STAGE І STUDENTS CONTEST IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

STUDENTS CONTEST
IN THE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE



STAGE І

ROUND I
Listening Comprehension Test

Directions:

In this Test you will carefully listen to a text read aloud twice. The text is followed by 10 tasks. You should do tasks 1 through 5 following the first reading of the text on the basis of what is stated or implied in the text. The text will be read a second time, and you should do tasks 2 through 5 following the second reading of the text on the basis of what is stated or implied in the text.

Questions 1-5
(True or False)

​You should do tasks 1 through 5 following the first reading of the text on the basis of what is stated or implied in the text.

Multiple Choice

Few valuable lessons were given to the pencil by the skilled pencil maker.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The pencil never made any mistakes in its drawings.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The pencil was used to write on a variety of surfaces, such as notebooks, canvases, and sketchpads.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The only hands that the pencil made contact with were those of young artists.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The pencil passed on the five lessons to the next generation.

• True

• False

Questions 6-10
(choose the correct answer)

The text will be read a second time, and you should do tasks 2 through 5 following the second reading of the text on the basis of what is stated or implied in the text. For each task you will choose from four possible answers. Choose the best answer.

Multiple Choice

6) How did the pencil feel about the old pencil maker’s advice?

• It didn’t think the advice was important.

• It forgot the five things.

• It promised to remember the five things.

• It stayed with the old pencil maker forever.

Multiple Choice

What did the artist do to the pencil?

• Trim away certain portions of its outer layer.

• Used it to create masterpieces.

• Taught it how to sketch vibrant scenes.

• Gave it to a child learning to draw.

Multiple Choice

How did the pencil learn the third lesson?

• By writing on smooth sketchpads.

• By making its own imprint along the way.

• By valuing different experiences.

• By fixing its mistakes.

Multiple Choice

Which hands did the pencil come into contact with during its travel?

• Only masters could work with this pencil.

• Hands of old pencil maker.

• Hands of old pencil maker.

• Hands of old pencil maker.

Multiple Choice

Hands of old pencil maker.

• By its external appearance.

• By its inner essence.

• By its age.

• By the artist’s opinion.

ROUND II
Reading Comprehension Test

Directions:

In this test you will read three texts. Four tasks are given after each text. Each task should be completed after first reading the text, based on what the text says or implies.

Multiple Select

Text 1 (Choose several correct answers):

In the quiet town of Willow Creek, a peculiar antique shop appeared overnight. Intrigued, locals visited, but only those with an invitation could enter. Amelia, a curious journalist, received a mysterious letter with a silver key and an address. Guided by curiosity, she arrived at the shop and unlocked the door.

Inside, antique artefacts told silent tales. The shopkeeper, an enigmatic figure in a cloak, handed her an ornate box. “Solve the riddle within, and the shop is yours,” the figure whispered. The box held cryptic symbols and a note that hinted at a forgotten legend.

Late into the night, Amelia deciphered the riddle, unveiling a hidden compartment with an ancient map. It led to a secluded grove where moonlight revealed an underground passage. The tunnel unveiled an ancient chamber filled with lost artefacts and a mural depicting the town’s forgotten history.

Amelia, now the custodian of the mysterious shop, shared its secrets with the town, forever altering the destiny of Willow Creek and unlocking the magic hidden beneath its surface.

• Those without invitations could not enter the antique shop.

• The shopkeeper gave Amelia a key to unlock the door.

• Within the store, aged-old relics were on display.

• The passageway guided to a room containing forgotten relics.

Text 2 (Choose one correct answer):

Multiple Choice

What makes Bald Mountain a charming destination?

• Its natural beauty.

• Its cultural significance.

• Its blending of natural beauty and cultural importance.

• Its history as a gathering place for witches.

Multiple Choice

What is the legend associated with Bald Mountain?

• It served as a meeting place for fantastical creatures.

• It was a haven for artists and nature lovers.

• It was a site of traditional festivals.

• It was a place from which no one returned.

Multiple Choice

What can hikers discover at Bald Mountain?

• Meandering paths.

• A bird’s-eye perspective of the landscape.

• The summit.

• All of the above.

Multiple Choice

What does Bald Mountain symbolize?

• The synergy of some aspects.

• A peaceful getaway.

• The rich history of Ukraine.

• The gathering place for witches.