English and French Olympiad

Segunda Olimpiada de Lenguas Extranjeras a nivel de Centros educativos y

Distrital
Técnico de Lenguas Extranjeras Clara Díaz Peguero de Brito – Diciembre 2022

Propósito: Promover el análisis de Lectura en el idioma ingles con el fin de mejorar la

compresión lectora en el idioma y así lograr el desarrollo de las habilidades lingüísticas
en los estudiantes del distrito 11-04.

Contextualización:
Desde hace varios años hemos visto que la mayoría de los estudiantes de nuestros centros
educativos tanto del nivel primario como secundario, han demostrado un bajo
rendimiento en análisis de texto en el idioma inglés como en francés. Es por esto, es que
se pretende desarrollar esta importante olimpiada como iniciativa de nuestro distrito 11-
04 con el fin de lograr el desarrollo de habilidades lingüística mediante la comprensión
lectora que promuevan el desarrollo intelectual de nuestros estudiantes a través de una
segunda lengua. Se comenzará en el idioma ingles y luego con el idioma francés.
Al final luego de los anexos están los textos de Frances para los centros educativos y a
nivel distrital.
Olimpiada de Lenguas Extranjeras
Categoría Grados Nivel
A 5to y 6to Primario A1
B 1ro y 2do Secundario A2
C 3ro y 4to Secundario A2
D 5to y 6to Secundario B1 or
C1

Nombres de los textos por categorías a nivel Distrital

Categorias Textos Grados Nivel
A The House 5to y 6to Primario
A1
B My morning 1ro y 2do Secundario
routine A2
C Going to the 3ro y 4to Secundario
Supermarket A2
D The Environment 5to y 6to Secundario B1 or
C1

Nombres de los textos por categorías a nivel de Centros Educativos

Categorías Textos Grados Nivel
A My name is John 5to y 6to Primario
A1
B My Wonderful 1ro y 2do Secundario
Family A2
C The city where I 3ro y 4to Secundario
live A2
D Hotel Reservation 5to y 6to Secundario
B1

Nota: Elegí el C1 en la olimpiada distrital Porque está más acorde al currículo, más
corto y sencillo.
De cada categoría se elegirá 3 lugares primer, segundo y tercer lugar.
Jurado para la Participación en Ingles;
 Eddy Castillo
 Francy Antonio García
 Milenia de la Rosa.
Jurado para la Participacion en Frances:
 Francy Antonio Garcia
 Eddy Arturo Castillo
 Yaniry Polanco
 Milenia de la Rosa
 Santiago Aybar

Que se pretende lograr con esta olimpiada:

 Motivar a los estudiantes al uso del idioma ingles
 Desarrollar las competencias lingüísticas en los estudiantes.
 Estimular el intercambio de información y conocimiento.
 Aprendizaje significativo.
 English Olympiad

Categoría A
Dear Students please read the text about our vacation and then select the correct
answers

My name is John
Hi! Nice to meet you! My name is John Smith. I am 19 and a student in college. I
go to college in New York. My favorite courses are Geometry, French, and
History. English is my hardest course. My professors are very friendly and
smart. It’s my second year in college now. I love it!

I live in a big house on Ivy Street. It’s near the college campus. I share the house
with three other students. Their names are Bill, Tony, and Paul. We help each
other with homework. On the weekend, we play football together.

I have a younger brother. He just started high school. He is 14 and lives with my
parents. They live on Mulberry Street in Boston. Sometimes they visit me in
New York. I am happy when they visit. My Mom always brings me sweets and
candy when they come. I really miss them, too!

¿Has entendido el texto?

¡Por favor conteste las preguntas!
Pregunta 1:
Where does John Smith go to college?
a Boston
b New York
c Paris
d Berlin
Pregunta 2:
What is John Smith’s hardest course?
a English
b Math
c French
d Art
Pregunta 3:
Who shares a house with John Smith?
a Bill, John, and Tom
b Bill, Tony, and Paul
c Anna, Margaret, and Tanya
d Frank, Tony, and Mike
Pregunta 4:
How old is John Smith’s younger brother?
a fourteen
b seven
c thirteen
d eleven
Pregunta 5:
What does John Smith’s Mom bring him when they visit?
a Candy and ice cream
b Fruits and vegetables
c Flowers and coffee
d Sweets and candy
 English Olympiad

Categoria B
Dear Students, please read the text about My morning Routine and then select the
correct answers

My morning routine
My name is Bob. Each day I drive my kids to school. My daughter goes to a school
that’s far from our house. It takes 30 minutes to get there. Then I drive my son
to his school. It’s close to my job. My daughter is in the sixth grade and my son
is in the second. They are both good students. My daughter usually sings her
favorite songs while I drive. My son usually sleeps.

I arrive at the office at 8:30 AM. I say good morning to all my workmates then I
get a big cup of hot coffee. I turn on my computer and read my email. Some days
I have a lot to read. Soon I need another cup of coffee.

Did you understand the text?

Please answer the following questions of understanding:
Question 1:
Which two places are near each other?
a son’s school and office
b daughter’s school and office
c home and office
d home and daughter’s school
Question 2:
Which child is older?
a daughter
b not sure
c son
d same age
Question 3:
What happens in the car each morning?
a son and daughter talk
b son sleeps and daughter sings
c daughter reads and son sleeps
d father and daughter tell jokes
Question 4:
What happens at the office?
a workmates give Bob a big cup of hot coffee
b all of the above
c Bob gives all his workmates a big cup of hot coffee
d Bob gets a big cup of hot coffee
Question 5:
When does Bob get his second cup of coffee?
a after reading his email
b after driving the children home
c before reading his email
d before greeting his coworkers
 English and French Olympiad
Categoria C
Dear Students, please read the text about Going to the Supermarket and then select
the correct answers

Going to the Supermarket

Martha is at the grocery store, getting ready for a house party. She has a list of
what she needs with her as she goes along. The first section she comes has
produce. Martha sees apples, bananas, cherries, grapes, and strawberries. She
checks her list:

- 6 apples
- 1 bag of cherries
- 1 bag of grapes
- 2 cartons of strawberries

Martha gets her items and looks the bananas. They are on sale for much cheaper
than they are normally. She picks 3 bananas. Next are vegetables. She sees
potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and salad in bags. She checks
her list:

- 5 pounds of potatoes
- 6 carrots
- 4 tomatoes
- 2 onions
- 4 mushrooms

As she is putting her items into her cart, Martha checks the many bags of salad
and chooses 2 of them. She pushes her cart ahead. The next section is meat and
dairy. She sees meat, fish, cheese, eggs, and milk. She checks her list:
- 2 fish (salmon)
- 1 block of cheese (cheddar)
- 1 dozen eggs
- 2 gallons of milk

She looks at the meat that is on sale and chooses a 5-pound roll of hamburger.
She gets the rest of the items in that section. She still needs rice, bread, salt,
sugar, and flour. She gets:

- 2 bags of rice
- 4 loaves of bread
- a 2-pound bag of sugar
- a 2-pound bag of flour

Martha then realizes that she has forgotten something. She runs back and gets
1 container of salt and then rushes to the checkout. She puts her groceries into
her car and leaves.

Did you understand the text?

Please answer the following questions of understanding:
Question 1:
What item did Martha pick up on sale in the fruits and vegetables section?
a Two bags of salad
b Three bananas
c Six apples
d Four mushrooms
Question 2:
Which item did Martha buy 5 pounds of in the meat and dairy section?
a Five pounds of milk
b Five pounds of fish
c Five pounds of cheese
d Five pounds of meat
Question 3:
How much bread did Martha get while she was shopping at the grocery store?
a Four loaves of bread
b Three loaves of bread
c Two loaves of bread
d One loaf of bread
Question 4:
What item did Martha have to go back for at the end of her shopping trip?
a a bag of cherries
b one container of salt
c one dozen eggs
d a block of cheese

English Olympiad

Categoria D

Dear Students, please read the text about Going The Environment and then select the
correct answers

The Environment
In our modern world, there are many factors that place the wellbeing of the
planet in jeopardy. While some people have the opinion that environmental
problems are just a natural occurrence, others believe that human beings have
a huge impact on the environment. Regardless of your viewpoint, take into
consideration the following factors that place our environment as well as the
planet Earth in danger.

Global warming or climate change is a major contributing factor to

environmental damage. Because of global warming, we have seen an increase
in melting ice caps, a rise in sea levels, and the formation of new weather
patterns. These weather patterns have caused stronger storms, droughts, and
flooding in places that they formerly did not occur.

Air pollution is primarily caused as a result of excessive and unregulated

emissions of carbon dioxide into the air. Pollutants mostly emerge from the
burning of fossil fuels in addition to chemicals, toxic substances, and improper
waste disposal. Air pollutants are absorbed into the atmosphere, and they can
cause smog, a combination of smoke and fog, in valleys as well as produce acidic
precipitation in areas far away from the pollution source.
In many areas, people and local governments do not sustainably use their
natural resources. Mining for natural gases, deforestation, and even improper
use of water resources can have tremendous effects on the environment. While
these strategies often attempt to boost local economies, their effects can lead to
oil spills, interrupted animal habitats, and droughts.

Ultimately, the effects of the modern world on the environment can lead to many
problems. Human beings need to consider the repercussions of their actions,
trying to reduce, reuse, and recycle materials while establishing environmentally
sustainable habits. If measures are not taken to protect the environment, we can
potentially witness the extinction of more endangered species, worldwide
pollution, and a completely uninhabitable planet.

Did you understand the text?

Please answer the following questions of understanding:
Question 1:
The text’s introduction presents:
a Scientific support regarding global warming
b Questions about the effects of environmental problems
c All of the factors that damage the environment
d Two opinions about environmental problems
Question 2:
Which term means the same thing as “global warming?”
a Air pollution
b Climate change
c Deforestation
d Biodiversity
Question 3:
What is the primary cause of air pollution?
a Uncontrollable forest fires
b Heavy amounts of acid precipitation
c Smog formation in valleys
d Excessive carbon dioxide emissions
Question 4:
Which is a logical effect of overusing the natural water supply?
a Droughts
b Oil spills
c Deforestation
d Flooding
Question 5:
All of the following are effects of environmental problems except:
a Space travel
b An uninhabitable planet
c Worldwide pollution
d Animal extinction
Question 6:
Which is the best title for the article?
a Water Conservation Strategies
b How to Prevent Global Warming
c Protecting Endangered Species
d Top Environmental Concerns
Categoria A – DISTRITAL

The House
Mr. and Mrs. Smith have one son and one daughter. The son's name is John.
The daughter's name is Sarah.

The Smiths live in a house. They have a living room. They watch TV in the living
room. The father cooks food in the kitchen. They eat in the dining room. The
house has two bedrooms. They sleep in the bedrooms. They keep their clothes
in the closet. There is one bathroom. They brush their teeth in the bathroom.

The house has a garden. John and Sarah play in the garden. They have a dog.
John and Sarah like to play with the dog.

Categoria B

My Wonderful Family
I live in a house near the mountains. I have two brothers and one sister, and I
was born last. My father teaches mathematics, and my mother is a nurse at a big
hospital. My brothers are very smart and work hard in school. My sister is a
nervous girl, but she is very kind. My grandmother also lives with us. She came
from Italy when I was two years old. She has grown old, but she is still very
strong. She cooks the best food!

My family is very important to me. We do lots of things together. My brothers

and I like to go on long walks in the mountains. My sister likes to cook with my
grandmother. On the weekends we all play board games together. We laugh and
always have a good time. I love my family very much.

¿Has entendido el texto?

¡Por favor conteste las preguntas!
Pregunta 1:
My mother is a...
a Waitress
b Writer
c Doctor
d Nurse
Pregunta 2:
My house is near the...
a Monastery
b City
c Mountains
d Italy
Pregunta 3:
How old was I when my grandmother came?
a Two years old
b Just born
c Three years old
d Ten years old
Pregunta 4:
On the weekends, we...
a Play board games together
b Cook pasta
c Go to a movie
d Clean the house
Pregunta 5:
My sister is kind, but also...
a Nervous
b Mean
c Strong
d Quiet

Categoría C

The city where I live

My name is Clark, and I will tell you about my city.

I live in an apartment. In my city, there is a post office where people mail letters.
On Monday, I go to work. I work at the post office. Everyone shops for food at
the grocery store. They also eat at the restaurant. The restaurant serves pizza
and ice cream.

My friends and I go to the park. We like to play soccer at the park. On Fridays, we
go to the cinema to see a movie. Children don't go to school on the weekend.
Each day, people go to the hospital when they are sick. The doctors and nurses
take care of them. The police keep everyone safe. I am happy to live in my city.

¿Has entendido el texto?

¡Por favor conteste las preguntas!
Pregunta 1:
Where does Clark work?
a in an apartment
b in the grocery store
c in the post office
d in the cinema
Pregunta 2:
Where do people buy food?
a in the grocery store
b in the park
c in the cinema
d in the hospital
Pregunta 3:
When does Clark go to the cinema?
a Each day
b The weekend
c Monday
d Friday
Pregunta 4:
Who keeps everyone safe?
a The children
b The doctors
c The police
d The nurses
Pregunta 5:
How does Clark feel about his city?
a Sick
b Happy
c Sad
d Angry

Categoría D

Hotel Reservation
Receptionist: Good afternoon! This is Capitol Hotels in Washington, D.C. How
may I help you?

Mr. Abrams: Hi, I’d like to schedule a reservation for this upcoming weekend
from Friday night until Sunday.

Receptionist: Sure! Let me check and see what rooms are available. Do you
need a room with one bed or two?

Mr. Abrams: My wife and I will be visiting the city, but a room with one bed will
be just fine.

Receptionist: Alright... It looks like we have several rooms available. Would you
care for a room with a balcony?

Mr. Abrams: A single room with no balcony will suit our needs just fine. I did
notice on your website that you have a pool and an exercise room. Are these
facilities available for all hotel guests?

Receptionist: Yes, all hotel guests are allowed access to those facilities. The
hotel stay also includes breakfast. We have a restaurant on-site that also serves
lunch and dinner, but those meals are not included in your lodging fee.

Mr. Abrams: Okay, that’s fine. What time are both check-in and check-out?

Receptionist: Check-in for you on Friday can be any time after 3:00 p.m. Check-
out will be on Sunday before noon.

Mr. Abrams: Sounds great!

Receptionist: I am glad that I could help you today. Is there anything else that
you need at this point in time?

Mr. Abrams: Would you like my credit card information now, or can I take care
of that upon my arrival to the hotel’s reception desk?

Receptionist: We can handle payment upon your arrival on Friday. We look

forward to seeing you then!

Mr. Abrams: Thank you! I look forward to my stay.

Receptionist: Enjoy the rest of your week!

¿Has entendido el texto?

¡Por favor conteste las preguntas!
Pregunta 1:
What is the name of the hotel where Mr. Abrams plans on staying?
a Capitol Hotels
b Washington D.C.
c Kennedy Hotels
d Lincoln Hotels
Pregunta 2:
For how long does Mr. Abrams plan on staying at the hotel?
a Two nights
b Overnight
c A week
d Three nights
Pregunta 3:
What kind of room does Mr. Abrams request to stay in?
a A double room without a balcony.
b A double room with a balcony.
c A single room without a balcony.
d A single room with a balcony.
Pregunta 4:
All of the following are amenities the hotel offers its guests except:
a Free breakfast
b An exercise room
c A swimming pool
d A massage room
Pregunta 5:
At what time can Mr. Abrams check into the hotel on Friday?
a Before noon
b After 3:00 p.m.
c After 1:00 p.m.
d Before 11:00 a.m.
Pregunta 6:
When does Mr. Abrams plan on giving the hotel his credit card information?
a During the phone call
b Upon his arrival to the reception desk
c At the end of his stay
d Mr. Abrams wants to pay in cash

Referencia:

https://lingua.com/es/ingles/lectura/

Textos seleccionados para la olimpiada de Francés

Nombres de los textos por categorías a nivel Distrital -Frances

Categorias Textos Grados Nivel

B La présentation 1ro y 2do Secundario A1

C La routine 3ro y 4to Secundario A2
quotidienne
D La tour Eiffel 5to y 6to Secundario B1

Categoria B

La présentation
Pierre est un jeune garçon de 14 ans. Il vit à Paris avec ses parents et sa petite
sœur Julie, âgée de 8 ans. Toute la petite famille habite dans un grand
appartement au 3ème étage d'un immeuble situé près de la Tour Eiffel. Ainsi,
Pierre a le privilège d'admirer chaque jour l'un des monuments les plus visités
au monde !

Pour se rendre au collège, Pierre prend le métro à la station Ecole Militaire et

sort au collège Claude Debussy. Le trajet ne dure que 20 minutes ! Le week-end,
Pierre aime passer du temps en famille. Tous les quatre en profitent pour visiter
les musées parisiens, aller au cinéma, faire du shopping, ou se balader dans l'un
des nombreux parcs de la capitale.
Les vacances sont les moments préférés de Pierre car il a pour habitude d'aller
chez ses grands-parents qui vivent dans une ferme de la campagne normande.
Toute la petite famille apprécie alors l'air pur, la nature et le calme pendant
quelques semaines avant de rentrer à Paris.

Categoria C

La routine quotidienne

Le matin, Théo se lève à six heures. Il reste au lit un quart d’heure dans le noir avant de se lever,
pour faire durer la nuit. Tous les matins, il suit la même routine : il commence par se laver le
visage avant de prendre une douche. Ensuite, il se sèche très vite les cheveux pour aller manger
son petit déjeuner. Il doit se dépêcher pour ne pas être en retard à l’école.

Après son repas, il retourne à la salle de bain pour se brosser les dents et pour aller aux toilettes.
Théo vérifie qu’il a bien fait son lit avant de s’habiller et de partir à l’école. La journée est longue
pour lui. Il doit étudier et écrire pendant quatre heures le matin et il ne peut se reposer que
vingt minutes au moment de la récréation, à dix heures du matin. À midi, c’est l’heure de
déjeuner. Pendant une heure et demie, Théo peut penser à autre chose qu’à l’école et s’amuser
avec ses amis. La cloche de l’école sonne à quatorze heures pour que tout le monde retourne
en classe jusqu’à dix-sept heures.

La journée n’est pas fini pour Théo qui doit rentrer à la maison pour faire ses devoirs. Une fois
qu’il a tout fini, Théo peut enfin aller jouer et s’amuser avant de dîner avec ses parents. Pour se
détendre, Théo prend souvent un bain le soir avant de jouer encore un peu et d’aller dormir.

Categoria D

La tour Eiffel
La tour Eiffel est le symbole de la ville de Paris. Elle a été construite par Gustave
Eiffel pour l’Exposition universelle de Paris de 1889. La tour Eiffel mesure
exactement 312 mètres de hauteur. Lorsqu’elle a été construite, la tour Eiffel
était le monument le plus élevé du monde (elle l’est restée pendant quarante
ans). C’est un site touristique très important, environ 7 millions de touristes
visitent la tour Eiffel chaque année. Au total, on estime que depuis sa
construction plus de 300 millions de personnes ont visité la tour Eiffel.

Du haut de la Tour Eiffel, on peut voir les principaux monuments de Paris : la

cathédrale Notre-Dame, la tour Montparnasse et l’arc de triomphe. On peut voir
aussi le fleuve qui traverse la capitale : la Seine. La tour Eiffel est située sur le
Champ-de-Mars. C’est un parc où les gens viennent se promener en famille et
entre amis.

Tout en haut de la tour Eiffel, il y a des antennes qui émettent les programmes
de radio et de télévision. Il y a même des restaurants.

Nombres de los textos por categorías a nivel de Centros Educativos –FRANCES

Categorías Textos Grados Nivel

B C'est ma vie 1ro y 2do Secundario A2

C Le centre 3ro y 4to Secundario A2
commercial
D La célébration de 5to y 6to Secundario B1
Noël

Categoria B

C'est ma vie
Je m'appelle Angélica Summer, j'ai 12 ans et je suis canadienne. Il y a 5 ans, ma
famille et moi avons déménagé dans le sud de la France. Mon père, Frank
Summer, est mécanicien ; il adore les voitures anciennes et collectionne les
voitures miniatures.

Ma mère s'appelle Emilie Summer ; elle est infirmière dans un hôpital non loin
de notre maison. Nous avons déménagé en France, parce qu'elle a toujours aimé
la culture de ce pays.

La vie en France est très différente de celle au Canada. Ici, il fait toujours chaud.
Chaque dimanche, nous allons à la magnifique plage de Biarritz et nous
achetons des glaces après avoir nagé dans la mer.

Les Français sont très sympathiques et accueillants. Nous parlons français

lorsque nous sommes dehors, à l'école ou au marché. Cependant, nous
continuons de parler anglais à la maison, car mes parents ne veulent pas que je
perde ma langue natale.

¿Has entendido el texto?

¡Por favor conteste las preguntas!
Pregunta 1:
Quel est le métier du père d'Angélica ?
a Plombier
b Mécanicien
c Infirmie
d Collectionneur de voitures miniatures
Pregunta 2:
Quand est-ce que la famille Summer a déménagé en France ?
a Il y a 2 ans
b Il y a 3 semaines
c Il y a 8 jours
d Il y a 5 ans
Pregunta 3:
La famille Summer parle anglais lorsqu'elle est :
a Au travail
b A l'école
c A la maison
d Au marché
Pregunta 4:
Comment sont les français ?
a Adorables
b Méchants
c Ennuyeux
d Sympathiques
Pregunta 5:
Comment s'appelle la maman dans la famille Summer ?
a Emilie
b Mathilde
c Patricia
d Angélica

Categoria C

Le centre commercial
Tout le monde aime les centres commerciaux. En été comme en hiver, les gens
se bousculent dans ces endroits fantastiques remplis de boutiques variées et
d'animations diverses. En effet, même si vous ne souhaitez pas acheter quelque
chose, il est toujours intéressant de passer du temps dans les centres
commerciaux.
Le centre commercial est l'endroit idéal pour passer un bon moment avec sa
famille, ses amis ou ses collègues de travail. Les gens y vont notamment pour
déguster un bon hamburger assis près de la fontaine ou tout en regardant un
spectacle de danse.

Côté magasins, on peut trouver de tout dans un centre commercial :

hypermarchés pour faire ses courses, boutiques de vêtements et de sport,
librairies, etc. Vous ne risquerez pas de vous ennuyer dans un lieu aussi animé.

¿Has entendido el texto?

¡Por favor conteste las preguntas!
Pregunta 1:
D'après le texte, à quel moment les gens aiment aller dans les centres commerciaux ?
a En hiver
b En été
c Toute l'année
d Jamais
Pregunta 2:
Que trouve-t-on dans un centre commercial ?
a Des bureaux
b Des appartements
c Des concerts de rock
d Des magasins et des animations
Pregunta 3:
Pourquoi faut-il y aller avec ses proches ?
a Pour ne pas trop être seul(e)
b Pour faire de nouvelles rencontres
c Pour s'amuser et passer du bon temps ensemble
d Pour ne pas se perdre
Pregunta 4:
Quel type de magasin ne trouve-t-on pas dans un centre commercial ?
a Un hypermarché
b Un fastfood
c Un magasin de voitures
d Une librairie
Pregunta 5:
Comment sont les centres commerciaux ?
a Ennuyeux
b Trop bruyants
c Pas assez intéressants
d Animés

Categoria D

La célébration de Noë
En France, Noël est un moment important ! Les habitants (villes comme
campagnes) décorent leurs habitations et achètent des calendriers de l'Avent.
Ainsi, les salons se parent de bougies et de sapins. En général, les français optent
pour des sapins en pot afin de prolonger la magie du moment. L'arbre odorant
est paré de guirlandes et de boules tandis qu'une étoile chatoyante est ajoutée
sur la cime. Bien entendu les cadeaux de Noël seront déposés uniquement le 24
décembre au soir afin de permettre le déballage le lendemain matin.

Certaines familles ont pour tradition de déposer des biscuits et un verre de lait
près du sapin pour remercier le père noël.

¿Has entendido el texto?

¡Por favor conteste las preguntas!
Pregunta 1:
Quel arbre est acheté pour fêter Noël ?
a bonsaï
b palmier
c sapin
d pin
Pregunta 2:
Où est placée l'étoile du sapin de Noël ?
a au milieu de l'arbre
b par terre
c à la cime
d sur la droite
Pregunta 3:
Quel est la date d'ouverture des cadeaux ?
a le 27 décembre
b le 25 décembre
c le 24 décembre
d le 28 décembre
Pregunta 4:
Que déposent les français au pied du sapin pour le père Noël ?
a des biscuits et du lait
b du couscous
c de la mousse au chocolat
d du taboulé
Pregunta 5:
Quelle personne est à l'honneur durant Noël ?
a la mère Noël
b le père Noël
c le Saint-Nicolas
d le père fouettard