The Clock-Tower School National Contest

~ January 2013 ~
GRADE 7

SECTION I - GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY

I.
A. Which action happened first?
Read carefully then write a sentence starting with First
a) When we arrived, the orchestra had already started to play the opening part of the concert.
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b) By the time we got home, Grandmother had prepared for us a delicious cake.
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c) I had just turned off my computer when Helen asked me to search for a recipe on the internet.
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d) The thieves had taken all the money from the bank by the time the Police arrived.
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e) When we left Bucharest it had already started to snow.
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5 x 2 = 10 POINTS
B. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first using the word
given.
1. You have to switch off the mobile phone at the Opera.
MUST

Mobile phones __________________________________________ at the Opera.

2. Gaston Leroux wrote the novel The Phantom of the Opera.

BY

The novel The Phantom of the Opera _________________________________

3. Scientists expect that smart phones will replace the ordinary desktops one day.

TO

Smart phones _____________________________________________________

4. Mozart had the ability to learn musical parts in a short time.

COULD

Mozart __________________________________________________________
5. It was their first visit to Barcelona.

BEEN

It was the first time ______________________________________to Barcelona.

5 x 2 = 10 POINTS

C. Fill in with ONE suitable word.

1. The old house looked so creepy _________they were scared.
2. The Math teacher found ______ difficult to make students understand the issue.
3. He decided to give _____ smoking.
4. Remember! This is a secret ______ you and me!.
5. It must be a year __________ we last had dinner together.
6. I wonder ______ she looks like. Weve talked a lot on the phone.
7. I need that book as ______ as possible.
8. Wed rather have chicken ________ pork.
9. When you get to Paris dont forget to ______ some photos of Versailles.
10. Justin goes to a fitness club every two days to _______ fit and look healthy.
10 POINTS
II.
A. Underline the correct choice.
1. Oh, my God! I cant believe it! You burned/ve burned the chicken in the oven. And
the guests will be here in half an hour!
2. Christians computer programs are great. He developed/has developed interactive
software since 2010. He created/has created the Cicero application for Alpha
Company last year.
3. I enjoy travelling around the world. I have been/was in Australia a few times, its a
place to come back to. In Salzburg Ive attended/attended an opera concert on the
21st of December 2011.
4. Michael does/is doing scientific research at the National Institute. He worked/s
worked here since 2009.
5. Julian has grown up/grew up in a mountain village. His children have visited/visited
it a few times during holidays.
5 x 2 = 10 POINTS

B. Sometimes we must or we have to do something. Choose the right answer and underline it.
1. We mustnt/are not allowed to wear fancy clothes at school.
2. You mustnt/should not give up your dreams!
3. You dont have to/ mustnt pay to get into the museum. Its free this month.
4. You may/might see the manager now. He is not busy.
5. Katy may/might call me later so I cant come with you.
5 POINTS

C. Complete the questions. Use question tags.

1. That bag is yours, ____________________________ ?
2. We mustnt drink alcohol, _____________________ ?
3. She can play the piano, _______________________ ?
4. We have to learn more, _______________________ ?
5. Lets go out for a walk, _______________________ ?

5 x 2 = 10 POINTS

SECTION II - WRITING
III. Socializing on the internet is a popular practice nowadays. Most people have a virtual
account and they tweet or post messages on Facebook. There are some positive and negative
aspects about the issue.
Share your opinion with us, based on your personal experience and/or stories from people you
know. Write no more than 175 words.
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35 POINTS
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TOTAL: 100 POINTS

Allowed time: 2 hours

You will receive 10 bonus points.