Name: ………………………………………… Date: ……………………

Class: …………………………..
No. 1

TEST PAPER

I. Answer the following questions: (20 points)

1. How are men-men friendships different from men-women friendships?

2. Why should people visit museums and galleries?

II. Translate into Romanian: (20 points)

It seems that retraining workers would be the key to solving the problem of unemployment
and unequal pay, but the trouble is that while more training programmes are needed, there is less and
less money available to fund them. Governments are being forced to cut back on their spending in
order to compensate for reduced production and income. The starting point for any positive policy
would be to make it each nation’s goal to improve the lives of its citizens.

III. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in brackets. (10 points)

1. Stonehenge is (doubt) ………………………………… an amazing human (achieve)

…………………………………
2. Many people (strong) ……………………………… believe that (friend)
……………………………. is one of the most (reward) ………………………………
experiences in life.
IV. Complete the sentences using the words in bold. (10 points)

1. Everyone regards him as the best pupil in the class. THINKS

Everyone ……………………………………………………...…… in the class.
2. None of us expected that she would be sacked. SHOCK
Her being sacked …………………………..…………………………………. us.
3. “Let’s go to the cinema”, he said. GOING
He ………………………………………………………………….……. cinema.
4. Do you think I could borrow the video for the weekend? MIND
Would ………………………………………………..the video for the weekend?
5. He is in the habit of taking a nap after work. USUALLY
He ……………………………………………………………………. after work.

V. Fill in the correct prepositions: (20 points)

1. to begin …………….
2. to supply sb ……………. sth
3. to put the blame ……………. sb/sth
4. to be ……………. display
5. the key ……………. sth
6. ……………. relation to
7. a demand ……………. sth
8. to be responsible ……………. sb/sth
9. to believe ……………. sb/sth
10. to suffer ……………. sth

VI. Fill in the appropriate word(s) from the list. Use the word(s) only once. (10 points)

to play, to form, to make, to cram, to serve

1. ………………….. a function
2. ………………….. in a band
3. ………………….. new acquaintances
4. ………………….. everything in
5. ………………….. a friendship
Name: ………………………………………… Date: ……………………
Class: …………………………..
No. 2

TEST PAPER

I. Answer the following questions: (20 points)

1. Why do friends sometimes grow apart?

2. Mention some reasons for the rising rate of unemployment.

II. Translate into Romanian: (20 points)

Located at Dre Fach Felindre, one of the most important wool producing areas in Wales, the
museum serves two functions. It illustrates the history of the industry and acts as a shop window for
the present Welsh wool industry through its craft workshops. Contemporary products can be
purchased at the museum. The museum offers visitors regular demonstrations of the processes that
turn fleece into fabric. Visitors are able to watch the machinery in action.

III. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in brackets. (10 points)

1. (visit) ………………………………. to Madame Tussaud’s wax museum are sure to be

impressed by the amazing (vary) ……………………………… of waxwork models to be
found there.
2. The feelings of (secure) ………………………….. and trust that stem from our friendships
can help us (consider) ……………………….. when dealing with other aspects of our life.
3. Sadly, losing one’s job and becoming (employ) ………………………… is a common
occurrence these says.
IV. Complete the sentences using the words in bold. (10 points)

1. We must invest in new technology; then we won’t fall behind other countries. AVOID
We must invest in new technology ………………………………….. other countries.
2. The politician is believed to have acted in the public interest. THAT
People …………………………..………………………………. in the public interest.
3. “Let’s do our shopping later, he said. DOING
He ………………………………………………………………….……. later.
4. On his way home he was mugged. WAS
As …………………………………………………………….. he was mugged.
5. I don’t like him but I can tolerate him. UP
I don’t like him, but ………………………………………………………… him.

V. Fill in the correct prepositions: (20 points)

1. to add …………….
2. ……………. the expense of
3. to blame sb……………. sth
4. to begin …………….
5. the key ……………. sth
6. as a means……………. sth
7. to be responsible ……………. sb/sth
8. to lose contact ……………. sb
9. a demand ……………. sth
10. to demand ……………. sb

VI. Fill in the appropriate word(s) from the list. Use the word(s) only once. (10 points)

to foresee, to lead, to capture, to bring, to underestimate

1. ………………….. the ability

2. ………………….. the future
3. ………………….. a sad life
4. ………………….. an end to something
5. ………………….. attention
Name: ………………………………………… Date: ……………………
Class: …………………………..
No. 1

TEST PAPER

I. Answer the following questions: (20 points)

1. Why is it difficult for a person when they lose their job?

2. Name a museum and what you can see in it.

II. Translate into Romanian: (20 points)

Apart from the theory concerning the building of the pyramids by aliens, it is widely agreed
that the pyramids’ construction is an amazing human achievement. Evidence from the archaeological
sites of workmen’s villages shows the organisation of the workforces involved, and this alone must
have taken careful planning and military-style coordination. Researchers emphasize the simple
technology that was available at that time, and thus the amazing size and design of the pyramids.

III. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in brackets. (10 points)

1. What makes Stonehenge all the more (impress) ……………………………… is the fact
that some of the stone (original) ……………………………. came from Pembrokeshire,
which is over 200 miles away.
2. (transport) ……………………………….. of these stones would have been carried out
using manual labour, since very little (technology) ……………………………………
advancement had taken place at the time.
3. Sadly, losing one’s job and becoming (employ) ………………………… is a common
occurrence these says.
 IV. Complete the sentences using the words in bold. (10 points)

1. We must invest in new technology; then we won’t fall behind other countries. AVOID
We must invest in new technology ………………………………….. other countries.
2. The politician is believed to have acted in the public interest. THAT
People …………………………..………………………………. in the public interest.
3. “Let’s do our shopping later, he said. DOING
He ………………………………………………………………….……. later.
4. On his way home he was mugged. WAS
As …………………………………………………………….. he was mugged.
5. I don’t like him but I can tolerate him. UP
I don’t like him, but ………………………………………………………… him.

V. Think of the word which best fits in each space. Use only one word. (20 points)

Although all major life changes, even positive ones such (1) …………………. getting married
or moving house, are difficult (2) …………………. cope with, perhaps none is (3) ………………….
traumatic than unexpectedly losing your job. While people are in work, they constantly complain (4)
…………………. stress, lack of freedom and (5) …………………. on. When, however, they find
themselves without unemployment they suddenly realise (6) …………………. lucky they were to
have a monthly pay packet to depend (7) …………………. . Money isn’t the main problem either.
To a certain extent we all define ourselves by (8) …………………. we do. A job, no matter how
menial, gives us a feeling (9) …………………. self-respect, while providing (10) ………………….
dependable structure for our day.

VI. Choose the correct item. (10 points)

1. Being an engineer involves doing very .................work.

A qualified B experienced C trained D skilled
2. The rock star made a(n) ................. appearance to sign copies of his new record.
A private B personal C personnel D own
3. Most people only have a few very ................. friends.
A warm B friendly C near D close
4. It's important for people in a relationship to be able to ............. their feelings with
each other.
A share B allocate C distribute D divide
5. My brother plays in a West Indian steel ................. .
A team B group C band D gang
Name: ………………………………………… Date: ……………………
Class: …………………………..
No. 2

TEST PAPER

I. Answer the following questions: (20 points)

1. Why are the pyramids worth visiting?

2. Describe the relationship between the author and his friend Nigel.

II. Translate into Romanian: (20 points)

The growth of the global economy is leaving millions of workers behind. Inequality,
unemployment and poverty are all signs of this. Rapid technological change and heightened
international competition are damaging the job markets of the major industrialised countries. At the
same time, various pressures are limiting governments’ ability to respond to crisis. Just when workers
need them most, the state is failing them.

III. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in brackets. (10 points)

1. People usually end up on the dole because their (employ) ………………………………..

decided that their services were no longer required.
2. A real friend will always be (faith) ……………………………… . It will be someone to
whom you can tell your most (person) …………………………………… thoughts in
complete (confide) ……………………………………
3. Stonehenge is (certain) …………………………. one of the most important
archaeological monuments in England.
 IV. Complete the sentences using the words in bold. (10 points)

1. Everyone regards him as the best pupil in the class. THINKS

Everyone ……………………………………………………...…… in the class.
2. None of us expected that she would be sacked. SHOCK
Her being sacked …………………………..…………………………………. us.
3. “Let’s go to the cinema”, he said. GOING
He ………………………………………………………………….……. cinema.
4. Do you think I could borrow the video for the weekend? MIND
Would ………………………………………………..the video for the weekend?
5. He is in the habit of taking a nap after work. USUALLY
He ……………………………………………………………………. after work.

V. Think of the word which best fits in each space. Use only one word. (20 points)

Many people (1) ……………………………………. lose their jobs find themselves

wondering who they are and (2) ……………………………………. the purpose of their life is. This
is, of course, an illogical reaction since you are still the same person you
(3)……………………………………. while employed. It’s best not to take your dismissal personally
because companies all (4) ……………………………………. the world are making drastic labour-
cuts. Therefore, if you happen (5) ………………………. be one of (6) …………………………….
employees dismissed, it is probably not because of your personality (7) ………………………………
the quality of your work. Also, keep in mind (8) ……………………………………. when you
succeed in finding suitable work, your self-confidence (9) ……………………………………. get an
enormous boost. A positive attitude is (10) ……………………………………. key to coping with
this very difficult and increasingly common problem.

VI. Circle the correct word. (10 points)

1. John receives a weekly wage / profit of £ 150 while Ann prefers to be paid her
income / salary in full at the end of every month.
2. Sue has a temporary / partial job just for the summer.
3. I am planning to do an advanced training course so that I can win / gain more
experience and get a better job.
4. He put in a lot of extra hard job / work when the factory was going through a bad
period.
Name: ………………………………………… Date: ……………………
Class: …………………………..
No. 1

TEST PAPER

I. Answer the following questions: (20 points)

1. Why is it difficult for a person when they lose their job?

2. Why are museums worth visiting?

II. Translate into Romanian: (20 points)

More modern theories suggest that the role of the pyramids could be that of a mechanism for
predicting the future or even as a road sign for alien beings. The former is a theory devised by Charles
Piazzi Smyth, who converted the dimensions of the pyramids’ corridors and chambers into numbers
which corresponded to calendar dates, used to predict significant events of the future. The latter
attributed the building of the pyramids to super-intelligent aliens as a means of predicting the
apocalypse.

III. Cross out the unnecessary word. Some sentences are correct. (10 points)

1. I asked my mother for some money because I didn’t have any.

2. The old man asked for me the time but I didn’t have a watch.
3. I expect you to be ready by eight o’clock this evening.
4. James asked Mary to marry with him.
5. As the Queen entered into the room everybody rose.
 IV. Fill in the correct prepositions: (10 points)

1. to begin …………….
2. to supply sb ……………. sth
3. to put the blame ……………. sb/sth
4. to be ……………. display
5. the key ……………. sth
6. ……………. relation to
7. a demand ……………. sth
8. to be responsible ……………. sb/sth
9. to believe ……………. sb/sth
10. to suffer ……………. sth

V. Think of the word which best fits in each space. Use only one word. (20 points)

Although all major life changes, even positive ones such (1) …………………. getting married
or moving house, are difficult (2) …………………. cope with, perhaps none is (3) ………………….
traumatic than unexpectedly losing your job. While people are in work, they constantly complain (4)
…………………. stress, lack of freedom and (5) …………………. on. When, however, they find
themselves without unemployment they suddenly realise (6) …………………. lucky they were to
have a monthly pay packet to depend (7) …………………. . Money isn’t the main problem either.
To a certain extent we all define ourselves by (8) …………………. we do. A job, no matter how
menial, gives us a feeling (9) …………………. self-respect, while providing (10) ………………….
dependable structure for our day.

VI. Choose the correct item. (10 points)

1. Being an engineer involves doing very .................work.

A qualified B experienced C trained D skilled
2. The rock star made a(n) ................. appearance to sign copies of his new record.
A private B personal C personnel D own
3. Most people only have a few very ................. friends.
A warm B friendly C near D close
4. It's important for people in a relationship to be able to ............. their feelings with
each other.
A share B allocate C distribute D divide
5. My brother plays in a West Indian steel ................. .
A team B group C band D gang
Name: ………………………………………… Date: ……………………
Class: …………………………..
No. 2

TEST PAPER

I. Answer the following questions: (20 points)

1. Why are the pyramids worth visiting?

2. Why did the author and his friend Nigel grew apart?

II. Translate into Romanian: (20 points)

This museum is sure to have something to spark your interest. It is unique among British
museums and galleries. The Art Galleries provide magnificent settings for works by some of the
world’s most famous artists, including the Impressionists. The “Evolution of Wales” exhibition takes
you on a spectacular 4600 million year journey, tracing the development of Wales and the world from
the very beginning of time. Besides, there are always exciting temporary exhibitions.

III. Cross out the unnecessary words. Some sentences are correct. (10 points)

1. We set off at 3.00 and reached to London by 6.00.

2. I’m very short of time today, so I can’t stay very long.
3. Students must stop from talking before the exam begins.
4. Her work is very poor; she lacks of concentration.
5. He woke up early in the morning yesterday.
 IV. Fill in the correct prepositions: (10 points)

1. to add …………….
2. ……………. the expense of
3. to blame sb……………. sth
4. to begin …………….
5. the key ……………. sth
6. as a means……………. sth
7. to be responsible ……………. sb/sth
8. to lose contact ……………. sb
9. a demand ……………. sth
10. to demand ……………. sb

VII. Think of the word which best fits in each space. Use only one word. (20 points)

Many people (1) ……………………………………. lose their jobs find themselves

wondering who they are and (2) ……………………………………. the purpose of their life is. This
is, of course, an illogical reaction since you are still the same person you
(3)……………………………………. while employed. It’s best not to take your dismissal personally
because companies all (4) ……………………………………. the world are making drastic labour-
cuts. Therefore, if you happen (5) ………………………. be one of (6) …………………………….
employees dismissed, it is probably not because of your personality (7) ………………………………
the quality of your work. Also, keep in mind (8) ……………………………………. when you
succeed in finding suitable work, your self-confidence (9) ……………………………………. get an
enormous boost. A positive attitude is (10) ……………………………………. key to coping with
this very difficult and increasingly common problem.

VIII. Circle the correct word. (10 points)

1. John receives a weekly wage / profit of £ 150 while Ann prefers to be paid her
income / salary in full at the end of every month.
2. Sue has a temporary / partial job just for the summer.
3. I am planning to do an advanced training course so that I can win / gain more
experience and get a better job.
4. He put in a lot of extra hard job / work when the factory was going through a bad
period.
Name: ………………………………………… Date: ……………………
Class: …………………………..
No. 1

TEST PAPER

I. Answer the following questions: (20 points)

1. What makes a close friendship?

2. Why is it difficult for a person when they lose their job?

II. Translate into Romanian: (20 points)

Men seem to need a practical reason to spend time together. Psychologist Dr. Malcolm George
believes that there is an essential difference in the nature of male and female friendship. Men have a
more limited expectation of their friendships, partly because the man-woman relationship is still
looked upon as the vehicle for emotional fulfilment. Men’s relationships with other men are regarded
as having no real emotional content.

III. Cross out the unnecessary word. Some sentences are correct. (10 points)

1. I asked my mother for some money because I didn’t have any.

2. The old man asked for me the time but I didn’t have a watch.
3. I expect you to be ready by eight o’clock this evening.
4. James asked Mary to marry with him.
5. As the Queen entered into the room everybody rose.
 IV. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in brackets. (10 points)

1. Stonehenge is (doubt) ………………………………… an amazing human (achieve)

…………………………………
2. Many people (strong) ……………………………… believe that (friend)
……………………………. is one of the most (reward) ………………………………
experiences in life.

V. Think of the word which best fits in each space. Use only one word. (20 points)

Although all major life changes, even positive ones such (1) …………………. getting married
or moving house, are difficult (2) …………………. cope with, perhaps none is (3) ………………….
traumatic than unexpectedly losing your job. While people are in work, they constantly complain (4)
…………………. stress, lack of freedom and (5) …………………. on. When, however, they find
themselves without unemployment they suddenly realise (6) …………………. lucky they were to
have a monthly pay packet to depend (7) …………………. . Money isn’t the main problem either.
To a certain extent we all define ourselves by (8) …………………. we do. A job, no matter how
menial, gives us a feeling (9) …………………. self-respect, while providing (10) ………………….
dependable structure for our day.

VI. Choose the correct item. (10 points)

1. Being an engineer involves doing very .................work.

A qualified B experienced C trained D skilled
2. The rock star made a(n) ................. appearance to sign copies of his new record.
A private B personal C personnel D own
3. Most people only have a few very ................. friends.
A warm B friendly C near D close
4. It's important for people in a relationship to be able to ............. their feelings with
each other.
A share B allocate C distribute D divide
5. My brother plays in a West Indian steel ................. .
A team B group C band D gang
Name: ………………………………………… Date: ……………………
Class: …………………………..
No. 2

TEST PAPER

I. Answer the following questions: (20 points)

1. Why are museums worth visiting?

2. What are the main causes of unemployment?

II. Translate into Romanian: (20 points)

Despite all of these theoretical contrasts, the actual archaeological evidence behind the
evolution of the pyramids, and their means of construction are beyond doubt. Egyptologists have been
researching these questions for over a century and have produced conclusive proof. They discovered
that the tomb holding the deceased body is only one part of the pyramid. In addition, they have traced
the entire history of the pyramids’ construction.

III. Cross out the unnecessary words. Some sentences are correct. (10 points)

1. We set off at 3.00 and reached to London by 6.00.

2. I’m very short of time today, so I can’t stay very long.
3. Students must stop from talking before the exam begins.
4. Her work is very poor; she lacks of concentration.
5. He woke up early in the morning yesterday.
 IV. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in brackets. (10 points)

1. (visit) ………………………………. to Madame Tussaud’s wax museum are sure to be

impressed by the amazing (vary) ……………………………… of waxwork models to be
found there.
2. The feelings of (secure) ………………………….. and trust that stem from our friendships
can help us (consider) ……………………….. when dealing with other aspects of our life.
3. Sadly, losing one’s job and becoming (employ) ………………………… is a common
occurrence these says.

V. Think of the word which best fits in each space. Use only one word. (20 points)

Many people (1) ……………………………………. lose their jobs find themselves

wondering who they are and (2) ……………………………………. the purpose of their life is. This
is, of course, an illogical reaction since you are still the same person you
(3)……………………………………. while employed. It’s best not to take your dismissal personally
because companies all (4) ……………………………………. the world are making drastic labour-
cuts. Therefore, if you happen (5) ………………………. be one of (6) …………………………….
employees dismissed, it is probably not because of your personality (7) ………………………………
the quality of your work. Also, keep in mind (8) ……………………………………. when you
succeed in finding suitable work, your self-confidence (9) ……………………………………. get an
enormous boost. A positive attitude is (10) ……………………………………. key to coping with
this very difficult and increasingly common problem.

VI. Circle the correct word. (10 points)

1. John receives a weekly wage / profit of £ 150 while Ann prefers to be paid her
income / salary in full at the end of every month.
2. Sue has a temporary / partial job just for the summer.
3. I am planning to do an advanced training course so that I can win / gain more
experience and get a better job.
4. He put in a lot of extra hard job / work when the factory was going through a bad
period.