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ȘCOLAR
MINISTERUL EDUCAȚIEI
JUDEȚEAN
BOTOȘANI

OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ – ETAPA JUDEȚEANĂ

26 martie 2022, Clasa a IX-a, SECȚIUNEA A

TOATE SUBIECTELE SUNT OBLIGATORII.

TIMP DE LUCRU: 3 ORE

NU SE ACORDĂ PUNCTE DIN OFICIU

SUBIECTUL A – USE OF ENGLISH

I.Fill in the blanks with the correct tense. (10x1p= 10p)
1. When I .........( be ) 15, I used......( go ) to school by bus. Now, I still......( go ) to school, but
as a teacher.
2. I never .......( feel ) lonely having my friends with me.
3. Harrison Ford.......( be ) quite surprised when learning he........( designate ) the best film
actor of all times.
4. Don t speak so loudly! The baby.......( sleep) for only several minutes. I hope he .......(not
wake up) so soon.
5. When I opened the door, I.......(see) a man who clearly......(listen) to our conversation.

II. Read the text about living in a new country and decide which answer A, B, C or D
best fits in each gap. (10x1p= 10p)
Although living in another country can be an (1) ___________________ adventure, it is
sometimes proves (2) ___________________ a difficult experience. Many things are new
and different – not only the language and culture but also (3) ___________________ things
like where to buy stamps or when banks are open. For a person who is used (4)
___________________ in control of their world these new experiences can make them feel
helpless, (5) ___________________ and frustrated. Many of those who start a life
somewhere else often go through certain (6) ________________ before they feel at home in
their new (7) ___________________. The first few weeks after arrival in another country is
full of positive feelings and excitement. Then (8) _______________ sets in and can make
you feel angry and impatient. Some people (9) ___________________ their new home for
such feelings. Eventually, however, most newcomers settle (10) _________ and begin to
adapt.
1. A. Excited B. Exciting C. Pleasure D. thrilled
2. A. have been B.be C. of being D. to be
3. A. everyday B.daily C. Average D. regular
4. A. been B.to being C.to be D. being
5. A. confusing B. confused C.confuse D.confusion
6. A. Steps B. times C.eras D.stages
7. A. surroundings B.settings C.atmospheres D.situations
8. A. Life B. Certainty C. reality D.truth
9. A. cause B.blame C.accuse D. hold
10. A. in B.off C.of D.back

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III. Use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits in the context. (10 x 1p =
10p)

1.Her business is very __________________. She has made a lot of profit this year.
(SUCCEED)
2.Watching quiz shows can improve your general ___________________ (KNOW).
3.The manager of the shop promised to send me a ___________________ for the broken
Bluetooth speakers. (REPLACE)
4.Mum, you must remind me of my dentist _________________ this afternoon. (APPOINT)
5.She is such a ____________________, friendly and honest person. (TRUST)
6. Many __________________countries have failed to catch up with industrial nations.
(DEVELOP)
7. After a few ____________________difficulties they decided to cancel the project.
(EXPECT)
8.Unfortunately, travelling by plane also has some _______________________.
(ADVANTAGE)
9.In _______________________to many complaints by residents, we decided to make the
area a no-parking zone. (RESPOND)
10.He wrote an _______________________, in which he describes how he had gone through
his troubling days as an adolescent. (BIOGRAPHY)

IV. Translate the following text into English. (10 points)

Un zbor peste Oceanul Atlantic

A fost primul meu zbor peste Oceanul Atlantic. Călătoria de la New York la Londra a durat
nouă ore. Când am intrat în avion, am văzut cabina pilotului. Uşa era larg deschisă şi am
putut vedea toată aparatura. Mi-a fost puţin teamă înainte de decolare. Am încercat să nu mă
gândesc la ciocnirile de pe pistă şi la piraţii aerieni. La câteva minute după decolare, teama
mea a dispărut. Am avut loc lângă fereastră şi am putut vedea privelişti minunate. Călătoria a
fost plăcută.

SUBIECTUL B – INTEGRATED SKILLS

I. Read the text below and for questions 1-5, choose the answer (A, B, C, D) which you
think fits best according to the text. ( 5 x 2p = 10 points)

Los Angeles
Stephanie recently took a weekend trip to Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles is a coastal
city situated along the Pacific Ocean. Many celebrities earned their claim to fame here.
Although the town offers many attractions centered around Hollywood culture, there is a lot
to see and visit in Los Angeles. Of course, all things related to Hollywood are popular tourist
attractions. The Hollywood Sign, located the Hollywood Hills of the Santa Monica
Mountains, is a famous landmark for this star-studded town. Once in downtown Hollywood,
it's possible to take a stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This landmark contains more
than 2500 brass stars dedicated to celebrities who have made a significant impact on the

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entertainment industry. In Hollywood, visitors can even take tours of popular movie studios.
Stephanie had a chance to visit Universal Studios, which produces her favorite films. Los
Angeles is also a popular beach town, offering plenty of opportunities for sunbathing and
surfing. A common beach destination is the Santa Monica Pier, which offers rides and
attractions to its visitors. Here, Stephanie rode the iconic Ferris wheel, which offered her a
spectacular view of the city and coast. These are just some of the things Stephanie
experienced during her visit to Los Angeles. She loved her trip, and she hopes to return
someday soon.

1) For how long did Stephanie visit Los Angeles?

a) An afternoon
b) Overnight
c) A weekend
d) A month
2) What is not a popular landmark for tourists to visit in Hollywood?
a) Universal Studios
b) The Walk of Fame
c) The Hollywood Sign
d) A Ferris wheel
3) To whom are the brass stars dedicated?
a) Film directors
b) Actors and actresses
c) Musicians
d) All of the above
4) What specifically gave Stephanie a spectacular view of the city and coast?
a) The Hollywood Sign
b) The Ferris wheel
c) Santa Monica Pier
d) The skyscrapers
5) Which of the following does not describe Los Angeles?
a) A popular tourist destination
b) An entertainment capital
c) Stephanie's hometown
d) A coastal city

II. Write a narrative essay with the title "When I moved to Los Angeles". (180-200
words) (50 points)