Olimpiada şcolară de limba engleză – faza locală – 19 ianuarie 2019

Clasa a V-a normal

Subiectul I – Reading comprehension – 25,00 points

Read the following paragraphs:

In the forests (1) of Minnesota in the USA live thousands of black bears and Lynn Rogers visits
them. Lynn is an American biologist. He studies wild (2) black bears. He spends a lot of time with
them. He takes them food, walks and plays with them.
Black bears are medium-sized (3), but can kill a person. A lot of people are frightened of them.
But Lynn says they never hurt him or his assistants. He gives all the bears names. Male bears live
alone.
Female bears live with their cubs (4), in a den (5). When Lynn approaches (6) a den he says ‘It`s
me, bear, it`s me.’ When the bear sees him, they say a bear ‘hello’. It’s incredible! With Lynn’s work
we are learning about bear habits. He says people and bears can live together in the modern world. So
now they are introducing black bears into other forests in the USA.

I.1.Write if the sentences are T (True) or F (False). Correct the false ones – 15,00 points (5 x 3,00
points):
1. Lynn doesn`t give the bears food.
False. Lynn takes them food.

2.The bears never attack him. ___

3.Lynn has got names for one or two bears. ___
4.All black bears live in big family groups. ___
5.Lynn talks to the bears. ___
6.Lynn thinks bears and humans can`t live together. ___

I.2.Match the words in bold italics in the text with their definitions – 10,00 points (2 x 5,00
points):
e.g. A. places where there are a lot of trees -1. forests
B. baby bears
C. not big or small
D. a bear lives here
E. goes to something or somebody
F. (an animal) that cannot live with people

Subiectul II – Use of English – 25,00 points

II.1.Multiple choice
Complete the conversation with the missing words. Choose the correct option a, b or c – 10,00
points (10 x 1,00 point):
Lee: Hi, Jenny. Where are you?
Jenny: I`m at the zoo with my sister. We (1)…a. are watching the dolphins.
Lee: Oh! That`s nice! What…(2) doing?
Jenny: They…(3) out of the water. They are so cute….(4) doing?
Lee: I…(5) my dad in the garden. …(6) a lot of birds. We are giving …(7) some food.
Jenny: …(8) often come into your garden?
Lee: Yes, they…(9). But sometimes the cats…(10) them.
Jenny: Oh no! That`s terrible. …(11) stop them?
Lee: No, not really!

1. a. are watching b. are watch c. watch

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 2. a. they are b. are they c. do they
3. a. is jump b. jump c. are jumping
4. a. What you are b. What are you c. What do you
5. a. help b. am help c. am helping
6. a. There are b. There is c. There has
7. a. it b. him c. them
8. a. Do they b. Are they c. They are
9. a. are b. do c. have
10. a. attacks b. attack c. attacking
11. a. You can b. Do you can c. Can you

II.2. Questions – 10,00 points (5 x 2,00 points)

Put the words in the correct order to make questions:
1. do/on Saturday mornings/What/you/do?
e.g. What do you do on Saturday mornings?
2. wear/Claudia/parties/to/does/What?
3. basketball/Where/you/play/usually/do?
4. you/How/go/the/do/often/to/cinema?
5. to/football/Who/do/go/you/matches/with?
6. children/Smith/have/How many/the/do/family?

II.3. Error correction

Find and correct 5 grammar mistakes in the following fragment – 5 points (5 x 1,00 point):
Dylan Taylor don`t get up early for school. He is home educated- he studys at home with his
father. His father teach him subjects like Maths and Science and for the other subjects he has a tutor.
’You like school at home, Dylan?’
’It`s good and bad: my dad`s a great teacher, but I haven`t got some classmates-only my little sister
and she`s one year old!’

Subiectul III – Writing – 50,00 points

Your name is Jon/ Jane. Write an e-mail to a friend about your favourite star in 50-80 words.
Try to answer the following questions:
• Who is your favourite star? What is his/ her name?
• What is he/ she famous for?
• Why do you like him/ her so much?

Notă:
Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii !
Timp de lucru – 90 de minute din momentul distribuirii subiectelor.
Nu se acordă puncte din oficiu!
Total – 100 de puncte

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Clasa a V-a intensiv
Subiectul I – Reading comprehension – 20 points

Read the text below:

Australia is the world’s smallest continent, but it is a huge country. Most Australians live
on the coast, where the climate is cooler. Although Canberra is the capital, Sidney is the largest
and oldest city. One of the world’s most famous buildings is Sidney Opera House, which looks
like a ship.
Animal parks and refuges allow tourists to get close to Australia’s unique wildlife. There
they can see marsupials. A marsupial is a mammal with a pocket called a pouch for carrying its
babies in. Also, most poisonous animals live in Australia than in any other country. For
example, taipans are the world’s deadliest snakes. A bite can kill in 30 minutes.
Thousands of people emigrate to Australia every year, leaving their own countries in search
of a better life “Down Under”.

I.1.Decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F) – 10 points (5x2 points):
1.Canberra is the largest and oldest city in the world.
2.Sidney Opera House is a famous ship.
3.Taipans are poisonous snakes.
4.A marsupial is a mammal with a pouch.
5.“Down Under” is another name for Australia.

II.2.Answer the questions. Write full sentences – 10 points (2x5 points):

1.Where do most Australians live? Why?
2.Why do people emigrate to Australia?

Subiectul II – Use of English – 30 points

II.1.Circle the correct answer – 5 points (8x0,50 points +1point):

1.Excuse me, … you Mr. Smith?
a)am b)is c)are
2.Pears are … favourite fruit.
a)my b)me c)mine
3.We go … school every day.
a)in b)at c)to
4.“Jim, what time is it?” “It’s … .”
a)ten minutes and ten b)ten minutes past ten c)ten and ten minutes
5.The hospital is … the street.
a)across b)into c)between
6.Take your umbrella! It … outside.
a)is raining b)rains c)raining
7.My brother is taller than the other children in his class. MEANS: My brother is …child in his
class.
a)the taller b)the tallest c)tall
8.Why… no milk in the fridge?
a)there is b)isn’t there c)is there
9.Choose the correct list of words to complete the blanks.
Hi! I’m … boy. My name is Dan. I’m from London. Today is my birthday and I’m … . David is
my brother. … a student. He’s … . He … Arts.
a)a; eleven years old; He’s; fifteen; studies
b)the; eleven years; He is; fiveteen; studies
c)-; eleven; His; fivteen; studies

II.2.Each of the following sentences contains a mistake. Find the mistakes and write the
correct sentence. – 10 points (10x1 point):
1.I’ll have some cherrys, thank you. I just love them.
2.Were are my books, Mom?
3.My friend doesn’t likes cartoons and I can’t understand why.
4.She is more smarter than you think.
5.If you want to talk to the kids, they are in there room.
6.She loves plaing the violin.
7.Who’s bike are you riding?
8.He things he’s my friend.
9.Nobody know the answer to this question.
10.How many childrens will come to your party?

II.3.Use the sentences to complete the dialogue – 5 points (5x1 point):

a.Can I drop by one day?
b.What’s up?
c.I’m going to have my own room.
d.What is it like?
e.We’re moving into a new flat.

1.Virginia: Hello, Ken. You look happy. ……

2.Ken: Hi, Virginia. We’re selling the old place. ……
3.Virginia: Really? ……
4.Ken: It’s bigger than the old one. ……
5.Virginia: That’s cool. I’d love to see it. ……
6.Ken: Sure. As soon as we get settled in.

II.4.Translate the following sentences into English – 10 points (5x2 points):

1.Asta nu poate fi adevărat! Nu cred!
2.Caroline nu poate înota azi. E răcită.
3.Ne vedem mâine dimineaţă, plec acum.
4.Ce faci? Dacă-l scapi, explodează!
5.Eu conduc! Tu stai în spate cu Martin.

Subiectul III – Writing – 50 points

Your name is Jack / Jenny. Write an email to your friend Tom / Mary about your family
and daily routine (in 80-100 words). Make sure you include the following information: name,
age, where you live, family, daily routine.

In all – 100 points, no bonus; Time – 90 minutes; All subjects are compulsory

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Clasa a VI- a normal

Subiectul I – Reading comprehension – 25 points

Read the text:

Dinosaurs were reptiles that lived during the period of Earth’s history called the
Mesozoic Era, which is also known as the Age of Reptiles. The first dinosaurs appeared more
than 200 million years ago. For many millions of years, they dominated the land until about
65 million years ago, when they died out suddenly.
The word “dinosaurs” comes from two Greek words, meaning “terrible lizards”. The
biggest ones weighed more than ten times as much as an elephant and nearly equalled the size
of most modern-day whales.The famous kinds of dinosaurs reached 80 to 90 feet in length.
Not all dinosaurs were giants – some were actually not larger than a chicken.
Scientists still do not know what caused dinosaurs to disappear. One theory involves a
change in the Earth’s climate. It is believed that temperatures dropped significantly towards
the end of the Cretaceous Period. Too large to hibernate, and not having fur or feathers for
protection, it is possible that the climate became too chilly for dinosaurs. In contrast, other
species, such as birds, had protection and were able to survive.

I.1.Decide if the sentences are true or false and put a T (true) or an F (false) next to the
sentences – 10 points (5x2 points):
1.Another name for the Mesozoic Era is the Age of Reptiles. ...
2.Dinosaurs disappeared 200 million years ago. ...
3.The biggest dinosaurs were as heavy as an elephant. ...
4.Scientists are not sure that a change in climate made dinosaurs disappear. ...
5.No animals survived the Cretaceous Period. ...

I.2.Match the two parts of the sentences -15 points (5x3 points):
1.Dinosaurs died out suddenly
2.The word “dinosaurs”
3.The biggest dinosaurs
4.Temperatures dropped significantly towards the end of the Cretaceous Period
5.Species with fur or feathers

a.equalled the size of most modern-day whales.

b.were able to survive.
c.which caused dinosaur disappearance.
d.means “terrible lizards”.
e.about 65 million years ago.

Subiectul II – Use of English – 25 points

II.1.Put the words in the right order to make correct sentences – 10 points (10x1 point):
1.people / She / outside / never / to / talks / school
2.is / about / this /going / thinking / summer / Spain / She / to
3.always / He / front / school / leaves / gate / bike / in / of / his / the
4.designer / money / She / on / likes / clothes / spending
5.then / buys / every / Grandfather / and / me / now / cookies
6.Friday? / at / did / who / meet / last / the / you / concert
7.test? / who / about / you / told / the
8.up / time / morning? / what / did / wake / you / this
9.to / Sighişoara? / how / are / in / you / long / stay / going
10.grandparents / week. / lunch / a / my / have / I / with / twice

II.2.Identify the mistakes and correct them by writing again the sentences on your
answer sheet – 10 points (10x1 point):
1.Our neighbours play / played tennis yesterday.
2.Who went / did go to the party on Saturday?
3.The dog is chasing it’s / its tail.
4.Do you need help with the luggage / luggages?
5.Yesterday was the baddest / worst day of my life.
6.I’m not sure, but I think you didn’t write / didn’t wrote your name on the answer sheet.
7.There are three DVD players on / in the table.
8.I called my sister yesterday / tomorrow.
9.Will you buy a bread / some bread on your way home?
10.They have two daughters, Jackie and Sarah. In my opinion, Sarah is prettier / prettiest than
Jackie.

II. 3.Use the sentences to complete the dialogue – 5 points (5x1 point):
a.No, thanks, I’m on a diet.
b.How about some cheese cake?
c.What would you like to drink?
d.Are you ready to order the main course?
e.I’ll have a glass of orange juice instead.

1.Waiter: … ...
2.Customer: A glass of lemonade, please. No, wait, I’ve changed my mind. ... ...
3.Waiter: … ...
Customer: Not quite, just give me a minute or two.
4.Waiter: Would you like to see the dessert menu, too? ... ...
5.Customer: ... ...

Subiectul III – Writing – 50 points

Imagine you are the main character in your favourite book / film (for example Puss in
Boots, Shrek, Harry Potter or any other character). In 80-100 words, write an email to your
friend William / Jennifer about your daily programme. Include information about:
-What you do in the morning;
-What you do in the afternoon;
-What you do in the evening.
Complete the subject with the name of your character: A Day in the Life of ... .

In all – 100 points, no bonus; Time – 90 minutes; All subjects are compulsory

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Clasa a VI-a intensiv

Subiectul I – Writing – 50 points

Write an email to a friend about a concert of your favourite star that you have just been to in
100-150 words. Your name is Jon/Jane.

Subiectul II – Use of English – 30 points

II.1 Decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. 15 points (15 x 1 point):
Hi James
We’re on holiday at the moment and we’ve brought our (0) B with us. It’s small but quite
comfortable. We’re (1) ______ in France for two weeks, right in the middle of the French (2) ______
. There’s some wonderful (3) ______ around here. There’s even a small (4) ______ where I can (5)
______ fishing. The place has certainly (6) ______ up to our expectations.
Actually, we’re lucky to be here as a car (7) ______ into a lorry in front of us on the motorway in
England and we nearly (8) ______ the boat. Sarah was ill for a short while and I had to go to the (9)
______ in the nearest village to get her some aspirin. She seems to have got (10) ______ her illness
now, but I had to make all the (11) ______ for a couple of days. As you know, I’m not the best (12)
______ in the world and while I was (13) ______ some bacon the pan was set (14) ______ fire.
Luckily, we had a fire (15) ______ with us and it soon brought the fire under control.
We’re off to the beach now. Hope you’re keeping well.
All the best
Dominic

0 A bungalow B caravan C castle D cottage

1 A passing B remaining C spending D staying
2 A country B countryside C land D ground
3 A look B scenery C sight D view
4 A canal B river C sea D stream
5 A do B go C make D take
6 A kept B lived C seemed D was
7 A collapsed B crashed C hit D struck
8 A arrived B caught C lost D missed
9 A chemist’s B physician C surgeon D hospital
10 A from B off C on D over
11 A courses B food C meals D plates
12 A chef B chief C cook D cooker
13 A baking B boiling C grating D frying
14 A in B from C on D over
15 A brigade B engine C extinguisher D fighter

II.2 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. – 5
points (5 x 1 point):

1 The sports center has two tennis courts.

There ______________________________.
2 This is as far as we can go.
We can’t _______________________________________________________ .
3 No other cathedral in our country is older than this one.
This is______________________________________________________ .
4 Both of the brothers were tall.

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 Neither _________________________________________________________ .
5 The police arrived too late to catch the robber.
The police didn’t arrive ____________________________________________ .

II.3 Translate the following sentences into English – 10 points (5 x 2 points):

a. Unde intentionezi sa-ti petreci vacanta de iarna ?
b. Aceasta este cea mai buna nota a lui.
c. De obicei joc tenis, dar astazi joc baschet.
d. Verisoara ta canta la pian, nu-i asa?
e. Din ce în ce mai multi elevi devin interesati de teatru.

Subiectul III – Reading comprehension – 20 points

Read the following text:

Mrs. Blakewell Tea Room

Anna, seventh duchess of Bedford, often felt hungry and tired at around for o`clock in the
afternoon during the long interval between lunch and dinner. One day in 1840, she asked for a
tray of tea, bread and butter and cake. It soon became fashionable for rich women to change into
long gowns, gloves and hats and to gather I each other`s houses for traditional afternoon tea. This
consisted in cucumber sandwiches, cakes and pastries or scones with cream and jam. They also
drank tea, of course, which they poured from silver pots into delicate china cups. These days,
afternoon tea in the average British home is more likely to be made with a tea bag straight into a
mug!
Our tea room has been serving lunches, snacks and traditional afternoon teas since 1012.
Afternoon tea is from 3 pm to 5.30 pm daily and includes a wide selection of teas and freshly-
baked cakes and scones.

III.1.Write if the sentences are T (True) or F (False) – 10 points (5 x 2 points):

1. Mrs. Anna Blakewell first came up with the idea of afternoon tea. __
2. Women wore special clothes for afternoon tea. __
3. British people don`t really have afternoon tea anymore. __
4. You can have lunch in Mrs. Blakewell`s tea room. __
5. You can only order afternoon tea at this tea room at certain times. __

III.2. Find words in the text which mean: – 5 points (5 x 1 point):

a. biscuits
b. dress
c. porcelain
d. cup
e. middle

III.3 Think of a custom related to food and drink in your country and write about it in 5-6
sentences -5 points (5 x 1 point).

In all – 100 points, no bonus; Time – 90 minutes; All subjects are compulsory.

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Clasa a VII-a normal

I.WRITING
Write a story of 120-150 words using the given beginning: (25 points)
All our class were so thrilled about the outing on the hills covered with forests not far from our
town. Unfortunately, as soon as we set off, we noticed black clouds gathering quickly above us.

II. USE OF ENGLISH(50 points)

II.1. Rephrase the following sentences so that the meaning stays the same: (20 points)
a. The news was so wonderful that we decided to have a celebration.
It was ...........................................................................................
b. People believe that Nick is the best D.J. in town.
Nick is ...................................................................................
c. Mike hasn’t spoken English for ages.
It’s ages ...................................................................................
d. I’m afraid you can’t borrow my lawn mower.
I’m afraid I can’t....................................................................................
e. Let’s go to the opera tonight.
How...................................................................................
f. Bill wouldn’t write the report and Mary wouldn’t either.
Neither Bill ...................................................................................
g. George asked her: “Will you come to the cinema with us?”
George inquired ............................................................................
h. What time is the flight?
When does ...........................................................................
i. Someone broke into my flat while I was away.
My flat ....................................................................................
j. The house doesn’t need anything else but a fresh coat of paint.
All .................................................................

II.2. Fill in each blank with an appropriate preposition. (20 points)

Alex has always been interested (1)_______________ marine life and sorely wanted to take
diving lessons but kept putting it (2)_______________. It was mainly his poor finances that prevented
him (3)_______________ fulfilling this ambition. Finally, last month he succeeded
(4)_______________ getting a job at the city aquarium, where he was to be responsible
(5)_______________ taking care of the dolphins. He proved to be so good (6)_______________ his job
that the city government offered to pay for his diving lessons. He is really excited (7)_______________
his job and diving. When I congratulated him (8)_______________ his progress, he said, "If you ever
get bored (9)_______________ your present job, come and see my boss; I am sure he can find
something you are capable (10)_______________ doing."

II.3. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets. (10points)
The Evans family was planning (1)______________ (spend) the Christmas period in Scotland.
They (2)______________ (invite) to stay there for a few days at the house of some friends. It was a long
way away, and the Evans thought they (3)______________ (arrive) very late, so the friends agreed to
leave the door key under the mat. In this way, the Evans could let themselves in without waking anyone
up.
The map their friends (4)______________ (draw) for them wasn't very good, so they
(5)_______________ (find) the house until about two o'clock in the morning. They started to look for
the key. The whole family (6)______________ (search) without success for about ten minutes when the
father (7)______________ (discover) that the door was open. They went inside quietly. Since their

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friends (8)______________ (sleep) upstairs, they decided to go straight to bed. They were tired after
their long journey, so they found two empty bedrooms and went to sleep.
When they came downstairs the next morning, to their amazement two complete strangers
(9)______________ (sit) at the kitchen table. By accident the whole family (10)______________
(break) into the house next door!

III. READING COMPREHENSION (25 points)

TONY Blair was rushed to hospital yesterday with a heart problem.He complained of feeling a
"little bit under the weather" at his country residence and was taken to Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
There he was advised to go to Hammersmith Hospital in West London. He was admitted as an
emergency and doctors spent five hours doing tests on the 50-year-old Prime Minister. He had a cardio
conversion - electro shock therapy or an injection of chemicals to stabilise his heart.
His wife Cherie was with him throughout the treatment. Super fit Mr Blair was eventually
diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat. He was back home at Downing Street last night. A spokesman at
No 10 said: "He has suffered no damage and he is fine. "There is no reason why this should reoccur.”
"They have advised him to rest for 24 hours."
He added: "This morning the Prime Minister was feeling under the weather and went to Stoke
Mandeville hospital where they advised him to go to the Hammersmith.
"There it was established he had an irregular heartbeat and a cardio-version was administered to
regulate it.” "This was completely successful. He was in hospital for four to five hours and is now back
at Number 10, Downing Street. The hospital says this is a relatively common condition and is easily
treated."

III.1. Answer the following questions using your own words. (10 points)
a. What was Blair diagnosed when the doctors checked him at the hospital?
b. Where did he go when he was discharged from hospital?

III.2. Are the following statements True or False? (10 points)

a. The Prime Minister said the weather was bad: _______________
b. The Prime Minister spent the night in hospital: _______________

III.3. Find a word or phrase in the text which, in context, is similar in meaning to: (5 points)
a. Finally: _______________
b. During: _______________

In all – 100 points, no bonus; Time – 120 minutes; All subjects are compulsory

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Clasa a VII-a intensiv
Subiectul I – Reading comprehension – 25 points

Read the following text:

Ever since humans inhabited the Earth, they have made use of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of
oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign
language in which motions stand for letters, words and ideas.
Tourists, the deaf and the mute, have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of
these symbols are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling,
however, cannot.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or
unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the people are only joking.
A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.
Other forms of non-linguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots
read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code and smoke signals. Road maps and picture
signs also guide, warn and instruct people.
While verbalisation is the most common form of language, other systems and
techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.

I.1.Write if the sentences are T (True) or F (False) – 10 points (10x1 point):

1.Everybody uses only one form of communication.
2.When language is an obstacle, people find other means of communication.
3.Sign language is an alternative means of communication.
4.Spelling is the same everywhere.
5.Body language is always used on purpose.
6.If you wink it may mean that you are not serious about it.
7.If you nod you agree with something.
8.If you shake your head, that means a yes.
9.People use their fingers to read Braille messages.
10.Speech is the most widely used way to communicate.

I.2.Answer the questions. Write full sentences – 15 points (3x5 points):

1.What do people use when there is a language barrier?
2.What are the forms of the body language?
3.In no more than two sentences write two of the most widely used ways of communication in
your group.

Subiectul II – Use of English – 50 points

II.1.Underline the correct tense - 10 points (10x1 point):

1.We are moving / move house tomorrow. Everything is packed.
2.Claire’s train arrives/ has arrived at 3 o’clock. I must go and meet her at the station.
3.“Would you like to borrow this book?’ ‘No, thanks. I have read / have been reading it
before’.
4.I saw Jim this morning. He ran/ was running for the bus.
5.Andy is relieved to hear that he was passing/ has passed the exam.
6.Look! That man is having/ has blue hair.
7.I was/ was being late for work yesterday morning.
8.Lydia has bought/ bought a car last month.
9.“I like your dress. Is it new?’ “No, I have/ have had it for ages.’
10.I hope I don’t/ won’t have to work at the weekend.



II.2.Complеte the seсond sentеnсe so that it has a similar meaning to thе first sеntеnсe –
20 points (10x2 points):
1.I don’t know thе answеr, so I сan’t help you. - If I … .
2.Don’t run fast, or you’ll fееl tirеd. - If ... .
3.An off-duty poliсеwoman arrеstеd thе robber. - Thе robbеr … .
4.Wе must hurry оr wе’ll miss thе train. - If wе ... .
5.Eat thе iсе-сrеam, and you’ll rеgrеt it. – If … .
6.Where is thе bus station? - Could you ... ?
7.Thе loсal сounсil is building a nеw sports сеntrе. - A nеw sports сеntrе … .
8.I think you should go to thе doсtoг’s. - If I ... .
9.Somеonе usеd a hammеr to brеak thе window. - Тhе window … .
10.”Don’t forgеt to buy somе milk, Amy”, I said. - I rеmindеd … .

II.3.Put in the present perfect or past simple of the verbs in brackets. Then write the
verbs on your answer sheet – 10 points (10x1 point):
1.The last time I ... (go) to Brighton was in August.
2.I'd like to meet a ghost, but I ... (never / see) one.
3.I've finished my homework. I ... (do) it before tea.
4.And the race is over! And Mickey Simpson ... (win) in a record time!
5.I ... (work) for a computer company for a year. That was after college.
6.What time ... (you / get) to work this morning?
7.Martin ... (be) to Greece five times. He loves the place.
8.The President ... (come) out of the building and is going to make a speech.
9.We moved here in 1993. We ... (be) here a long time now.
10.Of course I can ride a bike. But I ... (not / ride) one for years.

II.4.Translate into English – 10 points (5x2 points):

1.Să te ajut la bagaje?
2.Alice joacă tenis de 6 luni.
3.O să aştept aici până se opreşte ploaia.
4.Când îmi luam masa, a sunat telefonul.
5.Jack stă cu mine în weekend.

Subiectul III – Writing – 25 points

Write a 120-150-word story ending with the following line: I was quite sure I would
never go back there again. Make sure you have a beginning, a body and an ending. Give your
story a catchy title.

In all – 100 points, no bonus; Time – 120 minutes; All subjects are compulsory

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Subiectul I – Reading comprehension – 25 points

Read the following text:

“The walk begins with the best boat ride in London, five kilometers down the river
from Tower Bridge to the Royal Naval College in Greenwich. From there you’ll walk
through Greenwich Park past the Naval Museum and other historic buildings to the village
itself. We’ll take you down narrow streets with busy antique shops and markets, back to the
riverside where this walk ends. The boat trip costs £ 3.50 on top of the normal price.”

I.1.Write if the sentences are T (True) or F (False) – 5 points (5x1 point):

1.You’ll have to walk from Tower Bridge to Greenwich. ……………….
2.The Historic Greenwich walk includes a visit to a museum. ……………….
3.You’ll have to continue the walk on narrow streets. ……………….
4.You’ll get back to Tower Bridge walking. ……………….
5.There is an extra charge of £ 3.50 on the Historic Greenwich walk. ……………….

I.2.Answer the questions. Write full sentences – 20 points:

1.Which of the London sights are mentioned in the text? – 5 points
2.Where can you buy souvenirs from in London? – 5 points
3.Mention at least two sights in your town that are worth visiting. – 10 points

Subiectul II – Use of English – 50 points

II.1.Circle the correct answer – 10 points (10x1 point):

1.Which of these would you NOT expect to find in the bedroom:
a)bed b)duvet c)cooker
2.This creature is not a bird, but it has wings and flies well. What is it?
a)bad b)bat c)plane
3.The land which is near the sea is … .
a) cliff b)continent c)coast
4.Which of these subjects would you study in a lab?
a)Drama b)Chemistry c)Geography
5.Europe, Asia, Australia are all … .
a)capitals b)countries c)continents
6.Which is the odd one out? frozen- bitter- sweet - sour
a)bitter b)sour c)frozen
7.The time difference … England and Spain is one hour.
a)into b)between c)round
8.‘Could I offer you a … of cake to have with your tea?’
a)slice b)loaf c)spoonful
9.‘Do you usually do a lot of … shopping?’
a)online b)computer c)website
10.The French teacher wants all his students to … a vocabulary notebook.
a)hold b)keep c)write

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II.2.Each of the following sentences contains a mistake. Find the mistakes and write the
correct sentence – 20 points (10x2 points):
1.Please help me with the luggages.
2.My teacher is more nice than yours.
3.How does she look like?
4.It is a clock on the wall.
5.Excuse me, how get I to the station?
6.The begginning of the film was boring, so we left.
7.She told me she will go to Spain.
8.I have took this exam three times.
9.She can read extremly well for a child of five.
10.His first film was pretty bad. His second one was even worst.

II.3. IV. Fill in the correct word derived from the words in capital letters – 20 points
(10x2 points):
1.We went to watch a documentary at the German … Institute. CULTURE
2.Her birthday party will be at the … of December. BEGIN
3.It is … to swim here because of the sharks. DANGER
4.The new car has a more … engine. POWER
5.His behaviour was quite … . He said it wasn’t his fault and blamed it on the dog. CHILD
6.Everyone thought it was a … operation. RISK
7.I didn’t want to do the exercise, but I had no … . CHOOSE
8.You will have to stop eating … foods like chocolate and chips. HEALTHY
9.He was a … warrior. FEAR
10.He is a … footballer. PROFESSION

Subiectul III – Writing – 25 points

You have decided to enter a short story competition for the local school magazine.
Your story must have the following title: A Lucky Escape. Write your story in about 150-180
words.

In all – 100 points, no bonus; Time – 90 minutes; All subjects are compulsory

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