C.T. “Petru Poni” 18.09.

2015
Test Initial

LIMBA ENGLEZĂ CLASA a XI-a A (p)

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. Then write the full sentences formed. (30p)
1. The player looked a) as if my legs were stuck to the ground.
2. The child was crying b) as though he had lost any hope of winning.
3. When the whistle was blown I felt c) as if in pain.
4. She was shivering d) as if she were cold.
5. He laid both his hands on his chest e) as though to demonstrate his sincerity.
6. You are already acting f) as if you were a star.

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

10 p oficiu Timp: 35 min