QUESTION PAPER SET REPS a SOF INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH OLYMPIAD 2021-22 Yeuwiet tional ten mints {0 {ill up information about yourself on the OMR Sheet, before the start of the exam ; Name, School Code, Class, Roll No. and Mobile Number clearly on the OMR Sheet and donot forget to sgn #. We wi water parks /resut and other infomation related to SOF exams on your Treble nanan " spe cusin Per tmpraes Yur 9H ana structure Knowledge, Reading, Spoken and Writen Expression & Achievers Secon. sencuestonin Acieers Section caries 9 mas, wheres al ther questions cay ore mark each, anegtstens ae compusory. Tere is no negative marking reves oly ONE corect answer Choose only ONE option fran answer, oma you noice of answers by darkering the crcles onthe OMR Sheet, use HB Peni or Blue 1 Black ball point pen only. Es. 016: Fillin the blanks. please toach my dog _ a ball. A toftch §—B. 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She because A. reaching B. reaches CC. will reach D. had reached _ My neighbour isa at home during vacations. A. writer B. lawyer C. tourist D. florist 4, Rohan had to look past his all these years. A. reverberations B. shortcomings C. formations D. calibrations . so he rarely stays 5. The lawyer had to come up with a/an argument for arguing the case. A. adjacent B. fastly C. consistent __D. curiosity 6. The student had been postponing his work ever since he had been able to. . forever heres none ever Sopp 7. Theunruly student had been gettin out of anyone he had a chance wij ith, ~ A. rinse B. rough C. tise D. guise 8. The managing authorities were not sy to___the issue without Soin he, time. A. catch B. tackle Cc. give D._ reach 9, Her friend ran into the bull one day yi, he was : : A. dislocated B. distracted Cc. lazied D.. detracked 10. The cats stayed the bridge for satin during the winter. A. upon. B. along C. under __D. apart 11. One of her relatives, stayed in the room to the staircase on the ground flow. A. upon B._ within Cc. off adjacent ee es. the 12. Mohan developed a toothache __—— doctor has advised him to avoid hot and cold foods. A. as B. so C. because D. yet = al @ scanned with OKEN Scannerhe leader stood U3 pile he addressed the gatheri enthusiasts. — the podium, ing of cager A under B. wP C_ behind way 14, Therain has stopped and the guests haven't arrived for the meeting, A. because B. away c. yet until 15, The director walked ieee he made the announcement. A. behind B. away C. beside D. across 16. The friends decided that they would go to the park or to the restaurant. A. or B. either C. neither 17, He was injured in the race still he continued to run till the finish line. A. but B. so C. until D. because 18. The rain patted on the roof and it produced a melodious sound. A. greedily B. gently C.. brightly D._frightfully 19. Riya always thought it funny to her mother’s actions whenever she could. A. snake B. ape C. bear D. crow = 20, Great Wall of China is said to be visible from the moon. ACA B. The C. An D._No article - The dog chased him along the lane until he down and broke his limb. A. falls B. feels Cc. fell _D. falling 22. It had been raining since yesterday and the dam is not even half-full A. because B. as C. so D. still 23. The court dealt with several issues during the day. important A. many B. equally C. equidistant D. opposite 24, The look on her face left us in no doubt about her confusing situation. A. minor B. quizzical C. randomly _D. ecstatic FOR QUESTIONS 25 AND 26, CHOOSE THE CORRECT SYNONYM OF THE GIVEN WORD. 25. Fraudulent A. Perceptive B. Forthright C. Deceptive D. Detective @ scanned with OKEN Scanner26. Diligent A. Negligent B. Useful CC. Languid D. Assiduous FOR QUESTION CORRECT ANTONYM OF Tt 27. Constant A. Chaotic B. Punetual C. Periodic D. Typical 28. Radiant A. Lustrous B. Colourful C. Beaming FOR QUESTIONS 31 TO 35, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. People who are antagonistic, exploitative and generally disagreeable are more likely tobelieve in conspiracy theories, according to recent study from a UO researcher. Cameron Kay, 2 doctoral candidate in the Department of Psychology, found that people who possess personality traits known as the “Dark Tetrad” are more likely to believe Princess Diana’s death was orchestrated by the British royal family, that the moon landing was faked, and that alien spacecraft are being stored at Area 51, among other conspiracy theories, Kay's study was published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences. The traits of the Dark Tetrad are Machiavellianism (manipulativeness and cynicism); narcissism (vanity and self- obsession); psychopathy (impulsivity and D. Sutlen FOR QUESTIONS 29 AND 30, CHOOSE OPTION WITH CORRECT SPELLING Th 29. How do you spell the word that m tedious"? A, Humdum B. Humdrum C. Hurmdum D. Hurdrum 30. How do you spell the word that meay ‘friendly’? : A. Congneial B. Cungienal C. Congial D. Congenial callousness); and sadism (cruelty and abusiveness). Most people have elements of some of these traits, Kay said. In plain terms, it seems like disagreeable people, who score high in these traits, are more likely to believe in conspiracy theories,” Kay said. “They are prone to odd beliefs. They don’t feel like they are in control of their lives. They are robbed of their agency and have an innate distrust of other people and organizations like the government.” study, Kay recruited 300 dents at the UO te complete a one-hour survey designed (0 measure the traits in question as well & belief in conspiracy theories (26 students were ultimately excluded). The survey also measured tendencies to have unusual beliefs, to feel a lack of control over nf 8 future, to desire control, to trust others, L and to feel a need to be unique To conduct hi undergraduate a wens attent @ scanned with OKEN Scanner31. 32, qamaiysing he rests, Kay found evidened aspects of all four of the Dark Tetrad mais a associated with Conspiracist jgeation- Nearly all of the associations ayer attributable to the tendency of those Mon disagreeable personalities to hold odd its, be fatalistic and distrust others, Kay got interested in conspiracy theories and the people who believe them while sorking on his master’s degree in journalisin atthe UO in 2017, during which he tatked wvith and learned about a group of people jn Portland who believe that Earth is flat. Reing able to determine why certain yeople believe conspiracy theories may jead to ways to combat misinformation and decrease belief in conspiracy theories, he said. “The long-term goal is to come up with ways to decrease conspiracist ideation among people with these personality traits.” he said. Choose the best title or heading for the passage. A. Dark Tetrad B. Personality Differences C. Famous Odd Beliefs D. Conspiracy Theories What is the name of the researcher who conducted survey on 500 undergraduate students? A. Dr. Tetrad B. Diana C. Cameron Kay D._ Machiavelli 33, According to the passage, in which part of the world do people believe that Earth is flat? US citizens People of Portland People of Britain ee 2 Sika. MM, 35 D. uO What are traits of Dark Tet ul? A. Macl Sadism, Psychopathy, Insightful Cc Nateissism, Ps: avellianism, Fatali; Machiavel anism, Sadism Plagiarism, Psychopathy, Flexible According to the passage, how many unde s eventually completed survey conducted by Kay? aon A. 26 B. 500 Cc. 474 D._No one FOR QUESTIONS 36 TO 40, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS, THAT FOLLOW. Marathons or runs done in the name of a charity are a method of creating awareness abouta cause, Running for a cause continues to be an important motivator for the running industry. From participant acquisition, to driving community engagement, improving runners’ experience and building positive brand perception, charity programs are a vital part of the endurance space. Two members of Norfolk’s farming community are going the extra mile to help their counterparts in Africa - by running the London Marathon for charity. Phoebe Russell, a dairy adviser for the ‘National Farmers’ Union (NFU), who lives near King’s Lynn, and Luke Paterson of Dilham Hall Farms, near North Walsham, are both training for the physical challenge ‘on October 3, They will run 26 miles to raise money for international development charity Farm Africa, which aims to reduce poverty in eastern Aftica by supporting farmers to grow more, and sell for more. @ scanned with OKEN Scannerfas sae, yond more than half-way 7,250. But rather than donations, she has used de prizes for Miss Russell is al to her target of £: simply asking for her industry contacts to provi an online raffle. Donations can be translated into tickets costing £6 each ot two for £10, with donated prizes including tickets for the ‘Annual Worshipful Company of Bute! Christmas Lunch, a2 kg block of 24-month aed cheddar, a £25 book voucher, a food ‘and drink hamper, a personalised cushion and milk candles. She said the raffle was a fun way to raise money for the valuable work of Farm Africa. “It is really important to get agriculture right in this country, but at the same time food, farming and the environment are global concems so I wanted to support a worthwhile charity that taps into those areas,” Phoebe said. “[ really wanted to do the marathon, so this is an opportunity to do it for a good cause. It takes a lot of time and energy, but that really keeps you going when it becomes a big slog to train.” Mr Paterson also said the exhausting long training runs for his first marathon were worth the effort for the Farm Africa cause. “I worked in South Africa when I was 18, and had my eyes opened to what poverty ee oe there compared to over here,” esa FOR QUESTIONS 41 TO 45, CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION. FOR EACH CONVERSATION. 41. John: Where is the library? Pooja: Go straight and then turn right. To “If you can teach someone t0 grow ang market their crops so they can stand on their own two fect, it seemed a good way to go about supporting people.” 36, According to the pass two members from the Norfolk's farm community going the extra mile to help ti! counterparts in Africa by running? . A. Rosa Parks, Luke Paterson B. Jay Russell, Phoebe Russell C. Phoebe Russell, Luke Paterson D. Rosa Parks, Jay Russell 37. How many miles will they run? A. 36 miles B. 20 miles C. 24 miles D. 26 miles 38. What is the aim of raising money? A. To build dams in developing countries B. To reduce poverty in eastern Africa C. To develop Norfolk's farming skills D. To tour the world 39. When did Mr. Paterson work in South Affice? A. At the age of 20 B. At the age of 30 C. At the age of 42 D, At the age of 18 40. Choose the best title or heading for th passage. A. Running For a Cause B. Poverty in Eastern Aftica C. Phoebe Russell and Luke Paterson D. 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Please check tomorrow. on at off papP> C. Inclination D. Declination 49. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANTONYM OF THE GIVEN WORD. Ludicrous A. Abuse B. Pragmatic C. Ridiculous __D, Goofy ___—— 50. CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION TO COMPLETE THE CONVERSATION. ached @ deadlock e ; Since We have re Jet us postpone the © ise and Judg' on the matter, ieee Lawyer : J agree: ‘A. call at B. call ita day cc. walk worth p, tum down & sc i -anned with OKEN Scanner‘QUESTION INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH Ek $0FIOYMPIAD 2021-22 B «Yous adtona ten Tints to fl infomation about yours onthe OM Sheet, botor the start ofthe exam ‘aioe eg sea aL ceeeway tind zy el CC ol Mt hurr cy OS ne orton «re Guestn Paper compris four sections: ‘word and Structure Knowledge, Reading, Spoken and Written Expression & Achievers Section. zqnaveston in Achiovers Section carries $ marks, whereas al other questions carry one mark each. + sleestns ae compulsory. There is no negative marking esis ony ONE corect answer. Choose only ONE option for an answer. «Tomah yourchooe of answers by darkening the circles on the OM Sheet, use HB Pencil or Blue/Black ball paint pen on. ‘0 Fillin the blanks. Pease teach my dog _a ball. A tolecn «Beam =. show. toleam site corect answer is option A. you must darken the circle corresponding to option A on the OMR Sheet. fi6. 7. Rem the OMR Sheet to the invigiator at the end of the exam, 6. Pezsefilin your personal details in the space provided on this page before attempting the paper. Pease Nee be 2) nas SETA 1)3,4,46,47 aa 89,1921 6,18, 22,23 524 20 ~10,11,13,15 712,14, 17 i 6 808 08 67, 28.29.30088) [pleco 3, 32,35, 34,35, 36,37, 38, 39,0 [31,32 33,36 35,36 37.38.3,40 ‘U4 [Spoken and Whitten Expression 41,42, 43, 44, 45,50 41, 42,43, 44, 45, 50 @ scanned with OKEN ScannerFOR QUESTIONS 1 TO 24, CHOOSE THE. CORRECT OPTION TO FILLIN THE BLANK. 1. He walked away from the room swifily with a ‘A. locomotive B, resolve CC. fragmentation D._ deterioration 2. The of the ancient times, never stayed In one place and always migrated from one place to another. A. hunters B. managers C. writers D._ recruiters aD. sebraers ge | 3. Theranbow long before his friends | reached the terrace. A. vanishes B, will vanish C. had vanished D._ had been vanished 4, She had to stop the next store, to buy some books and stationery. A. aside B. buy C. inside D. by 5. Because he was injured, he had to limp his one foot on his way back. A. off B. on Cc. in D. aside 6. He was so confused that he couldn't decide about it____ away. A. any i B. right i C. left Hi D. so 7, She could not see clearly because of thy constant ____on the window screen A. water B. blur C. glare 8. They were able to make some __ te her because of her extraordinary circumstanen A. allowing B. allocations C. admissions D. allowances 4a o@O— 9. florist had a rich variety of foven, for sale in his nursery. AA B. An Cc. The D. No article hid 10. The birds were so early because of the incessant rainfall throughout the night. A. woke B. up C. down Dz tise 11, The players were so involved in the game they lost track of time. A. while B. after C. during D. that 12, The way she behaved was so unreasonable that there could be no explanation for it, A. challenging B. reward C. justifiable D. justice . 1 —_a——— 'SQF | IEO | Class-9 | Set | Lee! @ scanned with OKEN Scannero-— gesture of the organisation pelped many people get their lives on track |. magnanimous ;p._politeness magnanimity 2 p Sane the fish tat lived in deep s span the rest of the fishes, A. poison most poisonous ¢._ more poisonous p._ poisoned 5, He was told (0 put his shoulders to the in order to be excellent in the sport A. toes B. knuckles C. elbows D._ wheel ee 16, Since the temperature dropped down, the plants dry and pale. A. has turned B, tum C. have turned D. will tum oe 17. The blind horse ran the wall and broke its legs. A. upon B. into C. beside D. up 18. The elders observed that their childhoods with fun and folly. A. fills B. filled C. was full D._ were filled '9, She was more proud of herself than had ever been. A. fewer B. none C. anyone i D. some 20. __second thoughts, she wasn’t really sure if that essay would win the medal A. Until B. On C. Because te D. Under 21. After the pronouncement of the judgement. the lawyers A. tensed B. will be tensing C. were tensed D._was tense 22. She was over the , when she heard the good news. A. sky B. mood C. moon D. sand 23. It was raining the programme was cancelled. A. and B. but C. therefore D._ besides 24, They waited noon for the party to arrive. AL yet B. till Cc. and D. therefore ae ee ee FOR QUESTIONS 25 AND 26, CHOOSE THE CORRECTSYNONYMOF THE GIVEN WORD. 25. Dexterity A. Clumsiness B. Skill C. Lack D. Inability *€0am.|Se eve SF = @ scanned with OKEN Scanner26. Syncopate A. Unwrinkle B. Amplify C._ Disperse D._Abri CHOOS [HE GIVEN TIONS 27 AND 28 FOR QUE THE CORRECT ANTONYM OF WORD, 27. Fortitude Diffidence B. Promising C. Challenging 28. Reticent A. Shy B. Hesitant RE, FOR QUESTIONS 31 TO 35, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. ‘The Manatee Energy Storage Center — the world’s largest solar-powered battery storage facility — is now 75% finished with 100 of 132 total containers already installed, reveals a press release from Florida Power and Light Company (FPL). The battery is housed in Manatee County as the name indicates and is expected to be fully operational by the end of the year. When completed, the system will have a 409-MW capacity with the ability to deliver 900 MWh of energy. This is enough electricity to power 329,000 homes for more than two hours, “With one milestone after another, FPL is following through on its steadfast commitment to make Florida a leader in sustainability and resiliency as we consistently deliver America’s best energy ee A wee your Name; School Code, Class, Roll No. and Mobile Numer cea onthe OM Sheet and do not forget to sa ore your marks / result and other information related to SOF exams on your mobile number. 4 Te Question Paper comprises four sections: ‘Word and Structure Knowledge, Reading, Spoken and Written Expression & Achievers Section. zch question in Achievers Section carries 9 marks, whereas all other questions cary one mark each, squostions are compulsory. There is no negative marking. pee only ONE correct answer. Choose only ONE option for an answer. 8 = romatcyour choice of answers by darkening the cles on he OMR Shes, use HB Pencil cr Blue / Black bal pint pen ony. (0.46:Fillin the blanks. pease teach my dog a ball A totech Blam ©. show BL toleam sate comect answers option A you must darken the cle corresponding to option A on the OMR Sheet fe Yorero) eum the OMR Sheet to the invigilator atthe end of the exam, ease tin your personal details in the space provided on tis page before attempting the paper. CHAPTERWISE ANALYSIS 2020-21 iced 1. Nouns 2 Ponouns x es haves mas 5 Tagectves [6 [pies | [Pepostions = [conjunctions {8 [ices and Nareation 122, ae 1,14, 18,47 = pe eei1420 fs 24° 25,26, 27,28, 29,30, 48,49 25,26, 27,28, 29,30,48.49 | 34,32, 33,34, 35, 36,37,38,39,40 | 31,32, 33,34, 35, 36,37, 38,39.40 41,42, 43,44, 45,5 41,42, 43,44, 45,50, @ scanned with OKEN ScannerFOR QUESTIONS 1 TO 24, CHOOSE aay CORRECT WORD/PHRASE TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE. Example Tam so as T went running today! Tomorrow I will need a A. GhansteD B. happy C. disgusted D. sad 1. My friend applied for a job at the company, but tured her because she didn’t have enough experience A. he, on B. we, off C. they, down D._ them, up 2. After James his degree course, he intends to work in an office A. finished B. will have finished C. finishes _D. is finishing 3. The highlight ofthe show w, it was the A. antics B. jargon C. vertigo adhering 4 ——_____ asn’t the fireworks; of the clown, Fan Velled by plane, 1 know it will be xciting. A. While I had B. You see I C. Well Thave —D._ Though | haven't C. aren’t D. wasn’t 6. Learning computer coding has _ never been more valuable. A. rarely B. mostly C._ probably D. usual 7. The government has been encouraging farmers _____ miillets. A. growing B. to grow C. grown grows 8. You will not be able to participate _ you didn’t register. because than unless, for They are going to see their _ the weekend, grandmother A. on B. in Cc. at D. to 10. Ithas been years a sickle to cut ha A. for ——___ anyone has used y in this region TL. Twas lost. Tw © roads diverged forest, it was then diffi me » twas ficult choose one of them, ree A. in, for B. at, to C. in, to D. at, of @ scanned with OKEN Scannertwenty years, nay know, since am knowing, from have known, for _____ sun is known as the . amazing that not having played football * Goce 198 a child, I've now decided to take again this year. A. itdown . them off C. this over attracted everybody. — ‘4. languor 3. liveliness c._ passivity D. listlessness 16 Thepeople went deliri awaited heroes returned home. the long A. 50 B. as C. but D. however 17. That is all the news there is A. since B. for a shower when he gets 18. Surendra home in the evening. A. has often B. often has ©. often have D. have often ee 0p 19. Ricky asked me Dhruv parked his A. what B. whose Cc. who D. where 20. He continuously checked his phone to the latest updates. A. keep up at B. keep on C. keep up with D._ keep off with 21, Please hand me scissors kept over there. A. them B. that Co this ‘ D. these 22. We ___tea to coffee unlike the new coffee crazy generation. A. prefers B. prefer C. preferring D._ preference Hauer 23. sugar is bad for your health. AA B. An C. The D. Noatticle 24, Look! The Chief Guest __arived. A. was B, had Cc. have D._ has ae FOR QUESTIONS 25 AND 26, CHOOSE THE | CORRECT SYNONYM OF THE GIVEN WORD. | 25, Dwindle A. Diminish B, Ascend C.. Strengthen D. Prolong @ scanned with OKEN Scanner——_—_— 10 | ciass-91S#" Audacity A. Cowardice B. Servility C. Bashfulness D._ Incivility FOR QUESTIONS 27 AND 28, CHOOSE TI CORRECT ANTONYM OF THE GIVEN WORD. 27. Chutzpah A. Arros B. Bras C.. Fortitude D. Docility : 28. Knavery A. Caper B. Deception CC. Vileness FOR QUESTIONS 31 TO 35, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. "Anime is the term used to describe Japanese animation. Since the 1950s Japan has been at the forefront of not only producing animation but is a world-leader in comic book art, or ‘Manga’, While anime is sometimes erroneously referred to as a ‘genre’, it is in reality an art form that includes all the genres found in cinema or literature, from heroic epics and romances to science fiction and comedy. The cultural invasion from the West began in carnest at the turn of the twentieth century. The film ‘Ghost in the Shell’ is one good example of how the West more specifically ‘American influence can be traced in a creative product that was massively appreciated in Japan as well as in the West. The movie arrived at a time when anime was gaining global reach, and it highlighted the form’s strengths: richly READING D. Gravity FOR QUESTIONS 29 AND 30, CHOOSE Tip OPTION WITH CORRECT SPELLING 29, How do you spell the word that means * calm state of mind”? A, Eequilbruim B. Equilibrium C. Aquelibrium D. Ekwilibrium 30. How do you spell the word that means “shadow"? A. Silhoute B. Silhouete CC. Silhouette D. Silhuotte detailed art, high-concept sci-fi world building, stunningly executed action sequences, and a willingness to deal in both adult themes and content. For many, ‘Ghost in the Shell’ was a gateway to the wider world of Japanese animation. The plot of ‘Ghost in the Shell’ parallels ‘Neuromancer’ very closely, except that rather than an artificial intelligence seeking to be free by merging with its better half, an artificial life form (the Puppet Master) secks to free itself by merging with the protagonist (cyborg Major Motoko Kusangi). Developing similar themes to western writers like Gibson and Dick, Oshii’s (director of Ghost in the Shell) interest in mankind’s over-reliance on technology is brought to a logical conclusion in ‘Ghost in the Shell’, which foregrounds fundamental questions about what itis © be human in an increasingly computerised cyberworld, where a computer programme, i =k @ scanned with OKEN Scannerjon in the acquisition of power, and longevity. "In “Do Androids oo selec Sheep? ‘by Philip K. Dick wn was the basis of ‘Blade Runner” Pa teri “Blade Runner’ itself the Ae and characterisation are centred on es to determine what is human gaotat machine. can be argued that *Neuromancer” by eniam Gibson borrows from modern ed culture as the locale is set in _ however, it is the significance | agike characters rather than the setting igor as cemented it as a science-fiction jc. In Dick's novel, the opening {ease of the book, comparing nature to echoology, sets the tone of this narrative. re protagonist, "Case" is 2 combination nan and machine: a now common trait gpongst animation. It is this imagery ‘gat Oshii has borrowed from the West ‘tat hes provided the background to his work: “Blade Runner’ has been labelled ‘qs one of the finest examples of post- go with its anti-heroes, atmospheric ligting and dark story lines, and Oshii "pplicates this in his film. He uses sound, ‘gdin particular the OST written by Kenji Kzsai to achieve an emotional response fom the viewer that is 2 million miles fom eny Disney cartoon. He presents “Ghost in the Sheil’ with the feeling of | 2bona fide film noir that just happens to | be an anime production. As such Oshii | esadmittedly borrowed American ideas, ‘Semes and culture but he has formed his own creative style out of it. The fact that despite being an anime and 2complctely different medium the movie "staged to break through the walls of “ealy-celluloid” movie watchers is also a ‘stament to the way Oshii has managed ‘capture the American sensibilities in a “ative about future Japan. oe ee B. Kenji Kawai C. Philip K. Dick D. is a synonym of AL hegemony B. exquisite C. radimentary D._ colossal FOR QUESTIONS 36 TO 40, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. Since the earliest generation of mobile phones, wireless networks have operated on the same radio-frequency bands of the electromagnetic spectrum. But as more users crowd the network and demand more | data than ever before, these radio-wave highways become increasingly congested with cellular traffic. To compensate, cellular frequencies of millimeter waves. @ scanned with OKEN Scanner1 The higher frequeney of millimeter waves ] may create new lanes on the communication highway, but there’s one problem: Millimeter waves are easily absorbed by foliage and buildings and will require many closely spaced base stations, called small cells. Fortunately, these stations are much smaller and require less power than traditional cell towers and can be placed atop buildings and light poles. The miniaturization of base stations also enables another technological breakthrough for SG: Massive MIMO, MIMO stands for multiple-input multiple- output, and refers to a configuration that takes advantage of the smaller antennas needed for millimeter waves by dramatically increasing the number of antenna ports in each base station. Although SG may improve our day to day lives, some consumers have voiced concem about potential health hazards. Many of these concems are over 5G’s use of the higher energy millimeter-wave radiation. “There’s often confusion between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation because the term radiation is used for both,” said Kenneth Foster, a professor of bioengineering at Pennsylvania State University. “All light is radiation because it is simply energy moving through space. It’s ionizing radiation that is dangerous because it can break chemical bonds.” Jonizing radiation is the reason we wear Sunscreen outside because short-wavelength ultraviolet light from the sky has enough energy to knock electrons from their atoms, damaging skin cells and DNA, Millimeter waves, on the other hand, are non-ionizing because they have longer wavelengths and not enough energy to damage cells directly. “The only established hazard of non-ionizing radiation is too much heating,” Foster said, who has studied the health effects z ae [of radio waves for nearly 50 years. “At high exposure levels, radio frequency (RF) energy can indeed be hazardous, producing burns or other thermal damage, but these exposures are typically incurred only in occupational settings near high-powered | radio frequency transmitters, or sometimes in medical procedures gone awry.” Many of the public’s outcries are over the adoption of 5G echo concerns over | previous generations of cellular technology. Skeptics believe exposure to non-ionizing radiation may still be responsible for a range of illnesses, from brain tumors to chronic headaches. Over the years, there have been thousands of studies investigating these concerns. In 2018, the National Toxicology Program released a decade-long study that found some evidence of an increase in brain and adrenal gland tumors in male rats exposed to the RF radiation emitted by 2G and 3G cellphones, but not in female rats. The animals were exposed to levels of radiation four times higher than the maximum level permitted for human exposure. Many people who are opposed to the use of RF waves cherry-pick studies that support their argument, and often ignore the quality of the experimental methods or inconsistency of the results, Foster said. Although he disagrees with many of the conclusions skeptics have about previous generations of cellular networks, Foster agrees that we need more studies on the Potential health effects of SG networks. “Everyone I know, including me, is recommending more research on 5G because there’s not a lot of toxicology studies with this technology,” Foster said. For the proponents of 5G, majority are of the opinion that the benefits 5G can provide to society far outweigh the unknowns, & Ess @ scanned with OKEN Scanner| ie fhoose a appropriate title for the passage, RF Waves and Their Benefits “5G and Why it’s a Necessary Evil 5G for Good Health 5G and Radiation Concern 36. C1 plained D. 37. A Mo stands for ' ininimum input-maximum output maximum inpul-minimum output ‘multiple input-multiple output multiple intake-multiple-onttake B. C D. 4x fonizing radiation is dangerous because i peo |. ereate new compounds B. break chemical bonds C._ be absorbed as heat D. break surfaces of things 39. Millimeter waves are _ A. ionizing waves B. C._ non-ionizing waves D. Wifi waves waves 40. Which word in the 2° paragraph has the similar meaning as verdure? A. Wave B. Foliage C.. Miniaturization D. Configuration oR QUESTIONS 41 TO 45, CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION TO COMPLETE EACH CONVERSATION. 4), Tania: Ihad a great time. Thank you so much for your Charu: The pleasure is all mine. A. mordacity B, hospitality C. audacity D. compatibility 42. Amit: Didn't you call Lata? A. Well, I first took a deep breath B. Only for a while, I’m in a hurry C. Thanks, but you should try it too __D. Idid but the line was busy 43, Peter: Do you have shoes of size five? FOR QUESTIONS 46 AND 47, CHOOSE THE CORRECT WORD/PHRASE TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE, Shopkeeper: A. Indeed B. Try size seven CC. You are right D._ This is a little late 44. Patrison: I have got my haircut yesterday. Do you like it? David: Hmm, don’t mind but it looks weird. A. lot B. abit C. so much D. Jenny ; She's great, she just got a job at the bank as an advisor. A. done being do B. did D. doing 46. Gabriel said that unfortunately he had to move to a house in a less area. ‘A. deleterious B, _pernicious C. salubrious ——-D. noxious 9) Sei SF @ scanned with OKEN Scanner47. Ten years ago, today, | _ ina small Japanese car, driving across Poland towards Berlin. A. am sitting B. have been sitting C. were sitting D. was sitting . CHOOSE THE CORRECT SYNONYM OF THE GIVEN WORD. Fisticuffs A. Encounter B. Truce C. Reconciliation D. Peace . CHOOSE THE MC 49, CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANTONYM Op THE GIVEN WORD Surreptitious A. Clandestine B. Furtive Cc. Accredited D. Sneaky SUITABLE OPTION E CONVERSATION Policeman: After the thief had lied abou the stolen money, he was urged to make , it. TO COMPLE TH A. fast buck of B. clean breast of C. monkey out of D. loan up of @ scanned with OKEN ScannerTERNATIONAL ENGLIS MIYMPIAD 2020-21 q \chievers Section. ‘one mark each. sencuston Achievers Section cari $ marks, whereas a ages are compulsory. Theres no negtive marin ¢ ews ony ONE corect answer. Choose ony ONE « torarkyou cho of answers by darkening the cic ‘016 Filin the blanks. pease teach my dog __a ball. A toiech Bo leam —G. show toes Aste correct answer is option A, you must darken the circle corresponding to option A on the OMR Sheet. 16.@ O02 1. Reumthe OMR Sheet to the invigiator at the end of the exam, 6, Passefitin your personal details in the space provided on this page before attempting the paner. ‘an answer. OMA Sheet, use HB Pencil or Blue / Black ball point pen on. Es. erate eee Alea Emmarne @ scanned with OKEN ScannerFOR QUESTIONS | TO 24, CHOOSE THE CORRECT WORD/PHRASE TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE. Example Tam so as [ went running today! Tomorrow I will need a rest. A. Ghausted> B. happy C. disgusted D. drain 1. We through the woods when we spotted a tiger. A. wander B. wandering C. wondered D._were wandering 2. The between power production and consumption is widening. A. width B. line C. space D._ gap 3. Myplane was delayed, so I was stuck the airport. A. in B. at C. on D._ over 4, His habits are very similar to A. me B. myself C. mine D. my 5. Jane didn’t buy any oranges but I purchased A. any B. some C. much 6. Thave fartoo work to do before the end of the day. A. any B. much C. alot D. some 7. It's amazing that my family are all so different my sister looks just like our mother, A. or B. because C. 80 8. Gourav is so stubborn that at times it i talking to a wall. A. opaque B. brick C. wooden D. rock 9. The train does not stop -Itise small station. A. here B. somewhere C. everywhere D. nowhere 10. Itis very small and I can’t see what is writes in the text. I wonder how I can it A. deviate B. magnify C. debase D._ superimpose + 11. We had been waiting ‘two hours before Vibha came back from school. A. since B. from C. for D._ until eo _Decunells fee Ry Stee ha 12. The villagers in this part of the village live in @ scanned with OKEN Scannerpoverty poor pool poorest pose poorest ry asin 1 a6 BNE 0 oh 18. Mitgn India to make movies _ tax subsidy offered. yarge ‘A. moreover p, whereas ¢__ because of p. however ae Fen ey arsived at banquet hal, it . ‘4. bas rained B_ has been rained CC. is raining D. was raining I MeNeelmakesitto “Booker-2014" shortlist. Aa B. an C. the D. no article __D. no arte 1é The flood waters have begun from parts of Srinagar. A. to receding B. to recede C. receded D, recede 17, She said that food water urgently. A. she wanted, and B. we want, or C. they want, and WL seen Jeremy for ages. 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Flaccid FOR QUESTIONS 31 TO 35, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. ‘A recent and rapidly-developing trend among an alarming number of Asian women has become a major focus of attention: the lengths to which they will go in pursuit of beauty or rather, the Western versio of it. Growing numbers of Asian women are relying on artificial procedu alter sometimes temporarily, sometimes permanently their appearances to fit unrealistic Western id At one end of the spectrum are quick cosmetic applications which may or may not have lasting side effects, At the other end are surgical procedures, ranging from minor to major, all of which pose varying degrees of risk. Whatever the procedure, one message is very clear: white features continue to be the prevailing ideal, and for many Asian women, achieving this ideal is a goal to be attained at any cost, A pale C. Vague entive @ scanned with OKEN Scanner ‘generosity’? A. Largesse B. Largeese C._Laergess D. Largasee tone is the most coveted feature of] beauty amongst the Asian women, followed by double eyelids and sharp nose. In their attempts to achieve this go: Asian women risk physical health, meatal well-being, and financial security often t | the detriment of the lives of the friends and family who surround them. This dangerous trend must be put to an end, and that will not happen while the fashion industry continues to promote the value sian features to non-Cauca , particularly women, 3) of the Female body is nothing New; women have willed themselv to meet the prevailing modes to satis!) societal standards tor years, In Taiwan million procedures were performed list year, double the number from five yeas ago. In Korea, touted as the plastic surge capital of the world, surgeons estimate tht at least one in 10 adults have received some form of surgical upgrade and &'?% allenngers have their eyelids done government of Thailand has taken to plastic surgery tours, In Japan, The. gawking pon invasive provedures dubbed aay have set off such a rage tl Ses are raking in $100 milion yea sus Asian women, ineluding those living Faneirnative counties as wel s those i the Weste™ world, have begun to respond te nereasing: numbers t0 the pressures of fashion. AS @ result, they may subject themselves 0 Fange of procedures, pay oritant fees, and suffer both mental and ssical pain. Asians have always suffered farbeauty. Consider the ancient practice of jot binding in China, or the stacked, brass ‘coils used to distend the necks of Karen ‘yomen.In fact, some of the earliest records sfreconstructive plastic surgery come from ‘xh century India: the Hindu medical ‘hronicle Susruta Samhita describes how agnses were recreated after being chopped ‘fas punishment for adultery. Large numbers of Asian women continue ing to this belief that assimilation of Western features will facilitate their advancement in the world; that it will rake them sexier, more successful, and ‘of course more content. eee Choose an appropriate title / heading for the given passage. A. Beauty Standards Across the Globe B. Rise of Plastic Surgery C. Western Influence on Asian Standards of Beauty efog foun Women and thls Uply S106: 2. What is the most coveted feature of beauty for Asian women? A. Double-eyelids B. Petite body © Pale skin D. Sharp nose 41 Ry Ce. mee | surgery pom> 35. Which word in the immersion? st paragraph means C. Exorbitant D. Reconstructive FOR QUESTIONS 36 TO 40, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. (On September 9, 2014, Google ‘commemorated the 186 birth anniversary of Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) the Russian author and philosopher, with a slide show showcasing his greatest works. One of the giants of Russian literature, he wrote his first great novel, War and Peace in the 1860s, Generally, thought to be one of the greatest novels ever swritten, remarkable for its dramatic breadth and unity, its vast canvas includes 580 characters, many historical, others fictional. In 1873, Tolstoy sct to work on the second of his best known novels, Anna Karenina. He continued to write fiction throughout the 1880s and 1890s. His fiction consistently attempts to convey realistically the Russian society in which he lived, Anna Karenina (1877) tells parallel stories of an adulterous woman trapped by the conventions and falsities of society and of a philosophical landowner, who works @ scanned with OKEN Scannerulobiopraphy, acknowledged Tolstoy aq the greatest apostle of non-violence thay the present age has produced. alongside the peasants in the fields and] seeks to reform their lives. Tolstoy not only drew from his life experiences, but also created characters in his own image, such as Pierre and Prince Andrei in War and Peace, and Levin in Anna Karenina. joweasing his greatest Works. Thisme, AL displaying the best scenes from hisnoy B__ presenting characters from his nova, Cc. D. | Tolstoy served as a second lieutenant an artillery regiment during the Crimean wat, His experiences in battle helped stir his subsequent pacifism, and gave material for a realistic depiction of the horrors of war, in his later work. 37. War and Peace has including some historical and fictoy, showing pictures of his greatest noyy ges from his greg, exhibiting works His contemporaries paid him lofty tributes. Dostoevsky thought of him as the greatest nor of all living novelists. Gustave Flaubert, ‘A. 186 on reading a translation of War and Peace, se exclaimed, “What an artist and what @ E y909 psychologi Se Later critics and novelists continue to 38, Tolstoy is considered to be an extraording bear testament to Tolstoy’s art. Virginia : Woolf declared him to be the greatest of artist and psychologist by all novelists. James Joyce noted that “He ‘A. Thomas Mann stupid, never pedantic, B. Gustave Flaubert Thomas Mann wrote C. Anna Karenina D. Marcel Proust oO ——e———r—E is never dull, ne never theatricé of Tolstoy's seemingly guileless artistry. Seldom did art work so much like nature. 39 isa character in War and Peos Such sentiments were shared by Proust, Roper ee Faulkner and Nabokov. The latter heaped B. Pierre superlatives upon Anna Karenina; he C. Nabokov questioned, however, the reputation of “War and Peace”. D._ Tolstoy 40. What is the meaning of the word ‘paciit tL In 1908, Tolstoy wrote ‘A Letter to a given in the above passage? Hindu,’ outlining his belief in non-violence, A. Coercion asa means for India to gain independence B. Violence from British colonial rule, In 1909, Gandhi C. Pleasantness wrote to the famous writer, and in his, D. Brutality t to Delt? FOR QUESTIONS 41 TO 45, CHOOSE THE 41, Vinay: Is this your first visit MOST SUITABLE OPTION TO COMPLETE EACH CONVERSATION. Dev: __ a ——<—$— nn QF 1601065 @ scanned with OKEN Scannerju won't be long 1's hot here! yes. itis. 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Liquefy a detailed report was submitted to the ‘management 4 month ago so far. A. relieved, any action had been took B. lamented, no action has been taken C. complimented, no action had taken D. appreciated, some action taken ‘s CHOOSE THE CORRECT SYNONYM OF THE GIVEN WORD. 50, CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION TO. COMPLETE THE CONVERSATION. Andrew: Can 1 ge Martha: Yes please, A. make a fast buck B, make waves C. make yourself at home D. come and meet your waterloo ? ©) 0569) Se.8 | F — T @ scanned with OKEN ScannerQUESTION PAPER SET A SOF INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH OLYMPIAD 2019-20 88 ERS COUNCIL xg eonaen minds 6 LUD ilrmatlon about yest on the OMA hos, the sar of i wry Name, Schoo! 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A. wand B. torch C. cap D._ cloak 16, Weneed to through our old notebooks to get as much as we can from what we've been taught. comb send do make [oop "l Inoticed the of my sister’s face and ran to get my mother. A. soot pallor nun . blanche soe Se C8 | Set eve |S ~~ 18. There seems to be quite abit of. inthis team that you can sce by the mediocre results. A. recession B. aggrandisement C._ ineptitude D. belligerence 19. T struggle with school when it gets to the end of term and everything feels __ and T can’t be bothered. A. lavish B. irreverent C.mindane D. clement: 20. Most of the time when I’m playing football I act rather than thinking it through. ‘A. accountably B. reciprocally C._ willingly D._ intuitively 21. I mostly agree with what we are planning, but I do have a that I'd like to add. A. renditions B. caveat C. symposium D. telescope at 22. It me to tell you that you've not qualified for the final race next week. ‘A. ramparts B. disqualifies C. behooves D._ anoints 23. Trying to be original is impossible these days because there is so much that has already been created before. A. virtually B. embarrassingly C. destructively D,_emptyingly 24, Lam sure there is a/an that indicates what to do in this situation, A. adage B, balladie C. alcove D. convener @ scanned with OKEN ScannerFOR QUESTIONS CORRECT SYNOD 25. Relegate A. Elegant B. Majestic C. Ellipse D. Consign AND 26, CHOOSE THE M OF THE GIVEN WORD. 26. Daub A. Evoke B. Smear C. Entice D. Revoke JESTION AND 28, CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANTONYM OF THE GIVEN WORD. 27. Commune Commitment Confer Disregard Enthrall cope FOR QUESTIONS 31 TO 35, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. Three sisters have celebrated their 80" birthday and are Britain’s oldest surviving triplets. Mary Bloxham, Margaret Coleman and Georgina Leech, 80, were born on 20 May, 1937 and grew up together in the Hall Green area of Birmingham. Their mother, Mabel Bloxham, only expected one child and the chances of triplets surviving in the 1930s were very slim. But the three sisters, born to the family name Bloxham, celebrated their 80" birthday together with their family recently. Afier being born in their mother's bedroom, 4 piece of coloured wool was wrapped around each of their wrists, pink for Mary, green for Margaret and yellow for Georgina, Since then, their mother made them clothes, which included each 2 SF] IEO | Class-9 | SetAlLe™ READING 28. Desolate A. Belittle B, Remove C. Construct D._ Depress OR QUESTIONS 29 AND 30, CHOOg, ; /ITH CORRECT SPEL Nh OPTION WITH CORR LING 29, How do you spell the word that jy, ‘obvious’? A. Conspokulus B. Conspeceus 30. How do you spell the word that means jy A. Conorbation B. Conbation C. Conrebation D. Conurbation of those colours. Mary said: “We always had company and friends, and if one of us was playing with a toy, the others wanted it. When we were born, only one baby was expected and then obviously three arrived. When my mum asked the doctor, he said he thought there was two of us, possibly three. My mum asked him why he wouldn’t tell her that and he said there was no point because it would have only made her scared. I was born first at four and a quarter pounds, Margaret was next at four- and three-quarter pounds and Georgina was last at four pounds. The nurse didn’t have any paper to write this on, so she found a matchbox and wrote it on that.” She continued: “My mum put a piece of Wool around each of our wrists, I had? pink one, Margaret had a green one and Georgina had a yellow one. Our mum @ scanned with OKEN Scannerwhatever she made, she always used'a hy of pik in mine, green in Margaret's ant jlow in Georgina’s. I worked at counell for 44 years, mainly doing tyne seitng, but when I retired, Iwas the longest serving member of the council. All three of us retired at the age of 60. M4 worked at Boots, the chemist for 44 Solihull largaret years,” Georgina, @ mother-of-two ang grandmother-of-four, said: “Margaret got martied first in 1962 and she stayed in the Hall Green area of Birmingham with her husband, Michael. 1 got married in 1965 to my husband, John, and I moved to Coventry where I still live 52 years later. Mary lived in the family home until 2010 and she now lives next door to Margaret and Michael. “There will be 19 of us at our 80" birthday, it will just be a family thing. We have people coming up from Plymouth, Ipswich and Worcester. My two children are coming over from Coventry.” She added that they were all in the Brownies and Guides and have been involved in the Guides Movement for 73 years, Margaret said: “It’s absolutely fantastic and we are having the most fantastic time, “When we were born we had the King’s bounty, which ended up being three pounds between us. It was started by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and my mum applied for it when we Were born, We received a letter from Buckingham Palace along with a cheque jade most of our clothes growing up ana for three pounds. | 51. Choose the best title or heading for the Passage, A. Three Sisters Meet the Queen 3. Triple Octogenarians © old Ladies Now Live Longer >. A Happy Birthday to All Wilts. _ 32. How long have the triplets been alive? A. 20 years B. 30 years ©. 44 years D._ 80 years 33. How did their mother tell them apart as babies? A. Different hats B. Coloured wool C. Their fa 34. Who worked as a pharmacist for 44 years? Georgina Michael Margaret Mary 2 | 35. What does the word ‘bounty’ mean in the final paragraph? A. Penalty B. Chocolate bar C. A ship a Gift FOR QUESTIONS 36 TO 40, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. An office worker has been dubbed “Britain’s most generous colleague” because he buys Christmas gifts for all 1,000 people at his workplace. Newman, 57, from Merseyside, started the gift-giving more than seven years ago. Back then, he worked in a much smaller office with just 12 people — spending around a £1 on each of them. When he presented his colleagues with the little treats, they were so thankful that he decided to make it an annual tradition. “They were so happy, and J thought I would like to do that again. The looks on their faces was just priceless,” he continued. “It reminded me of that feeling of queuing @ scanned with OKEN Scannerup for a Santa's grotto. [think everybody went back to their childhoods when they were given out their presents, so for the next few years, I decided to keep trying to find daft and unusual presents.” When he became a para-technical officer, which means he assesses emergeney plans, with the Office of Nuclear Regulation, in 2011, he even set up a makeshift grotto in one of meeting rooms as he gave more than 50 presents to people, in his team. Last year, he expanded it to the whole of the Office of Nuclear Regulation, which has more than $00 people. and this year, he gave festive treats to almost 1,000 people across the whole building. He said: “Gradually it’s got bigger and bigger and when I moved to the Office of Nuclear Regulation, 1 expanded it and I had to be more ingenious about finding enough presents for everyone without spending lots of money. I suppose I did get a bit carried away, but I managed to got lots of really inexpensive things. My reasons for doing it are entirely selfish I get to see everybody being happy. It started on a small scale, but it has worked its way into something much bigger.” Although he made sure everyone had a little something, his bargain hunting skills meant he estimates he spent just £200 to £300. He explained: “Whenever 1 find some kind of sale or reduction, I am thinking ahead. For example, when they are selling off packets of Christmas cards for 10p, 1 will buy a stack of those. I've also bought chocolate in bulk to keep the price down. Newman has even had to turn the basement of his house into a Christmas room to store al) the treats throughout the year, Without an army of elves on hand, he gets help from his family including wite Gina, 57, daughter Amy, 28, and granddaughter, EeeeteeectarerereevenireremencaiepeieD hand~ 36. Aleesa, eight. Together, they individuaiyy and it is heart-warmii the time out {o say ‘thank you’ to his colleagues in this sp: wrap each gift Caton, director of human resources Dave at the Office for Nuclear Regulation saig ik “Nuclear regulation is rightly a serious ¢ business, but we are all human beings 4 g that Steve takes ial way, Choose the best title oF heading for 4, passage. A B. iC D. Christmas for Everybody Never Enough Time or Money : Too Many Gifts to Wrap Where are All the Gifts? 37. How old is Newman? A, 12 B. 57 Cc. 28 50 38. Newman gives gifts because g ‘A. his daughter helps him B. it makes him feel proud C. people enjoy it so much D._ they give him a special room in the office 39. Every gift is handwrapped by A B. CG D. people in the shop Newman himself colleagues in the office Newman’s family 40. What is the meaning of the word “ingenious in A B. c Dd. the fourth paragraph? Stupid Clever Vague Clear @ scanned with OKEN ScannerESTIONS 41 TO 45, CHOOSE THE POR S'SUITABLE OPTION FOR EACH NVERSATION- sy. Rav: Pont let your seniors bully you, can Fail: You are right stand yourself up stand yourself stand up for yourself and yourself for ya : Do you have shoes of size five? B. c a. Pri shopkeeper: A. You are Tate B. This is too carly c, Indeed D. This is a shoe store 1g, Trainee: Is everything OK? ‘Team lead: Iam afraid, I will have to FOR QUESTIONS 46 AND 47, CHOOSE THE MOST SUITABLE OPTION TO FILL IN THE, BLANK. 46, Why. the inevitable, you really need to just leave. A. annihilate B. prolong C. abbreviate prance 47. Ym really looking forward to our to the country, A. jade jitters C. jaunt D. jetpack = 44, _D._ advised 45. 48. 49. the contract with immediate effect A. terminate: BL frustrate C. gyrate D._ isolate Ray: How's your mum doing? Tim: She's great, she just got a job at the bank as an A. advisable B. advisor C. advisory : T wasn’t expecting any kind of Chetan from the audience during my talk. A. come back B. go forward C. move away D. stay there CHOOSE THE CORRECT SYNONYM OF THE GIVEN WORD. Condole A. Commemorate B. Commiserate C. Consecrate CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANTONYM OF THE GIVEN WORD. D. Commence Bxalt A. Vilify B. Dignify Cc. Extol D. Eulogise 108855 | Set) Levelt [SOF ———— ETB = j @ scanned with OKEN Scanner50. CHOOSE THE MOST SUITABLE OPTION Team lead: I completely agree. TO COMPLETE THE CONVERSATION. A. call our names Manager: We need a break after that contentious B. cloud our judgement meeting. All that bickering is beginning to C. clog our levels D. go dead broke J Se R9 4 BS fe % @ scanned with OKEN Scannerry INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH ‘OLYMPIAD 2019-20 in association with 33 BRITISH COUNCIL sof get actional ten minutes to il up ‘School Code, Class, Section, Roll No. ‘marks / result and other information related te vou s, te your Names ew share yOu" 4 necusten Pane compiz 10 secon: ord and Structure Knowledge, fenquesion in Achievers Section ‘argesionsarecompuisr. Theres no negate mating 4 Theetsonly ONE correct answer. Choose only ONE option for an answer. 4: roma yer choles of anwers by darkening the cles on he OMF Shes ve HB Pencil (16: Fill in the blanks. or pease teach my dog ball information about youre on the OMR Sheet, before the start of the exam. ‘and Mobile Number clearly on the OM Sheet and do not to SOF exams on your mobile number. eat PAPERSET. ) 9 forget to sign t. Reading, Spoken and Written Expression & Achievers Section. carries 3 marks, whereas all other questions carry one mark each. Blue / Black ball point pen only: E- A tofeich —B. fram =, show. tolearn ratte conec angwer fs option A, you must darken the circle coresponding {0 option A on the OMA Sheet. 16 @ OOO 1L Return the OMR Sheet to the inviglator at the end of the exam. i the paper. is in the space provided on this page before attempting 6, Pease fin your personal detail SETA eT ase ee PAY eins 1 Nouns 17,21,24,47 9,12,14,17,24 1 [Pronouns 3 4,20 | 3. Metts 45,6, 8,10, 13,22,46 3,6,10,19,23 | ttre 20,23 18,22 | 5 |Agjectves 2,7,11,18,19 18 | |S Tees 912 5,7,46,47 \ (2 Phrasal verbs 1 11, 13,15, 16.21 1 ims 14,15,16 2 3 Neary 25, 26,27, 28,29, 30,48, 49 25, 26,27, 28, 29,30,48, 49 1S Gonetnson $1 32, 33,34 35,36,37,36,39,40 | 31/32 33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40 | 1 Sooten and vrien Expression 41,42, 43,44, 45,50 11,42, 43, 44, 45,50 \ @ scanned with OKEN ScannerTHE TO COMPLETE ECT WORD/PHRAS EACH SENTENCE, Example Tam so ____ as T went running today! Tomorrow | will need a rest. B. happy C. disgusted D. drain When the clock in an kes ten, we need to leave fashion. A. ovular B. overly C. overtly D._orderly I've sat in that chair thought about what to do next, a time and A. some B. little C. many D._ both 3 a role in the new school rules, 1 think the students will appreciate them more. A. Having seen B. Having done C. Having shown D. Having played | j I 4. Is there who can help me with my homework? A. anywhere B. anything C. anyhow D. anybody 5. This coming winter I at this school for 5 years. A. have been B. amto be ORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE C. will have been Db, been 6. Lwould really like to know what we for dinner later tonight, A. are having B. had had C. will be had D._ have had making this 7. My Mavour of snack years ago. A. will have stopped B. were stopping C. have stopped topped that I won A. like, like B. likely, likely C. like, likely D._ likely, lik There has never been a better time to make about what to do next year, perform as well next time. a A. decide B.” decision C. decisive D. decidedly peal eis Gecldedlvge SEs 10. The captain __away from the pitch hanging her head after the match had finished A. was walked B. has walked C._ is walked D. walked a 1. If you yourself, there is nothine in which you cannot succeed. A. big up with B. trust off. C. get along with D. believe in c es SOF 1E0 | class-9| Set-B1L A @ scanned with OKEN Scannersummer, we didn’t travel ss Ls we ve esPicped a Home vacation instead, 19. The unrest amongst the students seemed to } away the staffroom alone A. blemish yroad B. revolt a s Co tri saresult of ast night's storm andthe heavy 29 —___—_— ee at followed, the flight was 0. ‘There were some boys in the street who were a ried on — playing with @ arred off A. another one B. eecked out B. themselves eed off C. the other ones, pS Dy one another sits gat 10 Know that we are so far ahead ofthe earning _ compared to other ations. A. round B. curve c. cycle p. ellipse is Before we proceed, we must of shat we already know. A. whip round B. do sums C. look at D, take stock jee 16 Ithink Imight have. my old trainers; they're falling to pieces. A. come off with B. tom upon C. min away D. worn out 17 Thad hoped my sore muscle was just pain, but ‘te physio confirmed that it was @ : A ty B. yank C. pull D. stand island ss 1 generally don’t like my food to be either tot or cold, I prefer it to be : A. insipid 3. itksome © frigid >. tepid 21. The referee an end to the game because of the dangerous weather. A. shouted B. stopped C. called D._ went for 22. Although visually similar, we are polar opposites. A. slowly B. reliably C._ belittlingly D._attitudinally 23. Her sister always thought it funny to her actions whenever she could. A. snake B. salmon C. bear D. ape De ape 24. There has to be more to the than what we saw this evening at the cinema. A. point B. line C. area D. plot FOR QUESTIONS 25 AND 26, CHOOSE THE CORRECTSYNONYMOF THE GIVEN WORD. 25. Potency A. Apathy B. Capability C. Eulogy D. Skullduggery ey ats 9| set j Level |SOF __ » @ scanned with OKEN Scanner26. Vagary D. A. Quirk B. Quip FOR QUESTIONS 29 AND 30. CHOOSE Thpp C. Quandary OPTION WITH CORRECT SPELLING. 11 the word that meay, 29, How do you spel ‘springing apart’? D. Quince FOR QUESTIONS 27 AND 28, CHOO! THE CORRECT ANTONYM OF THE GIVE A worD. B 27. Ornate C. Dis A. Baroque : __D. Dis cee iee ee A B. Bizarre 30. How do you spell the word that means» CC. Bland large upright stone"? __D, Bloated ‘A. Monolith 28. Strafe B. Manolyth A. Breach C. Minolath B. Rebuke D. Monalyth _ READING TO 35, READ THE ‘The findings proved it belonged to a R THE QUESTIONS hybrid offspring with a narwhal for its mother and a beluga for its father. “Even with the absence of a tusk and different mating systems, successful mating can still occur between a male beluga anda female narwhal,” the study said. Normally, scientists have a hard time observing both narwhals and belugas during their mating season (late winter to late spring). However, there are a few places where there is enough population of both marine animals. Disko Bay, where the skull was discovered, is one of them, Scientists believe this skull might be the only evidence that proves FOR QUESTIONS 31 PASSAGE AND ANSWE! THAT FOLLOW. ‘Scientists in Iceland and Denmark: confirm existence of a narwhal-beluga hybrid whale (narluga - a mash up of both names together) through tests on a 30-year-old skull. The skull was originally found by a hunter in Greenland and stored at the Natural History Museum of Denmark. Ina 1993 study, researchers at the Society of Marine Mammalogy thought the skull belonged to a hybrid whale because of its unusual teeth and size. Narwhals have only one or rarely two long spiraling tusks whereas belugas can have up to 40 pointed teeth in straight rows. The hybrid skull had a mix of both — a set of long, spiraling and pointy teeth. It was also larger in size than a narwhal or a beluga skull. But at the time, lack of DNA knowledge kept the skull’s owner in the dark, until recently, when a new study was published in Scientific Reports that finally uncovered the truth. narlugas exist. They used powdered bone samples fom 18 narwhals and 18 belugas skulls & compared the skull to the DNA found from eight narwhals and eight beluges from Greenland. And voila! A 30-Y" old skull’s story makes way for # %*" scientific discovery. This is not the onl Lhas happened, but it is the firs - ui <0 1160 1 Ciass-91 S28! @ scanned with OKEN Scannerfg has been proved in marine Ti iS reason for this is the fact thatthe ‘On ee is $0 difficult 10 find and often nit is; it is found by hunters who to their owna tes s hurried to a door if they’ ard them erying on the other side of it % This isn’t the first study to show that dogs : are highly responsive to human crying, but -“opoose the best title or heading for the the team from John Hopkins University, 3h ssage- led by Emily Sanford, are first to show Greenland Creates New Lite that dogs who detect emotional distress * Whales Survive in Greenland Will hurry to do something about it. “Dogs ¢, New Find by Hunter Displayed ia been by the side of humans for tens of hous Is of years and they've learned to p. Two Becomes One ae read our social cues,” says Sanford. “Every Where did the hunter Keep the skull? dog owner has a story about coming home A, Toeland from a long day, sitting down for a ory and p. Greenland the dog’s right there, licking their face i ¢. Denmark In a way, this is the science behind that.” p. The sea 2 The idea for the experiment first came about 4 Why did it take so long to confirm? when co-author Julia Meyes Manor was ‘A. The museum would not let them look at it playing with her children and they buried , B. The hunter had kept it with him her under pillows. She began calling for C. Absence of DNA understanding help and although her husband didn’t come 1D. The skulls didn’t look similar enough and rescue her, “within a few seconds” 3 ssentists think the skull may be her Collie had. “I knew that we had to do A. fake 3 a study to test that more formally.” It is Re not an uncommon phenomenon although unique there are examples of dogs doing very C. a juvenile ples of Sone D. one of many strange things. The test involved 34 dogs of various breeds (including Golden Retrievers, Labradors Shih Tzus, Pugs, and several mixed breeds) and their real-life owners. One at a time, owners were positioned behind a clear door 35. What does the word ‘hybrid’ mean in the second paragraph? A. Electric and fuel powered B. Homogeneous C. Mixture i D. Rare held shut with magnets. The dogs could Giger see and hear them, While sitting behind ne QUESTIONS 36 TO 40, READ THE the door, the people were asked to either SAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS hum “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” or ery. THAT FOLLOW. The research team wanted to see if the dogs would open the door more often when their owners cried, That was not the ease, but dogs who did open the door when they heard their owner crying opened it three times faster than dogs whose owners were humming. You've always known that your dog Anderstands exactly how you're feeling. But "ow we have scientific proof that man’s best id can not only read human emotion Will go out of their way to comfort Y0u if they think you're in need. The new Study found that dogs with strong bonds, St 'lts9 | Sot | Level 4 |SOF _—_— i @ scanned with OKEN ScannerResearchers also measured the dogs” stress levels, Sanford said dogs who were able to push through the door to “rescue” their owners showed less stress, meaning they were upset by the crying, but not 100 upset to take action. As for the dogs who didn’t push open the door, it wasn’t because they didn’t care, it seemed they cared too much. Those dogs showed the most stress and were too troubled by the crying to do anything, Sanford said. This could have implications for the use of dogs because we now know that they can be paralysed by fear and emotion, much like people. Why or how this is the case needs to be looked into, but the fact that dogs can ‘freeze’ through stress is on that suggests there is higher levels of sensitivity that is usually only reserved for people. 36. Choose the best title or heading for the passage. A. Dogs are More Intelligent B. Dog Day Sunday C. Dogs Keep Us Safe D. Dogs Know Best FOR QUESTIONS 41 TO 45, CHOOSE THE MOST SUITABLE OPTION TO COMPLETE EACH CONVERSATION. 41. Stan: Have you been here before? Billy: Never! Not in a come to a place like this. would I A. blue moon B. month of Sundays C. crowded house D._ sight for sore eyes 37. What type of dog does the scientist haygy A, Labrador B. Collie C. Shih Tzu 38, What did some dogs do? A. Ran around B. Cried aloud C. Opened the door D. Chased their owner 39, Some dogs were so emotional they A. couldn't move B. barked a lot Cc. ran away D. moved away from the door 40. What is the meaning of the word ‘paralysed in the last paragraph? A. Happy B. Injured Cc. Lazy D. A. semitic B. bombastic C. semantic D. eclectic 43, Student: Are you sure we are havi Ig a tes tomorrow? Teacher: Absolutely, i 1 chest what you've all been learning. 42. Peggy: Do you like rock music? Sammy: I like some, but I’ve a. Teally taste in music, A. casy running B. low tide C. high time D. bowled over a SQF | IEO | Class-9 | SetB [Levelt @ scanned with OKEN Scannerr _ are you going 10 cook Iunch this 45, otter . Hh eokend * wee jyer: Sure, but I'm all fingers and pave” ight now, 80 it may take a while. {oes Z hands * pumbs p. palms \ UESTIONS 46 AND 47, CHOOSE THE an CT WORD/PHRASE TO COMPLETE wa SENTENCE, x lam suprised by my not having Si spe French and artists. 4. has been renowned 3. will be renowned care renown, p, are renowned snything all day yet feeling fine. for being superb cooks 50. - James: I like the look of your new room. Dwaine: Thanks, my father and I gave it @ B. C. D. 49. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANTONYM ___ of paint last week. tap wash spray lick Remerge Epitomise Acrimonious ' OF THE GIVEN WORD. Sullen ‘ A B. Ic. D. Equitable Reliable Praised Cheerful CHOOSE THE MOST SUITABLE OPTION A. had eaten TO COMPLETE THE CONVERSATION. B. to eat James: I enjoyed studying, but it was just C. eats a to an end for myself and many aco others, I guess. 4 CHOOSE THE CORRECT SYNONYM A. shout OF THE GIVEN WORD. B. way Aecapitulate C. move A. Adroit D. means ete 1 | II | | Ca “$1828 | Level 4 1e08 @ scanned with OKEN ScannerQUESTION | () fee PAPER SET A SOF INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH OLYMPIAD 2018-19 in ansocintion with 38 cathe. yeu get aational ten minutes o fil up information about yourcolt on the OMA Sheet, before the alan ofthe exaen. your Name, Schoo! Codie, Class, Section, Roll No, ond Mobile Number clealy on the OMA Sheet s1vd do rat forget to gn 2 Wl share YOu MAS / rst Your mobi rmber no cncton Paper comprises four sections 4 word and Structure Knowledge, Reading, Spoken and Written Expression & Achievers Section. an qyeston i Achiowors Section Ties 3 marks, whereas all other questions carry one mark each. a | gyvestions are compulsory. There ts no negative marking, an «.ereis only ONE Cor omak your choice of answers by darkening the ci sct answer. Choose only ONE option for an answer. iB Pencil or Blue / Black ball point pen only. 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A long time ago, the Romans used to race for fun, even though it was very jangerous, deliverables sheep menus chariots gow> FOR QUESTIONS 25 AND 26, CHOOSE THE CORRECT SYNONYM OF THE GIVEN WORD. 25. Hiatus A. Gap B. Order C. Sight D. Lodgings 26. Mingle A. Circulate B. Serialise C. Emote D. Originate FOR QUESTIONS 27 AND 28, CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANTONYM OF THE GIVEN WORD. 27. Galvanise A. Deter FOR QUESTIONS 31 TO 35, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. You might not think of plants as particularly, talkative, but they can communicate surprisingly well with each other, especially when faced with danger. According to a recent study in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science, injured plants send out emergency signals to alert their neighbours to start building up their defenses against threats, The research began after a University of Delaware plant specialist agreed to mentor a 16-year-old named Connor Sweeney on a research project. The excited high school, : READING _ a \ @ scanned with OKEN Scanner ore B. Cc. Evoke p. Enthrall 28, Negate ‘A. Repurpose B.C C. Dispossess D. h FOR QUESTIONS 29 AND 30, CHOOSE Ty. OPTION WITH CORRECT SPELLING. 29. How do you sp get better"? the word that means 4. A. Convaless B. Convalesce C. Convailes D. Convalse 30. How do you spell the word that means ‘ii opposite of literal”? A. Figerated B. Figaratif C. Figurative D. Figauretif student got to work immediately, spending all his free time, including weekends and summer breaks, in the lab at the university. He first had to grow plants, known @ mustard weed, for use in experiments not actually as easy as it sounds He placed the seeds in Petri dishes and test Lubes filled with jelly to promote growth. The seeds generally germinated about days later and began to change into delicate three-inch saplings with bright green leaves, After the plants had grown to a sufficient Size, Sweeney sliced a leaf in two places, SOF 0 | class-9| Setsect bite- to see how it gan ‘ins copy Megin the repair proce: weed nd even ot Ereways offshoots, Sweeney then had the experiment multiple times rack the findings. To were the same! wl cee what was making the roots grov 7 redierent ways, thew versity scientists conducted further tests and discovered that theinjured plants were releasing chemicals pwam their neighbours of the impending danger. They believe that the healthy plant yas growing its roots to absorb more uttients to strengthen its defenses. As a result, the two scientists began looking for compounds that plants make to increase growth, Sure enough, each time an injured plantsent out a warning, the neighbouring mustard weeds began producing and using plant growth hormones. The researchers were not sure why the Plants actually communicated with each other But the evidence from their research ‘tggested that there was something more ‘look into. The plants were clearly “communication, and although it was ‘riginally thought that plants were always ‘eompetition with each other, this now ied NOt to be the case, or at least the oo between them is different to We as humans see as competition. ia this was not the first study that is ¥sed plants ‘talking’ to one another, ‘0 recognise how they ate, In previous studies done » Scientists discerned that when ‘bout a possible insect attack, 8S the first t Smmunj toes Yamneg D. Moving nearby uninjured trees be large amounts of bug. to ward off the attack. These are amazin, observations that seem almost fictions The idea that the Plants around Us are in Constant communication with each other and there needs to be further Tesearch to find out if different species of plant can communicate or to see if they ‘speak different languages’, gin producing epelling chemicals @ scanned with OKEN Scanner Choose the best title or heading for the passage. A. Plants Grow Bigger Now B. Plants Are Difficult to Grow C. Plants Have Good Friends D. Plants Talk Too . How long did it take for the experiment to work? A. 6 days B. 2 days C. Overnight D. Immediately How did the plants communicate? A. Chemicals B. Roots C. Leaves How often do they think plants are in communication? What does the word ‘discerned’ mean in the final paragraph? A. Observed B, Experimented C. Forced D. 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D._ kick back @ scanned with OKEN Scanner/ : Coax 47. Itis difficult to with ideas to impress Hs A. Pester = our teacher, isn’t it? ‘A. stop doing away B. Repel B. keep coming up C. Sooth C. retum on D. Influence D._ return to being ———— ——— sara rere eee ae 50. CHOOSE THE MOST SUITABLE optjg, 48. CHOOSE THE CORRECT SYNONYM OF TO COMPLETE THE CONVERSati. THE GIVEN WORD. Aberration Edmund : I wasn’t expecting any king, A. Disavow ——— from the audience during my ug pees A. come back C. Oddity : D. Entrench B. go forward 49. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANTONYM OF Cremer aay THE GIVEN WORD. D. stay there eee @ scanned with OKEN ScannerQUESTION PAPER SET A SOF INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIAD OTe in association with ral‘en minutes to fil up information about yoursef onthe OMR Shee, before the start ofthe exam. ‘schoo! 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Itwon't___ the picture A. hold B. dodge C. tie D. bind The pressure cooker___and the food was plastered all over the walls of the kitchen, A. blew over : B._ blew through 6. . Ifyou NOWLEDGE blew on D. blew up castern India to large (ax A. incentive B. subsidy utility D. workshop The cat jumped then managed to tens ee tei A. on, catch B. down, caught CC. upon, catches D. out on, catching He is often found ____ his glasses is hard for him to them when not wearing them! A. looks for, found B. searching for, find C. looking for, finds D. has searched for, found The child's handwriting is barely A. decipherable B. clogged C. legislative D. equivocal the disk, you will be able to see the yellow section. A. capitulate B. rotate C. administrate D. designate @ scanned with OKEN Scanner