OLIMPIADA CLASA A IX A

1. Fill the gaps in the text below with words formed from the words in capitals. There
is an example at the beginning: (10x5= 50 points)
Robin Hood has always been a 0) popular hero, and the earliest tales about him were in
ballad 1)...................
They especially caught the 2) ..................... of ordinary folk, for they told
3)......................stories of the 4)................... robber and his great generosity towards people
in need of his help. Such stories were the everyday literature of simple people, most of
whom could neither read nor 5)...............................
1) FORMATION
2) IMAGINE
3) SIMPLY
4) FAME
5) WRITING
2. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in
meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given. This word must not be
altered in any way.
1. I really dont know what youre talking about. faintest
..
2. Could you watch my bag while Im away, please? eye

3. Brian and his mother are very similar. after

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4. I dont have enough money for a new coat. afford
..
5. You should change your bad habit. high
.

3. Write a narrative essay beginning as shown:

25 points
Dark clouds were gathering outside and the wind was howling. As the hotel guests gathered
in the lobby, their faces looking extremely worried, Andrew looked at his wife and said:
``Don`t worry, darling. Everything will be alright.``