Ministerul Educaiei, Cercetrii i Tineretului Centrul Naional pentru Curriculum i Evaluare n nvmntul Preuniversitar

Examenul de bacalaureat 2008 Proba E/F Proba scris la Limba englez L1 normal L2 Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii. Se acord 10 puncte din oficiu. Timpul efectiv de lucru este de 3 ore. (30 puncte) Varianta 021

SUBIECTUL I
Read the text below and complete the following tasks.

In the wake of new-age technology, many devices are becoming substitutes for face-to-face communication, and experts say they could be killing relationships. While user-friendly phone and wireless sources benefit society in many ways, data is showing people could be dangerously hindering their relationship ties through overuse of instant messaging. (1) more people are relying on text messages to get their word across. "Research has shown that if a person feels his or her likelihood of being rejected for a date is high, there is a better chance he or she will ask through a text rather than a higher risk way, such as over the phone or in person," said Derek Westra, a 23-year-old student, (2) He explained that instant messaging keeps family interconnected online, but it can also lead to fewer in-person meetings, outings and less time actually talking. He said the data collected showed communicating online can be overused and is beginning to replace real-life relationships with virtual ones. (3) what's extremely convenient is often less effective than what is real. Not everybody shares this opinion. Scott Bell, a communication professor for media law and ethics says that media is a good thing and a way for people (4) They are more reachable and can be found anywhere with the push of a few buttons. (Theresa Kasallis -Text messaging affects student relationships) 1. Four sentences/groups of words have been removed from the text. Select the appropriate sentence/ group of words for each gap in the text. There is one extra sentence/group of words which you do not need to use. 4 points A. who conducted a survey on the effects of technology on communication. B. As cell phones go mainstream, C. since they view it as the most non-confrontational way D. Like many things in life, E. to effectively communicate worldwide. 2. Who/What do the words in bold refer to? 3. Give the synonyms of the following words. 1. ways 2. chance 3. lead 4. collected 5. convenient 4. Answer the following questions. A. How are relationships influenced by the devices of the new age technology? B. What disadvantages do instant messages have? C. What arguments does Bell bring to support his view that media is a good thing? 5. Comment on the following sentence: Many devices are becoming substitutes for face-to-face communication. (50 words) 4 points 6 points

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