Ағылшын тілінен 10-11 сыныптарға арналған мектепішілік олимпиада

Ағылшын тілі пәнi бойынша мектепшілік олимпиадасы 2024-2025 о.ж.

11 сынып

I. Use of English

Task 1. Complete the article with correct form of words in brackets. You need to change word form or

tense. E.g. 0 - monthly

Why Is TikTok So Popular?

With one billion 0 … (month) active users, TikTok is in the upper echelon of social media apps. A Neilsen study attempts to explain why. The study analyzes data from over 8,000 survey respondents who 1… (ask) questions 2… (regard) their perception of the site’s content. The objective of the study is to understand what people value about TikTok.

Users feel like they can be themselves on TikTok, which could be a 3… (contribute) factor to its popularity. When asked how they perceive the content on TikTok, 4 … (respond) described it as: authentic, genuine, 5 … (filter), and trendsetting.

TikTok content brings joy and who doesn’t need more of that in their 6… (life) ? Users feel like they can go on TikTok and see content they can’t get anywhere else. While they may see the same content 7… (share) across Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter— TikTok 8… (stand) apart as a place to discover something new.

Among TikTok’s greatest strengths is the sense of community 9 … (feel) by its users. That’s demonstrated by the viral challenges users take part in. The 10 … (able) to sample others’ content and add to it also helps users build stronger connections.

A common theme throughout this data is positivity. Users enjoy their time on TikTok, they 11… (delight) by the unique content they find, and they feel safe expressing themselves with their own content. That all 12… (help) to explain why TikTok is so popular.

Task 2. Study the example and rewrite the sentence in the same way.

E.g. 0 – … he has ever eaten Chinese food.

0. He has never eaten Chinese food before. – This is the first time ….

13. The last time I spoke to Jan was 3 weeks ago. – I … for 3 weeks.

14. How long is it since you last met John? – How long ago …?

15 It was the first time that she had lied to her parents. – She …before.

16. It is not necessary for her to work. – She … work.

17. I am sure Sue isn’t at work now. - Sue … now.

18. Perhaps she hasn’t arrived yet. – She … yet.

19. Tom was supposed to be sleeping at that time. – Tom … at that time.

20. I study more than my brother. – My brother doesn’t ….

1 point for each correct answer Total maximum score for this section - 20

II. Reading

Task 1. Read the text and choose the best answers for the questions.

1. What is true about people with FOMO?

a. They worry about events they aren't going to.

b. They share a lot of pictures online.

c. They don't have many friends.

2. Why is FOMO a problem for Grace?

a. She is scared to go out.

b. She spends too much time on her computer.

c. She doesn't have any hobbies now.

3. What does Dr. Taylor say about social websites?

a. We shouldn't use them to share fun events.

b. They are both good and bad.

c. They're fun when you're bored.

4. What is Dr. Taylor's advice for people with FOMO?

a.You shouldn't go to bed late.

b.You should stop using social network.

c.You shouldn't use your phone in bed.

5.What is not a consequence of FOMO?

a.It spoils your free time.

b. It helps to socialize with friends all over the world

c. You spend extensive time on social networks.

Task 2. Read the article quickly. Choose if the statements true or false.

6. FOMO can be a problem for anyone.

7. FOMO is a problem for some users of social networking websites.

8. Life of others shared on social networks seams exiting.

9.Young people enjoy FOMO.

10. One third of teenagers are scared of missing out some exiting stuff with their friends.

Do you have FOMO?

You're at home. You can't go out because you're busy. But you can't stop checking your phone. What's everyone else doing? Does this sound like you? Then perhaps you have FOMO - Fear of Missing Out. "Sometimes I see a picture of some friends online”, explains Lucas, 16. "They're hanging out somewhere.

I can't go – maybe I have homework. But it makes me feel unhappy. My friends are having fun and I'm not." About 25% of teenagers say that they get this feeling, but people of all ages experience FOMO.

For Grace, 21, her FOMO is a serious problem. "I never read or play sports now," she explains "I go out almost every night because I don't want to miss out. Or I sit at home and read online about what my friends are doing. FOMO kills your leisure interests.”

Dr. Suzzanne Taylor, a psychologist, say social networking websites are not helping people with FOMO. ''They're perfect for communicating with friends and relatives - all over the world. But they're full of pictures of your friends, doing exciting things. Suddenly, other people's lives look interesting and our own lives feel boring.”

So how can we fight FOMO? Should we stop using social networks? “That isn't possible for many people;' says Dr. Taylor. “But before bed tonight, put your phone in another room. And before you go to sleep, think about the interesting things you're doing this week. And remember how lucky you are.”

Task 4. Read the text and answer the questions. Write no more than 4 words.

E.g. 0 – at work / in IT company / in Yahoo

0. Where did Koum meet Acton?

11. What inspired Koum to develop WhatsApp? __________________________________________________

12. Where did Koum grow up? _______________________________________________________________

13. Where did he learn about computers primarily? _______________________________________________

14. Where did he work after he left college?_____________________________________________________

15. What did he do in 200l? ________________________________________________________________

16. When did he and Acton sell their company?__________________________________________________

17. What company did not hire the friends? ____________________________________________________

18. Was their company an immediate success? __________________________________________________

19. What did they do when the company didn’t generate the expected profit?___________________________

20. At what age did Koum launch his enterprise? _________________________________________________

Jan Koum was born in 1976 in Kiev. Ukraine His family was poor and their house didn't have hot water or electricity. When Koum was 16, he and his mother went to live in California, U.S. Life was hard and they didn't always have money for food. Koum worked in a store to earn money, but he also studied computer science from books. He went to San Jose State University, but he didn't finish his studies.

In 1997, Koum found a job with the IT company Yahoo! and met Brian Acton. Koum and Acton worked together for nine years and became friends. In 2007, they left Yahoo! and traveled to South America. When they returned to California, Koum and Acton applied for jobs at Facebook, but didn't get them.

In 2009, Koum bought a smartphone and used apps for the first time. This gave him an idea. On Koum's 33rd birthday, he started WhatsApp with Acton. The company didn't make money right away, but Koum and Acton knew they had a good idea, so they didn't give up. And they were right. In 2015, they sold WhatsApp for $19 billion.

1 point for each correct answer Total maximum score for this section - 20

Total maximum score– 40 points