I Międzypowiatowy Konkurs Języka Angielskiego 25 02.2011

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I Międzypowiatowy Konkurs Języka Angielskiego

„ English Booster”

Date :          25.02.2011

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School:

1.    Put the verbs in the right form.

1. You had better (not drink)…………………………. that milk. It is off.
2. He is angry because he (lose) ……………… all his savings and now he has to

start saving up anew.

3.I can’t get used to ……………………..( be) controlled by my parents all the time.

4.I regret (inform)……………………..…………you that you have failed the test.

5.I am accused of (be)………………………. a fraud.

6.By 1988 he ( write) ……………………………several magnificent novels which were later considered to be genuine masterpieces.

7.I (see) ……………………..…..John tonight. I am so excited.

8.At 6 p.m. she checked the time and she decided to stop,  she……………….. …………..……………(already walk) for two hours  and she was totally worn out. 

9.Why …………………..this dress (not fit ) ……………………you? You are so thin, and this is apparently too  tight for you.

10.I’d rather not ………………..……..(give) such a difficult task. . I don’t think my computing knowledge is vast enough  to handle this job.

11.By Monday I (attend) …………….……………….……this course for six months now. I am very satisfied with the course.

12.When I (get ) …………………..………….to the airport I realized that I (forget) …………………my ID and I (have to ) …………………………….return to get it.

13.They …………………………….(be) married for 5 years when she suddenly (die)…………………..…..leaving him a grieving widower.

14.By the time  he leaves school his father  (spend )……………………………. ……………a fortune on his education.

15.We are sorry to inform you that smoking ………………………(not allow) in this hospital.

16.He doesn’t enjoy (correct) …………………………..that is why try not to annoy him next time.

17.Sarah  is so exhausted  because she (run) ……………………………………and now she has to have a rest..

18.As soon as I ……………………..………( get) home, I will give you a ring.

2. Complete the sentences using the words in bold.

1. They waxed  my car yesterday..              waxed

I ……………………………………………………………….

2. I regretted that I hadn’t cleaned my room. My mum was upset. wish

I …………………………………………………….

3. If she doesn’t agree to  co-operate, we won’t reach .the agreement. unless  

Unless ………………………………………………………….

4. “ I have never been involved in this affair” he said                declared

He ………………………………………………………..

5. “ Where have you been?” – he asked                         wanted

He ……………………………………………………

6. I am sure he hasn’t finished the task yet.                  have

He …………………………………………………

7. In general I prefer  to read books more rather than watch TV.             to

I ………………………………………………………………

8. They allowed us to enter the room.             were

We ………………………………………………

9. It is a long time since we were on holidays.                   been

We ………………………………………………………..

10.”  I didn’t steal that vase” he said                denied

He ………………………………………………….

3. Choose the best answer to complete  the sentence

1. He is trying to get ……………. the illness.

1. out
2. over
3. off

2.Do ……………your jacket, it is freezing cold.

1. up,
2. over
3. in
2. A: How long is it to  …………….round after heart surgery ?

B: I remember I slowly regained my consciousness once they had removed a ventilator tube from my throat.

1. got
2. come
3. gone
3. Don’t bring ………….the subject again. I don’t want you to speak about it any more. I told you, I am not interested in that subject. .
1. on
2. up
3. over
4. It was such a ………………down for me that you didn’t come to my party. I was offended and disappointed.
1. back
2. pull
3. let
5. We will have to replace this sofa – it is completely worn ………………..

a)     off

b)     up

c)      out

7. Can I ……………………….for two nights, she won’t be any trouble, I promise.

a)     Bring her up

b)     Put her up

c)      Run her up

8. He knew somebody ………………………….but there was nothing he could do. It was a trap.

a)     had taken him aback

b)     had set him up

c)      had put him up

9. Could you ……………………?I have to breathe some fresh air. It is too fuggy in the car. I am feeling dizzy.

a)     draw up

b)     draw out

c)      draw in

10. We will have to ………………………this experiment once again. That attempt was not successful.

a)     carry through

b)     carry away

c)      carry out

 4. Complete the idioms.

1. It never rains but it …………………..
2. I wouldn’t do it for all ………………………….China
3. Lightning never strikes …………………
4. She was so jealous,  that everyone could see that she was green with ……………
5. It is not likely that I will pass the exam. It is ……………….chance.
6. I think I will give it up, I will throw in the …………………
7. It was very cheap , I bought it for a ………………..
8. You should buy the dress, it fits you like a …………………, just for you.
9. A: This house is just wonderful, very different from the one we had. B: Yes, it is a far…………from the old one.
10. A lot of small businesses bite the ……………every year. They just can’t survive the competition.

5. Complete the sentences with the most suitable word. The first word was given.

1. A peaceful h…………….. of gazelles is grazing nearby, only occasionally looking up from their morning meal.
2. She couldn’t take her breath and she started to s………………
3. You should c…………………your reservation at the hotel one week in advance.
4. They were not able to m………………..the demands and the strikers went home.
5. You should b……………………in mind that the introduction of uniforms to schools is  a very controversial issue. . 
6. T…………..on the walls of the kitchen were red and they didn’t match the floor.
7. Tosia prepared a c…………………in order to cheat in the test.
8. A: There is something wrong with my radiator in the bathroom . B: Don’t worry, my father is a p…………….., he will help you.
9.  A: Shall we give the waiter a t…………..? B. Yes, I always leave 2 pounds.
10. You shouldn’t eat those pre-packed , c……………………….food. You should buy some fresh meat and veggies instead.
11. Does her room r……………………….her personality.?
12. I can’t make it to meet you today. Can we p……………..…the meeting for some other day? What about Monday?

6. Write a text message  to your friend (using the words in bold below) informing him or her that :

Musisz odebrać szwagra z lotniska ale niestety utknąłeś w korku. Szwagier ląduje za 10 minut, a ty nie widzisz najmniejszej szansy aby zdążyć. Poproś go o wyświadczenie przysługi . Napisz ,że będziesz wdzięczny i postarasz się odpłacić . napisz ,że będziesz mu winny przysługę. Opisz jak wygląda szwagier ( ciemna karnacja, broda, przysadzisty, z nadwagą , w średnim wieku , łysiejący) i jak się nazywa.

Użyj słów , które zostały pogrubione.!!!

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7. Read the text and then choose the most appropriate ending to the sentences 1-6,  given below the text.

A GENRE OF BRIGHT CONTRASTING COLOLURS

Some people may think that after the unexpected success of Harry Potter it will be difficult to come up with anything just as attractive in fantasy literature. But they seem to be wrong. The new York  Times bestseller lists show that a fantasy  novel by a teenager from Paradise Valley, Montana, has taken over the number one place that Harry used to occupy, while in France, a 14-year old girl has just  had a very successful fantasy debut. In fact, from Australia to Europe to America enthusiasm for fantasy is more intense than ever.

It is always hard to explain why something is liked by many at a certain point of time, but definitely fantasy literature meets a need of the moment. At first glance, it looks as if it is just escapism: this kind of reading helps in forgetting about bad, difficult, boring and worrying aspects of everyday life. Magic, strangeness, and the unexpected take readers into a totally different world, and, as a result, they do not think about other things.

But closer inspection shows that fantasy has its origins in myth, legend and fairytale, and escapism is not the whole story. Similarly to these three, fantasy offers  explanation of some basic and  crucial aspects of human existence, as fairy stories of all kinds are rich in psychological meaning. The point is then that such stories teach us about death and life, about the world's terrors and hopes, about what is good and bad.

It should be pointed out that fantasy literature offers readers a moral universe in which what is good and what is bad is very clearly defined. Readers know who or what is good and evil and they know whose side they are on. In real life things are almost .never black or white but they come in different shades of grey, so reading about a world in which there is clear moral order is a source of true psychological comfort.

It should not come as a surprise then that two fantasy books that have recently made it to the top of bestseller lists were written by teenagers: the chaos and instability of the period of growing up creates a need for order and certainty. Besides, who will have  a more vivid, creative and fresh imagination than very  young writers?

Based on Financial Times, 31 January/ 1 February 2004

1. The author suggests that fantasy literature

A ) is growing in popularity.

B ) is most popular on three continents.

C ) cannot be popular with everyone.

D) is attractive mostly to teenagers.

2. According to the author, it might seem that what fantasy literature offers is

A) more interesting and less difficult than real life.

B ) an escape from real-life problems.

C) relatively easy and enjoyable reading.

D) a key to solving everyday problems.

3)The deeper value of this kind of literature is that it helps readers

A) understand better the world in which they live.

B) see how myths, legends and fairytales function.

C) inspect closely myths, legends and fairytales.

D) identify the origin of other types of literature.       

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4. In the world of fantasy decisions about what is right and wrong are

A )difficult to make.

B) easy to make.

C) important for the reader.

D) frequently arbitrary.

5. The recent success of teenage fantasy writers shows that

A) almost anyone can create imaginary worlds.

B) older writers lack imagination.

G) chaos and instability can be used well.

D) in this way teenagers' needs are satisfied.

6) The author of the text

A )is worried that so many people read fantasy books.

B )thinks that reading fantasy may explain human existence.

C) wants to encourage readers to start writing fantasy.

D )offers explanation why fantasy literature is widely read.

8. Choose one  topic below and write a composition which should consist of 200-250 words. C

1.      Write a discursive  essey : “ A bike in the urban jungle – the advantages and disadvantages of such a means  of transport”

2.      Write a  review of a book  which contains some values which were relevant in the past and which are still universal today.

3.      Write a story which ends : Fortunately, we arrived safe and sound.

I have chosen the topic: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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The key

1. not drink
2. has lost
3. being
4. to inform
5. being
6. had written
7. am seeing
8. had already been walking
9. doesn’t this dress fit
10. be given
11. I will have been attending
12. got, had forgotten, had to
13. had been married, died
14. will have spent
15. is not allowed
16. being corrected
17. has been running
18. get

II .

1. had my car waxed
2. I wish I had cleaned …………
3. unless she agrees to cooperate , we won’t reach…………
4. He declared that he had never been involved
5. He wanted to know where I had been
6. he can’t have finished …………..
7. I prefer reading books to watching TV
8. we were allowed to enter………………
9. we haven’t been on holidays for a long time
10. he denied stealing that vase

III

1. b, 2 a, 3b, 4 b, 5c, 6 c, 7b, 8 b, 9 a, 10 c.

IV.

1. pours, 2 the tea, 3 twice, 4. envy, 5. fat, 6. towel, 7. song, 8. glove, 9. cry, 10. dust

V. 1. herd, 2 suffocate, 3 confirm, 4. meet, 5 bear, 6 tiles, 7 crib, 8 plumber, 9. tip, 10. convenience, 11. reflect, 12. postpone

VII. 1.a, 2 b, 3 a., 4 b, 5 d, 6 d