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Clasa a XII-a
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Communicative Domain.

I. Assessment of Communicative Language Competences. Reading Comprehension - 30 points.

 Read the text and complete the tasks that follow.

THE PROS AND CONS OF ONLINE SHOPPING

These days, it seems like everything is going digital. From news articles and recipes to yoga
tutorials, you can find almost everything on the internet.
Many people find this way of life more convenient because they can complete their daily chores
from the comfort of their own homes. I think that’s why some people like to shop for their clothes online.
With the click of a button, you can order anything you want, and have it delivered directly to your front
door. For someone with a busy lifestyle, this seems ideal.
Firstly, online shopping can be far less stressful than hitting the high street shops. There are no huge
crowds of people or tediously long queues. With online shopping, it’s just you and your computer. It’s like
you have the whole shop to yourself! Secondly, online stores don’t have opening and closing times. This is
perfect for anyone with a busy schedule – like office workers who work long hours, or teenagers with
several hobbies to squeeze into the weekend. If you want to, you can even place an online shopping order at
three o’clock in the morning!
In the bustling modern world, there are clearly many advantages to online shopping. However, in
my experience, there are also several cons. With online shopping, you can’t try before you buy, and that’s a
definite disadvantage for me. Often, when my new clothes arrive, I find they don’t fit very well. It’s always
annoying when a dress is a little too big, or when sleeves are awkwardly short … Sometimes, the clothes
are not what I was expecting. A piece of clothing might look great in photos online, but quite different in
real life. A blue jumper might turn out to be green, whilst other times the material of a blouse will feel
cheap and scratchy.
In these scenarios, you want to return the item, but here lies the biggest problem with online
shopping. You have to pay for your order’s delivery, and for an item to be returned to the warehouse! These
charges are often very expensive, which suddenly makes online shopping seem a little less convenient…
That’s why I don’t choose to shop online very frequently. For now, I will continue to find the time for a trip
to a real shop, where I know exactly what I’m buying!

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I. Circle the correct variant to complete the statements. 6 points

 1. Online shopping can be … A A
a. pleasant 0 0
b. agreeable 2 2
c.  stressful    
d. squeezing.    

2. Your purchase can be brought … A A

a. at home 0 0
b. in the street 2 2
c.  at the theatre
d. to the entrance door.
A A
3. The online bought clothes are not … what we expect 0 0
a. generally 2 2
b. always
c.  sometimes
d. usually.

II. In the text, identify the meaning of the words. Circle the correct variant. 2 points

The word “advantage” in the text means: A A

a. gain 0 0
b. impression 2 2
c. benefit    
d. interest.  

III. Answer the questions below, choosing words and/or numbers from the text. 4 points

1. What are the cons of online shopping? A A

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2. Who prefers to go digital? A A
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IV. Match the halves of the sentences. Write the answers in the table below. One is 6 points
extra.

A A
1. In the busy schedule a. complete the routine from the comfort
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2. Online shopping of their home.
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3. The teenagers with several b. there are a lot of benefits of online
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hobbies shopping.
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c. save time going online shopping
d. find online shopping less stressful.

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V. Identify if the statements are true or false. Circle the correct letter. Justify your 4 points
choice citing from the text.

1. If you go online shopping, there is no problem with the wrong article. A A

a. True b. False 0 0
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because 2 2
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2. By online shopping, products from around the world cannot be purchased A A
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VI. Write the most important ideas in order they come in the text. 6 points
Fill in the table with the correct letter (A, B, C).

A. The fears regarding E-shopping. A A

B. Many individuals favour this kind of shopping because of ease. 0 0
C. There are many advantages to online shopping. 2 2
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VII. What is the main idea of the text? Circle the correct variant. 2 points

a. Digital revolution changed the way people live. A A

b. E-shopping, a way to save our time. 0 0
c.   Online shopping – a multi-billion business. 2 2

TOTAL

II. Assessment of Communicative Language Competences. Written Production - 40 points.

 Write a 100-110-word text according to the given task.

I. Item 40
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You have recently attended a lecture entitled: ”The lack of closeness in families can
have a negative effect on children”. Your tutor has asked you to write an essay
discussing the role of parents and grandparents in young people’s lives.
In about 100 -110 words, write your essay, considering the following:
1. State two reasons why parents spend less time with their children;
2. Present the pros and cons of having a large family;
3. Provide two examples from experiences, readings, etc. to support your opinion;
4. Express your opinion on positive role models;
5. Justify your opinion on the impact of the family members on the lives of young
people.
Follow the structure of an essay: introduction, body, conclusion.

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