Choose the correct variant to complete an idiom. Write the corresponding letter in the grid below.

Министерство образования Пермского края

Оргкомитет региональных предметных

Олимпиад учащихся

Областной центр развития творчества детей и юношества «Муравейник»

Английский язык

Задания II (муниципального) этапа

региональной олимпиады

Пермь 2006

10-11 классы Task 1

Choose the correct answer

1. What time … the train for Edinburgh leave?

a. is b. does c. has d. had

2. We will have to wait … Janet comes home from work before we have dinner.

a. as well as b. before c. as soon as d. until

3. If Kate … twice, she wouldn’t have made such a stupid mistake

a. thought b. will think c. thinks d. had thought

4. Unless you …, we will never arrive on time.

a. hurry up b. hurried up c. will hurry up d. had hurried up

5. I’m a little busy … the moment. I’ll talk to you later.

a. on b. in c. for d. at

6. My grandfather retired from work last month. He .. for the same company for 40 years

a. was working b. had worked c. had been working d. had worked

7. The film had … started by the time we got to the cinema.

a. already b. just c. yet d. before

8. Philip was … when he realized he didn’t have enough money to pay the bill.

a. disappointed b. embarrassed c. frightened d. confused

9. Being stuck in traffic always makes me feel ……….

a. worried b. relaxed c excited d. irritated

10. Andy … ………. going to the cinema to watching videos

a. would rather b. prefers c. would prefer d. rather prefers

11. You ……… 17 to get a driving licence in the UK.

a. needn’t be b. should be c. ought to be c. have to be

12. Jenny should try to be more … It will be difficult for her if she’s not prepared to change.

a. flexible b. easy-going c. confident d. optimistic

13. I can see smoke coming out of the…

a. chimney b. porch c. ceiling d. roof

14. I think we’ll make a guest room in the … , upstairs under the roof

a. cellar b. attic c. hall d. lobby

15. Don’t blame me …….. that! It’s your own fault.

a. for b. with c. of d. after

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Task 2

Complete the second sentence using the word in bold. You can use from two to five words including the word given. Do not change the word given. You get two points for each correct answer without spelling mistakes.

Example:

The day was so wet that I stayed at home.

Such

It …was such a wet day that…… I stayed at home.

16-17. It’s the first time Henry has traveled abroad.

Never

Henry …………………………….. before.

18-19. Dad will definitely be pleased with your grades.

Doubt

There’s …………………………………… be pleased with your grades.

20-21. The weather reporter has forecast rain for tomorrow.

Will

The weather …………………………………. tomorrow.

22-23. I think you should see a dentist about that tooth.

Were

If……………………………………….. see a dentist about that tooth.

24-25. Sarah said, ‘I’m sorry I forgot to post the parcel for you’

For

Sarah ………………………………………… the parcel for me.

26-27. It’s a pity Irene didn’t come to the party. She would have really enjoyed it.

Wish

I …………………………………………………… to the party. She would have really enjoyed it.

	such a wet day that
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18-19
20-21
22-23
24-25
26-27
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Task 3

Choose the correct variant to complete an idiom. Write the corresponding letter in the grid below.

28. I begged Peter not to say anything but he let the .……… out of the bag and now everyone knows the secret.

a. cat b. mouse c. rat d. fly

29. Every evening, come rain or ……….., Sarah goes to the swimming pool..

a. sun b. shine c. rainbow d. light

30. Although I’ve taken a course, I‘m still in ……… when it comes to computers.

a. smog b. fog c. cloud d. rain

31. He is such an eager ……….. that he even works on weekends and doesn’t feel tired.

a. dog b. duck c. beaver d. elephant

32. My new jeans fit like a ………….. and they are really comfortable.

a. shoe b. sock c. glove d. hat

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Task 4