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XI K grade
21st November
Progress test

1) Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each sentence:

In 1719 he published ‘Robinson Crusoe’,______1______ of the most famous books ever ______2_____, a ‘world
book’ of mythic power ______3________happily chosen theme of desert island______4____ has appealed to generations of adults
and children alike;_____5________ remains the crowning glory of ______6_____popular success. The book proved so popular that
the names of the two main protagonists have entered the language. The term "Robinson Crusoe" is virtually synonymous with the
word "castaway" and is often used as a _____7_____ for being or doing something alone.
With only a few supplies from the ____8____he builds a house, a boat and a new life. His island is not wholly _____9______,
though, and there is the exciting but ominous presence of cannibals. Also, his story appeared in the periodical The Englishman, and
was a ____10____ of wonder for many.
20 points

2) The word in the capitals at the end of each of the following sentences can be used to form a word that fits
suitably in the blank space. Fill each blank in this way:

a) He never hesitates to help me whenever I need it. He is a very ……………………..person. TRUST

b) The manager reluctantly accepted the………………..of closing the factory down. NECESSARY
c) Mr Callaghan experienced a feeling of great………………..as he saw his office for SAD
the last time.
d) During his lifetime there was no…………………of his vital contribution to scientific RECOGNISE
knowledge.
e) I think the………………of this word is incorrect SPELL
f) His …………..in the Olympic Games astonished everyone. SUCCEED
g) This is a maximum………………….area SECURE
h) You will need to get more…………………..before applying for such a job. QUALIFY
I) He was very…………………of the films he had made. PRIDE
j) Arnold lifted weights in order to increase his…………………….. STRONG

20 points
3) Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed
before it:

a) I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for ages.

It’s ages since……………………………………………………………………………………………..

b) Peter’s grandfather came to live in England fifty years ago.

Peter’s grandfather has…………………………………………………………………………………..

c) The fireman managed to rescue the child from the burning house.
The fireman was……………………………………………………………………………………………

d) Stephen would rather windsurf than sail.

Stephen prefers ……………………………………………………………………………………………

e) We really must leave the party if we are to catch the last bus.
It’s time we……………………………………….…………………………………………………………

f) “I’m sorry I lost your book, Geraldine,” said Michael.

Michael apologized…………………………………….……………………………………………………

g) The patient’s temperature must be checked every hour.

You have…………………………………………………..………………………………………………….

h) That suit is too expensive for me.

I haven’t got …………………………………………………………………………………………………

i) Despite not speaking a word in French, Jeremy decided to make his home in Paris.
Although………………………..………………………………………………………………………………

j) The winter in England is too cold for gardeners to leave geraniums outside.
The winter in England is not…………………………………………………………………………………
20 points

4) Write a descriptive essay about the person you admire most. Give your essay an appropriate
title and write no more than 200 words (20 lines).

30 points

*Se acorda 10 puncte din oficiu.

Good Luck! 
 BAREM DE EVALUARE SI DE NOTARE

 Se punctează oricare alte formulări/ modalităti de rezolvare corectă a cerintelor.

 Nu se acordă punctaje intermediare, altele decât cele precizate explicit prin barem.
 Se acordă 10 puncte din oficiu. Nota finală se calculează prin împărtirea punctajului total acordat
pentru test la 10.

Subiectul I (10 x 2p=20 points)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

One written whose Shipwreck it its metaphor ship uninhabited proof

Subiectul II (10 x 2p=20 points)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

trustworthy necessity sadness recognition spelling success security qualification proud strength

Subiectul III (20 points)

a) I enjoyed so much.
b) lived in England for 50 years.
c) able to rescue the child
d) windsurfing to sailing.
e) left the party.
f) for having lost Geraldine ‘s book.
g) to check the patient’s temperature .
h) enough money to buy that suit.
i) he is not speaking a word in French, Jeremy decided to make his home in Paris.
j) warm enough for gardeners to leave geraniums outside.

Subiectul IV (30 points)

 10 points for correct grammar structures and connectors

 5 points for the use of appropriate vocabulary
 10 points for covering the aspects demanded by the task
 3 points for a balanced structure (introduction, content, conclusion)
 2 points for the general impression