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Etapa pe scoala, 26.01.2013

Clasa a XII-a

I. For questions 1-10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word
given.
1. It took me some time to understand fully what happened. WHILE
It was …………………………..understood what had happened.
2. There’s no point arguing about this small detail, in my opinion. WORTH
This small detail ……………………………., in my opinion.
3. If your order is delayed, we will contact you. DELAY
Should …………………….to your order, we will contact you.
4. He didn’t try to help me at all. EFFORT
He ……………………….any help at all.
5. The two situations are completely different. COMMON
The two situations don’t ………………………….. each other.
6. Can I speak to you privately for a few minutes? WORD
Can I ……………………..you for a few minutes?
7. I was amazed because there were no problems throughout the holiday. WENT
To ………………………..wrong throughout the holiday.
8. I have no intention of doing another kind of job. DREAM
I ………………………..other kind of job.
9. I am not to be disturbed under any circumstances. NO
Under……………………..disturbed.
10. It was only when I checked that I noticed the tyre was flat. NOTICE
Only when I checked…………… was flat.

II. Fill in the blanks with the correct derived form of the word given in capitals:
1. Detroit is renowned for the………………………………………………… of cars. PRODUCE
2. If you make a good ………………….………….at the interview, you will get the job. IMPRESS
3. Teaching and medicine are more than…………………….………. , they're professions. OCCUPY
4. My history teacher has a vast ………………………………….………….of past events. KNOW
5. You are never too old to go to college and gain some……………………………….. . QUALIFY
6. The concert didn't live up to our……………………………………………………. . E X P E C T
7. The electric company admitted their …………………………...….. for the blackout. RESPOND
8. Did you use to have ………………………………………………………. as a child? A L L O W
9. I don't like those trousers, no matter how……………………………….……. they are. FASHION
10. Life …………………………………………. varies according to country and gender. EXPECT

III. Fill in each of the blanks with one suitable word.

Whether you have a passion 1. ………………..… sculpture or are crazy 2.……………………abstract art, we have
to agree that there is a place for all genres. One of the most controversial artists of our time is the French
performance artist, Orlan. She caused a scandal with her first work, "The Kiss of the Artist", in 3. …………………
she sold kisses to the audience, and 4. …………………… actually fired from her teaching job as a direct result of
this. Once she got a taste for shocking the public, though, there was 5. ………………… stopping her.

IV. Martin Luther King is famous for his fight against racial segregation in the U.S, as well as for his sermons
and speeches. Read 5 of his quotes below and match them with their correct meaning in the other column.

1. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only
light can do that. Hate cannot drive out
hate; only love can do that.”
2. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice
everywhere.”
3. “Life's most urgent question is: what are you doing
for others?”
4. “Nothing in the world is more dangerous
than sincere ignorance and conscientious
stupidity.”
5. “Our lives begin to end the day we become
V. Do you believe a single person can make a difference in the world? Support your opinion
with arguments and examples (150 words).
silent about things that matter.”
A. Only fighting for what we believe we can
make our lives worthwhile.
B. People should behave in a way that makes
life better for their fellow humans.
C. In this analogy, darkness is to hate as light is to
love.
D. If you agree with this quote, you cannot feel
completely safe when others are treated unfairly.
E. Believing that one is right is no excuse for
being in the wrong.
Barem
I. 2x10=20 de puncte
1. a while before/until/till I fully
2. isn’t/is not worth arguing about
3. there be any/a delay
4. made no effort to give/offer me
5. have anything in common with
6. have a private word with
7. my amazement, nothing went
8. wouldn’t/would not dream of doing any
9. no circumstances am I to be
10. did I notice that the tyre.

II. . 2x10=20 de puncte

1. production
2. impression
3. occupations
4. knowledge
5. qualifications
6. expectations
7. responsibility
8. allowance
9. fashionable
10. expectancy

III. 5x2=10 puncte

1. for
2. about
3. which
4. got/ was
5. no

IV. 5x2=10 puncte

1. C
2. D
3. B
4. E
5. A

V. 30 de puncte
- ‘eye-catching’ title; overall impression 5p
- organization: introduction, main body, conclusion 5p
- paragraph building: topic sentence + arguments 5p
- vocabulary, formal language, wide range of structures 5p
- correct grammar 5p
- use of linkers 5p