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Олимпиада по английскому языку 9 классмуниципальный этап ВсОШ 2024/2025: задания и ответы

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ВСЕРОССИЙСКАЯ ОЛИМПИАДА ШКОЛЬНИКОВ АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫК. 2024–2025 уч. г. МУНИЦИПАЛЬНЫЙ ЭТАП. 9 КЛАСС Максимальный балл за работу – 100. LISTENING Time: 15 minutes (15 points) Задание 1. Task 1 For items 1–10 listen to a talk about an explorer and decide whether the statements (1–10) are TRUE, or FALSE according to the text you hear. You will hear the text twice. 1. The speaker outlined his talk. A) True

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2. Thor Heyerdahl graduated from the University of Oslo with a major in Geography. A) True B) False 3. Thor Heyerdahl went on his first journey to Polynesia in the first half of the 20th century. A) True B) False 4. With the Коn-Tiki Thor Heyerdahl proved his theory that humans came to Polynesia with the ocean currents. A) True B) False 5. The Kon-Tiki expedition did not take off and Heyerdahl continued to travel. A) True B) False 6. Thor Heyerdahl was alone in the Kon-Tiki expedition. A) True B) False 7. In the late 60s Thor Heyerdahl tried to prove the contact between ancient Egypt and South America. A) True B) False

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8. In 1958, Thor Heyerdahl established the Norwegian Academy of Sciences. A) True B) False 9. Thor Heyerdahl was awarded Oscar for the best fiction film. A) True B) False 10. Thor Heyerdahl passed away in his hometown. A) True B) False

Task 2 For items 2–6 listen to a conversation between a student representative and the principal of the college board of governors. Choose the correct answer to answer the questions 2–6. You will hear the text only once. Задание 2. At the beginning of the conversation, the principal announced the issue of parties in A) students’ dorms. B) college libraries. C) music halls. Задание 3. What is NOT TRUE about the parties? A) They are not lengthy. B) They hinder studying process. C) They annoy many students. Задание 4. The principal’s first idea was to A) Forbid the parties in the halls of college dorms. B) Change the time for the parties. C) Allow parties for a small fee. Задание 5. What does the principal think about Eva’s idea of one party a semester? A) She finds it fair to everyone. B) She doesn’t find it viable. C) She doesn’t think it will be very popular among students. Задание 6. What is NOT the final solution to the problem? A) Students will have to pay for the room. B) Students will have to arrange their parties in a different building. C) Students will have to reduce the number of parties per semester. 2

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READING Time: 45 minutes (20 points) Task 1 For items 7–16, read the passage below and choose the option which best fits according to the text. Learning about the science of shyness David Robson talks about his own experience of getting to grips with shyness On the day I received an offer from my first-choice university, I expected to feel elation and excitement. I had spent years preparing for this moment, and yet when it came, I felt only dread at the thought of freshers’ week and all the social challenges this would inevitably involve. Nonetheless, I assumed this was a stroke of extreme good luck – a one-off, though the potential for rejection seemed immense, and I feared I would spend the next few years in loneliness. But, luckily, I was wrong. Today, as a science writer, I’ve witnessed a wealth of new research that has identified the psychological barriers that prevent us from building better relationships. Consider a phenomenon known as the liking gap. In a series of experiments, psychologists asked two strangers to meet and chat and then questioned each party about their expectations and perceptions of the conversation. Before speaking, both assumed that the exchange would feel uncomfortable – yet they ended up enjoying it far more than they had believed they would. One study examined the impressions of university dorm-mates, with questionnaires in September – when they first met – and follow-ups in October, December, February and May. The researchers found the liking gap, firmly established on the first meeting, persisted for several months, until the roomies had eventually formed a more stable relationship with more accurate judgements of each other’s feelings. When I first learned about this research, I couldn’t help but cringe at all the times I had been afflicted by the liking gap at university. After meeting charming, funny and kind people, whom I wanted to get to know better, I would doubt that this was reciprocated. As a result, I would avoid any further contact for fear that I might seem embarrassingly needy. I would even turn down party invitations from people who I genuinely appreciated and admired, on the assumption they had only asked me out of politeness. I believe, the liking gap has its roots in too much introspection. We are so busy worrying about the impression we’ve given – and agonising over every tiny thing that we might have said wrong, thought wrong, done wrong – that we miss all the positive signals. We don’t notice someone’s laughter or encouraging smile or the warmth in their eyes. 3

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Digging into the scientific literature, I soon found examples of many other misplaced fears. For instance, many of us are too shy about giving compliments or expressing our gratitude for other’s actions, for instance. We assume that they already know how great they are and we doubt our abilities to express those compliments elegantly. We imagine our gestures will seem clumsy and awkward. Expressing appreciation of others not only brings joy to the person receiving the praise but also to the person saying it; most people feel much better for having spoken their warm feelings. Unfortunately, our natural reserve means that most of us miss out on these opportunities to cement our bonds. Surprisingly, I have found that simply learning about concepts such as the liking gap can help us conquer our shyness, but it also needs perseverance if the effects are to last. As you will have found when learning any skill, greater confidence comes with regular practice outside our usual comfort zones. For me, an ambition to speak Italian gave me the necessary push. As my fluency in the language increased, I started arranging “conversation exchanges” with native speakers who wished to practise their English. Needless to say, I made many blunders, but I was touched to see how sensitively my conversation partners saved me from embarrassment and how easy it was to build a friendship despite the language barrier. Striking up new conversations in my native language suddenly felt a lot less daunting. At the height of my shyness at university, it would have seemed inconceivable that I would write a book about social connection – let alone support it with public talks and media interviews. I don’t regret those years of anxiety, I remember that time with overwhelming gratitude to all the people who proved my fears of rejection to be false. Задание 7. When David was accepted to the chosen university, he A) decided to turn the invitation down immediately. B) felt thrilled and overjoyed about the news. C) was eager to welcome new challenges in life. D) reacted differently to what he had anticipated. Задание 8. The liking gap experiment shows that people A) underestimate how much others can like their company. B) feel uncomfortable about asking questions. C) are initially embarrassed about answering questions. D) are prepared for criticism and judgement.

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Задание 9. According to the research conducted at university, the liking gap A) wears off within a couple of hours. B) remains unbridgeable for some people. C) lingers for quite a long time. D) helps build a more stable relationship. Задание 10. David didn’t pursue further contact with the people he liked because A) asking someone out made him cringe. B) he doubted their genuine interest in him. C) he was embarrassed to get too much attention. D) he felt uncomfortably inferior to them. Задание 11. David thinks that the liking gap arises from A) focusing on one’s own thoughts and behaviour. B) missing out on the funny side of everyday life. C) a wish to make a good first impression. D) lack of encouragement from others to start a conversation. Задание 12. People avoid paying compliments because they A) don’t want to be interfering and nosy. B) are not being complimented in return. C) believe it is simple flattery. D) think they may sound impolite and inept. Задание 13. According to David, showing appreciation results in A) creating a warm atmosphere. B) cementing friendly feelings. C) being praised in return. D) shared feelings of comfort and pleasure. Задание 14. When fighting shyness it is important A) to stay determined. B) to remain in you comfort zone. C) to practise longer every day. D) to work at the liking gap issue.

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Задание 15. What is NOT true about David’s “conversational exchanges”? A) He felt embarrassed because of the language barrier. B) It became easier for him to initiate a talk in English. C) His partners were delicate and understanding. D) He made mistakes when speaking Italian. Задание 16. Looking back, now David feels: A) rejected and anxious. B) surprised and thankful. C) supported and appreciated. D) regretful and nostalgic. Задание 17. Task 2 For items 1–10, read the passage below and choose which of the sentences A–K fit into the numbered gaps in the text. There is one extra sentence which does not fit in any of the gaps. One of the staples of the Russian cuisine and daily diet historically has always been porridge. (1) _____. Guryev porridge’ breaks all the rules. (2) _____. You can serve it every day or on a festive table. (3) _____. However, in this case, there is abundant evidence that Count and Minister of Finance Dmitry Guryev did indeed bring this amazing dish into the everyday life of Russian nobility. (4) _____. The Count in fact was difficult to surprise with culinary masterpieces, but this dish made an indelible impression on him. Soon after Guryev's porridge began to conquer the estates and country mansions of Russian nobility. (5) _____. The dish was very popular and became a favorite dessert of Emperor Alexander III. In Russian cuisine, Guryev porridge appeared at about the same times as beef Stroganoff. (6) _____. The main reason is the extremely laborious method in which it has to be cooked. (7) _____. Semolina porridge itself proves to be a deceptively simple but simultaneously complicated porridge, a feature that differentiates it from all other traditional Russian porridges. (8) _____. However, many still love it: it takes just a few minutes to cook and has a very tender and creamy consistency. (9) _____. Even though it sounds not particularly tasty, these skins are sweet and delicious, giving the porridge its signature caramelly taste that distinguishes it from other desserts. To “assemble” the dish you have to first cover the bottom of the bowl with a layer of porridge. (10) _____. Repeat the layering, ending with porridge on top. 6

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A) The method involves layering semolina cooked with whole milk or cream with golden skins from baked cream. B) Guryev porridge is said to have been created in the XIX century by Zakhar Kuzmin – a serf cook of Dmitry Guryev. C) Then top it with a layer of baked milk skins, then a light layer of caramelized nuts, broken into pieces, then the mixed fruit. D) The dish is a unique combination of semolina, nuts, berries and caramel-flavored milk skins which turn a simple porridge into a scrumptious sweet dish. E) The problem is that semolina can form into lumps during cooking, and kids and adults usually can’t stand this. F) The name Guryevskaya was firmly entrenched for the porridge, although its biggest fan did not even know the recipe for its preparation. G) Regardless of the theories, it is unquestionable that the dish has a century-long history, as it was even served during the coronation of Tsar Alexander III in 1881. H) Moreover, we tend to associate porridge with a healthy breakfast routine, and not with a show-stopping dessert. I) However, unlike the latter, the classical interpretation of the former is not easy to find in modern restaurants. J) Another signature ingredient in Guryev porridge is baked milk “skins”. K) Over the centuries recipes have been attributed to historical figures without any basis. 1

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USE OF ENGLISH Time: 60 minutes (45 points) Задание 18. Task 1. Items 1–15 (15 points) For questions 1–15, read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct put a tick. Use letter "V" as a tick. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word in a given space. There are two examples at the beginning (0 and 00). 0 00 1

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A Tokyo developer will demolish down a building for spoiling the view. Why doesn’t Britain care about beauty? Politicians and planners are allowing the Thames to become an urban canyon –avarice always seems to win out. A Japanese developer has been announced it will demolish a new tower of luxury flats in Tokyo only weeks from completing. The reason? The 10-storey building was blocking beautiful views of Mount Fuji. The idea a developer would reach such a decision in Britain is inconceivable. In London, flats are usually built to make a profit. If they have a beautiful view, good luck to those who buying them. To hell with anyone else’s beauty. One of what was the government’s last decision greenlighting a huge 20-storey concrete slab that is being about to rise on the banks of the Thames next to the National Theatre. It is hideous, and will dominate the once-glorious view of the St Paul’s cathedral from Waterloo Bridge. Paradoxically, its developer is a Japanese Corporation Mitsubishi. Beauty is a word you never hear in British election campaigns. They are about money and little else. In Tokyo, the dignified regulation of the public sector does matters. Maintaining the beauty of the environment is not a nimby fad but a duty expected of government in the public’s interest and pleasure. The current collapse of planning control in the capital has seen two Nine Elms towers to rise almost 60 storeys, making Big Ben look like a toothpick in comparison. Last week, another “luxury” monster was announced up-river, near Battersea Park.

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The company behind the scheme is spotted a subsidiary of Cerberus Capital Management, run by an American billionaire, Stephen Feinberg. These towers now are litter the Thames, being mostly foreign-owned and empty. A Guardian survey of one Vauxhall tower revealed just 10% of its occupants are British. The new Battersea tower could hardly be more out of place. It will soar as a ghostly presence over the visually delicate neighbourhood of Chelsea. It will also tower over the secluded acres of the park and continue the conversion of the Thames into an utterly urban canyon. I cannot imagine another world city that would permit such visual outrages. Parisians laugh with derision at what has been done to London’s skyline. Romans are astonished. Americans ask, but who is in charge? No one consults London’s citizens in any meaningful way on these planning decisions. They are visible assertions of the power of a greed. High-buildings policy in the capital is supposedly overseen by the mayor, at present Sadiq Khan. Like his predecessors, Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson, he has no sense of beauty. Government ministers also hardly refuse to interfere because their party coffers are stuffed by the building lobby. In Tokyo, we see democracy working. The Fuji affair is that of a community demanding that the beauty of its surroundings shall be respected by elected authority. The sadness is that no British politician has the guts to tell Mitsubishi to show London the deference to beauty demanded in Japan.

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Task 2. Items 19–28 (10 points) For items 19–28, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use from three to five words. The number of words is specified in the brackets. Do not use short forms. Please mind both grammar and spelling. There is an example at the beginning (0). Example: 0. The pool isn’t deep enough to swim in. too The pool ____ ______ _____ ______ swim in. (4 words) 0 is too shallow to Задание 19. Richard says he prefers to do his homework on his own. rather Richard says that _____ ______ ______ ______ do his homework with other people. (4 words) Задание 20. They will ask a professional chef to do all the cooking. have They will ____ _____ _____ _____ _____ by a professional chef. (5 words) Задание 21. Scientists claim that they have found a cure for cancer! to Scientists claim ____ _____ _____ a cure for cancer! (3 words) Задание 22. Pam said she had never seen the missing ticket. having Pam _____ _____ _____ the missing ticket. (3 words) Задание 23. It took Colin five minutes to find his car keys. searching Colin ____ ____ ____ ____ _____ his car keys. (5 words)

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Задание 24. A short meeting of the cast will take place after today’s rehearsal. by Today’s rehearsal _____ _____ _____ _____ a short meeting of the cast. (4 words) Задание 25. I’ll be happy to show you round the sights of my city when you come to visit me. take It’ll be a ____ ____ ____ _____ _____ a sightseeing tour of my city when you come to visit me. (5 words) Задание 26. The artist painted fabulous pictures of the rainforest although he had never travelled outside his hometown. spite The artist painted fabulous pictures of the rainforest ____ ____ _____ ____ _____ travelled outside his hometown. (5 words) Задание 27. If you ask me, feng shui doesn't work. far _____ ____ ____ _____ ________ concerned, feng shui doesn't work. (5 words) Задание 28. You have to be very patient to work as a primary school teacher these days. deal Working as a primary school teacher calls ___ ___ ____ ___ ___ patience these days. (5 words) Задание 29. Task 3. Items 1–10 (10 points) For items 1–10 read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a new word that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). ‘(0) _______________ crisis’ looms for English schools due to arts cuts. The number of GCSE music and drama students fell over last decade, research finds. 11

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Schools in England face a “creativity crisis” with the number of creative arts students and teachers down by as much as 20 per cent in some subjects after a decade of (1) _______________. Pupils’ (2) _______________ in the creative arts is considered by many to be a key factor in their recovery from the pandemic yet specific government funding for music, arts and cultural programmes will equate to just £9.40 per pupil this year. The new analysis of government data shows that the number of GCSE music and drama students has fallen by a (3) _______________ over the last decade, a trend mirrored by a drop in the number of drama teachers. School reforms have caused pupils to move away from arts subjects such as dance, music and art, and towards more traditional (4) _______________ subjects such as geography and English. In (5) _______________ education, there was an outcry in May from artists and musicians who accused the government of neglecting the country’s “cultural national health” after becoming aware of plans for a 50% funding cut to arts subjects at universities, which could come into effect from this autumn. The shadow schools minister, Peter Kyle, said the government’s refusal to back school arts threatened children’s recovery from the pandemic and the country’s future (6) _______________. He said creative industries contribute £11bn to the UK economy, but warned that this would be under threat if fewer pupils had the chance to learn such skills. “After a decade of failure on school arts, the Conservatives are out of step with parents’ (7) _______________.” The study of music is an area of particular concern, with critics warning that it is (8) _______________ becoming the preserve of wealthier families. Music provision for children in key stage 3 (ages 11-14) has been reduced, the report finds, and primary-level (9) _______________ teachers are offered shrinking amounts of musical training. Responding to a parliamentary question from Labour, the school standards minister, Catherine McKinnell, said the government values the arts and supports the creative arts (10) _______________ the education system.

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Задание 30. Task 4. Items 1–10 (10 points) For items 1–10, match the items 1–10 to the phenomena A–N. There are some extra phenomena which do not match. A) John Keats’ poetical credo B) a true friend who stays with you through thick and thin C) Robert Burns’ famous poem D) the situation in which too much attention is given to buying and owning things E) he was chosen to design the Clifton Suspension Bridge. From this Bristol connection came the chance to create the Great Western Railway which came into Windsor in 1849. His legacy can be seen in his railways, bridges and steamships he contributed to a golden age in Britain’s history. F) Oklahoma is nicknamed so because of the settlers who moved into the Unassigned Lands before the designated commencement of the Land Rush of 1889. G) he was one of the most important engineers and scientists in history. His work on the modern steam engine kick-started the entire Industrial Revolution at home in Great Britain and in the rest of the world. H) The Progressive Party (a.k.a. the Bull Moose Party) adopted the idea when it chose Roosevelt as its candidate in the 1912 presidential election. It appeals to the nearuniversal desire for fairness. I) an annual summer event that takes place in August in Ireland where there are many performances of plays and music, and other forms of entertainment J) an American inventor and computer engineer who was part of the team that developed some of the key components to early computers in the 1980s. K) a Welsh summer event dedicated to music, literature and performing arts. It runs over the first week in August. It is held in a new venue every year, occasionally the event has been held in England. It features about 6,000 competitors who compete in a number of categories, including Folk Songs, Brass Bands, String Music, Choral Section, Vocal Section, and others. L) an English mathematician who has been called the first computer programmer for writing an algorithm, or a set of operating instructions, for the early computing machine built by Charles Babbage in 1821. M) someone who is a good friend when it is easy to be one and who stops being one when you are having problems N) Oklahoma is nicknamed so because people here habitually show up for dinner before the invitation is even sent.

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1. The Sooner State 2. A Square Deal 3. Ada Lovelace 4. The Eisteddfod 5. fair-weather friend 6. Isambard Kingdom Brunel 7. consumerism 8. A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness… 9. James Watt 10. Wherever I wander, wherever I rove, The hills of the Highlands for ever I love. 1

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WRITING Time: 60 minutes (20 points) Задание 31. You see the following notice in an English youth magazine and decide to send your story. Stories Wanted Write a story for our magazine. The story must begin with the sentence: Jim got off the train and realized he was holding the wrong bag. The story must have a title and must include:  a phone call  a new friend Write 200-250 words (the title is included in the word count).

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ВСЕРОССИЙСКАЯ ОЛИМПИАДА ШКОЛЬНИКОВ АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫК. 2024–2025 уч. г. МУНИЦИПАЛЬНЫЙ ЭТАП. 9 КЛАСС ОТВЕТЫ И КРИТЕРИИ ОЦЕНИВАНИЯ Максимальный балл за работу – 100. LISTENING Time: 15 minutes (15 points) Задание 1. Task 1 For items 1–10 listen to a talk about an explorer and decide whether the statements (1–10) are TRUE, or FALSE according to the text you hear. You will hear the text twice. 1. The speaker outlined his talk. A) True

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2. Thor Heyerdahl graduated from the University of Oslo with a major in Geography. A) True B) False 3. Thor Heyerdahl went on his first journey to Polynesia in the first half of the 20th century. B) False A) True 4. With the Коn-Tiki Thor Heyerdahl proved his theory that humans came to Polynesia with the ocean currents. A) True B) False 5. The Kon-Tiki expedition did not take off and Heyerdahl continued to travel. A) True B) False 6. Thor Heyerdahl was alone in the Kon-Tiki expedition. A) True B) False 7. In the late 60s Thor Heyerdahl tried to prove the contact between ancient Egypt and South America. B) False A) True

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8. In 1958, Thor Heyerdahl established the Norwegian Academy of Sciences. A) True B) False 9. Thor Heyerdahl was awarded Oscar for the best fiction film. A) True B) False 10. Thor Heyerdahl passed away in his hometown. A) True B) False

Task 2 For items 2–6 listen to a conversation between a student representative and the principal of the college board of governors. Choose the correct answer to answer the questions 2–6. You will hear the text only once. Задание 2. At the beginning of the conversation, the principal announced the issue of parties in A) students’ dorms. B) college libraries. C) music halls. Задание 3. What is NOT TRUE about the parties? A) They are not lengthy. B) They hinder studying process. C) They annoy many students. Задание 4. The principal’s first idea was to A) Forbid the parties in the halls of college dorms. B) Change the time for the parties. C) Allow parties for a small fee. Задание 5. What does the principal think about Eva’s idea of one party a semester? A) She finds it fair to everyone. B) She doesn’t find it viable. C) She doesn’t think it will be very popular among students. Задание 6. What is NOT the final solution to the problem? A) Students will have to pay for the room. B) Students will have to arrange their parties in a different building. C) Students will have to reduce the number of parties per semester. 2

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READING Time: 45 minutes (20 points) Task 1 For items 7–16, read the passage below and choose the option which best fits according to the text. Learning about the science of shyness David Robson talks about his own experience of getting to grips with shyness On the day I received an offer from my first-choice university, I expected to feel elation and excitement. I had spent years preparing for this moment, and yet when it came, I felt only dread at the thought of freshers’ week and all the social challenges this would inevitably involve. Nonetheless, I assumed this was a stroke of extreme good luck – a one-off, though the potential for rejection seemed immense, and I feared I would spend the next few years in loneliness. But, luckily, I was wrong. Today, as a science writer, I’ve witnessed a wealth of new research that has identified the psychological barriers that prevent us from building better relationships. Consider a phenomenon known as the liking gap. In a series of experiments, psychologists asked two strangers to meet and chat and then questioned each party about their expectations and perceptions of the conversation. Before speaking, both assumed that the exchange would feel uncomfortable – yet they ended up enjoying it far more than they had believed they would. One study examined the impressions of university dorm-mates, with questionnaires in September – when they first met – and follow-ups in October, December, February and May. The researchers found the liking gap, firmly established on the first meeting, persisted for several months, until the roomies had eventually formed a more stable relationship with more accurate judgements of each other’s feelings. When I first learned about this research, I couldn’t help but cringe at all the times I had been afflicted by the liking gap at university. After meeting charming, funny and kind people, whom I wanted to get to know better, I would doubt that this was reciprocated. As a result, I would avoid any further contact for fear that I might seem embarrassingly needy. I would even turn down party invitations from people who I genuinely appreciated and admired, on the assumption they had only asked me out of politeness. I believe, the liking gap has its roots in too much introspection. We are so busy worrying about the impression we’ve given – and agonising over every tiny thing that we might have said wrong, thought wrong, done wrong – that we miss all the positive signals. We don’t notice someone’s laughter or encouraging smile or the warmth in their eyes. 3

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Digging into the scientific literature, I soon found examples of many other misplaced fears. For instance, many of us are too shy about giving compliments or expressing our gratitude for other’s actions, for instance. We assume that they already know how great they are and we doubt our abilities to express those compliments elegantly. We imagine our gestures will seem clumsy and awkward. Expressing appreciation of others not only brings joy to the person receiving the praise but also to the person saying it; most people feel much better for having spoken their warm feelings. Unfortunately, our natural reserve means that most of us miss out on these opportunities to cement our bonds. Surprisingly, I have found that simply learning about concepts such as the liking gap can help us conquer our shyness, but it also needs perseverance if the effects are to last. As you will have found when learning any skill, greater confidence comes with regular practice outside our usual comfort zones. For me, an ambition to speak Italian gave me the necessary push. As my fluency in the language increased, I started arranging “conversation exchanges” with native speakers who wished to practise their English. Needless to say, I made many blunders, but I was touched to see how sensitively my conversation partners saved me from embarrassment and how easy it was to build a friendship despite the language barrier. Striking up new conversations in my native language suddenly felt a lot less daunting. At the height of my shyness at university, it would have seemed inconceivable that I would write a book about social connection – let alone support it with public talks and media interviews. I don’t regret those years of anxiety, I remember that time with overwhelming gratitude to all the people who proved my fears of rejection to be false. Задание 7. When David was accepted to the chosen university, he A) decided to turn the invitation down immediately. B) felt thrilled and overjoyed about the news. C) was eager to welcome new challenges in life. D) reacted differently to what he had anticipated. Задание 8. The liking gap experiment shows that people A) underestimate how much others can like their company. B) feel uncomfortable about asking questions. C) are initially embarrassed about answering questions. D) are prepared for criticism and judgement.

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Задание 9. According to the research conducted at university, the liking gap A) wears off within a couple of hours. B) remains unbridgeable for some people. C) lingers for quite a long time. D) helps build a more stable relationship. Задание 10. David didn’t pursue further contact with the people he liked because A) asking someone out made him cringe. B) he doubted their genuine interest in him. C) he was embarrassed to get too much attention. D) he felt uncomfortably inferior to them. Задание 11. David thinks that the liking gap arises from A) focusing on one’s own thoughts and behaviour. B) missing out on the funny side of everyday life. C) a wish to make a good first impression. D) lack of encouragement from others to start a conversation. Задание 12. People avoid paying compliments because they A) don’t want to be interfering and nosy. B) are not being complimented in return. C) believe it is simple flattery. D) think they may sound impolite and inept. Задание 13. According to David, showing appreciation results in A) creating a warm atmosphere. B) cementing friendly feelings. C) being praised in return. D) shared feelings of comfort and pleasure. Задание 14. When fighting shyness it is important A) to stay determined. B) to remain in you comfort zone. C) to practise longer every day. D) to work at the liking gap issue.

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Задание 15. What is NOT true about David’s “conversational exchanges”? A) He felt embarrassed because of the language barrier. B) It became easier for him to initiate a talk in English. C) His partners were delicate and understanding. D) He made mistakes when speaking Italian. Задание 16. Looking back, now David feels: A) rejected and anxious. B) surprised and thankful. C) supported and appreciated. D) regretful and nostalgic. Задание 17. Task 2 For items 1–10, read the passage below and choose which of the sentences A–K fit into the numbered gaps in the text. There is one extra sentence which does not fit in any of the gaps. One of the staples of the Russian cuisine and daily diet historically has always been porridge. (1) _____. Guryev porridge’ breaks all the rules. (2) _____. You can serve it every day or on a festive table. (3) _____. However, in this case, there is abundant evidence that Count and Minister of Finance Dmitry Guryev did indeed bring this amazing dish into the everyday life of Russian nobility. (4) _____. The Count in fact was difficult to surprise with culinary masterpieces, but this dish made an indelible impression on him. Soon after Guryev's porridge began to conquer the estates and country mansions of Russian nobility. (5) _____. The dish was very popular and became a favorite dessert of Emperor Alexander III. In Russian cuisine, Guryev porridge appeared at about the same times as beef Stroganoff. (6) _____. The main reason is the extremely laborious method in which it has to be cooked. (7) _____. Semolina porridge itself proves to be a deceptively simple but simultaneously complicated porridge, a feature that differentiates it from all other traditional Russian porridges. (8) _____. However, many still love it: it takes just a few minutes to cook and has a very tender and creamy consistency. (9) _____. Even though it sounds not particularly tasty, these skins are sweet and delicious, giving the porridge its signature caramelly taste that distinguishes it from other desserts. To “assemble” the dish you have to first cover the bottom of the bowl with a layer of porridge. (10) _____. Repeat the layering, ending with porridge on top. 6

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A) The method involves layering semolina cooked with whole milk or cream with golden skins from baked cream. B) Guryev porridge is said to have been created in the XIX century by Zakhar Kuzmin – a serf cook of Dmitry Guryev. C) Then top it with a layer of baked milk skins, then a light layer of caramelized nuts, broken into pieces, then the mixed fruit. D) The dish is a unique combination of semolina, nuts, berries and caramel-flavored milk skins which turn a simple porridge into a scrumptious sweet dish. E) The problem is that semolina can form into lumps during cooking, and kids and adults usually can’t stand this. F) The name Guryevskaya was firmly entrenched for the porridge, although its biggest fan did not even know the recipe for its preparation. G) Regardless of the theories, it is unquestionable that the dish has a century-long history, as it was even served during the coronation of Tsar Alexander III in 1881. H) Moreover, we tend to associate porridge with a healthy breakfast routine, and not with a show-stopping dessert. I) However, unlike the latter, the classical interpretation of the former is not easy to find in modern restaurants. J) Another signature ingredient in Guryev porridge is baked milk “skins”. K) Over the centuries recipes have been attributed to historical figures without any basis. 1 H

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USE OF ENGLISH Time: 60 minutes (45 points) Задание 18. Task 1. Items 1–15 (15 points) For questions 1–15, read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct put a tick. Use letter "V" as a tick. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word in a given space. There are two examples at the beginning (0 and 00). 0 00 1

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A Tokyo developer will demolish down a building for spoiling the view. Why doesn’t Britain care about beauty? Politicians and planners are allowing the Thames to become an urban canyon –avarice always seems to win out. A Japanese developer has been announced it will demolish a new tower of luxury flats in Tokyo only weeks from completing. The reason? The 10-storey building was blocking beautiful views of Mount Fuji. The idea a developer would reach such a decision in Britain is inconceivable. In London, flats are usually built to make a profit. If they have a beautiful view, good luck to those who buying them. To hell with anyone else’s beauty. One of what was the government’s last decision greenlighting a huge 20-storey concrete slab that is being about to rise on the banks of the Thames next to the National Theatre. It is hideous, and will dominate the once-glorious view of the St Paul’s cathedral from Waterloo Bridge. Paradoxically, its developer is a Japanese Corporation Mitsubishi. Beauty is a word you never hear in British election campaigns. They are about money and little else. In Tokyo, the dignified regulation of the public sector does matters. Maintaining the beauty of the environment is not a nimby fad but a duty expected of government in the public’s interest and pleasure. The current collapse of planning control in the capital has seen two Nine Elms towers to rise almost 60 storeys, making Big Ben look like a toothpick in comparison. Last week, another “luxury” monster was announced up-river, near Battersea Park.

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The company behind the scheme is spotted a subsidiary of Cerberus Capital Management, run by an American billionaire, Stephen spotted Feinberg. These towers now are litter the Thames, being mostly foreign-owned and empty. A Guardian survey of one Vauxhall tower revealed are just 10% of its occupants are British. The new Battersea tower could hardly be more out of place. It will soar as a ghostly presence over the visually delicate neighbourhood of utterly Chelsea. It will also tower over the secluded acres of the park and continue the conversion of the Thames into an utterly urban canyon. I cannot imagine another world city that would permit such visual outrages. Parisians laugh with derision at what has been done to V London’s skyline. Romans are astonished. Americans ask, but who is in charge? No one consults London’s citizens in any meaningful way on these a planning decisions. They are visible assertions of the power of a greed. High-buildings policy in the capital is supposedly overseen by the mayor, at present Sadiq Khan. Like his predecessors, Ken Livingstone hardly and Boris Johnson, he has no sense of beauty. Government ministers also hardly refuse to interfere because their party coffers are stuffed by the building lobby. In Tokyo, we see democracy working. The Fuji affair is that of a community demanding that the beauty of its surroundings shall be shall respected by elected authority. The sadness is that no British politician has the guts to tell Mitsubishi to V show London the deference to beauty demanded in Japan.

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Task 2. Items 19–28 (10 points) For items 19–28, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use from three to five words. The number of words is specified in the brackets. Do not use short forms. Please mind both grammar and spelling. There is an example at the beginning (0). Example: 0. The pool isn’t deep enough to swim in. too The pool ____ ______ _____ ______ swim in. (4 words) 0

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Задание 19. Richard says he prefers to do his homework on his own. rather Richard says that _____ ______ ______ ______ do his homework with other people. (4 words) Задание 20. They will ask a professional chef to do all the cooking. have They will ____ _____ _____ _____ _____ by a professional chef. (5 words) Задание 21. Scientists claim that they have found a cure for cancer! to Scientists claim ____ _____ _____ a cure for cancer! (3 words) Задание 22. Pam said she had never seen the missing ticket. having Pam _____ _____ _____ the missing ticket. (3 words) Задание 23. It took Colin five minutes to find his car keys. searching Colin ____ ____ ____ ____ _____ his car keys. (5 words)

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Задание 24. A short meeting of the cast will take place after today’s rehearsal. by Today’s rehearsal _____ _____ _____ _____ a short meeting of the cast. (4 words) Задание 25. I’ll be happy to show you round the sights of my city when you come to visit me. take It’ll be a ____ ____ ____ _____ _____ a sightseeing tour of my city when you come to visit me. (5 words) Задание 26. The artist painted fabulous pictures of the rainforest although he had never travelled outside his hometown. spite The artist painted fabulous pictures of the rainforest ____ ____ _____ ____ _____ travelled outside his hometown. (5 words) Задание 27. If you ask me, feng shui doesn't work. far _____ ____ ____ _____ ________ concerned, feng shui doesn't work. (5 words) Задание 28. You have to be very patient to work as a primary school teacher these days. deal Working as a primary school teacher calls ___ ___ ____ ___ ___ patience these days. (5 words) 19

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Задание 29. Task 3. Items 1–10 (10 points) For items 1–10 read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a new word that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). ‘(0) _______________ crisis’ looms for English schools due to arts cuts. The number of GCSE music and drama students fell over last decade, research finds. Schools in England face a “creativity crisis” with the number of creative arts students and teachers down by as much as 20 per cent in some subjects after a decade of (1) _______________. Pupils’ (2) _______________ in the creative arts is considered by many to be a key factor in their recovery from the pandemic yet specific government funding for music, arts and cultural programmes will equate to just £9.40 per pupil this year. The new analysis of government data shows that the number of GCSE music and drama students has fallen by a (3) _______________ over the last decade, a trend mirrored by a drop in the number of drama teachers. School reforms have caused pupils to move away from arts subjects such as dance, music and art, and towards more traditional (4) _______________ subjects such as geography and English. In (5) _______________ education, there was an outcry in May from artists and musicians who accused the government of neglecting the country’s “cultural national health” after becoming aware of plans for a 50% funding cut to arts subjects at universities, which could come into effect from this autumn. The shadow schools minister, Peter Kyle, said the government’s refusal to back school arts threatened children’s recovery from the pandemic and the country’s future (6) _______________. He said creative industries contribute £11bn to the UK economy, but warned that this would be under threat if fewer pupils had the chance to learn such skills. “After a decade of failure on school arts, the Conservatives are out of step with parents’ (7) _______________.”

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The study of music is an area of particular concern, with critics warning that it is (8) _______________ becoming the preserve of wealthier families. Music provision for children in key stage 3 (ages 11-14) has been reduced, the report finds, and primary-level (9) _______________ teachers are offered shrinking amounts of musical training. Responding to a parliamentary question from Labour, the school standards minister, Catherine McKinnell, said the government values the arts and supports the creative arts (10) _______________ the education system. 1 2 3 4 5

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Задание 30. Task 4. Items 1–10 (10 points) For items 1–10, match the items 1–10 to the phenomena A–N. There are some extra phenomena which do not match. A) John Keats’ poetical credo B) a true friend who stays with you through thick and thin C) Robert Burns’ famous poem D) the situation in which too much attention is given to buying and owning things E) he was chosen to design the Clifton Suspension Bridge. From this Bristol connection came the chance to create the Great Western Railway which came into Windsor in 1849. His legacy can be seen in his railways, bridges and steamships he contributed to a golden age in Britain’s history. F) Oklahoma is nicknamed so because of the settlers who moved into the Unassigned Lands before the designated commencement of the Land Rush of 1889. G) he was one of the most important engineers and scientists in history. His work on the modern steam engine kick-started the entire Industrial Revolution at home in Great Britain and in the rest of the world. H) The Progressive Party (a.k.a. the Bull Moose Party) adopted the idea when it chose Roosevelt as its candidate in the 1912 presidential election. It appeals to the nearuniversal desire for fairness. 13

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I) an annual summer event that takes place in August in Ireland where there are many performances of plays and music, and other forms of entertainment J) an American inventor and computer engineer who was part of the team that developed some of the key components to early computers in the 1980s. K) a Welsh summer event dedicated to music, literature and performing arts. It runs over the first week in August. It is held in a new venue every year, occasionally the event has been held in England. It features about 6,000 competitors who compete in a number of categories, including Folk Songs, Brass Bands, String Music, Choral Section, Vocal Section, and others. L) an English mathematician who has been called the first computer programmer for writing an algorithm, or a set of operating instructions, for the early computing machine built by Charles Babbage in 1821. M) someone who is a good friend when it is easy to be one and who stops being one when you are having problems N) Oklahoma is nicknamed so because people here habitually show up for dinner before the invitation is even sent. 1. The Sooner State 2. A Square Deal 3. Ada Lovelace 4. The Eisteddfod 5. fair-weather friend 6. Isambard Kingdom Brunel 7. consumerism 8. A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness… 9. James Watt 10. Wherever I wander, wherever I rove, The hills of the Highlands for ever I love. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 F H L K M E D A G C

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WRITING Time: 60 minutes (20 points) Задание 31. You see the following notice in an English youth magazine and decide to send your story. Stories Wanted Write a story for our magazine. The story must begin with the sentence: Jim got off the train and realized he was holding the wrong bag. The story must have a title and must include:  a phone call  a new friend Write 200-250 words (the title is included in the word count).

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Критерии оценивания раздела «Письмо» Максимальное количество баллов – 20. Внимание! При оценке «0» по критерию «Решение коммуникативной задачи» выставляется общая оценка «0». К1 Решение коммуникативной задачи (максимум 4 балла)

Задание выполнено полностью, все аспекты, указанные в задании, раскрыты (4 аспекта): 1) рассказ начинается с указанной в задании фразы, 2) в рассказе есть заголовок, соответствующий содержанию рассказа, 3) в рассказе есть упоминание (или описание) о телефонном звонке/ разговоре, 4) в рассказе есть упоминание (или описание) о новом друге. Объём работы либо соответствует заданному, либо отклоняется от заданного не более чем на 10 % в сторону увеличения (не больше 275 слов1) или на 10 % в сторону уменьшения (не меньше 180 слов).

ОФОРМЛЕНИЕ (максимум 16 баллов) К2 К3 К4 К5 Организация Лексика Грамматика Орфография и текста (максимум (максимум пунктуация (максимум 4 балла) 4 балла) (максимум 4 балла) 4 балла) В рассказе имеется логично построенный сюжет, в работе нет логических ошибок, средства логической связи использованы правильно, текст правильно разделён на абзацы.

4 балла Работа не имеет ошибок с точки зрения лексического оформления.

4 балла Работа не имеет ошибок с точки зрения грамматического оформления.2

4 балла В работе нет орфографических и/или пунктуационных ошибок.

При превышении объема более чем на 10 % от заданного (276 слов и более) проверяются первые 250 слов. При превышении объема менее чем на 10% от заданного баллы за содержание не снижаются. 2 Ошибки на одно и то же грамматическое правило считаются однотипными и учитываются один раз. 1

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Задание выполнено: не раскрыт 1 аспект задания 3 балла Допускаются 1-2 ошибки в организации высказывания.

3 балла В работе имеются 1–2 лексические ошибки.

Задание выполнено не полностью: не раскрыты 2 балла 2 аспекта задания Допускаются 3-4 ошибки в организации высказывания.

2 балла В работе имеются 3–4 лексические ошибки.

Задание выполнено частично: не раскрыты 3 аспекта задания

1 балл Допускаются 5-6 ошибок в организации высказывания.

1 балл В работе имеются 5–6 лексических ошибок.

Задание не выполнено: содержание не отражает тех аспектов, которые указаны в задании (4 аспекта не раскрыты или написан не рассказ, а другая литературная форма).

0 баллов 0 баллов В работе имеются В работе 7 и более ошибок имеются 7 и в организации более высказывания. лексических ошибок.

И/ИЛИ Объём менее 180 слов.

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Примечания к Критериям оценивания 1. При определении типа ошибки (лексическая, грамматическая, орфографическая) следует руководствоваться следующими указаниями: Лексическими ошибками считаются • ошибки в неправильном употреблении слова в контексте; • ошибки в словосочетании; • пропуск слова, когда это не влияет на грамматическую структуру предложения; • ошибки в словообразовании (если не меняется часть речи: regular- unregular); • послелоги во фразовых глаголах; • ошибки в написании слов, которые меняют значение слова (think-thing, loseloose). Грамматическими ошибками считаются • ошибки в употреблении артиклей, предлогов, видовременных форм глаголов, неличных форм глаголов, степеней сравнения прилагательных и наречий, местоимений, ошибки в порядке слов в предложении и т.д. • пропуск слова, влияющего на грамматическую структуру предложения (пропуск подлежащего или сказуемого). • ошибки в словообразовании, если меняется часть речи (contribute – contribution). • употребление its вместо it’s или наоборот. Орфографическими ошибками считаются  ошибки в написании слов, которые не приводят к образованию нового слова (different - differen).  если один раз слово написано правильно, а другой раз неправильно – неправильное написание считать орфографической ошибкой 2. Однотипные ошибки считаются один раз. 3. При подсчете пунктуационных ошибок учитываются только следующие ошибки: 1) наличие точки в заголовке (при наличии заголовка); 2) отсутствие точки или восклицательного знака в конце предложения; 3) отсутствие вопросительного знака в конце вопроса; 4) отсутствие запятой при перечислении или в бессоюзном сложносочиненном предложении; 5) отсутствие запятой при вводных словах; 6) отсутствие (или ошибка в употреблении) необходимых знаков препинания при прямой речи или цитировании. 4. Ошибки в словах-связках (to my opinion – вместо in my opinion) учитываются по критерию «Организация текста». 5. Ошибки в местоимениях считаются ошибкой в референте и являются логическими: (Every person wants to know his mistakes. People use computers. I do not love him. логические ошибки).

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Решения — текст

ВСЕРОССИЙСКАЯ ОЛИМПИАДА ШКОЛЬНИКОВ АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫК. 2024–2025 уч. г. МУНИЦИПАЛЬНЫЙ ЭТАП. 9 КЛАСС ТЕКСТ ДЛЯ АУДИРОВАНИЯ Audioscript Listening comprehension For items 1–10 listen to a talk about an explorer and decide whether the statements (1–10) are TRUE (A), or FALSE (B) according to the text you hear. You will hear the text twice. You have 20 seconds to study the statements. (pause 20 seconds) Now we begin. Good morning. The subject of today's talk is the explorer Thor Heyerdahl. First of all, I'll give you some background information, before going on to look at his career, achievements and finally, his main publications and awards. Heyerdahl was born in Larvik in Southern Norway in 1914. He studied Zoology and Geography at the University of Oslo, but gave it up and then made his first expedition to Polynesia from 1937 to 1938. While he was staying in Polynesia, Heyerdahl became interested in how the islands were first inhabited. He had the idea that humans came with the ocean currents from the west. Now I'd like to look at his career. After giving up his study of Geography, he set out to prove his theories. How did he attempt to test his theories? Well, to begin with, in 1947 he built a raft named the Коn-Tiki, and then with five companions crossed from Peru to Polynesia in 101 days. The main idea he wanted to prove was that the cultures of the ancient world were linked by sailors who could cross oceans. After the success of the Kon-Tiki expedition, Heyerdahl continued to travel. He organised the Norwegian archaeological expedition to the Galapagos Islands in 1952, before leading an expedition to Easter Island from 1955 to 1956. In addition to this, during 1969 and 1970 he sailed two more rafts, Ra 1 and Ra 2, across the Atlantic to show that ancient Egyptians had contact with South America. What will Heyerdahl be remembered for? Well, most people believe his greatest achievement was the Kon-Tiki Expedition. However, all his expeditions and ideas had a great influence on anthropology and archaeology. Moving on to his publications, the most famous were The Kon-Tiki Expedition, in 1948, The Ra Expeditions, in 1970 and The Tigris Expedition, in 1980. Finally, I'd like to turn to his awards. He received many awards during his lifetime two of the most important were his election to the Norwegian Academy of Sciences

Всероссийская олимпиада школьников. Английский язык. 2024-2025 уч г. Муниципальный этап. 9 класс. Текст для аудирования

in 1958 and then the American Academy of Science in 1960. Furthermore, his film of the Коn-Tiki expedition won an Oscar in 1951 for best documentary feature. Thor Heyerdahl died in 2002 at his home in Italy. You have 20 seconds to check your answers. (pause 20 seconds) Now listen to the text again. (text repeated) You have 20 seconds to check your answers. (pause 20 seconds) For items 2–6 listen to a conversation between a student representative and the principal of the college board of governors. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) to answer the questions 2–6. You will hear the text only once. You now have 25 seconds to study the questions. (pause 25 seconds) Now we begin. Principal: OK, I accept what you're saying about the library and the equipment, and some of the staff. I'll raise those issues with the Board of Governors. Now, you want to discuss late-night parties in the halls of residence, right? Eva: Yes, they're a problem. A lot of students have complained about them. There seem to be more and more parties in people's rooms these days, and they're really noisy, you know, loud music, everyone talking at the top of their voices, dancing. They often go on for hours, and nobody else can do any work. That's the problem. P: Mmm, that's not fair, is it? A lot of students study in the evenings in their room. They need some peace and quiet. E: Exactly. P: Let's see, there are several ways to deal with this. Erm ... we could agree to ban parties in rooms, or we could only allow parties after the exams. What do you think? E: Well, the good thing is that it's fair to everyone, but the bad thing is that it wouldn't be very popular. I mean, everyone likes parties, don't they? It's part of our education. Suppose we let each floor of the hall have one party each semester. That'd reduce the number of parties a lot. P: Maybe, but there would still be quite a lot of noise when each floor had their party. No, to be honest, I don't think that's the right thing to do. What other things can we do?

Всероссийская олимпиада школьников. Английский язык. 2024-2025 уч г. Муниципальный этап. 9 класс. Текст для аудирования

E: How about letting the students book a room in the main building for parties? You could charge a small fee, and tell them that they have to book, say, four weeks in advance. I think most people would accept that. P: Yes, good idea. That's the best solution, I think. OK, so the next thing to do is for me to talk to everyone. How about if I attend your next student union meeting? I could explain the proposal there. You have 20 seconds to check your answers. (pause 20 seconds)

This is the end of the listening comprehension part. You have 1 minute to complete your answer.

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