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PROBA DE VERIFICARE A CUNOȘTINȚELOR DE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ

PENTRU ADMITEREA ÎN ANUL ȘCOLAR 2014-2015 ÎN ClASELE A IX-a CU PROGRAM BILINGV ȘI INTENSIV

28 mai 2015

Varianta 2

I. Rewrite the following sentences so that the meaning stays the same: 20p

1. The dentist tests her teeth every year.

She………………………………………………. .

2. Don Quixote de La Mancha is a literature masterpiece. It was written by Cervantes.

Don Quixote de La Mancha, ………………………………………………

3. That man’s sister is our new postwoman.

That is the man ………………………………………. .

4. I forgot to lock the door when I left.

I didn’t remember ……………………………………………….. .

5. Cellulite only affects women.

Only …………………………………………………..

6. Many people are unaware of all the tragedies happening in our world that is why they don’t help
much.

If …………………………………………………………………………..

7. Paul is writing a new article about the striking story of refugees.

A new ……………………………………………………………… .

8. “Next century there will be a period of peace and wealth”, he said.

He asserted ……………………………………………….. .

9. I’m sure John locked the office before leaving. He always does.

John ………………………………………………………………………. .

10. People expect the new government will reduce taxes.

It is…………………………………………………………………….. .
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II. Choose the right word: 10p

1. Brian never agrees ……………….. his wife.

a. with b. to c. about d. on

2. Leila ……………………………… not swim when she was one year old.

a. could b. might c. need d. should

3. The bus ……………………………… before I reached the bus-stop.

a. arrived b. had arrived c. have arrived d. will arrive

4. I only carry ……………………….. money and my glasses in my handbag.

a. much b. a few c. little d. few

5. The ownership of the painting remains ……….clear.

a. un- b. non- c. dis- d. im-

6. I just adore …………………………………….. in a hot bath.

a. lieing b. lying c. to lie d. laying

7. Never mind your happiness; ……………….your duty.

a. do b. take c. make d. have

8. Hard work never killed …………………………………, but why take the chance?

a. somebody b. anybody c. everybody d. nobody

9. We sent a lot of postcards …………… Easter.

a. at b. on c. in d. of

10. There is a lot of rain in …………………. winter.

a. - b. the c. an d. one

III. Read the following passages carefully and then fill in the blanks with one correct or best answer:
10p

I’ve always been interested _1_ learning to play the guitar. When I mentioned this to my friend she said
she felt the _2_. We decided that we would buy a couple of cheap guitars and take some lessons.

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The lady in the music store was very helpful. She gave us good advice to _3_ the right guitar for
beginners. She said having a guitar that not only plays and sounds well but _4_ appeals visually will
motivate us play and practice.

Next we looked up some local guitar teachers online. We found someone in our neighbourhood _ 5_ was
willing to take on some new students.

Learning to play was more difficult _6_ we imagined! There are a lot of chords and notes to _7_ and by
the end of the lesson my fingers were really _8_.

We are _9_ determined to practice for 30 minutes every day. I’m looking _10_ to learning to play some
of my favourite songs and even writing some of my own.

IV. Complete the blank spaces with the correct form of the verb: 20p

1. I couldn't help you. I ..................................your problems. (not understand)

2. Does he know about it? ............. you ................ him yet? (tell)
3. Bill admitted that he .......................................... the catalogue to the agency. (not send)
4. While Maggie were knitting a new jumper, Jill and I ........................................ . (read)
5. Nice to meet you! I ............................... you for 10 years. (not see)
6. After we ........................................ to the top of the hill we had a great view of the bay. (climb)
7. The pigeon finally delivered the news after it ..................................... for the whole day. (fly)
8. Jim ............................... the dishes after dinner. The kitchen sink is full of plates. (not wash)
9. I think Jim ...................... (come) on time as usual, because he likes to be punctual.
10. I ...................................... (look) forward to see him today.

Se acorda 10 puncte din oficiu.

Timp de lucru 60 minute.

Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii.

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