The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine kirovohrad rayon Olympiad in the English Language

Teacher’s Booklet

During the next two years, Mr. Jahnigen, who was also working to develop an infrared medical technology, searched for something that could be made into a ball but never wear out, go flat or need a pump. Many engineers he spoke to were dubious of his project. But Mr. Jahnigen eventually discovered PopFoam, a type of hard foam made of ethylene-vinyl acetate, a class of material similar to that used in Crocs, the popular and durable sandals. Creating a prototype, it turned out, cost about one-tenth as much as expected and took about a year. Sting called it the One World Futbol, a homage to a song he sang with the Police, “One World (Not Three).”

To test the balls’ durability, Mr. Jahnigen sent them to places like Rwanda, where they were used at a camp for former child soldiers. A lion at the Johannesburg Zoo, who would go through six regular balls a day, played with two balls. A German shepherd spent a year biting on a ball. In every case, the balls withstood the abuse.

Mr. Jahnigen has developed a fifth generation of the ball, which is rounder than earlier versions. He carries samples around the world to conferences, potential buyers and sponsors. For effect, he crushes them and even drives cars over them. All of them bounce and hold their shape. By his estimate, the ball can last for 30 years, eliminating the need for thousands of hand-sewn leather balls that are typically donated by relief agencies.

Mr. Jahnigen has produced about 33,000 balls. About half of them were bought for $40 each. For each ball purchased, another is given away. Word has spread. The ball is being used by a hundred different organizations and has made its way to more than 140 countries. Flight attendants, Doctors Without Borders and a United States Army colonel in Afghanistan have taken balls with them on their travels.

In time, Mr. Jahnigen said, he hopes to get millions of other balls into the hands of children. “A child can play to their heart’s content where there are no content hearts,” he said. “We don’t understand that having a ball is like the best PlayStation 3 or a rocket to Mars.”

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In this test you will carefully listen to a text read aloud twice. The text is followed by 10 true/false statements and 10 multiple-choice questions You should do the first 10 tasks following the first reading of the text on the basis of what is stated or implied in the text. The text will be read a second time and you should do tasks 11 through 20 following the second reading of the text on the basis of what is stated or implied in the text. For each task you will choose from two symbols (+ or –) or four possible answers (A, B, C, or D), as specified prior to each task. Choose the best answer and circle the symbol or letter of your choice on the answer sheet.

1. 
   Tim Jahnigen was inspired to create a better soccer ball after learning of the plight of the children of Darfur.
   
2. 
   A durable football is important to relief organizations because playing helps children deal with stress.
   
3. 
   Mr. Jahnigen’s soccer ball can last for an estimated 3 decades.
   
4. 
   The children played with balls made out of trash because they could not afford conventional balls.
   
5. 
   A dog spent two years biting one of Mr. Jahnigen’s soccer balls and the ball was still in good condition.
   
6. 
   Mr. Jahnigen’s soccer ball is currently used by different organizations in over 140 countries.
   
7. 
   The children were not content with playing soccer with balls made out of trash and string.
   
8. 
   The prototype of Mr. Jahnigen’s soccer ball only cost a fraction of its original estimated cost.
   
9. 
   Mr. Jahnigen’s soccer balls are created out of the same material used for a line of popular footwear.
   
10. 
    The current fourth generation model of the ball is lighter than the earlier versions.
    

STOP. WAIT FOR THE SECOND READING OF THE TEXT.

A. A businessman.

B. A chef.

C. A musician.

D. A soccer coach.
12. Tim Jahnigen used all of the following criteria in the development of the ball, EXCEPT:

A. Would not need a pump.

B. Would be lightweight.

C. Would not go flat.

D. Would not wear out.
13. The primary reason that the soccer balls donated by the agencies would deflate is:

A. The children would play too often with the balls.

B. The children did not take care of the balls.

C. The children could not afford to buy a ball pump.

D. The children played soccer on rocky dirt fields.

14. In the phrase “trying conditions,” the word “trying” most closely means:

A. An effort to do something.

B. Frustrating.

C. An attempt.

D. Searching.

A. An affordable car.

B. A medical device.

C. A durable sandal.

D. Forming a relief organization.
16. The durability of Mr. Jahnigen’s soccer ball was tested by:

A. The children of Darfur.

B. The soldiers in Afghanistan.

C. An elephant in Rwanda.

D. A lion in Johannesburg.
17. At conferences, the demonstration that best illustrated the ball’s durability to sponsors is:

A. Sitting on them.

B. Jumping on them.

C. Driving over them.

D. Playing with them.
18. Tim Jahnigen does all of the following to promote his soccer ball, EXCEPT:

A. Work with different organizations.

B. Show samples at conferences.

C. Give away free balls.

D. Sell balls at a discounted price.
19. Tim Jahnigen compares having one of his soccer balls to:

A. Having the best computer.

B. Having a lifesaver.

C. Having a best friend.

D. Having a rocket to Mars.
20. Many engineers were dubious about the project at first. In this context, the word “dubious”

means:

B. Doubtful.