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LIMBA ENGLEZA
31 MAI 2012
I. Choose the correct item: (on your answer sheet write only the sentence number and
the A, B, C or D option) (20 points)
II. There is one word missing from each gap; on your answer sheet, write the gap
number and the missing word: (20 points)
It is(1) estimated that about half of our total lifetime’s sun exposure happens in(2) childhood.
Long summer holidays and lots (3) of outdoor activities means that children are(4) at far
greater risk of over-exposure than adults. Children’s skin is very sensitive to (5) sunburn. Not
only (6) is this painful and damaging to the skin, but just one case of severe sunburn during
childhood is thought to double the risk (7) of developing bad diseases later in life. So, don’t
let(8) children play outside in the midday sun and put (9) some form of protection. Babies
under six months must (10) never be exposed to strong sunshine.
III. Rephrase the following sentences, using the word in bold and between 2 and 5
words. Do not chance the word in bold and do not change the meaning of the
sentence:
(20 points)
1. After two or three days, you don’t notice the cold weather so much. GET
In two or three days you get accustomed to the cold weather.
2. I haven’t seen Clara since Thursday. TIME
The last time I saw Clara was on Thursday.
3. A famous designer made my clothes. HAD
I had my clothes made by a famous designer.
4. Keith is not as well qualified as Sue. THAN
Sue is more well qualified than Keith.
5. There’s too little cheese for four people. ENOUGH
There is not enough cheese for four people.
6. I wish I’d gone on holiday with my friends. REGRET
I regret not going on holiday with my friends.
7. Elena asked the waitress for another knife. COULD
Elena said: “Could you pass me a knife, please?”
8. Graham is said to be very generous. THAT
Everyone says that Graham is very generous.
9. It was such a long journey that they were exhausted when they arrived. SO
The journey was so long that they were exhausted when they arrived.
10. Malcolm has had a good idea for a costume. UP
Malcolm has made up a good idea for a costume.