This document contains an English Olympic test for 8th grade students. It includes sections on grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing. The grammar section contains 40 multiple choice questions testing parts of speech, verb tenses, pronouns, prepositions and more. The reading comprehension section contains two short passages about the Mongolian city of Harhorin and 10 related true/false questions. The vocabulary section matches 20 words to their definitions. Finally, the writing section asks students to write a 150-word essay on the topic "If I was an English teacher."

1. CODE: ………………… TIME: 60 minutes
ENGLISH OLYMPIC TEST FOR 8th GRADE. /eng-4/
I. GRAMMAR . Choose the right one. (40 points)
1. Nowadays the fashion__________very quickly.
a. changed b. changing c. is changing d. change
2. Mongolian top models________well known among in other Asian Countries.
a. become b. are becoming c. becomes d.became
3. You______to be trained well to become a successful sportsman.
a. don’t need b. needs c. need d. doesn’t need
4. British English is similar _____Australian English.
a. from b. as c.to d.the
5. If it is difficult for you to carry this box, _________you.
a. I’ll help b. I help c. I’m going to d. I helped
6. While the waiter______up the broken plates, he______his finger.
a. picked/ was cutting c. pick/ cut
b. was picking/ cut d. picks/cut
7. We all_______a terrible shock.
a. were getting b.getting c.gets d. got
8. We don’t need_________eggs. Just half a dozen.
a. a little b. many c.much d.a few
9. The man _________you met at the party was a famous film star.
a. who b. when c. where d.which
10. I usually _______for 6 hours a day, but I_________for 8 hours yesterday.
a. work/worked c.worked/worked
b. works/worked d.work/work
11. I have known them_____many years.
a. = b.for c. on d.since
12. My mum has written a letter ________breakfast.
a.since b. = c.before d.for
13. The telephone__________by Bell in 1876.
a. has invented c.is invented
b. was invented d. invented
14. He hasn’t taken all his exams yet._______
a. So does he c. Nor has he
b. Nor does he d. So has he
15. She’s been married_______4 years.
a. for b.since c.in d.on
16. He’s______sent the wedding invitations?
a. still b.yet c.already d.since
17. She is wearing the________dress___mine.
a. as…..as b.same…..as c.diffirent…from d.similar
18. Why don’t you stop__________so many sweets?
a. eat b.eating c.eats d.ate
19. The theatre_____in the 16th century.
a. build b.is building c.was built d.is built
20. I’m going to bed.I_____be up early tomorrow.
a.should b.shouldn’ c.don’t have to d.have to
21. I_____tell my parents where I’m, then they don’t worry.
a.should b.don’t have to c.have to d.shouldn’t
22. - Coffee or tea?
- ‘’I____tea, please.’’
a. will have b.have c.am poing to have d.had
23. ‘’Alison’s on the phone for you.Can she call back? I_____________a bath.
a.will have b.am going to have c.have d.having

2. 24. I________a very good program on TY last night.
a.was seeing b.see c.am seeing d.saw
25. I’ve_____ my homework.I_____it after supper.
a.done/done b.did/done c.done/did d.did/did
26. The film star gave a party __________cost $10.000.
a.~ b.who c.which d.where
27. Scuba diving is__________dangerous sport.
a.so b.so a c.such d.such a
28. I_____go to a state school, but now I go to a private school.
a.use to b.used to c.use d.used
29. The car came to take the _______and _____to the reception
a.a bride/a groom b.wedding/a groom
c.honeymoon/a bride d.a bride /guests
30. She isn’t happily married so she wants to___________.
a.get married b.get divorced c.got married d.got divorced
31. Badar-Uugan became a professional____________a few years ago.
a.wrestler b.boxer c.golfer d.football player
32. I’ve never_______a love poem.
a.bought b.written c.been d.moved
33. I run in races.I’m a/an/_________
a.pilot b.teenager c.athlete d.chef
34. Every morning Tessa____at 7.30.
a.is getting up b.got up c.get up d.gets up
35. They practise ______the piano every morning.
a.play b.playing c.played d.to play
36. She hopes ____successful one day.
a.becoming b.becomes c.to become d.became
37. My dad______drive a car when he _____a child.
a.was/usedto b.used to/was c.uses to/was d.used to/ is
38. Sue tries______her mother when she is tired.
a.to pass b.to play c.to help d.to become
39. The packets______to the shops.
a.take b.took c.are taken d.is taken
40. Munkhtsetseg ______Miss Beauty in the national contests.
a.won b.has won c.wins d.win
II. READING SECTION. Choose A or B. (10 POINTS)
The text is about:
41. a) a new Mongolian city b) an ancient Mongolian city
42. a) visiting the city in the past b) visiting the city now
Welcome to Harhorin, the capital city of the Mongolian Great Empire and home to the Erdene Zuu
monastery, the first Buddhist lamasery centre of the 16th century. Harhorin is located 420 kms from
Ulaanbaatar and is world famous for its wonderful relics of the past.
If you come to Harhorin, you will have the chance to visit the ruins of the ancient town.Mongolia’s capital
city was located here in the 13th and 16th centuries. At that time Harhorin was a big busy splendid city,
famous for its high culture. The visitor can also see the former Buddhist monastery of Erdene Zuu, erected
in the 16th century. The ruins of Harhorin and the Erdene Zuu monastery, with its 108 stupas, are
undoubtedly of great interest to travellers. In Erdene Zuu, you can see the show *Religious dancing Tsam*.
This ancient religious mask dance is one of the most significant religious rituals of Mongolia.It reflects
Buddhist teaching through apostolic images and essence. It’s a theatrical art performed by skilled dancers
bearing the external appearance and characters of different apostles and devils, animals or real people. The
dancers wear magnificently ornamented costumes. A four hour drive from Harhorin, takes you to the
famous Orkhon Waterfalls. Here, you can enjoy visits to the hospitable gers of live-stock breeders. And
don’t forget to taste the well-known airag-fermented mare’s milk!

3. Read again and choose True or False. (8 points)
43. Harhorin is the ancient capital of the Mongolian Empire.______
44. It is 420 kms from UB.________
45. It was always a small town with high culture.__________
46. The Erdene Zuu monastery is famous for its 108 stupas.________
47. Tsam dancing gives religious messages._______
48. Tsam dancers wear ordinary clothes._______
49. If you want to see the Orkhon waterfalls, you need to drive for 4 hours from Harhorin._______
50. You also have the chance to visit the families of herdsmen and drink airag._____
III. VOCABULARY. Match the following places with the sentences. (20 points)
61. Hurry up, or we’ll miss the train. a. Bus stop
62. Is this where I catch the bus for the zoo? b. Restaurant
63. Do you have hot chocolate? c. Street
64. He made a U-turn right in the middle of
the block and almost hit a kid on a bicycle. d. Train station
65. What time does Father’s plane get in? e. Airport
66. You should have your teeth checked. a. Cinema
67. Do they insure older cars? b. Bank
68. Do you want large or small bills? c. Car insurance company
69. What part did you like the best? d. Dentist’s
70. I can’t see the number on the bottom e. Optician’s
71.What kind of property would you like to arrange? a. Florist’s
72.The driver should pay a fine. b. Chemist’s
73. A big bunch of red roses, please? c. Court
74. Can I have a sleeping pill? d. Estate agency
75. A day return to Moscow, please? e. Railway station
76. It’s a very nice story. a. Pet shop
77. What a cute kitten! b. Greengrocer’s
78. Who works with these trained animals? c. Book store
79. People live in. d. Circus
80. I’d like to buy some fresh watermelon. e. An apartment
IY. WRITING. Write an essay of about 150 words on the given topic. (10 points)
Essay topic: *If I was an English teacher*
TOTAL – 70 points

4. WITH KEY
ENGLISH OLYMPIC TEST FOR 8th GRADE. /eng-4/
I. GRAMMAR . Choose the right one. (40 points)
1. Nowadays the fashion__________very quickly.
a. changed b. changing c. is changing d. change
2. Mongolian top models________well known among in other Asian Countries.
a. become b. are becoming c. becomes d.became
3. You______to be trained well to become a successful sportsman.
a.don’t need b. needs c. need d. doesn’t need
4. British English is similar _____Australian English.
a.from b. as c.to d.the
5. If it is difficult for you to carry this box, _________you.
a.I’ll help b. I help c. I’m going to d. I helped
6. While the waiter______up the broken plates, he______his finger.
a. picked/ was cutting b. pick/ cut
c.was picking/ cut d. picks/cut
7. We all_______a terrible shock.
a.were getting b.getting c.gets d. got
8. We don’t need_________eggs. Just half a dozen.
a. a little b. many c.much d.a few
9. The man _________you met at the party was a famous film star.
a.who b. when c. where d.which
10. I usually _______for 6 hours a day, but I_________for 8 hours yesterday.
a.work/worked b.worked/worked
c. works/worked d.work/work
11. I have known them_____many years.
a.= b.for c. on d.since
12. My mum has written a letter ________breakfast.
a.since b. = c.before d.for
13. The telephone__________by Bell in 1876.
a.has invented b. is invented
c.was invented d. invented
14. He hasn’t taken all his exams yet._______
a. So does he b. Nor has he
c. Nor does he d. So has he
15. She’s been married_______4 years.
a.for b.since c.in d.on
16. He’s______sent the wedding invitations?
a.still b.yet c.already d.since
17. She is wearing the________dress___mine.
a.as…..as b.same…..as c.diffirent…from d.similar
18. Why don’t you stop__________so many sweets?
a. eat b.eating c.eats d.ate
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19. The theatre_____in the 16 century.
a. build b.is building c.was built d.is built
20. I’m going to bed.I_____be up early tomorrow.
a.should b.shouldn’ c.don’t have to d.have to
21. I_____tell my parents where I’m, then they don’t worry.
a.should b.don’t have to c.have to d.shouldn’t
22. - Coffee or tea?
- ‘’I____tea, please.’’
a. will have b.have c.am poing to have d.had
23. ‘’Alison’s on the phone for you.Can she call back? I_____________a bath.
a.will have b.am going to have c.have d.having
24. I________a very good program on TY last night.
a.was seeing b.see c.am seeing d.saw

5. 25. I’ve_____ my homework.I_____it after supper.
a.done/done b.did/done c.done/did d.did/did
26. The film star gave a party __________cost $10.000.
a.~ b.who c.which d.where
27. Scuba diving is__________dangerous sport.
a.so b.so a c.such d.such a
28. I_____go to a state school, but now I go to a private school.
a.use to b.used to c.use d.used
29. The car came to take the _______and _____to the reception
a.a bride/a groom b.wedding/a groom
c.honeymoon/a bride d.a bride /guests
30. She isn’t happily married so she wants to___________.
a.get married b.get divorced c.got married d.got divorced
31. Badar-Uugan became a professional____________a few years ago.
a.wrestler b.boxer c.golfer d.football player
32. I’ve never_______a love poem.
a.bought b.written c.been d.moved
33. I run in races.I’m a/an/_________
a.pilot b.teenager c.athlete d.chef
34. Every morning Tessa____at 7.30.
a.is getting up b.got up c.get up d.gets up
35. They practise ______the piano every morning.
a.play b.playing c.played d.to play
36. She hopes ____successful one day.
a.becoming b.becomes c.to become d.became
37. My dad______drive a car when he _____a child.
a.was/usedto b.used to/was c.uses to/was d.used to/ is
38. Sue tries______her mother when she is tired.
a.to pass b.to play c.to help d.to become
39. The packets______to the shops.
a.take b.took c.are taken d.is taken
40. Munkhtsetseg ______Miss Beauty in the national contests.
a.won b.has won c.wins d.win
II. READING SECTION. Choose A or B. (10 POINTS)
The text is about:
41. a) a new Mongolian city b) an ancient Mongolian city
42. a) visiting the city in the past b) visiting the city now
Welcome to Harhorin, the capital city of the Mongolian Great Empire and home to the Erdene Zuu
monastery, the first Buddhist lamasery centre of the 16th century. Harhorin is located 420 kms from
Ulaanbaatar and is world famous for its wonderful relics of the past.
If you come to Harhorin, you will have the chance to visit the ruins of the ancient town.Mongolia’s capital
city was located here in the 13th and 16th centuries. At that time Harhorin was a big busy splendid city,
famous for its high culture. The visitor can also see the former Buddhist monastery of Erdene Zuu, erected
in the 16th century. The ruins of Harhorin and the Erdene Zuu monastery, with its 108 stupas, are
undoubtedly of great interest to travellers. In Erdene Zuu, you can see the show *Religious dancing Tsam*.
This ancient religious mask dance is one of the most significant religious rituals of Mongolia.It reflects
Buddhist teaching through apostolic images and essence. It’s a theatrical art performed by skilled dancers
bearing the external appearance and characters of different apostles and devils, animals or real people. The
dancers wear magnificently ornamented costumes. A four hour drive from Harhorin, takes you to the
famous Orkhon Waterfalls. Here, you can enjoy visits to the hospitable gers of live-stock breeders. And
don’t forget to taste the well-known airag-fermented mare’s milk!

6. Read again and choose True or False. (8 points)
43. Harhorin is the ancient capital of the Mongolian Empire.__T____
44. It is 420 kms from UB.___T_____
45. It was always a small town with high culture.______F____
46. The Erdene Zuu monastery is famous for its 108 stupas.____T____
47. Tsam dancing gives religious messages.___T_____
48. Tsam dancers wear ordinary clothes.____F____
49. If you want to see the Orkhon waterfalls, you need to drive for 4 hours from Harhorin.___T____
50. You also have the chance to visit the families of herdsmen and drink airag.___T____
III. VOCABULARY. Match the following places with the sentences. (20 points)
51. Hurry up, or we’ll miss the train.D a. Bus stop
52. Is this where I catch the bus for the zoo?A b. Restaurant
53. Do you have hot chocolate? B c. Street
54. He made a U-turn right in the middle of C
the block and almost hit a kid on a bicycle. d. Train station
55. What time does Father’s plane get in? E e. Airport
56. You should have your teeth checked. D a. Cinema
57. Do they insure older cars?C b. Bank
58. Do you want large or small bills? B c. Car insurance company
59. What part did you like the best? A d. Dentist’s
60. I can’t see the number on the bottom E e. Optician’s
61.What kind of property would you like to arrange? D a. Florist’s
62.The driver should pay a fine. C b. Chemist’s
63. A big bunch of red roses, please? A c. Court
64. Can I have a sleeping pill? B d. Estate agency
65. A day return to Moscow, please? E e. Railway station
66. It’s a very nice story. C a. Pet shop
67. What a cute kitten! A b. Greengrocer’s
68. Who works with these trained animals?D c. Book store
69. People live in. E d. Circus
70. I’d like to buy some fresh watermelon. B e. An apartment
IY. WRITING. Write an essay of about 150 words on the given topic. (10 points)
Essay topic: *If I was an English teacher*
TOTAL – 70 points