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MFCB CIG Limba Engleza1
MFCB CIG Limba Engleza1
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Decide if the sentence is true (T) or false (F).
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Decide if the sentence is true (T) or false (F).
If you are welcoming a visitor, you will be less polite than when welcoming
a friend.
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A maximum number of forty per class would assure a more suitable environment in the
classroom and the students would be able to concentrate better and learn more.
5.
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Libra is the zodiacal sign that begins on October 23rd and ends on November 21st
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“Lite” friends are those friends with whom you want to be deeply disclosing.
8.
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Romania and Bulgaria are the latest Member States joining the European Union.
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Today’s European Union is the result of half a century hard work. In no other region of the
world have sovereign countries pooled their sovereignty to this extent and in so many areas of
crucial importance to their citizens.
10.
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The European Union hasn’t created a single market (because people, services, goods and
capital cannot move around freely).
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The European Union has a very special anthem – Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, from Symphony 9
-, and a Celebration Day – 9 May.
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The American Congress consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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Teleworkers are people who work in companies not for companies.
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When you have decided to find a job, the first step is to read the ads for vacancies in different
newspapers, magazines, on specialized internet sites or to contact a recruitment agency.
21.
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If the employer decides your background and experience are suitable for the vacancy
advertised, you will be employed within twenty days.
22.
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When you have decided to find a job, you need to write an Application Letter and a
Curriculum Vitae to the nearest company.
23.
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If the employer decides your background and experience are suitable for the vacancy
advertised, you will be shortlisted for an interview.
24.
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Every Thursday, the Queen of the UK meets the Prime Minister; they talk about world news
and have a drink.
25.
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The Danube Delta comprises 9,640 sq.km. of marshland, forests, lakes, channels and rivers.
26.
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The Channel Tunnel (or, in short, the Channel) consists of three tunnels, each thirty miles
long.
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Marks & Spencer, the British mobile phones company, is the most famous British shop in the
world.
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The Channel Tunnel (or, in short, the Channel) is the largest tunnel in the world.
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It is estimated that corporate telephone usage in the UK has fallen by more than 40 % since
1995.
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34.
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The United Kingdom comprises four constituent countries – England, Northern Ireland,
Scotland and Wales -, with Elizabeth II as head of State.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.
How long_________ your car?
2.
After_______ some time with my family, I traveled to London.
a. spending
b. have spent
c. have spending
3. Would you mind________ the book I gave you?
a. to return
b. returning
c. to returning
4.
I don’t feel________ to the cinema.
a. to going
b. like going
c. to go
5.
I_______ him for years.
a. have known
b. know
c. have been knowing
12.
Although students_____ Everton are____ in their early______, we are accepting more and
more_______ applicants.
14.
Although I made _____________impression during my job interview, I don’t think I’m going
to get hired.
a. a successful
b. an important
c. a favorable
15. I’d like you to______ some recent photos ______you write me.
a. enclose, next time
b. enter, next time
c. enclose, the next time
17.
“Why aren’t you working?”
“ Because I don’t know what______ .
a. do I do
b. am I doing
c. to do
18. If you follow the_______ you’ll learn how to operate this stereo system.
a. writings
b. descriptions
c. instructions
19.
“I work as a journalist for a national newspaper”.
“That _________ a really interesting job.”
a. must be
b. would have been
c. will be
20.
“You probably get a really great salary”.
“ I’m not really as_________ as you think I am”.
a. paid well
b. well paid
c. well paying
21.
“ What sort of job are you looking for?”
“ I’d like to have a job________ use the foreign languages I know.”
a. that can
b. where to
c. where I can
22.
“ How good are you at keeping deadlines?”
“ I always finish my work when I__________.”
a. am supposing
b. am supposed to
c. have suppose
23.
I bought a_____, _____, _____ sweater.
24.
I’d like to ask you some questions about your_________ background.
a. education
b. educational
c. educated
25.
“You’re late!”
“ I ________ here faster because there was such a heavy traffic.”
a. can’t get
b. wasn’t getting
c. couldn’t get
26.
I wonder_______ you’d mind lending me your calculator.
a. how
b. whether
c. when
27.
“Anne’s not here now, but I can take a message for her.”
“ O.K. Please _______ her to call Joe at eight o’clock.”
a. to tell
b. could you tell
c. tell
28.
I work ______ small ________ company.
a. for, publishing
b. in a, publishing
c. for a, publishing
29.
The company has _____ an office in Paris.
a. opened
b. oppened
c. oppen
30.
I have been_____ to run a new office_____ Paris.
a. chose, in the
b. chosen, in
c. choosen, at
31.
Alexandra said she______ their marketing manager.
a. was
b. were
c. is
32.
You ______ obviously______ ill for several days.
a. have, been
b. had, be
c. has, been
33.
What did she say? She said she______ to talk to you.
a. doesn’t have
b. aren’t about
c. didn’t want
34.
It is dreadful having________ a room with her. She is so untidy!
a. sharing
b. to share
c. to stay
35.
Can you really________ to buy that CD_____ now?
a. affords, recorder
b. afford, players
c. afford, player
36.
_____you ring me to let me____ you_____ safely?
37.
Why______ Andrew_____ mistakes all the time?
a. does, make
b. is, making
c. -, makes
38.
How do you get_____ ______ your parents?
a. -, with
b. well, with
c. on, with
39.
What sort of______ car has Christine______ this time?
a. -, buy
b. a, buy
c. -, bought
40.
My sister had always______ self-conscious about____ nose so she decided to go to____
clinic _____an operation_____ will straighten it.
41.
You_____ be very proud of your son______ so many prizes.
a. will, to win
b. will, wining
c. must, winning
42.
We thought our cousins _____ us when they were in town last week, but they didn’t even
phone. I suppose they__________ too busy.
43.
I have just_____ the garage to check whether they’ve_____ my car, but I_____
get an answer.
44.
Why did you walk all the way from the station? You ________for a lift.
a. had to phoned
b. could have phoned
c. should to ring me up
45.
The expenses will be ____ by ______ taxpayer.
a. supported, -
b. borne, the
c. borne, those
46.
It is one of__________ cities in England.
a. most polluted
b. the most polluted
c. polluted
47.
The_________ of the negotiations is uncertain yet.
a. results
b. rules
c. outcome
48.
He finally _____to get in touch with him.
a. succeede
b. managed
c. succeeded
49.
There ______ great _____ between the two countries. Close relations _____ between them.
50.
She is _____ French and American.
a. both
b. also
c. too
51.
He should ________ the waiter a bigger tip.
a. given
b. have given
c. gave
52.
He _______ in politics since the last ______ .
53.
They are ______ good friends, I _____ I had a car to see them more often.
a. such, wish
b. my, want
c. - , wanted
54.
I ________never manage to remember how ______ that door.
a. can, to open
b. will, oppening
c. cannot, to open
55.
In the USA, young _______ are lucky to ______ to drive at sixteen in some states.
a. peoples, can
b. people, be allowed
c. people, allow
56.
I______ two years in ______United States several years ago.
a. spent, -
b. spend, -
c. spent, the
57.
She ___________ alone for ten years, since her parents’ death .
58.
Whatever arguments the Union leader used in ____ speech, he ____ failed to convince ____
nation.
b. his, had, a
59.
Are you interested ____ photography?
a. for
b. in
c. at
60.
I prefer travelling by airplane _____ it’s usually faster and more ______ than other means of
transportation.
a. although, comfortable
b. since, comfortable
c. furthermore, suitable
61.
It was your birthday yesterday, _________?
a. wasn’t it
b. didn’t it
c. or it wasn’t
62.
“Where will we be able to have lunch?”
“Don’t worry. There are a lot of nice places ______ downtown.”
a. for us eating
b. to eat at
c. for eating
63.
“What would you do if you lost your job?”
“I guess _______ another one.”
64.
“Why have you decided not to buy the car?”
“Because I ________”.
a. don’t afford it
b. can’t afford it
c. can’t afford
65.
If you ______ an effort, you will finish your work by two o’clock.
a. try
b. make
c. do
66.
John is a very _____ friend of mine and we’ve known each other for years.
a. near
b. firm
c. close
a. leader
b. speaker
c. master
68.
Your money will be ________ if you are not satisfied with our service.
a. rejoined
b. refunded
c. restored
69.
It is healthier to eat apples without __________ them.
a. cleaning
b. undoing
c. peeling
70.
Most of the tenants who ______in our apartment building are students.
a. rent
b. reside
c. set
71.
My teacher always ______ me on the back whenever I do good work.
a. hits
b. pats
c. hands
72.
He couldn’t listen to his walkman because his mother had ______
the batteries.
a. tied
b. removed
c. changed
73.
I can’t do this puzzle. I _______!
a. give out
b. give up
c. give off
74.
__________ of them could win the quiz. It was very difficult.
a. either
b. neither
c. both
75.
Flight nineteen from Paris is now arriving at ________ .
a. gate two
b. the gate two
c. the second gate
a. the highest
b. higher
c. the higher
a. founded
b. found
c. renovated
78.
We __________ swim near windsurfers.
a. wouldn’t
b. oughtn’t
c. shouldn’t
79.
We never stop __________ a language.
a. learning
b. learn
c. to learn
80.
If I ________ you, I’d write that letter straight away.
a. have been
b. had been
c. were
81.
I don’t want to cook. Let’s buy some ___________ food.
a. takehome
b. takeaway
c. takeoff
82.
They have some very lovely ________ in their garden.
a. booths
b. bushes
c. wigs
83.
His uncle’s son is her __________ .
a. brother-in-law
b. nephew
c. cousin
84.
He contributed a great deal to the development of our culture________.
85.
“ According to a recent report, the number of automobile accidents has
actually gone down. The reason for this decrease can be attributed to
better driver education.”
Based on the above statements, there are fewer car accidents, because :
86.
“ Ticket prices: £ 30.00 One Way – All Destinations, out of which:
- 50% discount for night-time trips;
- Passengers who are 18 years of age and younger
pay 90% of the fare;
- Passengers who are 5 years of age and younger
travel free-of-charge.
How much would you pay if you were sixteen years old?
a. Robert Kennedy
b. The Duke of Windsor
c. Juliet Capulet
a. John D. Rockefeller
b. Benjamin Franklin
c. Albert Einstein
91.
Find the correct interpretation :
Before they moved in, they cleaned the house thoroughly.
a. They cleaned the house from top to bottom and then they moved in
b. They went through the house to make sure it was clean before moving in
c. They decided to clean the house when they had moved in.
92.
Find the correct interpretation :
They only knew basic language.
a. Fifteen people were standing next to me in the queue for the job
b. There were fifteen of us who wanted the job
c. I was not applying for the job
95.
Find the correct interpretation :
As he walked through the door, she walked out.
97.
Find the correct interpretation :
How on earth did you find me?
98.
Find the correct interpretation :
100.
Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters:
He was CONFIDENT in his approaches.
a. trustful
b. certain
c. tolerant
101.
Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters :
Helen was definitely a SHREWD woman.
a. stupid
b. clever
c. direct
102.
Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters :
His DESULTORY remarks made the visitors feel confused.
a. good
b. initial
c. untidy
103.
Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters :
Her CONSPICUOUS achievements are her best recommendation.
a. well-known
b. remarkable
c. social
104.
Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters :
The report was SCATHING about the lack of safety.
a. scornful
b. very critical
c. clear
105.
Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters :
His RUGGED manners betrayed his low origins.
a. awful
b. indecent
c. coarse
106.
Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters :
I was STUNNED by the news of her death.
a. impressed
b. shocked
c. stunted
107.
Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters :
As he seemed to be a coward, everybody TAUNTED him.
a. accused
b. ridiculed
c. pointed at
108.
Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters :
She cast a FURTIVE glance at her partner.
a. brief
b. sly
c. casual
109.
Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters :
Their sudden outburst was obviously genuine; it couldn’t have been CONTRIVED.
a. false
b. planned
c. dissolute
110.
Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters :
She was a THRIFTY housekeeper, an important matter to one of his small means and she
never wasted a penny.
a. kind
b. poor
c. sparing
111.
Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters :
He proved himself a BOLD and ASTUTE commander .
a. brave, cunning
b. brave, engaged
c. fearless, severe
112.
Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters :
With a sigh he TOSSED the programme back on to the table.
a. put
b. filled in
c. cast
113.
Select the right answer :
a. Someone had broken into the office and stolen the files.
b. Someone had broken into the office and stole the files.
114.
Select the right answer :
a. Her advisor was pleased with the topic which she had chose for her
thesis
b. Her advisor was pleased with the topic which she had chosen for
her thesis.
115.
Select the right answer :
a. Having eaten and drunk too much the night before, he woke up with a
headache.
b. Having eaten and drank too much the night before, he woke
up with a headache.
116.
Select the right answer :
117.
Select the right answer :
a. You had better to hurry if you don’t want to miss the bus.
b. You had better hurry if you don’t want to miss the bus.
118.
Select the right answer :
119.
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120.
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121.
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122.
Select the right answer :
123.
Choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space :
Between you and……..she has twenty years advantage over me :
a. I
b. me
124.
Choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space :
He liked to know the ins and……..of anything once it had captured his interests.
a. outs
b. ups
125.
Choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space :
I believe it was agreed that our legal colleagues here would report our decision to the
moderator, as soon as it was signed and…….. .
a. final
b. sealed
126.
Choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space :
She drank…………..tea.
a. feeble
b. weak
127.
Choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space :
She was dressed as on the day before, in white frock and her shiny white boots with
their……….heels.
a. tall
b. high
128.
Choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space :
My traveller’s cheques were in an………….pocket.
a. inner
b. inward
129.
Choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space :
Don’t forget to………..the light when you leave.
a. turn off
b. close
130. Choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space :
It’s good to get away from the city and visit the…………
a. field
b. country
131.
Choose the correct name for the place described below :
You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables here.
a. greengrocer’s
b. butcher’s
132.
Choose the correct name for the place described below :
You can put money in your account here.
a. ATM
b. bank
133.
Choose the correct name for the place described below :
You can buy stamps, and send letters here.
a. post office
b. newsagent’s
134.
Translate into English (choose the correct sentence) :
Incearca sa nu ai de-a face cu asemenea oameni.
135.
Translate into English ( choose the correct sentence) :
L-am convins sa creada acest lucru.
136.
Translate into English (choose the correct sentence) :
E imposibil ca Roger sa fi negat acest lucru.
137.
Translate into English (choose the correct sentence) :
Probabil ca au fost multi solicitanti anul acela.
138.
Translate into English ( choose the correct sentence) :
Am auzit pasi la apartamentul vecinilor mei de la etajul cinci.
a. I heard footsteps in my neighbour’s flat on the 5th floor.
b. I heard steps in my neighbour’s apartment on fifth floor.
139.
Translate into English (choose the correct sentence) :
Ar trebui sa lucrezi mult si sa iti termini experimentele.
140.
Choose the best alternative to complete each sentence :
…….. me a favour .
a. make
b. do
141.
Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence :
Thank you for the trouble you’ve……….
a. taken
b. done
142.
Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence :
How about going …………… one of these days ?
a. in the country on
b. to the country
143.
Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence :
a. disturb, deploying
b. disturbed, having
144.
Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence :
Could you help me…….this translation ?
a. with
b. at
145.
Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence :
This building………….many offices.
a. comprehends
b. houses
146.
Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence :
Henry was………. and felt he couldn’t say a word.
a. in the corner
b. cornered
147.
Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence :
Ms. Smith, ………is Paul Johnson, our new accountant.
a. that person
b. this
148.
Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence :
Secondary………..is vitally important for young people. School plays an essential role in
preparing them for…………
a. tuition, adultness
b. education, adulthood
149.
Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence :
I am writing to apply for the………of Assistant Manager.
a. position
b. title
a. business
b. company
151.
Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence :
After leaving school, he…………in a solicitor’s office.
a. practiced
b. was working
152.
Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence :
She earns her………by telling fortunes at the seaside.
a. rent
b. living
COMPLETION
1.
Complete the sentence with : of, about, at, to, for, in, next to, or by :
You’ll have to introduce yourself…..the person who is sitting……you
…….a symposium or conference.
scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu
2. Complete the sentence with : of, about, at, to, for, in, next to, or by :
It’s healthy to have lots ……different friends……different levels…...
intimacy because not only is it impossible to be close……, it’s also undesirable.
scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu
3. Complete the sentence with : with, in, at, from, of, about, for, to, against, or
by :
Most……..us have friends as close as family, whom, ……. a difficult moment
we’d call……..3 a.m……..consolation or advice because we know they won’t
reject us.
scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu
4. Complete the sentence with : with, in, at, from, of, about, for, to, against, or by
:
The authorities …… education should make sure that the subjects taught …..
schools are …… value……. the outside world.
scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu
5. Complete the sentence with : in, with, at, from, of, about, for, to, against, or by
: