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OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ


ETAPA LOCALĂ 28.01.2017
CLASA A VIII-A

SUBJECT I ______________________________________________________________(25P)
A. Reading comprehension
Read the article and tick () A, B, or C.
(10*1p=10p)

We interviewed three people about how family and friends have affected their
personalities.

Maria Stanovich
I’ve always had a strong relationship with my family. An important influence on my
personality was my grandmother, Hannah. She was born in 1930 into a poor family with
seven children – they had to take very good care of each other in order to survive.
Growing up in such difficult conditions had a positive effect on her, teaching her to
share everything, be honest, helpful, hard-working, and affectionate. My grandmother
taught me all these things, making me realize that family is more important than
material possessions.

Katie Dupont
The people around you have the greatest influence on your life – they affect the way
you behave and think. As soon as Rob and I met, we connected. When Rob was young,
his father died in a motorcycle accident. Being brought up as an only child by a single
parent made him independent and ambitious. He left home at 16, and since then has
lived in different places and had various jobs. He’s taught me that it’s important to find
time for friends and family and to do what makes you happy. He always has fun, trying
new things, keeping his mind and body healthy, and he still works hard to achieve his
goals. I greatly admire Rob and I hope that one day I can look at life in the way that he
does.
Jed Mitchell
I spent many hours as a child listening to my uncle Wilson’s stories. He was the
youngest of 11 children whose family lived in a fishing town in Scotland. Life was hard
and with so many mouths to feed, the children began working from an early age. At just
14, my uncle began his first job as a fisherman. That was the beginning of his
adventures – he travelled and worked in Alaska, South-East Asia, India, and Africa. He
educated himself, learnt to be a chef, an engineer, a farmer, and photographer. Uncle
Wilson taught me that life is special and that you should take every opportunity that you
can to fill it with adventure.

1 Maria has a close relationship with her family.


A True ; B False; C Doesn’t say;
2 Maria’s grandmother had seven children.
A True; B False; C Doesn’t say;
3 Maria’s grandmother is still alive.
A True; B False; C Doesn’t say;
4 Growing up in a big family made Maria’s grandmother less selfish.
A True; B False; C Doesn’t say;
5 Katie met Rob at work.
A True; B False; C Doesn’t say;
6 Katie knew she and Rob would be good friends because they immediately got on well.
A True; B False; C Doesn’t say;
7 Katie thinks Rob lives his life in a positive way.
A True; B False; C Doesn’t say;
8 Jed’s uncle’s first job was as a chef.
A True; B False; C Doesn’t say;
9 Jed thinks people shouldn’t waste any chances in life.
A True; B False; C Doesn’t say;
10 Jed would like to travel like his uncle did.
A True; B False; C Doesn’t say;

B. Find the synonyms in the text (exercise A. Reading comprehension) for the following:
(5*1p=5p)
a. determined to be successful
b. someone who does not lie or steal
c. having very little money
d. a cook
e. showing in a gentle way that you love someone
C. Complete the sentences with the correct word: (5*2P=10P)
1 You should think about how other people feel instead of being so ________!
spoilt independent selfish
2 In sport, boys are often more ________ than girls. They always want to win.
bossy competitive reliable
3 She’s just ________ because you got a higher score in the test yesterday.
ambitious spoilt jealous
4 Jack’s so ________. He can talk to anyone about anything.
insecure sociable manipulative
5 You’re too ________. Please let me pay this time!
generous honest sensitive

SUBJECT II ___________________________________________________________(50P)
USE OF ENGLISH
A. Decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits the space.
(10*2p=20p)
Family holidays
We used to have great family holidays when I was younger. There was always something
interesting to do, (1) _____ going to the beach, playing football, or going on rides at the fair. In
the evenings we went to restaurants, and (2) _____ my brother and me
(3) _____ staying up till late at night, listening (4) _____ the adults talking around the table. (5)
_____ now, every time I’m in a restaurant late at night it (6) _____ me of those days.
A favourite memory of (7) _____ is going camping when I was about eight. I suppose we
(8) _____ to stay in a hotel that year, but it didn’t matter.
(9) _____ , it was probably one of the best holidays I ever had with my family. I really (10)
_____ sleeping outside under the stars.
1 A such as B yet C also D except for
2 A either B also C both D as well
3 A couldn’t stand B wanted C loved D wished
4 A about B at C to D on
5 A Even B Same C Also D Yet
6 A reminds B remembers C imagines D seems
7 AI B my C me D mine
8 A couldn’t help B couldn’t afford C admitted D denied
9 A As well B For example C Except D In fact
10 A imagined B enjoyed C chose D expected

B. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use
the word given.
(10*2p=20p)
1 This is my first visit to Italy. (never)
I’ve ___________________________________________________________ .
2 Your taxi arrived a moment ago. (just)
Your taxi ____________________________________________________ .
3 The film started before my arrival. (already)
When I arrived, ___________________________________________ .
4 My advice is to travel before the rush-hour starts. (were)
If ____________________________________________________________
5 Simone has been learning English for two years. (ago)
Simone started ___________________________________________________ .
6 I last went to Spain in 1998. (since)
I haven't ________________________________________________________ .
7 After the exam we’ll go for a pizza. (finishes)
When __________________________________________________ .
8 I intend to speak to my boss tomorrow. (going)
I ____________________________________________________________ .
9. There are too few glasses on the table. (enough)
There _____________________________________________________ .
10. Although it was raining, I went to the shops. (rain)
Despite _________________________________________________________ .

C. Write the correct form of the word in brackets to fill the gaps.
(5*2p=10p)
1. I don't like those trousers, no matter how_____________ they are.
FASHION
2. Have you made up your mind? We need to know your ____________ as soon as possible.
DECIDE
3. Money doesn't always bring________________.
HAPPY
4. It is _________________ to take something that isn't yours.
HONEST
5. My Dad gets very _____________ when he has to wait ages for the train.
PATIENT

SUBJECT III ________________________________________________________(25P)


WRITING

Write a 150-180 words narrative essay that ends with the sentence: “You should never
give up on a dream.”. Give it a title.

Notă:
Timp de lucru 2 ore.
Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii.
Nu se acordă puncte din oficiu.

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