OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ

ETAPA JUDEȚEANǍ - 03.03.2018

CLASA a VII-a
VARIANTA 1

I. Use of English (25 points)

A) Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question, write the
correct letter A, B, C or D on your exam paper. (10 points)
Although doctors have been warning about the dangers of cigarettes (1) _________ over fifty years, the
number of people who smoke is still very high. These people are not (2) _________; they do worry (3)
__________ their health; they know the risks they are (4) ________ with their lives. They also realise
how much money they are (5) ________on cigarettes, yet they still find it almost impossible to give them
(6) ________. Smoking is also much more socially unacceptable now. A lot of people are (7) ______
smoking in public places – I personally can’t (8) ________ sitting next to a smoker in a restaurant, and I
just don’t go into (9) _____ bars any more because I know what the air will be like. But we have to
remember that most smokers do want to stop. Instead of criticising them, perhaps we should give them a
(10) _________.
1) a) from b) for c) since d) during
2) a) funny b) silly c) sensitive d) ambitious
3) a) about b) over c) with d) around
4) a) doing b) making c) having d) taking
5) a) earning b) making c) wasting d) saving
6) a) in b) up c) out d) to
7) a) again b) a gain c) against d) above
8) a) mind b) stand c) say d) like
9) a) crowded b) blocked c) filled d) packed
10) a) help b) ham c) hold d) hand

B) Put each verb in brackets into a suitable tense. (10 points)

At the dentist’s
I was on time for my dentist’s appointment, but the dentist was still busy with another patient, so I (1)
……. (sit) in the waiting room and (2) ……….. (read) some of the old magazines lying there. While I (3)
…… (wonder) whether to leave and come back another day, I (4) ………… (notice) a magazine article
about teeth. It (5) ………….. (begin): “How long is it since you last(6) ……………. (go) to the dentist?
(7) ………. (you go) regularly every six months? Or (8) ………… (you put off) your visit for the last six
years?” Next to the article was a cartoon of a man in a dentist’s chair. The dentist (9) ……… (say): “ I’m
afraid this (10) ……. (hurt).

C) Use the word in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same
line. (5 points)
„Battle for your heart” is the new film starring Hugh Grace. I’m afraid
that my first (1)................ was not very favourable. The scenes of 1) IMPRESS
violence are (2)...................... and the main character, Tony, is simply 2) OFFEND
(3)......................... 3) IRRITATE
The audience is supposed to feel great (4)................... for Tony, an army 4) ADMIRE
officer, who is accused of (5)..................... because he fails to attack the 5) COWARD
village where Miranda lives with her old father.

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 II. Reading Comprehension (25 points)
Read the text and questions below. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on
your answer sheet.
Underwater research
Fourteen –year-old Miguel Diaz talks about an exciting science project
Last month I got the chance to take part in an underwater research project in an area of the Golf of
Mexico called the Flower Gardens. A team of professional researchers, led by the scientist Dr. Matt
Philips, was trying to learn more about the fish and various creatures that live in this part of the sea.
The Flower Gardens are a long way from the shore and we spent three days on a boat.
The team used a piece of underwater equipment called a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to collect
information. The ROV could measure water depth and temperature and it also had a camera that sent
live film back to the boat. The ROV was great fun. It was controlled by a computer on the boat and I
was allowed to operate it a few times.
However, the thing I enjoyed most was diving into the water. At first, I was quite frightened – mainly
because I couldn’t see land in any direction. But as soon as I jumped into the water, I wasn’t afraid
anymore. It was amazing to see the colourful fish swimming around and I could see all the way to the
Flower Gardens, which are almost 30 metres down.
I will never forget the Flower Gardens. The trip was like a holiday but I also learnt new things about
science and research projects. The team was very friendly and everyone was happy to explain what
they knew about the sea. It was a great opportunity and it has made me think about my goals in life.
The experience will definitely help me work harder to become a scientist.

1. What is Miguel Diaz doing in the text?

A. Describing the part he played in a science project
B. Explaining how to apply for a place on a science trip
C. Giving advice on understanding difficult areas of science
D. Persuading others to organize their own science projects

2. What does Miguel say about the ROV?

A. It was difficult to operate.
B. It could only go so far under water
C. It was an expensive piece of equipment
D. It recorded what was happening under water

3. What was Miguel’s attitude towards diving?

A. His main worry was losing sight of the boat
B. He enjoyed it less than other parts of the trip
C. His feelings changed once he was in the water
D. He was quite disappointed by the variety of fish

4. What effect has the trip had on Miguel?

A. It has changed his opinion of science
B. It has improved the way he works it a team
C. It has made him a lot more interested in the sea.
D. It encouraged him to work towards his goals.

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 5. What might Miguel write in his diary about the trip?
A. It was very interesting working with Dr Philips and his team but I wish someone else my age
had been on this trip
B. Going to the Flower Gardens was great fun. I now know much more about science but I realise
there’s still a lot more to learn
C. The trip was like a holiday and I saw some amazing fish. The only thing I disliked was
collecting information about the sea.
D. The Flower Gardens is a beautiful place but scientists are worried that pollution levels there
will increase.

III. Writing - 50 points

Write a story beginning with these words: ”As I was walking home, I saw ……..” (120 -150 words)

NOTĂ: Timp de lucru: 1,5 ore.

Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii.

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