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Chestionar de Concurs Varianta A: Proba: ,,limba Engleză" I. Reading Comprehension
Chestionar de Concurs Varianta A: Proba: ,,limba Engleză" I. Reading Comprehension
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PREŞEDINTELE COMISIEI DE ADMITERE
Colonel prof. univ. dr. ing.
Ioan NICOLAESCU
CHESTIONAR DE CONCURS
Varianta A
Proba: ,,Limba Engleză”
I. Reading Comprehension
Read the texts below, and, for items 1-15, choose the correct answer from among the
four given variants. Mark your answer on the answer sheet.
A geyser is the result of underground water under the combined conditions of high
temperature and increased pressure beneath the surface of the earth. Since temperature
rises approximately 1° F for every sixty feet under the earth’s surface, and pressure
increases with depth, water that seeps down in cracks and fissures until it reaches very hot
rocks in the earth’s interior becomes heated to a temperature in excess of 290° F. Because
of the greater pressure, it shoots out of the surface in the form of steam and hot water. The
result is a geyser.
In order to function, then, a geyser must have a source of heat, a reservoir where
water can be stored until the temperature rises to an unstable point, an opening through
which the hot water and steam can escape, and underground channels for resupplying
water after an eruption.
Favorable conditions for geysers exist in regions of geologically recent volcanic
activity, especially in areas of more than average precipitation.
For the most part, geysers are located in three regions of the world: New Zealand,
Iceland, and the Yellowstone National Park area of the United States. The most famous
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geyser in the world is Old Faithful in Yellowstone Park. Old Faithful erupts almost every
hour, rising to a height of 125 to 170 feet and expelling more than ten thousand gallons
during each eruption.
Each of the sentences 21 – 25 contains one error. Identify the error from the four
underlined words.
21 What on earth are you going to do if you will lose your passport?
a b c d
22 My trip were really exciting but I want to hear about yours.
a b c d
23 Charles Dickens written his masterpiece, A Christmas Carol, in 1843.
a b c d
24 Liz and her brother likes to listen to their grandmother’s stories.
a b c d
25 Aren’t you not my best friend?
a b c d
From 26 to 30 you have four variants derived from the word written in capitals at
the end of each line. Choose one variant that best fits in the gap. Only one variant is
correct.
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In items 31-35 each sentence has a word or phrase underlined. Choose among the
four variants the one word or phrase that is the best substitute for the underlined word
or phrase.
31 James Dean, an American actor, was a symbol of social rebellion for an entire generation.
a. an instrument
b. a statement
c. a representative
d. a leader
32 When treated with kindness, some people respond with tears.
a. reply
b. remark
c. deny
d. laugh
33 A great center of free search and education, the American Museum of Natural History is
situated in Central Park in New York.
a. study
b. circumference
c. institution
d. circle
34 Caffeine is obtained from the seeds of Cafea Arabica as well as from tea and cocoa plants.
a. given
b. returned
c. learned
d. extracted
35 In 1872, Alexander Graham Bell opened a school in Boston, to train teachers of the deaf.
a. erected
b. expanded
c. started
d. cleared
III. Writing
This is a letter of advertisement. Choose among the variants offered, the one that
best fits the context, completing thus the whole letter.
36 Dear……
a. Mr.,
b. Sir,
c. Whomever it may concern,
d. Mr. advertising,
37 It was with great interest that I read the advertisement …… in your International Marketing
Department.
a. for a young graduate to work
b. for a younger graduation to work
c. for a young graduate worked
d. that a young graduate to work
38 …… for which I believe I am ideally suited for the reasons mentioned below.
a. Its is a job
b. There is a job
c. This is a job
d. These is a job
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39 First, I have …… acquired some experience in the marketing of similar products.
a. always
b. yet
c. quiet
d. already
40 ……, I have profited from a number of training periods in foreign countries.
a. Moreover
b. Much more
c. Mostly ever
d. Therefore
41 I …… speak fluent English and Spanish.
a. still
b. often
c. never
d. also
42 I enclose a copy of my curriculum vitae …… further particulars of my career to date.
a. who will give you
b. whose will give you
c. which will give you
d. which will gave you
43 …… the CV, I will be happy to supply any other details you may require.
a. In addition to
b. Adding with
c. On addition for
d. Adding also
44 ……, I hope you will give me the advantage of an interview.
a. However
b. Thereafter
c. Finally
d. Nevertheless
45 Looking forward …… soon.
a. to hearing from you
b. as hear about you
c. to hear with you
d. as hearing of you
Sincerely yours,
John Denver
Punctajul acordat: câte 0,2 puncte pentru fiecare răspuns dat corect (0,2 puncte x 45 întrebări = 9
puncte).
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