........... only for learning at school, but you know that!
How do you choose a book? (1) ……………........... you look at the pictures? Some people do. Some are exciting, some we find boring and stop reading. Many books are very old. Some fat ones (2) ………………........... long stories or many short stories in (3) ………………........... .
Lots (4) ………………........... us like reading in bed, warm under the blankets, but it is nice on the beach too. Many grown-ups take their books on trains to read (5) ………………........... they're going to work. Choose well what you read and where you read so you can enjoy it!
0 | A | aren’t | B | isn’t | C | not |
1 | A | Did | B | Do | C | Does |
2 | A | have | B | has | C | had |
3 | A | it | B | they | C | them |
4 | A | by | B | of | C | on |
5 | A | what | B | when | C | why |
Part 2 For questions 6-15, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B or C) best fits each space. Mark the answers on the separate answer sheet.
“This new mall is huge”, said Anna. ”Yes”, said Aunt Jemma. “It’s (6)__________________ than the old mall and it’s nicer, too. (7) _______________ are four escalators and a lift. It opened yesterday. It’s very exciting”.
“I need a new computer disc”, said Uncle Bob. “Stay (8)___________ Aunt Jemma, Anna. We mustn’t lose you”. He (9) ________________ into the computer shop.
Anna looked around. There (10) __________ lots of people. She looked on the floor. Suddenly she saw a small grey ring. She picked up the ring and put it in her pocket.
When Uncle Bob came back they went to the clothes shop. Aunt Jemma looked in the mirror. “Oh no!” she said. “My earring is missing. We (11) ___________ go back to the computer shop”.
They looked on the floor outside the shop. Then Anna heard a sob. (12) _________ to her was a small boy. “Oh, dear. What’s the matter?” asked Anna. “I dropped my new car”, said the boy. “I lost a piece and now it doesn’t go”. He (13)_____________________.
“Did you lose the ring?” Anna asked. “Yes”, said the boy. “I found this on the floor but it isn’t mine”. The boy had a shiny silver ring in his hand.
“That’s Aunt Jemma’s earring!” Anna took out the grey metal ring. “Is this (14) ____________?” she asked. “Yes, thank you”, he said.
Aunt Jemma was very happy. “Now let’s have a nice cup of tea in the café”, she said. “Just a minute”, said Uncle Bob. ”My new disc. It’s in the clothes shop”.
“Oh, no!“ said Anna. “Everyone is (15) __________________ things today!”
6 | A | big | B | bigger | C | biggest |
7 | A | It | B | There | C | They |
8 | A | at | B | with | C | near |
9 | A | go | B | goes | C | went |
10 | A | are | B | was | C | were |
11 | A | can | B | must | C | may |
12 | A | near | B | next | C | besides |
13 | A | cry | B | cried | C | cries |
14 | A | you | B | your | C | yours |
15 | A | lose | B | lost | C | losing |
Part 3 Read the dialogue. Fred is talking to his friend Sue. For questions 16-20 choose the best answer
(A, B or C). There is an example at the beginning (0). Mark the answers on the separate answer sheet.
0 | Fred: Do you like that drink? Sue: C | A I don’t like them. B No, mine’s ice cream. C Yes, but it's too hot. |
16 | Fred: Do you want to go to the cinema after? Sue: | A No, I’m not hungry now. B Yes, let’s. C No, we haven’t. |
17 | Fred: Would you like to see the new Red Rabbit film? Sue: | A Yes, I do. B Yes, I did thank you. C No, sorry. I saw it last Friday. |
18 | Fred: Did you enjoy the film? Sue: | A So did I. B Yes, the actors were funny. C I hope I do. |
19 | Fred: Let’s not go to the cinema then. I’d like to play a game. Sue: | A Me too. B I can’t kick the ball. C Yes, I can. |
20 | Fred: How about playing a computer game after our snack? Sue: | A OK, good idea. B I love snacks. C Yes, I can. |
Part 4 For the phrases 21-25 find the best suitable reply A-F. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. Mark the answers on the separate answer sheet.
21. Pleased to meet you. 22. Could you tell me the way to Leicester Square, please? 23. Would you like to come with me? 24. Would you like a cup of tea? 25. Thank you for your help. | A. It doesn’t matter. B. Never mind. C. Nice to meet you too. D. I’d love to. E. Yes, of course. Turn right here and go straight. F. No, thanks. |
This is the end of the test. Do not forget to transfer your answers onto the separate answer sheet.
Listening
Part 1
Listen and fill in the form. There is one example.
Johnny Silkwood visits our town Here to visit: his son Michael (example) Address here: ______________ Street (1) Family: 1 son, ______________ and 3 grandsons (2) Started singing at: ____________________ College (3) Plays: the piano, the drums, and the _____________ (4) Favourite song: Soft ____________ (5) |
Listen and circle the correct answer:
Johnny Silkwood isa) a sailor
b) a singer
c) a surgeon.
His sona) lives in the town
b) was born in the town
c) is getting married in the town.
The girla) studies at school
b) works in a shop
c) works as a journalist.
When Mr Silkwood says that he has three grandchildren the girl feelsa) shocked
b) sorry
c) surprised.
Johnny Silkwooda) just sings.
b) plays different musical instruments.
c) plays one musical instrument.
Part 2
Listen to the text about London sights and match the pictures with the sentences.
Write true (T) or false (F) for the sentences.
You can travel through London on the river Thames. Inside the tower there is a clock. The Bell is as heavy as an elephant. The London Eye opened 11 years ago. Tower Bridge opens only for tall ships.22. The Monument tells people about the Great Tower of London.
Writing
Write an answer to this letter from Laura.
Remember to:
· Say hello and good-bye to Laura
· Answer all her questions
· Ask Laura two any questions about her trip to Warwick.
Write your letter in 100-120 words.
ANSWER KEYS
5-6 grades |
Reading
Part 1 | ||||||||
R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 | R7 | R8 | |
Lake District | xx | xx | xx | |||||
Snowdonia | xx | xx | ||||||
Dartmoor | xx | xx | xx |
Use of English
Part 1 | Part 2 | ||||||||||||||
U1 | U2 | U3 | U4 | U5 | U6 | U7 | U8 | U9 | U10 | U11 | U12 | U13 | U14 | U15 | |
A | xx | ||||||||||||||
B | xx | xx | xx | xx | xx | xx | xx | xx | xx | ||||||
C | xx | xx | xx | xx | xx | ||||||||||
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Listening
Part 1
Task 1 | Task 2 | ||||||
1 | Wellfit | 4 | (the) guitar | 6 | B | 9 | C |
2 | a daughter | 5 | Rain | 7 | A | 10 | B |
3 | Bridge (*not spelled) | 8 | A |
Part 2
Task 1 | Task 2 | ||||||
11 | E | 14 | A | 17 | T | 20 | T |
12 | C | 15 | B | 18 | F | 21 | T |
13 | D | 16 | F | 19 | F | 22 | F |
Writing Task-specific mark scheme
Content (max 4 points)
NB! The letter must contain 100-120 words (+/- 10%, i. e. a letter of less than 90 words is NOT checked; if a letter contains over 132 words, the assessor checks only the 120 words)
The letter should include all the points:
Introduction: Greeting, early reference to the previous contact; it is possible but not necessary to include the information about Russia as the phrase” I would like to know more about your country” is an introductory polite phrase.
Para.1 : Brief mentioning of hobbies and saying whether reading is one of them; if it is not-why not.
If it is, what book is being read now, with comments as to the content and general impression.
Para.2: description of the last weekend activities, including places, people involved and the writer’s impressions
Closure: a few questions to the sender, e. g. regarding the trip to Warwick castle; appropriate closing phrase (Best wishes, ../With love,..)
Organization(max 3 points)
The letter should contain the following blocks:
SENDER’S address
(city, country)
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Date
Dear + name,
Para. 1(greeting)
Para. 2
Para. 3
Closure
Best wishes,
name
The ideas should be logically organized.
Grammar(max 3 points)
The mistakes are punishable if they impede the readers understading
The writer should display good command of basic structures (be, like doing, Present Simple, Past Simple)
Vocabulary(max 3 points)
Copying big chunks of language from the task is punishable
The mistakes are punishable if they impede the reader’s understading.
Spelling(max 2points)
Sample 1
Hi, My name is Tanya and I’m 12 years old. I also would like to be your pen friend. I am a pupil of gymnasia and I am learning English now. And I would like to know more about your country. I like reading very much and now I’m reading a new book. Its name is «Vanya Zhukov is against». It’s very interesting. Last weekend I went to the cinema. In the afternoon we swam in the swimming pool. Then I skated with my father. You wrote that you were in Warwick. Is it a big city? Did you see any monuments in Warwick? Hope to hear from you soon. Best wishes, Tanya. |
Comments: The letter covers all the points from the task, including personal questions, though the paragraphs are not very well-developed; the letter is well laid out, though the address and date are missing; paragraphs are clearly defined. Mistakes are few and non-impeding.
Total score - 12
Sample 2
Flat 23, 3, Zavodskay street Novou l’yanovsk Russian 433301 Hi, Laura. I am happy to get your letter. My name is Dasha and I’m 12 too. I’d like to be your pen friend too. We learn Russian too. I live with mother, sister and step-father. My family very friendly and funny. I have gote a cat. His name is Tisha. He is very funny and nice. Him eyes green. We are learning English. My country is very big and nice. The winter in Russian very cold. Last weekend I went to school and went a walk. Where is warwick castle? it is big? Kiss, Dasha |
Comments: There is only one point mentioned; the letter has a standard layout, though the closing formula (Kissing) is not totally appropriate; paragraphs are clearly defined. Mistakes are abundant and prevent communication. The reader would be confused
Total score - 6
TAPESCRIPTS
5-6 grades
Part 1
- Excuse me? Aren’t you Johnny Silkwood, the singer?
- Yes, that’s right.
- I’m surprised! I didn’t know you were here in our town.
- My son lives here. I’ve come to visit him.
- What’s his name?
- Michael.
- Can I ask you some questions for our school magazine?
- Yes, of course!
- And where does your son live?
- In Wellfit Street.
- And how do you spell that? W-E-L-F-I-T?
- No, it’s W-E-L-L-F-I-T.
- Have you got any other children?
- Yes, I’ve got a daughter. Oh, and three grandsons
- Wow! And when did you start singing?
- When I was at school.
- And which school did you go to?
- I went to Bridge College.
- I’ve seen you on television. You play the piano very well!
- Yes. And I can play the drums and the guitar, too.
- One last question, if you don’t mind.
- Ok.
- What’s your favourite song?
- Er.. Let me think.. I know! Soft Rain.
- Thank you very much for answering my questions!
- Bye!
Part 2
A trip on the Thames.
You can travel through London on the river. The name of the river is the Tames. You can sit on a river boat and see many famous buildings.
Big Ben
You can see this clock tower. Inside the tower there is a heavy metal bell. Its name is Big Ben. Every hour this big bell sounds. It weighs 13, 500 kilos. It is heavier than two elephants!
The London Eye
River boats go past the London Eye. People ride on this enormous wheel. It turns very slowly. At the top you can see across the city. The London Eye opened in 2000.
Tower Bridge
Boats go under Tower Bridge. Sometimes tall ships go up the river. A red light stops the traffic, the bridge opens, the ship passes through, the bridge closes again.
The Monument
You can see this tower. It tells people about the Great Fire of London in 1666. It is 61metres high. It is 61 metres from the start of the fire. The fire started on Sunday, 2nd of September, in a baker’s shop in Pudding Lane. It was 2 o’clock in the morning and everyone was asleep.
(“Fire! Fire!”) Sunday. A servant woke up and saw the flames. “ Fire! Fire!” he shouted. Everyone woke up. They threw water on the fire but it did not stop. Monday. (“Leave your houses!”) The people could not stop the fire. The wind blew and the fire got bigger. It burned other buildings. “Leave your houses!” the Mayor said. Tuesday. (“Pull down those houses! We must stop the fire!”) The fire burned hundreds of houses. It burned the old London Bridge. “Pull down those houses! We must stop the fire!” said the King. Wednesday.( “Now we are stopping the fire!”) They pulled down many houses. The fire could not burn them. The wind didn’t blow. “Now we are stopping the fire!” said the King. Thursday. (“What are we going to do?”) The fire stopped but thousands of people did not have homes. “What are we going to do?” they asked. Friday. (“We are going to build a new city!”) The King sent food for the people. He talked to the builders. “We are going to build a new city!” he said.
