ŽUPANIJSKO NATJECANJE IZ ENGLESKOGA JEZIKA

za 8. razred osnovne škole

ŠKOLSKA GODINA 2020./2021.

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TEST

Slušanje s razumijevanjem: 10 bodova

Čitanje s razumijevanjem: 10 bodova
Uporaba jezika: 60 bodova
Ukupno: 80 bodova

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 Task 1: LISTENING COMPREHENSION

You will hear a recording about an amazing photograph.

You will have time to read through the task before you listen. Write your answers on the test
first, but don't forget to copy your answers onto the Answer Sheet when you finish. The
recording will be played twice, and there will be a short pause between the two listenings.
You can write your answers during both the first and the second listening.
Listen to the text very carefully. Read the sentences and circle the correct option: A, B, or
C. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write the correct letter on the Answer Sheet.

(0) For the speaker art is

A paintings and sculptures.
B dancing and photography.
C many different things.

(1) The speaker became interested in photography

A because cameras were very expensive.
B at an early age.
C together with her cousin Tonya.

(2) When the speaker was a child,

A it was much easier to develop a photo.
B developing photos was neither a short process nor a fast one.
C there was an unlimited number of photos on a film.

(3) The speaker's love for magazines

A extended further than National Geographic.
B was limited to National Geographic.
C was short-lived because there was never anything interesting in them.

(4) The speaker's favourite photo "Afghan girl" is

A quite recent.
B rather old.
C her first photo.

(5) In the photo, the Afghan girl's eyes

A are pretty unremarkable.
B are beautiful only because they are a lovely colour.
C bare her feelings.

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(6) National Geographic photographer Steve McCurry
A forgot the photographed girl's name.
B decided to keep the girl's name a secret.
C didn't record the name of the photographed girl.

(7) This photo was taken in

A a shelter for war-displaced migrants.
B the National Geographic photo studio.
C the girl's home in Afghanistan.

(8) When Sharbat Gula was found in 2002, she was

A approximately 13.
B approximately 40.
C approximately 30.

(9) The speaker is moved by this photo because she

A cares about the injustices done to the girls.
B believes she can help this girl.
C suffered as a girl.

(10) The speaker believes that

A girls today have a better life all over the planet.
B girls are equal to boys in the opportunities given.
C girls are still being treated unfairly.

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 Tasks 2 and 3: READING COMPREHENSION

Read the text about Chris Hadfield, a famous astronaut and motivational speaker.

"Don't be afraid of the space between your dreams and reality.

If you can dream it, you can make it so."
Belva Davis

When Chris Hadfield was a little boy, (0)__E__. He was only nine years old when he
watched the Apollo 11 Moon landing on TV. He was mesmerised. The gap between a
scrawny kid growing up on a farm, and a superhero that he imagined an astronaut to be,
seemed unbridgeable. At that time, Canada had no astronaut program whatsoever, but Chris
would not be deterred.
As a teenager, he spent a lot of time fixing old cars and tractors and flying old planes
with his father and brothers above vast corn fields of his native Ontario. Later, he graduated
from the Royal Military College with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked his
way up from a glider pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Cadets to a tactical fighter pilot of the
Royal Canadian Air Force. As a test pilot, (1) _____, including several experimental planes.
He always did his best, making sure that, when the opportunity arose, he would be there and
ready to grab it.
He did not have to wait very long. In 1992, he was selected by the newly established
Canadian Space Agency to become one of the first four Canadian astronauts. His first space
flight was in 1995, when he became the only Canadian ever to board the Russian Space
Station Mir. During his second space flight, in 2001, (2) _____ and became the first
Canadian to leave a spacecraft and float freely in space. During his third, and final, space
flight, Chris Hadfield became the first Canadian to command the International Space
Station.
Thanks to his social media savvy, (3) _____, not only in Canada, but all over the
world. He documented his everyday life aboard the International Space Station and posted
on social media. He shared breathtaking photos of the Blue Planet as well as various space
phenomena. He Skyped with schools and encouraged students to ask questions about life in
space. He then filmed videos as answers to these questions and posted them on YouTube.
So, if you have ever wondered how astronauts sleep, brush their teeth or wash their hands in
space, why they don't eat bread in space, or if it is possible to wring out water from a towel
in space, check out Canadian Space Agency YouTube channel for hours and hours of fun.
This incredibly down-to-earth spaceman also proved to be a talented musician. On
December 24, 2012, he uploaded Jewel in the Night on YouTube, the first song ever to be
recorded in outer space. Later, (4) _____, including a rendition of David Bowie's Space
Oddity. Before returning home, he even released a music video for the cover of this iconic
song to mark his departure from his final space mission. It was the first music video made in
space; a truly memorable performance that, as of February 2021, has almost 49 million
views on YouTube.
Even now that he has retired from active duty, as a motivational speaker, (5) _____.
He wants to show them that, by doing what you love, you can make the impossible a reality.
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In the sea of questionable role models, this incredible man with a remarkable career stands
out as a beacon to inspire every little kid with a dream to reach for the stars and never give
up. In Chris's own words: "Every decision you make, from what you eat to what you do
with your time tonight, turns you into who you are tomorrow, and the day after that."

Task 2 – According to the text about Chris Hadfield, for numbered gaps 1-5, choose from A
to H to complete the sentences. There are two extra letters which do not fit any of the gaps.
There is an example at the beginning (0). Write the correct letter on the Answer Sheet.

A he went on to record a whole album of songs

B he continues to inspire young people to strive towards excellence
C he flew over seventy types of aircraft
D he is going to invent a special maneuver which will bear his name
E he dreamt of becoming an astronaut
F he performed two spacewalks
G he became immensely popular
H he married his high school sweetheart

(5 points)

Task 3 – According to the information in the text about Chris Hadfield, choose if the
statements are true (T) or false (F). There is an example at the beginning (0). Write the
correct letter on the Answer Sheet.

(0) Chris participated in the Apollo 11 mission. T F

(1) When Chris was a child, his dream seemed achievable. T F
(2) In his teen years Chris was very handy and good at mending things T F
(3) Canadian Space Agency developed well before the 1990s. T F
(4) Chris is a very conceited and arrogant person. T F
(5) Chris firmly believes that you are responsible for your own success. T F

(5 points)

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 Tasks 4 – 9: USE OF ENGLISH

Task 4 – Tenses.
Complete the following text by putting the verbs in brackets in the correct tense. There is an
example at the beginning (0). Write your answers on the Answer Sheet.

A tribute to David Bowie (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016)

My name (0) ___is___ (BE) Beatrix Carter, Trixter for my friends and fans, and I am a
music chaser. I travel around the world to interview interesting musicians and report from
amazing concerts. I (1) _______________ (WORK) as a music journalist for ten years and I
really love my job. I (2) _______________ (INTERVIEW, already) many famous
musicians, but I have a wish that (3) _______________ (REMAIN, forever) unfulfilled.
(4) I __________ (BE, always) interested in peculiar, unique characters, and, for me,
there is no one comparable to David Bowie. Following his death in 2016, Rolling Stone
magazine named this English singer, songwriter, and actor the Greatest Rock Star Ever. My
fascination with his music (5) __________ (BEGIN) when I was fifteen and I first
(6) __________ (HEAR) his Absolute Beginners soundtrack at a friend's party. Captivated, I
started reading everything I could get my hands on about his music, films, and art. His
career was marked by innovation, experimentation, and creative visual performance. David
often (7) _________ (GIVE) interviews, but he (8) __________ (NOT LIKE) questions
about his private life. I really respected that about him. A musician who wanted to talk only
about his music - how refreshing!
Reporting from David Bowie Is, an exhibition which was organized by the Victoria
and Albert Museum in London in 2013, (9) __________ (BE) still the highlight of my
career. The organizers were given access to David Bowie's personal archive, so the
exhibition included the artist's original costumes, handwritten lyric sheets, drawings and
paintings. The memory of seeing, or rather, experiencing the creative process of this
revolutionary artist constantly (10) __________ (INSPIRE) me to challenge myself and aim
for the stars.

(10 points)

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Task 5 – Multiple choice.
Read the text. For numbers 1 – 14, choose the option that best fits the meaning: A, B or C.
There is an example at the beginning (0). Write A, B or C on the Answer Sheet. Do not
copy the words!

Music – (0) __C__ loves it. But just like ice cream, everyone has their
(1) ____________ preferred flavour. I don’t think it has anything to do with religion, age, or
gender. On the contrary, I believe this has everything to do with your soul, and maybe
something to do with your upbringing and friends. Sometimes a teacher or a significant
(2) ____________ brings in a hint of novelty, but all in all, we grow and develop
(3) ____________ our lives and so does our taste.
My earliest memories are of family trips in our rickety old car and music blasting
from the car radio. The resident DJ was always my mum, (4) ____________ made her the
first influence on my taste in music. My mum is what you might call a collector – she has
hundreds of favourite singers, bands and styles. I believe she has a fit any time people ask
her to pick just one favourite. We were all singing along to some of the most famous pop
songs of that time. But then she would turn to a station with rock and roll and sing along so
enthusiastically that you just had to (5) ____________. When she wanted to get us kids
(6) ____________ the sleeping mode, she would find a station with classical music – and it
worked.
On the other hand, my dad claims, even to this day, that he simply hates music as a
notion, but we have all heard him whistle a tune or two (7) ____________ doing things
around the house and garden. However, I must admit that I have no recollection of him ever
singing (8) ____________ loud, not even the infamous “Happy birthday” song at any of the
parties over the years. It is simply out of his (9) ____________.
My younger sister (10) ____________ always been a puzzle to me – easily
influenced by others, especially by any popular trend or short-lived craze that comes along.
On any (11) ____________ Sunday, she would be dying of love for a new hit singer, just to
forget his name and the song by next Wednesday because some of her friends said he was
not cool anymore.
I believe that I take after my mum the most. I love many styles and can enjoy all
kinds of music on different occasions – for me it all depends on the mood I am in. I simply
cannot enjoy some melodic classical piece while I’m exercising, or listen to some energetic
rap or techno tunes while relaxing in the bath. My (12) ____________ is: There is a time
and place for everything and why limit yourself to only one genre? We just have to
(13) ____________ our differences and let everyone enjoy whatever music brings them joy
and peace.

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(0) A all B anyone C everyone
(1) A owe B own C owed
(2) A other B another C each
(3) A throughout B though C thorough
(4) A what B which C who
(5) A join in B chip in C fill in
(6) A into B onto C through
(7) A as soon as B during C while
(8) A along B out C about
(9) A mind B personalities C character
(10) A have B has C had
(11) A gotten B taken C given
(12) A statement B motto C sentence
(13) A except B expect C accept

(13 points)

Task 6 – Articles.
Complete the sentences with the or Ø. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your
answers on the Answer Sheet.

(0) My favourite New York borrough is __Ø__ Manhattan.

I saw (1) ___ Statue of Liberty when I visited (2) ___ New York.
We thought (3) ___ Metropolitan Museum of Art was absolutely fantastic!
My friends and I often go to (4) ___ Central Park for picnic.
I bought this dress in a store on (5) ___ Fifth Avenue. It was very expensive.
There are several bridges over (6) ___ East River, but the most beautiful is the iconic
Brooklyn Bridge.
I wish I could stay at (7) ___ Plaza Hotel and enjoy their famous afternoon tea service.

(7 points)

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Task 7 – Body Idioms.
Read the sentences. For numbers 1 – 10 complete the body idioms. There is an example at
the beginning (0). Write only one word on the line. Write your answers on the Answer
Sheet.

(0) Thanks for listening, Freya! I really needed to get this off my __chest__. I feel so much
better now.
(1) I realize I've already made the same mistake twice, but you really don't have to rub
my ____________ in it.
(2) I have to have this report finished in the wink of an ____________, the due date is
today!
(3) Guess what! Harry Styles called and invited me to his concert on Saturday!
Really?
No, silly, I'm just pulling your ____________.
(4) Daphne and her cousin are joined at the ____________, you can never see one
without the other.
(5) Karen spoke inappropriately again. She really must learn to bite her
____________.
(6) My brother will help me. He and I usually disagree on everything, but
____________ is thicker than water.
(7) I understand that you want to have it your way, but you didn't have to go behind
my ____________ to achieve it.
(8) I take my tea with a splash of milk and three spoonfuls of sugar. I've always had a sweet
____________.
(9) I always get butterflies in my ____________ before going on stage. It's a part of
being an actress, I guess.
(10) I've just gotten a singing role in my school's production of Mamma Mia!
I'm a huge fan of ABBA and I already know all their songs by ____________.

(10 points)

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Task 8 – Word formation.
Transform the given words to complete the text. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Write only the transformed words on the Answer Sheet.

(0) "Please, be extra cautious when you handle that porcelain teacup, Elizabeth. It is a
family heirloom," said Hyacinth. (CAUTION)
(1) It's true that money and fame don't always bring _______________, but at least they can
get you a seat in the best restaurants. (HAPPY)
(2) "How much longer do I have to wait to be served?!" the annoyed woman exclaimed
_______________. (PATIENT)
(3) There is still a good deal of _______________ surrounding this project, especially its
final results, which are difficult to predict. (CERTAIN)
(4) I would _______________ against poking the bear, but you have always been
adventurous. (ADVICE)
(5) I'm sorry I missed the beginning of your lecture, Sir. My alarm didn't go off and I
_______________. It won't happen again. (SLEEP)
(6) The ground is covered with broken glass, so tread _______________. (CAREFUL)
(7) He has high hopes of becoming Star Baker, but I think that's highly _______________,
given his lack of progress. (DOUBT)
(8) When I visited my aunt, who is a wildlife biologist in Africa, I got to watch elephants go
down to the river. It was a(n) _______________ experience! (FORGET)
(9) Girl, Woman, Other is a(n) _______________ written novel by Bernardine Evaristo, a
truly memorable read. (BEAUTY)
(10) Many excellent _______________ took part in this race, it was a huge success!
(COMPETE)

(10 points)

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Task 9 – Black History Month.
Complete the sentences with the most suitable word. Use only one word each time. There is
an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers on the Answer Sheet.

Black History Month is celebrated every year in the United States and Canada
(0) __in__ February. Another term for it is African American History Month. This is an
opportunity to celebrate the achievements of African Americans and their vital role in
(1) ____________ history of America. It is celebrated in February because two great men,
President Abraham Lincoln, who abolished slavery, and abolitionist Frederic Douglass, who
escaped from slavery, were (2) ____________ born in February.
The story of this annual event started in 1915, (3) ____________ an American
historian named Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life
and History. His idea (4) ____________ to inspire people to investigate and study the past
of African Americans, which had been neglected and unrecognized for so (5) ___________.
The Association sponsored a national Negro History week in 1926, which inspired many
schools, communities, mayors and cities all (6) ____________ the country to organize
celebrations and lectures – the rest, as they say, is history. The celebrations grew steadily
over the years and in the late 1960s turned into Black History Month, rather
(7) ____________ just a week. It was officially recognised (8) ____________ President
Gerald Ford in 1976.
The main goal of Black History Month is (9) ____________ celebrate African
American history and achievements – to encourage people to join together in learning from
the past and striving for a better future (10) ____________ racism or any other kind of
discrimination. This positive attitude is the main reason English teachers all over the globe
have started marking this unique celebration and incorporating it into their teaching.

(10 points)

THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST

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