ROMÂNIA

MINISTERUL APĂRĂRII NAŢIONALE

ŞCOALA MILITARĂ DE MAIŞTRI MILITARI
ŞI SUBOFIŢERI A FORŢELOR TERESTRE
„BASARAB I”
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Concurs de admitere la
Programul de studii postliceale cu durata de 2 ani
(pentru formarea maiştrilor militari, filiera directă)
Sesiunea: AUGUST 2016

TEST GRILĂ LA LIMBA ENGLEZĂ

VARIANTA 3

Instrucţiuni:
Timpul de lucru este de 90 minute.
Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii.
Răspunsurile se scriu pe foaia de concurs.
Nota minimă de promovare a probei este 5,00 (20 itemi).

A. Partea I: CITIT
Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.
In most European countries pets are considered to be part of families. Parents would sooner keep
pets in their houses than buy their children toys preventing them from thinking of forming independent
personalities. Psychologists also suggest that children should have pets so that they can learn how to share.
When compared with other children, a child who has a pet is more affectionate and helpful. However, some
parents are not in favour of keeping pets in their houses due to the problems that animals may cause. I think
parents who are against having pets should determine whether their comfort or their children’s preferences
makes their sons or daughters happier.

1. We learn from this text that:

a. pets are good because they help people to think and learn;
b. pets are beneficial to children’s harmonious development;
c. pets are members of families in all European countries;
d. pets help children to form independent personalities.

2. Parents are reticent to keeping pets in their houses because:

a. they cannot live in a house;
b. they may cause different problems in their houses;
c. they determine special preferences;
d. they need special comfort.

Application for admission to the Graduate School at this university must be made on forms provided
by the Director of Admissions. An applicant whose undergraduate work was done at another institution
should request that two copies of undergraduate transcripts and degrees be sent directly to the Dean of the
Graduate School. Both the application and the transcripts must be on file at least one month prior to the
registration date, and must be accompanied by a non-refundable ten-dollar check or money order to cover
the cost of processing the application.

3. What is the author’s main point?

a. how to apply to the Graduate School;
b. how to register for graduate coursework;
c. how to obtain an application form;
d. how to made application for graduation.

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4. Where would this passage most probably be found?
a. in a newspaper;
b. in a travel brochure;
c. in a textbook;
d. in a university catalogue.
5. According to this passage, the documents are:
a. accompanied by a check;
b. not obligatory;
c. handed in to the Dean of the Graduate School;
d. filed the day of registration.

The British Museum is a museum of human history and culture in London. Its collections, which
number more than seven million objects, are among the largest and most comprehensive in the world and
originate from all continents, illustrating the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present.
The British Museum was established in 1753, based on the collections of the physician and scientist
Sir Hans Sloane. The museum first opened to the public on 15 January 1759 in Bloomsbury, on the site of
the current museum building. Its expansion over the following two and a half centuries was a result of an
expanding British colonial footprint and has resulted in the creation of several branch institutions, the first
being the British Museum (National History) in November 1887. Until 1997, when the British Library
moved to a new site, the British Museum was unique in that it housed both a national museum of antiquities
and a national library in the same building.
6. The objects housed by the British Museum come from:
a. City of London;
b. the human history and culture;
c. the largest British collections;
d. all continents.
7. The British Museum was founded:
a. 1887in 1997;
b. on January 1759;
c. in November;
d. in 1753.
8. What did the British Museum house until 1997?
a. the largest objects in the world;
b. scientific collections from London;
c. a national museum of antiquities and a national library;
d. personal antiquities and books.
Venice is a wonderful city to visit, and there’s so much to see and do, hence preparation is the key
to having an enjoyable and successful time in Venice. If you come to Venice unprepared you are going to
waste time, so hopefully these practical tips on visiting Venice will get your holiday off to a great start.
Situated in the north of Italy, Venice is easy to get to from the rest of Europe and the world, whether
you are coming by air or by water. The 117 islands are connected by 455 bridges including famous ones like
the Bridge of Sighs and Rialto Bridge. Venice’s streets were not designed for vehicles and so the city is just
a pedestrian zone. This means the only ways to get around Venice are on foot or by canal.
9. What happens if tourists omit to prepare their visit of Venice?
a. they are going to have a memorable time;
b. they risk wasting their time;
c. they are going to receive unpractical tips;
d. they will have a great start.
10. How can international tourists reach Venice?
a. by plane or by ship;
b. on foot or by canal;
c. crossing 117 bridges;
d. in personal cars or motorcycles.
11. People usually walk in Venice because:
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 a. the streets were constructed for pedestrians;
b. they want to enjoy the buildings;
c. the streets are intersected by bridges;
d. they want to avoid busy canals.

The Globe Theater was a Theater in London associated with William Shakespeare. It was built in
1599 by Shakespeare’s playing company, and was destroyed by fire on 29 June 1613, during a performance
of Henry the Eighth. According to one of the few surviving documents of the event, no one was hurt except
a man whose burning breeches were put out with a bottle of ale.
A second Globe Theater was built on the same site by June 1614 and closed by the Puritans in 1642,
like all the other Theaters in London.
A modern reconstruction of the Globe, named ”Shakespeare’s Globe”, opened in 1997,
approximately 230 meters (750 ft) from the site of the original Theater.

12. The Globe Theater was constructed by:

a. William Shakespeare;
b. Henry the Eighth;
c. Puritan’s companions;
d. Shakespeare’s playing company.

13. Who was hurt during the fire?

a. some men;
b. no one;
c. everybody;
d. one man.

14. Where was the second Globe Theater built?

a. 230 meters from the original one;
b. in the same location;
c. close to a Puritan Theater;
d. near London.
15. The name of the modern rebuilt Theater was:
a. the Globe;
b. Shakespeare Globe;
c. “Shakespeare’s Globe”;
d. the Globe Theater.
B. Partea a II-a: ELEMENTE DE GRAMATICĂ ŞI VOCABULAR
Choose the correct answer a, b, c, or d:
16. Mary ____________ down because she is feeling tired.
a. sits;
b. is sitting;
c. sit;
d. sitting.
17. ___________ been to London?
a. Have you ever;
b. Did you go;
c. Did you gone;
d. Did you went.
18. They ____________ hard until they pass the English exam.
a. study;
b. studies;
c. had studied;
d. will study.
19. John is ____________ than George.
a. the tallest;
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 b. taller;
c. tallest;
d. tall.

20. We will have to wait until the doctor ____________.

a. arriving;
b. arrived;
c. arrives;
d. would arrive.
21. There are only ____________ people waiting in front of the cinema.
a. a few;
b. some few;
c. the fewest;
d. fewer.
22. ____________ are these 2 shirts?
a. How many;
b. What;
c. How much;
d. How long.
23. The supermarket is ____________ the block.
a. near;
b. next;
c. a long way;
d. a short way.
24. The teacher can meet us this afternoon ____________ we can make it.
a. if;
b. when;
c. where;
d. though.
25. I don’t believe there is anyone ____________ for the job than Mr. Smith.
a. better;
b. good;
c. the best;
d. best.

26. Before you can drive, you must have a ____________.

a. license;
b. card;
c. diploma;
d. ticket.

27. We travelled ____________ train.

a. by;
b. of;
c. with;
d. on.

28. Don’t play football near the house. You might break a ____________.
a. room;
b. light;
c. window;
d. chair.
29. I went for a ____________in the swimming pool.
a. swim;
b. sleep;
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 c. ride;
d. dance.

30. I will just go in the garden and ____________ some roses.

a. pick;
b. watch;
c. picked;
d. read.

31. I always have ____________ for breakfast. It gives me energy for the rest of the day.
a. cereal;
b. serials;
c. series;
d. soup.

32. There are lots of ____________ shops to check out in Milan.

a. style;
b. fashion;
c. trendy;
d. popular.

33. I want to get a job in the new furniture ____________.

a. factory;
b. industry;
c. company;
d. firm.

34. I want to buy this camera, it ____________ the best photos.

a. takes;
b. make;
c. take;
d. do.

35. The old lady ____________ her neighbour for stealing her dog.
a. denied;
b. blamed;
c. complained;
d. charged.

C. Partea a III-a: SCRIS

Choose the correct answer a, b, c, or d:
36. Choose the correct line to end an informal letter:
a. Sincerely,
b. Sincerely yours,
c. Yours faithfully,
d. With all my love,

37. Which sentence would you find in a formal letter?

a. This is just to let you know that ...
b. It was so kind of you to invite me to stay with you.
c. My reason for applying is that ...
d. I’m sorry.

38. The word that best fits in the sentence is:

The boy ____________ asked me for advice is my best friend.
a. which;
b. whom;
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 c. whose;
d. who.
39. Which is the most appropriate opening to an informal letter?
a. Hello Madam!
b. Hello Sir!
c. What’s up!
d. Dear Sir/Madam,
40. Which is the correct order?
a. I would never have done this thing if I had known.
b. If I had known, never I would have done this thing.
c. I would have done never this thing if I had known.
d. Never if I had known, I would have done this thing.

41. Which is the best way to end a formal letter?

a. Yours sincerely, John.
b. With all my love, John.
c. Hugs and kisses, John.
d. Good bye, John.
42. Which is the correct order?
a. They go to the cinema twice a month.
b. They twice a month go to the cinema.
c. To the cinema they go twice a month.
d. Twice a month they go to the cinema.

43. Choose the most appropriate line to begin a formal letter.

a. Dear Sir,
b. Dear,
c. Madam,
d. Sir,

44. In what type of letter would you read the following line?
I’m writing to thank you for your hospitality.
a. a letter of complaint;
b. a letter of request;
c. a letter of application;
d. a thank you letter.

45. Which is a correct address?

a. Sunset Street, 710, San Antonio, Texas
b. Texas, 710, Sunset Street, San Antonio
c. 710, Sunset Street, San Antonio, Texas
d. 710 Sunset Street San Antonio Texas

NOTĂ: Evaluarea se efectuează astfel:

1. Partea I = 3 puncte (15 itemi x 0,2 puncte = 3 puncte);
2. Partea a II-a = 4 puncte (20 itemi x 0,2 puncte = 4 puncte);
3. Partea a III-a = 2 puncte (10 itemi x 0,2 puncte = 2 puncte);
4. Se acordă 1 punct din oficiu.

GRILĂ DE EVALUARE

1 a b c d 16 a b c d 31 a b c d
2 a b c d 17 a b c d 32 a b c d

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3 a b c d 18 a b c d 33 a b c d
4 a b c d 19 a b c d 34 a b c d
5 a b c d 20 a b c d 35 a b c d
6 a b c d 21 a b c d 36 a b c d
7 a b c d 22 a b c d 37 a b c d
8 a b c d 23 a b c d 38 a b c d
9 a b c d 24 a b c d 39 a b c d
10 a b c d 25 a b c d 40 a b c d
11 a b c d 26 a b c d 41 a b c d
12 a b c d 27 a b c d 42 a b c d
13 a b c d 28 a b c d 43 a b c d
14 a b c d 29 a b c d 44 a b c d
15 a b c d 30 a b c d 45 a b c d

NOMOGRAMA DE TRANSFORMARE
A ITEMILOR REZOLVAŢI CORECT ÎN PUNCTAJ ŞI NOTĂ

Nr. de Nr. de Nr. de

itemi itemi itemi
Punctaj Nota Punctaj Nota Punctaj Nota
rezolvaţi rezolvaţi rezolvaţi
corect corect corect
0 0 1,00
1 0,20 1,20 16 3,20 4,20 31. 6,20 7,20
2 0,40 1,40 17 3,40 4,40 32. 6,40 7,40
3 0,60 1,60 18 3,60 4,60 33. 6,60 7,60
4 0,80 1,80 19 3,80 4,80 34. 6,80 7,80
5 1,00 2,00 20 4,00 5,00 35. 7,00 8,00
6 1,20 2,20 21 4,20 5,20 36. 7,20 8,20
7 1,40 2,40 22 4,40 5,40 37. 7,40 8,40
8 1,60 2,60 23. 4,60 5,60 38. 7,60 8,60
9 1,80 2,80 24. 4,80 5,80 39. 7,80 8,80
10 2,00 3,00 25. 5,00 6,00 40. 8,00 9,00
11 2,20 3,20 26. 5,20 6,20 41. 8,20 9,20
12 2,40 3,40 27. 5,40 6,40 42. 8,40 9,40
13 2,60 3,60 28. 5,60 6,60 43. 8,60 9,60
14 2,80 3,80 29. 5,80 6,80 44. 8,80 9,80
15 3,00 4,00 30. 6,00 7,00 45. 9,00 10

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