X Международная дистанционная олимпиада «Эрудит» Английский язык 9 класс I тур Задания Task 1: Who is that? Write the names and dates of reigns of Britain’s kings and queens according to portraits and descriptions (max - 18 points). 1 4 2 She reigned for 63 years. German was her first language. She also spoke English and French. But she didn’t speak English well. One of her great passions was for art. She revered the ideal of family life. The British population more than doubled during her reign. Queen survived 7 assassination attempts. 3 He was a talented musician and composer. He had six wives, two of which he had beheaded and two of which he divorced. One died in child labour and the other survived. He loved court life with its dancing. She was the daughter of Henry VIII. She became queen at the age of 25. Her reign is known as “The Golden Age” because she made England strong and prosperous. She reconciled Catholic and Protestant Churches. 5 6 He was born in Britain and used English as his first language. She was the 40th monarch. British He fought the Vikings, and then made peace so He ended a nine year war with France. He had a maddening disease called porphyria. He died blind, deaf and mad at Windsor castle. 7 He didn’t want to be a king. He preferred a family life with his wife and 2 little girls, as the Duke of York. He suffered from a speech impediment. He was a good King. She opened New Art Gallery in Buckingham Palace in 1962. that English and Vikings settled down to live together. He encouraged people to learn and he tried to govern well and fairly. 8 9 She had the name “Bloody Mary”. She was keen to make England a catholic country once again. Many people were killed for being protestant. He became the king at the age of 9. He was an intelligent boy and excelled at all subjects. He introduced a uniform Protestant service in England. It was believed that he suffered from tuberculosis. Task 2: Read the text and match the headings (A-E) to the paragraphs (1-4) in each text. There is an extra heading you do not need (max - 4 points). A. A lot to see B. Used by the Army C. Home to royalty D. Ancient traditions live on E. A national symbol 1. ____ Edinburgh Castle, situated high above the city on Castle Rock, was once the home of the kings and queens of Scotland. The 700-year-old Crown of Scotland is still on display there, and the Royal apartments include a tiny room where the future king of England, James I, was born in 1566. 2. _____ The Castle was the site of many battles with the English. Over the centuries it survived many attempts to destroy it, that is why many Scots see it as a symbol of their own survival. 3. _____ Visitors to the Castle will see a military guard at the gate, because the castle is still the headquarters of the army’s Scottish Division. The famous Military Tattoo is also held here every August. This is a spectacular three-week festival of bagpipe and band music, marching and displays by Scottish regiments. 4. _____ Edinburgh Castle houses exhibitions of Scottish history and a collection of armour and weapons. As well as what there is to see inside, the castle’s hilltop position offers the best views of the city. Task 3: Choose the best variant (max - 12 points). 1. The king was not interested … court at all. A. in B. at C. of 2. How much does it cost to stay at … Grand Hotel? A. a B. the C. – 3. You will never guess who’s coming … tonight. A. up B. round C. at 4. The problem was … that they expected. A. seriouser B. more serious C. most serious 5. How often do they … the shopping? A. do B. make C. – 6. I hope that she … keep it a secret. A. will be able to B. will have to C. will be allowed 7. They agreed … in the main square at 8.30. A. to meet B. meeting C. meet 8. You will enjoy your stay here if you … to our street signs. A. will pay attention B. pay attention C. give attention 9. … English is a world language. A. – B. a C. the 10.Look! There … an accident. Call an ambulance. A. has been B. have been C. was 11.That magnificent … temple was constructed by the English. A. eight-centuries old B. eight-century’s old C. eight-century-old 12.In her dreams she sees herself crossing …Sahara Deseret. A. the B. a C. – Task 4: Think of one best word that can suit the gap (max - 20 points). One of the most powerful women who ever lived 1)… Queen Elizabeth I of England. Elizabeth (1533-1603) was the daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, and was 2)… as the Virgin Queen or Good Queen Bess. She was 25 years old when she 3)… Queen and ruled England 4)… 44 years until 5)… 69. She was tall and slender with fair skin and had curly red hair. In the 1500s there was a major rivalry on the seas 6)… the ships of Britain and Spain over control of trade in the New World. King Philip II of Spain 7)… to settle the question once and for all by invading and conquering England itself. Philip assembled a huge fleet of warships 8) … as the Spanish Armada and in 1588 sailed into the English Channel. During the nine-9)… battle, the smaller, more maneuverable British ships met the Spanish Armada and inflicted terrible losses. Spanish ships that sailed away encountered foul weather and only a few ever returned 10) … Spain. Following the defeat of the Spanish Armada, Britain became the dominant world power and remained so for centuries. Task 5: From Alfred the Great, in the ninth century, to Elizabeth II today, 56 very talented men and women have reigned as kings and queens of England. Many of them were given nicknames. Think of 5 most interesting from your point of view. 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