OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZ GIMNAZIU ETAPA LOCALA Liceul Tehnologic Nicolae Balcescu Flamanzi 21 FEBRUARIE CLASA a VII-a SUBIECTUL

UL I (30p) 1. Read the text and answer the questions: (2,5x6=15p) Just then, the doorbell rang "Oh, good Lord, they're here!" said Aunt Petunia frantically -- and a moment later, Dudley's best friend, Piers Polkiss, walked in with his mother. Piers was a scrawny boy with a face like a rat. He was usually the one who held people's arms behind their backs while Dudley hit them. Dudley stopped pretending to cry at once. Half an hour later, Harry, who couldn't believe his luck, was sitting in the back of the Dursleys' car with Piers and Dudley, on the way to the zoo for the first time in his life. His aunt and uncle hadn't been able to think of anything else to do with him, but before they'd left, Uncle Vernon had taken Harry aside. "I'm warning you," he had said, putting his large purple face right up close to Harry's, "I'm warning you now, boy -- any funny business, anything at all -- and you'll be in that cupboard from now until Christmas." "I'm not going to do anything," said Harry, "honestly.. But Uncle Vernon didn't believe him. No one ever did. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Who rang the doorbell? Why couldn't Harry believe his luck? What was Uncle Vernone attitude toward Harry? Who is Piers Polkiss? On what condition could Harry go to the zoo? What did Piers look like? 2. Read the following article: (2,5x6=15p I have returned to my hometown of Wilson Creek after an absence of 10 years. So many things have changed around here. When I left Wilson Creek, there was a small pond on the right as you left town. They have filled in this pond and they have built a large shopping mall there. A new post office has also been built just across from my old school. There is a baseball stadium on the outskirts of Wilson Creek which has been changed completely. They have now added a new stand where probably a few thousand people could sit. It looks really great.

The biggest changes have taken place in the downtown area. They have pedestrianised the centre and you can't drive there anymore. A European-style fountain has been built and some benches have also been added along with a grassy area and a new street cafe. My street looks just the same as it always has but a public library has been built in the next street along. There used to be a great park there but they have cut down all the trees which is a pity. The library now has a large green area in front of it but it's not the same as when the park was there. Another improvement is the number of new restaurants that have opened in Wilson Creek. A Chinese and an Italian restaurant have opened in the town centre and a Mexican restaurant has opened near my home. Which is where I am going tonight! 1. Jake's school doesn't exist anymore. 2. They have improved the baseball stadium. 3. Jake likes the new-look baseball stadium. 4. It's only possible to reach the downtown area on foot. 5. The buildings in the centre of the town look European. 6. Jake's street hasn't changed much. SUBIECTUL II (30 p) 1. Choose the correct answer: (1px14=14p) 1 We are /have been/ were working for hours. 2. They have been/ were / are gardening here when father came home . 3. This is your bag, is it/ isnt there/ isnt it ? 4. If I am/ had been/ were you, I would buy that car. 5. When Maria got to the office her boss had/ have/ were already left . 6. Unless John passes / doesnt pass / didnt pass the exam, she wont go to faculty. 7.HOW did / would/ do you REACT if YOU WON THE LOTTERY ? 8. Look at the sky! It is raining/ will rain/ is going to rain ! 9. You cant/ should/ might listen to your parents; each word they say is precious ! 10. Can you give me an/ some/ a few information on where to find accomodation ? 11. They dont make many/ much/ a lot of money, do they ? 12. She had been/ was / has been/ cooking since eight oclock, right?. 13. Make it, dont/ will/ shall you? 14. Its the good/ best/ worst show ever ! 2. Rewrite the following sentences into the Passive Voice: (1,5px4=6p) 1.Animal rights groups are organising campaigns against animal testing. 2.More and more companies are using new irritancy test. 3.They develop new methods for testing products 4. We love animals. 3. omplet the sntenes with th most suitabl verb from the list below. (1X10=10p) 1. When I was having breakfast, the phone suddenly rang

2. Sally fell down from the stairs and she injured her leg. 3. She forgot the password and they cant open the safe. 4. They had a lot of exams last week and they didnt have time to play computer games. 5. He wrote a letter to his best friend. 6. He told me about his last holiday trip. 7. I saw him with Erika yesterday 8. I borrowed two books from the library. 9. He made a hot chocolate. 10. Marry did her homework last night. SUBIECTUL III (30 p) Choose between: a.Your name is Marry and you are going to celebrate your birthday. Write an email of invitation to your new friend in 70-80 words in which you will: mention the occasion give the date and time tell your friend that they can bring one person with them explain to your friend how to get to the place where you will have the party

b. Write an email about your next summer holiday to your best friend Tom in 70-80 words in which you will: mention the locations give details about activities tell him he can join you if he wants to.

Nota : Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii. Se acord 10 puncte din oficiu. Timp de lucru 2 ore.