TEST PAPER – 9th GRADE

I. Circle the correct item. (1 point)

1. Mr Brown always tells a few jokes to …………… the ice.

A crack       B smash   C split    D break

2. Information technology is the name of the …………… these days.

A game     B match   C contest     D sport

3. He refused to …………… even when he was sure to fail.

A give out      B give up   C give off       D give away

4. Don't forget to ……………the battery. It's flat.

A log off       B recharge     C install        D open

5. The …………… broke into the museum and stole the painting.

A smuggler   B forger  C burglar    D shoplifter

II. Fill in the correct word. (1.5 points)

1.      I'm afraid you can't pay …………… card.

2.      She didn't reply…………… any of the e-mails I sent her.

3.      He isn’t aware …………… the dangers.

4.      That's the woman …………… son is a professor.

5.      Jane wasn't home. I left a message on her …………… machine.

III. Complete the second sentence using the word in bold. Use two to five words including
the word given. Do not change the word given. (2points)

1. Works of art can be seen in a museum.

where A museum is ................................................................................................. be seen.

2. Students must present an ID card when entering the library.

allowed Students ................................................................. the library without an ID card.

3. Don't call me from Paris; just send me an e-mail.

have You me ...............................................................  from Paris; just send me an e-mail.

4. Many people say that he is a dangerous criminal.

said He ................................................................................................  dangerous criminal.

5 That computer programme will help you do your homework. 

which That is the computer programme ..................................................  your homework.

IV. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold. (1.5 points)

1. Janet always suffers from travel ………………. when she flies long distances.    SICK

2. Fingerprint ……………… is used by many companies for security reasons.   IDENTIFY

3. The crime rate in this area has been increasing ………………. recently.  STEADY

4. The ……………… of crime is a top priority for the new mayor. PREVENT

5 She is very ……………… and cries when she remembers her childhood. SENTIMENT

V. Your local newspaper has invited readers to write an article giving their opinion on the
topic: “Can computers replace teachers in the classroom?” Write your article in 120 -150
words.  (3 points)

Barem: 
I. 5 x 0.2 = 1 point 1.D 2.A 3.B 4.B 5.C II. 5 x 0.3 = 1.5 points 1. by 2. to 3. of 4. whose 5.
answering III. 5x0.4 = 2 points 1. where works of art can 2. are not allowed into 3. don’t have to
call 4. is said to be 5.which will help you do IV. 5x0.3 = 1.5 points 1. sickness 2. identification 3.
steadily 4. prevention 5. sentimental V. Article. = 3 points organizare şi coeziune = 4p; acurateţe
lingvistica = 6p; conţinut = 10p; diversitatea vocabularului = 6p; registru = 4p General score: 9
points + 1 point granted = 10 points