C.T. “Petru Poni” 17.09.

2015

Test Initial

LIMBA ENGLEZĂ CLASA a X-a E

1. Here is a short history of the Olympic Games. Fill each blank with a suitable word or
phrase from the table. (30p)

took place four ceremonies

event famous conquered
Nobody knows exactly when the Olympic Games began. Some historians think it was
over 3,500 years ago-but the first recorded Games ……….. (1) at Olympia in 776 B.C. In
the early days there was just one………… (2)-a 192 metre race called the stade.
Gradually, the Games of Olympia grew and grew until they were ……….. (3)all over
Greece. They were held in honour of Zeus and always involved lots of religious ………..
(4) as well as sporting events. Athletes traveled long distances to compete in them every
……….. (5) years and the winners became national heroes. After the Romans ………..
(6) Greece the Games slowly began to decline until 393 A.D., when they were stopped
altogether.

2. Match the two halves. (30p)

1. The player looked
2. The child was crying
3. When the whistle was blown I felt
4. She was shivering
5. He laid both his hands on his chest
6. You are already acting
a) as if my legs were stuck to the ground.
b) as though he had lost any hope of
winning.
c) as if in pain.
d) as if she were cold.
e) as though to demonstrate his sincerity.
f) as if you were a star.

3. Describe your summer holiday in 6-7 lines.

10 p oficiu
Timp: 20 min