1-3 октября 2026 Школьный этап олимпиада по английскому языку 7-8 класс задания и ответы

Школьный этап 2026-2027 всероссийской олимпиады школьников по английскому языку задания и ответы для 7-8 класса 1, 2, 3 октября 2026 года. Данная олимпиада проходит у школьников Московской области в 10:00 утра ответы и решение опубликованы после заданий.

Олимпиада по английскому языку 7-8 класс школьный этап 2026-2027

Listen to the fable «The Bear and the Bee» and for statements 1 — 10 choose ‘true’ if the statement is true or ‘false’ if it is false. You will hear the recording twice.

1. Mr Bear goes to the forest because there is no honey in his cupboard.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: FALSE

2. The bee tells Mr Bear that the honey belongs to Mr Bear.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: FALSE

3. Mr Bear thinks he can take the honey because he is bigger and stronger.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: TRUE

4. The bee stings Mr Bear on his paw first.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: FALSE

5. Mr Bear uses a big stick because he wants to hit the bee.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: TRUE

6. The bee is too slow, so Mr Bear catches it easily.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: FALSE

7. Mr Bear breaks the beehive into pieces.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: TRUE

8. Hundreds of bees come out of the broken beehive.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: FALSE

9. The bees do not sting the bear on the forehead.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: TRUE

10. At the end Mr Bear learns that there was honey at home all the time.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: TRUE

1.2

Listening

Listen to the fable «The Wind and the Sun» and for statements 1 — 10 choose ‘true’ if the statement is true or ‘false’ if it is false. You will hear the recording twice.

1. The wind and the sun both think that they are the most powerful.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: TRUE

2. The wind says he can melt snow on the mountains.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: FALSE

3. The contest is to remove the man’s winter jacket.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: TRUE

4. The man takes off his jacket when the wind blows cold air.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: FALSE

5. Because of the wind rain turns into snow.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: TRUE

6. The man thinks the snow is normal for that day.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: FALSE

7. The first thing the sun does is stop the snow.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: TRUE

8. The man removes the jacket as the weather gets summer hot.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: TRUE

9. The man decides to sleep a little on the grass.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: TRUE

10. The moral says that being gentle can sometimes work better than using force.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: TRUE

1.3

Listening

Listen to the fable «The Fox and the Crow» and for statements 1 — 10 choose ‘true’ if the statement is true or ‘false’ if it is false. You will hear the recording twice.

1. The fox is walking in the woods because he wants to find food.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: TRUE

2. The crow is sitting on a low branch of a tree.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: FALSE

3. The crow has cheese in her foot.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: FALSE

4. At the beginning of the conversation the fox asks the crow to come down from the tree.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: FALSE

5. At first the crow does not answer the fox.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: TRUE

6. The fox gives the crow an angry look.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: FALSE

7. The crow opens her mouth because she wants to eat the cheese.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: FALSE

8. The cheese falls into the fox’s mouth.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: TRUE

9. The fox gives the cheese back to the crow.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: FALSE

10. The moral says that some people say nice things because they want something from you.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Ответ: TRUE

Задание 2

2.1

Listening

Listen to a fragment from the book «The Prince and the Pauper» by Mark Twain and choose one correct answer for each question. You will hear the recording twice.

1. What did Hugo do one day when he was out with the king?

• He took money from a passing man’s pocket.
• He ran away to another village.
• He begged for food from children.

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2. Why was the king able to run away?

• Hugo told him to run away quickly.
• It was dark and nobody could see him.
• The people were watching Hugo and the man.

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3. Why did the king stop walking at night?

• He was afraid of the dark.
• He was too tired and hungry to go on.
• He found the road to London.

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4. Where did the king sleep that night?

• On the floor of a barn
• In the street of the village
• In a farmhouse bed

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5. What woke the king up in the morning?

• The girls’ mother calling him
• The noise of the barn door
• The sound of children speaking

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6. What did the girls think about the way the king looked?

• His clothes were nice but the face looked terrible.
• Everything about him was terrible and dirty.
• His face and hair were nice but the clothes looked bad.

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7. How did Marjory and Prissy react to the boy’s words about being the king?

• They were surprised at first but then believed him.
• They ran to tell their mother at once.
• They laughed at him and left the barn.

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8. How did the girls’ mother receive the boy?

• She was angry with him.
• She was kind to him.
• She laughed at him.

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9. What did the mother tell him to do after the meal?

• Wash the dishes
• Go to bed
• Sweep the floor

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10. Why did the king wash the wooden spoons?

• He liked washing spoons.
• The girls’ mother told him to do it.
• He thought it was easy.

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2.2

Listening

Listen to a fragment from the book «The Prince and the Pauper» by Mark Twain and choose one correct answer for each question. You will hear the recording twice.

1. What did the little prince do just before he went on walking?

• He asked for food.
• He rested for a short time.
• He played with the bugs.

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2. Where did the prince want the boys to take him?

• To the palace
• To Tom’s house
• To the large square

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3. Why did the boys not believe the prince?

• He was too young.
• He looked like a beggar.
• He spoke too quietly.

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4. How did the prince feel when the boys laughed at him?

• Angry and proud
• Afraid and quiet
• Happy and excited

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5. What did the boys do first after one boy said: «Greet your prince»?

• They ran away.
• They fell on their knees.
• They took the prince to the palace.

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6. What made the boys stop laughing?

• The prince kicked one of them and threatened them.
• The prince began to cry.
• The dogs ran away.

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7. What happened to the prince after the boys became angry?

• The boys helped the prince.
• The dogs attacked the prince.
• The prince found the palace.

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8. Why did the prince want to find Awful Court?

• He thought Tom’s family could help him.
• He wanted to sleep there.
• He wanted to hide from the king.

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9. What was the weather like while the prince walked on?

• It was sunny and warm.
• It was rainy and windy.
• It was cold but dry.

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10. What did John Canty think about the prince?

• He thought the prince was really the king’s son.
• He thought the prince was mad.
• He thought the prince was a rich boy.

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2.3

Listening

Listen to a fragment from the book «The Prince and the Pauper» by Mark Twain and choose one correct answer for each question. You will hear the recording twice.

1. Where was Awful Court?

• Inside a palace
• Near London Bridge
• Far from London

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2. What was Canty’s family home like?

• It was one room in a wooden house.
• It was clean and large.
• It was one room under London Bridge.

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3. Who slept on the floor?

• Tom’s mother and father
• Tom, his grandmother, Bet, and Nan
• Only Tom and his father

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4. What were Bet and Nan like?

• Clean and kind-hearted
• Dirty and unkind
• Dirty but kind-hearted

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5. What did Tom’s father and grandmother make the children do?

• Beg in the streets
• Work in the palace
• Cook food for the whole family

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6. What happened if Tom brought home no money?

• He did not get any food.
• He had to sleep outside.
• He was beaten and given no food.

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7. Who helped Tom learn?

• His mother
• A kind old man in the house
• A kind beggar from the street

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8. Why did the children of Awful Court like Tom?

• He told them stories.
• He gave them money.
• He took them to see princes.

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9. What did Tom think about at night?

• Kings, princes, and beautiful palaces
• How not to become a thief
• Leaving London Bridge forever

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10. What was Tom’s strongest wish?

• To have enough food
• To see a real prince
• To wear clean clothes

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Задание 3

3.1

Reading

Read the text and fill in the correct gaps (1 — 5) with the parts of the sentences. For questions 6 — 10, choose ‘true’ if the statement is true or ‘false’ if it is false according to the text.

Diving for White Gold

Ted Becks is happy when golfers have a bad game. Every year, golfers in the USA lose more than 2.5 billion golf balls. Many of these balls fall into ponds and lakes on golf courses. This is good news for Ted 1. [выпадающий список].

On weekdays, Ted arrives at the golf course at about 10 a.m. Many golfers play early in the morning before they go to work, so he waits for them to leave. First, he puts on his diving suit and oxygen tank. Then he jumps into a pond and dives to the bottom. Ted moves around slowly on his hands and knees 2. [выпадающий список].

The job is not easy. The water is very dirty, 3. [выпадающий список], and he usually cannot see anything. He finds the balls by carefully touching the ground with his hands. There can also be dangerous animals in some golf-course ponds in the USA. For example, there may be poisonous snakes and crocodiles. Ted must stay calm and be very brave to do this job. However, he knows how to work safely and does not let fear stop him.

Ted usually works for five hours a day. During this time, he can collect about 2,500 balls. The company pays him ten cents for each ball, 4. [выпадающий список]. Golf balls are not the only things Ted finds. Sometimes he discovers computers, washing machines, and even cars in the ponds!

Diving in a dirty golf-course pond is very different 5. [выпадающий список]. However, it is still a way for divers to earn money. Besides, the work is interesting and can bring some surprising facts.

So, the next time your golf ball falls into a pond, do not be too angry. A diver like Ted may find it later.

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6. Ted starts his working day early, before the golfers arrive.

• TRUE
• FALSE

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7. Ted finds the balls with his hands because he can’t see anything in the dark water.

• TRUE
• FALSE

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8. Some ponds on golf courses have dangerous animals.

• TRUE
• FALSE

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9. Ted gets 10 dollars for every ball he collects.

• TRUE
• FALSE

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10. Only golf balls can be found at the bottom of the ponds.

• TRUE
• FALSE

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3.2

Reading

Read the text and fill in the correct gaps (1 — 5) with the parts of the sentences. For questions 6 — 10, choose ‘true’ if the statement is true or ‘false’ if it is false according to the text.

Real-Life Superheroes

Like famous superheroes in films and comics, the members of Superheroes Anonymous keep their real names secret. This group of real-life superheroes gets together to fight crime 1. [выпадающий список]. When the group meets, it looks like a costume party. The men and women wear colourful costumes, masks and long black capes. But who are they in their everyday lives?

Night Owl explains that the members of the group are ordinary people, 2. [выпадающий список]. In this way, they are similar to Batman, Spider-Man and Superman. During the day, Night Owl works as an accountant. He wears a suit and a tie and works from nine to five. At night he puts on his superhero costume 3. [выпадающий список].

Together they look for crime and try to make the streets safer. Night Owl and his friends spend a lot of their free time doing this work. They do not stay at home to surf the Internet, watch TV or read books. Instead they meet in the evening and walk around the city. Their superhero work can sometimes be difficult 4. [выпадающий список].

Not all the members of the Superheroes Anonymous fight crime. Some of them help people who have problems. For example, they give food and warm clothes to homeless people. They also visit elderly people who live alone. They make sure 5. [выпадающий список], especially when the weather is cold.

Why do these superheroes use their free time to help others? Night Owl says that he loves seeing people’s happy faces when he helps them. Afterwards he feels very happy as if walking on air.

Night Owl and his friends should feel proud of their work. They may not have special powers but they help make life better for other people. They are excellent role models.

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6. The members of Superheroes Anonymous tell everyone their real names.

• TRUE
• FALSE

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7. During the day Night Owl has an ordinary office job.

• TRUE
• FALSE

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8. In the evenings the members of the group mostly stay at home and watch TV.

• TRUE
• FALSE

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9. All the members of the group fight crime.

• TRUE
• FALSE

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10. Night Owl enjoys seeing people whom they help happy.

• TRUE
• FALSE

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3.3

Reading

Read the text and fill in the correct gaps (1 — 5) with the parts of the sentences. For questions 6 — 10, choose ‘true’ if the statement is true or ‘false’ if it is false according to the text.

Lifeboat Volunteers

When storms hit the coast boats can get into trouble and swimmers are sometimes pulled out to sea by strong currents. When this happens, lifeboat volunteers rush to help. They are ordinary people 1. [выпадающий список].

One volunteer is Tim Becker, a baker from a small coastal town. During the week he bakes bread for the local shop. At weekends, or whenever his pager beeps, 2. [выпадающий список].

When the station receives a call, the volunteers gather fast. First, they check the weather and the size of the waves. Then they put on waterproof suits 3. [выпадающий список]. Sometimes they sail for hours through rain, wind or thick fog. At night they use powerful lights to search the dark water for those who need help. The team also helps swimmers who feel tired or frightened. If a person cannot swim to safety, the volunteers pull them into the boat 4. [выпадающий список]. In serious situations a helicopter may arrive and take an injured person to hospital.

Lifeboat work can be tiring and frightening. Volunteers must stay calm and make quick decisions. They need to work well as a team 5. [выпадающий список]. For this reason they train often and learn to use the equipment safely.

Tim does not receive money for this work. He gives his free time because he wants to help others. The best moment is when the team finds someone and brings them safely home. Tim says the rescued person often shakes his hand and says thank you. These simple words make every hard hour worthwhile. Lifeboat volunteers do not wear superhero capes and their job is not always exciting. Much of it involves training and waiting for a call. Still, when someone is in danger at sea, they are ready to forget about their own problems and help.

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6. Lifeboat volunteers are professional rescuers.

• TRUE
• FALSE

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7. Before they get into the boat, they put on special suits and life jackets.

• TRUE
• FALSE

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8. At night the volunteers use strong lights to look for people.

• TRUE
• FALSE

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9. They get money for their work at the lifeboat station.

• TRUE
• FALSE

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10. The volunteers train a lot because one mistake can be dangerous for the whole team.

• TRUE
• FALSE

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Задание 4

4.1

Reading

Read the text. For questions 1-10 choose the correct answer.

Life in the Savannah

There are many different types of animals that live in the vast and open savannah. The species found in savannahs vary greatly by the geographic location of the biome.

Animals that are native to African savannahs include African elephants, zebras, horses, and tall giraffes. Many animals in the savannah are herbivores, which means they eat plants, and there is plenty of grass in the savannah for them to feed on. During the rainy months, animals thrive in the savannah because there is abundant food and water everywhere, but the rainy season is only half the year.

During the dry season, surface water from the rain is quickly absorbed into the ground by thirsty soils. The competition for water during the dry season is so intense that most birds and many of the large mammals migrate elsewhere in search of water. Depending on the severity of the drought, the migration may be to a place nearby, or far away across the landscape.

The dry season is often associated with dangerous fires that sweep across the grasslands. Many insects with short life spans die in these fires, but the birds and larger animals are usually able to fly or run to safety.

Although small burrowing animals probably can’t outrun the flames, they often survive the fire by burying themselves deep into the ground and remaining there until the flames are gone.

Some birds, such as the fork-tailed drongos, don’t flee the fires; they actually fly toward the fires. For these clever birds, fire means dinner. They eat the fleeing or flame-roasted insects that escape from the burning grass.

1. What determines which animals live in the savannah?

• How long the rainy season lasts.
• The number of plants growing there.
• Where in the world the savannah is.

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2. What do we learn about herbivores in the savannah?

• They have enough food because grass grows there.
• They are the only animals native to Africa.
• They eat both plants and small insects.

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3. Why is the rainy season a good time for savannah animals?

• All birds return from migration.
• Food and water are easy to find.
• There are no fires during the rain.

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4. How long does the rainy season last?

• Only a few weeks
• Most of the year
• About six months

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5. What happens to rainwater when the dry season begins?

• It goes into the dry ground very fast.
• It stays in small lakes on the surface.
• Animals drink all of it in a few days.

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6. Why do many birds and large animals leave the savannah?

• The grass becomes too dry to eat.
• It is too difficult to find water.
• They are afraid of the fires.

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7. What factor decides how far the animals migrate?

• The direction of the fires.
• How serious the drought is.
• The size of the animal group.

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8. Which animals usually die in the savannah fires?

• Birds that cannot fly fast enough.
• Small animals that live underground.
• Insects that do not live very long.

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9. How do burrowing animals stay safe from fire?

• They hide under the ground until the fire ends.
• They run away faster than the flames.
• They jump into rivers and lakes.

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10. Why do fork-tailed drongos fly towards a fire?

• They want to protect their nests from the flames.
• They like the warm air above the burning grass.
• They can catch insects that are running from the fire.

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4.2

Reading

Read the text. For questions 1-10 choose the correct answer.

A Life of Studying Fish

I am Edie and I am a fish expert and a scientist. I travel to other parts of the world for work. More importantly, I always collaborate with people who live there.

They provide us with a lot of local knowledge and information. In return, we share knowledge of how we carry out scientific fieldwork. Fishing is a common language; everyone is an expert. Everywhere I go, I meet people who are natural ichthyologists. They know everything about the fish in their environment. Every village knows who these people are. After I’m there for a day or two, they hear about me, and show up. People have phenomenal knowledge.

Nothing compares to waking up in a tent, in the middle of nowhere, three days from the nearest town, surrounded by nature. I walk through rice paddies and beaches. I get really muddy, and I’m always wet. I catch a lot of fish to study. Back in my car I need to come up with ways to keep my specimens alive. I don’t want them to die because I want to be able to observe their behaviour back in the lab. I enjoy all the challenges, solving all the problems.

Before I go somewhere new, I do my homework. I read up on all the fish that have been recorded there. I look closely at pictures of them, so that when I get there, I know what to look for. As time goes by, I get more experienced in identifying fish. When I see something completely different, I can feel confident that it might be something that hasn’t been described yet by any other scientist.

1. What does Edie think is the most important aspect of her trips?

• Collecting as many fish as possible
• Travelling to faraway countries
• Working together with local people

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2. What do local people get from Edie?

• Knowledge about scientific work
• Money for their information
• New fishing equipment

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3. Why does Edie call fishing «a common language»?

• Because she teaches English in every village she visits.
• Because all fishermen speak the same language.
• Because everyone she meets knows a lot about fish.

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4. How do local fish experts find out about Edie?

• She visits their houses one by one.
• She sends them letters before she arrives.
• News of her visit spreads after she arrives.

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5. What does Edie say about sleeping in a tent far from towns?

• She does it only when there are no hotels.
• It is the best experience for her.
• It is the most difficult part of the job.

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6. Why does Edie want to keep the fish alive?

• She wants to sell them to other scientists.
• She wants to return them to the river later.
• She wants to watch how they behave in the lab.

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7. How does Edie feel about the problems she faces during fieldwork?

• She asks local people to solve them.
• She likes dealing with them.
• She tries to avoid them.

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8. What does Edie mean by ‘I do my homework’?

• She prepares information before a trip.
• She writes reports after every trip.
• She studies at the university in the evenings.

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9. Why does Edie look at pictures of fish before travelling?

• To put them in her scientific articles
• To show them to local fishermen
• To recognize the fish when she arrives

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10. When might Edie feel sure she has found a potentially new species?

• When it looks different from fish she knows thanks to her experience.
• When local people say they have never seen it.
• When she cannot find it in any pictures on the Internet.

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4.3

Reading

Read the text. For questions 1-10 choose the correct answer.

Controlling the Mother Nature

We humans have come a long way in gaining our independence from the whims of Mother Nature. We’ve learned how to build strong shelters and clothe ourselves against the elements. Through advanced agriculture and irrigation, we can control our own food supply.

We’ve built schools, hospitals, computers, automobiles, airplanes and even space shuttles. We have created a modern world where we feel safe and comfortable. So, what’s the big deal if a bunch of plants, animals and simple organisms die out? It might seem like we don’t need nature anymore.

Here’s the problem with the loss of biodiversity: the Earth functions like an incredibly complex machine, and there don’t appear to be any unnecessary parts. Think of it like a giant clock; if you remove a tiny gear, the whole thing stops working. Each species, from the lowliest microbe to humans, plays a vital part in keeping the planet running smoothly. In this sense, each part is deeply related to the others. If a lot of those parts suddenly vanish, then the machine that is Earth can’t function properly.

For example, the crops that we grow through our clever use of agriculture are enabled by the nitrogen present in the soil. This nitrogen feeds and strengthens our crops. But where does it come from? Worms, bacteria and other life found within the soil love to decompose vegetation. When they eat, these organisms produce nitrogen as waste, which crops really love. This is also how nutrient-rich compost is made. If these bacteria species were killed off, then our crops would not grow properly, and our entire food system could collapse.

1. How do humans control their food supply?

• By building hospitals and schools
• By using agriculture and irrigation
• By studying plants and animals

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2. What have humans built to feel safe and comfortable?

• Schools, hospitals and computers
• Forests and rivers
• Farms and gardens

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3. What does the author compare the Earth to?

• A human body
• A large farm
• A complex machine

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4. What does the author say about the parts of the Earth machine?

• There are no unnecessary parts.
• Some parts are more important than others.
• Humans are the most important part.

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5. What happens if you remove a small gear from a clock?

• It stops working.
• It works more slowly.
• It works in the same way.

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6. What do worms and bacteria in the soil like to do?

• Drink water.
• Eat crops.
• Break down dead plants.

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7. What does nitrogen do for crops?

• It keeps them dry.
• It makes them grow well.
• It protects them from insects.

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8. How is nitrogen made in the soil?

• Organisms produce it when they eat.
• It comes from rain.
• Farmers add it to the soil.

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9. What could happen if soil bacteria died out?

• The food system could collapse.
• Crops would grow better.
• New bacteria would appear.

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10. According to the text, which living organisms are important for keeping the Earth running?

• Only bacteria and worms
• Only large animals and plants
• Every species, from the microbes to humans

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Задание 5

5.1

Use of English

Look at the plan of the ship. For sentences 1 — 10 choose the correct preposition.

1. The Horizon Deck is … the Captain’s Bridge.

• across from
• beneath
• above
• in between

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2. Car Deck B is … Car Deck A, almost in the middle of the ship.

• directly above
• along
• directly beneath
• across from

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3. The Seaview Lounge is … the Seagull Club, on the opposite side of the main deck.

• along
• directly above
• next to
• across from

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4. The Barcelona Deck is … the Copenhagen Deck, one level up.

• across from
• along
• through
• directly above

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5. The Observation Deck extends … the Captain’s Bridge, offering a panoramic view.

• in between
• in line with
• beneath
• beyond

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6. To get from the Seagull Club to the Restaurant you must pass … the Shop.

• beyond
• beneath
• next to
• through

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7. The Restaurant is …the Shop and the Sunset Bar on the main deck.

• in between
• across from
• directly above
• along

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8. The Captain’s Bridge is … the Observation Deck, giving the crew full control of navigation.

• directly beneath
• in between
• directly above
• along

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9. The cabins are almost at the very bottom of the ship, … the Copenhagen Deck.

• from
• below
• across
• on

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10. The Seagull Club is below the Horizon Deck, … the Shop.

• along
• above
• through
• next to

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5.2

Use of English

Look at the plan of the ship. For sentences 1 — 10 choose the correct preposition.

[Рисунок: план корабля в разрезе — тот же, что в задании 5.1]

1. The Barcelona Deck is … Car Deck B.

• above
• in front of
• beneath
• beyond

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2. The Shop is situated …the Seagull Club and the Restaurant, making it impossible to avoid when walking through.

• along
• in between
• across from
• in front of

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3. The Copenhagen Deck is located …the Barcelona Deck, one level down.

• directly beneath
• across from
• in between
• in front of

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4. The Observation Deck extends … the Captain’s Bridge, offering a panoramic view.

• beneath
• in between
• in line with
• beyond

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5. To get from the Seagull Club to the Restaurant you must pass … the Shop.

• beneath
• through
• next to
• beyond

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6. The two Car Decks are located …the Barcelona Deck.

• along
• above
• across from
• below

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7. The Seaview Lounge is … the Restaurant on the same deck.

• next to
• through
• across from
• below

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8. The Copenhagen Deck runs …the ship with cabins on both sides.

• through
• opposite
• above
• along

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9. The Captain’s Bridge is … the Observation Deck and the Horizon Deck.

• between
• below
• next to
• along

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10. The two Car Decks run along the bottom of the ship, Car Deck A… Car Deck B.

• directly opposite
• across from
• directly above
• in between

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5.3

Use of English

Look at the plan of the ship. For sentences 1 — 10 choose the correct preposition.

[Рисунок: план корабля в разрезе — тот же, что в задании 5.1]

1. The Observation Deck is …the Captain’s Bridge, at the very top of the ship.

• directly above
• along
• across from
• directly beneath

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2. The Copenhagen Deck is … the Barcelona Deck, just one level below.

• in between
• along
• across from
• directly beneath

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3. To get from the Seagull Club to the Restaurant you must pass … the Shop.

• beneath
• beyond
• through
• next to

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4. The Sunset Bar is … the two restaurants, in the middle of the main deck.

• in between
• across from
• through
• along

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5. The Barcelona Deck is … the Car Decks, in the lower part of the ship.

• across from
• directly above
• next to
• directly beneath

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6. To move from one end of the Copenhagen Deck to the other passengers walk … the corridor passing cabin after cabin.

• along
• in between
• across from
• directly above

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7. The Seagull Club is below the Horizon Deck, … the Shop.

• through
• next to
• along
• above

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8. The Observation Deck extends … the Captain’s Bridge, offering a panoramic view.

• beneath
• beyond
• in between
• in line with

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9. The Seagull Club is across from one of the restaurants, with the Shop, the Sunset Bar and the other restaurant located … .

• beneath
• in line with
• along
• in between

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10. The New York Deck is in the middle of the ship, … the Information Stand.

• above
• next to
• through
• along

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Задание 6

6.1

Use of English

В каждом пропуске из выпадающего списка выберите один верный ответ.

Complete the sentences with idioms. There are two extra idioms.

For a lot of foreigners learning to read Russian letters [выпадающий список], but speaking the language well takes years of study.

The Trans-Siberian Railway is very long, so travelling from Moscow to Vladivostok can [выпадающий список].

The Hermitage in St. Petersburg shows only a small part of its collection. The exhibits that tourists see [выпадающий список].

If you visit Moscow in winter, you can [выпадающий список]: see the Kremlin and enjoy ice skating on Red Square.

Tickets to the Bolshoi Theatre sell out very fast. If you want to see a famous ballet there, you should book them [выпадающий список] as soon as the sales open.

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6.2

Use of English

В каждом пропуске из выпадающего списка выберите один верный ответ.

Complete the sentences with idioms. There are two extra idioms.

Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world, and its clean water and unusual nature make it [выпадающий список] among all the lakes on our planet.

In 1812 Napoleon invaded Russia, but his army [выпадающий список] and had to retreat in the terrible winter.

Building St. Petersburg on a swamp was hard work, but Peter the Great [выпадающий список], he created one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Russia stretches across eleven time zones, so travelling from Kaliningrad to Kamchatka [выпадающий список].

When Yuri Gagarin returned from space in 1961, the whole country [выпадающий список]. People celebrated all over the country.

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6.3

Use of English

В каждом пропуске из выпадающего списка выберите один верный ответ.

Complete the sentences with idioms. There are two extra idioms.

The beauty of the Golden Ring towns with their old churches and wooden houses [выпадающий список].

The first Russian sailors who travelled around the world in 1803-1806 Ivan Kruzenstern and Yuri Lisyanskiy returned home [выпадающий список] after three years at sea.

When you walk around the Hermitage don’t hurry and [выпадающий список] as the museum has about three million works of art.

During Maslenitsa week, people in Russia eat pancakes, sing songs and play games. Everyone usually [выпадающий список] at this festival.

Some small villages in the Russian North [выпадающий список], the nearest town can be hundreds of kilometres away.

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Задание 7

7.1

Use of English

In each sentence below a FOUR letter word is hidden between two words that are next to each other. Find the word.

e.g. Squirrels are adept at climbing trees. READ [в слове «are» подчёркнуто «re», в слове «adept» — «ad»]

1. Christmas time brings joy to everyone.

Ваш ответ…

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2. School usually finishes for the week on a Friday.

Ваш ответ…

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3. I can watch my favourite films time and time again.

Ваш ответ…

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4. During the football you were lucky to score.

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5. The hose attached easily to the tap.

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7.2

Use of English

In each sentence below a FOUR letter word is hidden between two words that are next to each other. Find the word.

e.g. Squirrels are adept at climbing trees. READ [в слове «are» подчёркнуто «re», в слове «adept» — «ad»]

1. She wore a scarf armies would envy.

Ваш ответ…

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2. Some athletes run every morning.

Ваш ответ…

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3. Only one student passed the text.

Ваш ответ…

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4. The opera teacher sang beautifully.

Ваш ответ…

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5. The cargo attracted everyone’s attention.

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7.3

Use of English

In each sentence below a FOUR letter word is hidden between two words that are next to each other. Find the word.

e.g. Squirrels are adept at climbing trees. READ [в слове «are» подчёркнуто «re», в слове «adept» — «ad»]

1. We gained much information from the lecture.

Ваш ответ…

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2. She gave me the rose quietly.

Ваш ответ…

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3. We saw this hippo at the zoo.

Ваш ответ…

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4. The white ambulance arrived quickly.

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5. You can buy an avocado or oranges.

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Задание 8

8.1

Use of English

An anagram has the same letters as another word, but in a different order. Sort out the anagrams below.

Example: Change BEARD into something you can eat. – BREAD.

1. Change MELON into a different fruit.

Ваш ответ…

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2. Change NIGHTS into what you see with your eyes.

Ваш ответ…

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3. Change WEST into a hot dish with meat and vegetables.

Ваш ответ…

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4. Change MILES into a sign of happiness.

Ваш ответ…

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5. Change INCH into a part of the face.

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