ŞCOALA GIMNAZIALĂ „EMIL RACOVIŢĂ” ONEŞTI

Str. Venus, Nr. 2, Mun.Onești, jud. Bacău

tel./fax: 0234/319855, tel./fax. Director-0234/322588
COD SIRUES: 342070, COD FISCAL:22752950
e-mail: emil_racovitza@yahoo.com,
scoalaemilracovita@gmail.com

OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ

ETAPA LOCALĂ - 30 ianuarie 2023
CLASA A VII-A
Varianta 1
INSTRUCTIONS:
 All subjects are compulsory.
 All answers must be written on the answer sheet.
 There will be no granted points.
 Allotted time: 120 minutes.

SUBJECT I. READING COMPREHENSION - 25 P

Archaeologists identify the mummy of a lost Egyptian queen - By Melissa Kong

Egyptian archaeologists announced on Wednesday that they have

identified a mummy discovered in 1903 as that of Queen Hatshepsut
(hat-shep-soot), Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh. The mummy
was originally found in the Valley of the Kings, a sacred burial site for
kings and powerful nobles located on the west bank of the Nile River
in Egypt. Although the mummy was discovered more than a century
ago, it remained in a tomb until this past spring, when it was brought to
the Cairo Museum for testing.

A Powerful Ruler’s Legacy

Queen Hatshepsut was the only woman to rule ancient Egypt while the kingdom was at the height
of its wealth and power, from about 1502 to 1482 B.C. Of all the female pharaohs–including
Cleopatra and Nefertiti–Hatshepsut’s reign was the longest and most successful. While in power,
she established trade routes and built hundreds of monuments and temples throughout Egypt.
Despite her prosperous reign, both her mummy and her legacy were virtually erased from Egyptian
history. Many historians believe that Tuthmose III, Hatshepsut’s stepson, destroyed records and
monuments bearing her name. It may have been his revenge. It is believed that she stole the throne
from him. Finding the mummy of this powerful queen may provide details about an important part
of Egyptian history.

Source - EOI Comunidad de Arago

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1. Read the text and say if the sentences are TRUE, FALSE, or NOT KNOWN? (8x1=8p)

1. The mummy was found in Egypt on Wednesday.

2. Hatshepsut’s mummy was found near the River Nile.
3. The mummy has been in a museum since it was discovered.
4. She was the only queen of Egypt.
5. She built all her temples in the Valley of the Kings.
6. Historians don’t know many things about her.
7. Tuthmose III killed the queen.
8. Her mummy may help historians to understand what happened.

2. Find the synonyms for the following words in the text above. (7x1=7p)

1. holy
2. funeral
3. vault
4. dynasty
5. successful
6. herritage
7. vengeance

3. Re-read the text and put the following sentences in the correct order, according to the text.
(10 x 1 = 10 p)

a) The mummy was brought to the Cairo Museum.

b) Archaeologists identified the mummy of Queen Hatshepsut.
c) Hatshepsut’s reign was the longest and most successful.
d) Tuthmose destroyed records bearing her name.
e) The mummy was found in the Valley of the Kings.
f) She established trade routes.
g) The mummy remained in a tomb until this past spring.
h) Her name was deleted from the Egyptian history.
i) The Valley of the Kings is on the west bank of the Nile River.
j) Tuthmose III was Hatshepsut’s stepson.

SUBJECT II. USE OF ENGLISH - 50 POINTS

4. Choose the correct answer. (10x1=10 p)

1. At eight o’clock this morning, they ………………….breakfast.

a) have been having b) were having c) have had

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 2. The lesson starts……………three o’clock this afternoon.
a) on b) at c) in
3. I bought………………..bread at the baker’s this morning.
a) an b) some c) a
4. James is by far…………………athlete in the school.
a) the good b) best c) the best
5. ………………….., they painted the ceiling, then they did the walls.
a) Finally b) First of all c) Then
6. This is the man……………….dog I look after sometimes.
a) whose b) who’s c) which
7. He’s a very…………………man.
a) interesting old b) old interesting c) old and more
interesting
8. They can’t buy that house this year because they don’t have…………money.
a) few b) many c) enough
9. She ………………them that she was leaving the following day.
a) asked b) told c) said
10. I………………Adam to help me with the project.
a) said b) wondered c) asked

5. Find the mistakes in each of the sentences below and write the correct version. (10x1=10 p)

1. Karen lives at London Street.

2. I live here since the end of last year.
3. What time go you to bed on Sundays?
4. Stop teasing the dog, or it bites you.
5. If we will take a taxi, we’ll arrive sooner.
6. The boy of which bike I borrowed had forgotten about it.
7. Why do you look at me like that?
8. The chair’s leg is broken.
9. These information is not true.
10. He is one year bigger than me.

6. Write a question for each given answer. (10x1=10 p)

1. .......... get up?” / “At about 7.30 usually.”

2. .......... / “I went there to buy some food.”
3. .......... yesterday?” / “I felt absolutely awful.”
4. .......… / “I’m washing my hair.”
5. .......... my bike?” / “I left it outside the school.”
6. .......... your party?” / “All my friends are coming.”
7. .......... / “Mrs. Dawson teaches me Maths.”
8. .......… / “I usually eat a sandwich for lunch.”
9. ......… / “He has known his wife for twenty years.”
10. .......… with my project?” / “I’d love to, but I’m meeting someone at six, I’m afraid.”

7. Use the word in capital letters at the end of each sentence to form another word that fits in
each gap. ( 5x1=5p)

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 1. It is not a very interesting ……………… and I get bored. (OCCUPY)
2. Perhaps I should give you an ………………… for my choice. (EXPLAIN)
3. Now I am quite a …………………. word-worker. (SUCCESS)
4. I’m working on the ………………….. of some furniture at the moment. (CONSTRUCT)
5. Jack had never wanted to be a ………………….. (POLITICS)

8. Rewrite the sentences using the word given in bold letters. Use between 2-4 words for each
gap. (5x1=5p)

1. I’ve never met such a pretty girl.

the It’s …… I have ever met.
2. If we don’t go now, we’ll miss the train.
unless We’ll miss the train ……. now.
3. He has painted a beautiful picture.
most It’s …… he has ever painted.
4. My car was less cheap than Dan’s.
than Dan’s car …… mine.
5. A dog doesn’t run as fast as a cheetah.
faster The cheetah …… a dog.

9. Insert the correct article, a/an/ the or zero article (x), in the gaps below. (5x1=5p)

1. He became…………………financial manager.

2. Soon after……………………lunch, they left.

3. Have you ever been to ……………….USA?

4. When I was ……………….child, I used to cry a lot.

5. Both girls speak……………French well.

10. Add suitable question tags for the following sentences. (5x1=5p)

1. Don’t leave anything behind, ……………?

2. David is bringing some cakes, ……………?

3. Sarah worked in Bristol, ……………?

4. Nobody knows who invented the wheel, ……………?

5. Let’s have a drink,……………?

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SUBJECT III. WRITING - 25 POINTS

11. Write a 120-150 word composition using the following beginning:

“Last year I had the most unforgettable holiday of my life…..”

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 ŞCOALA GIMNAZIALĂ „EMIL RACOVIŢĂ” ONEŞTI
Str. Venus, Nr. 2, Mun.Onești, jud. Bacău
tel./fax: 0234/319855, tel./fax. Director-0234/322588
COD SIRUES: 342070, COD FISCAL:22752950
e-mail: emil_racovitza@yahoo.com,
scoalaemilracovita@gmail.com

OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ

ETAPA LOCALĂ - 30 ianuarie 2023
CLASA A VII-A
BAREM DE CORECTARE

SUBJECT I. READING COMPREHENSION (25POINTS)

Exercise 1. ( 8x1=8p)
1.F, 2.T, 3.F, 4.F, 5.F, 6.T, 7.NK, 8.T

Exercise 2. (7x1=7p)
1 - sacred, 2- burial, 3 - tomb, 4 - reign, 5 - prosperous, 6 - legacy, 7 - revenge

Exercise 3. ( 10x1=10p)
1. b - Archaeologists identified the mummy of Queen Hatshepsut.
2. e - The mummy was found in the Valley of the Kings.
3. i - The Valley of the Kings is on the west bank of the Nile River.
4. a - The mummy was brought to the Cairo Museum.
5. g - The mummy remained in a tomb until this past spring.
6. c - Hatshepsut’s reign was the longest and most successful.
7. f - She established trade routes.
8. h - Her name was deleted from the Egyptian history.
9. d - Tuthmose destroyed records bearing her name.
10. j - Tuthmose III was Hatshepsut’s stepson.

SUBJECT II. USE OF ENGLISH (50 POINTS)

Exercise 4. ( 10x1=10p)
1. b) were having 6. a) whose
2. b) at 7. a) interesting old
3. b) some 8. c) enough
4. c) the best 9. b) told
5. b) First of all 10. c) asked

Exercise 5. ( 10x1=10p) Suggested ansers:

1. at – in/ on
2. live – have lived
3. What time you go – What time do you go…?
4. it bites – it will bite
5. If we will take – If we take
6. of which – whose

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 7. do you look at – are you looking at…?
8. The chair’s leg – The leg of the chair
9. These – This
10. bigger – older

Exercise 6. (10x1=10p) Suggested answers.

1. What time do you…..?
2. Why did you go there…?
3. How did you feel…?
4. What are you doing?
5. Where is…? / Where have you left…?
6. Who is coming to….? / Why would I go to …?
7. What does Mrs. Dawson do? / Who teaches you Maths?
8. What do you (usually) eat for lunch? / What do you (usually) have for lunch?
9. How long has he known his wife?
10. Could you help me ……….. ?

Exercise 7. (5x1=5p)
1 - occupation, 2 - explanation, 3 - successful, 4 - construction, 5 - politician

Exercise 8. (5x1=5p)
1. … the prettiest girl…
2. … unless we go…
3. … the most beautiful picture…
4. … was more expensive than…
5. … runs faster than…

Exercise 9. (5x1=5p)
1 - a, 2 - x, 3 - the, 4 - a, 5 - x

Exercise 10. (5x1=5p)

1 - will you, 2 - isn’t he, 3 - didn’t she, 4 - do they, 5 - shall we?

SUBJECT III. WRITING (25 POINTS)

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 INSPECTORATUL ŞCOLAR JUDEŢEAN
MUREŞ

OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ, FAZA LOCALĂ, 30 IANUARIE 2023

Marking Scheme for the Narrative Composition - 7th grade 25 points
Analytical Excellent Good Adequate Limited Incomplete/Poor
Criteria 5p 4p 3p 2p 1p
The story is completely relevant to
The story is partially completed The story is faulty, The story is incomplete,
the topic, describing The story is fairly completed
with slight logical impediments including serious logical the sequencing of the
Content places/events/characters/atmospher with all the sequencing
in sequencing the moments of impediments in the narrative moments being
e/reaching climax, including the elements of a narrative.
the narrative. sequencing of events. inconsistent.
final reactions of the protagonist.
There is complete logical There is serious
There is partial completion of Paragraphs are
connection of paragraphs due to a There is a fairly completion inconsistency in the
the task. Paragraphs are partially incomplete, both linking
Organizatio judicious use of linking devices, of paragraph organization organization of the
complete due to unfinished ideas devices, mechanics and
n/ mechanics and length due to scarce misuse of paragraphs due to the
and scarce use of linking length requirements
Cohesion requirements. linking devices, mechanics misuse of the linking
devices, mechanics and length having been
and length requirements. device, mechanics and
requirements. disrespected.
length requirements.
A range of vocabulary is A limited range of
A wide range of vocabulary is The range of vocabulary is A very narrow range of
used appropriately and vocabulary is present
used appropriately and accurately adequately used in the story; vocabulary is present;
accurately in the story; within the story; less
throughout the story; precise errors in word choice/formation errors in word
Vocabulary/ occasional errors in word common items of
meaning is conveyed; minor errors are present when more choice/formation
Spelling choice/formation are vocabulary are rare and
are rare; spelling is very well sophisticated items of predominate; spelling
possible; spelling is well may be often faulty;
controlled. vocabulary are attempted; errors can make the
controlled with occasional spelling errors can make
spelling can be faulty at times. story obscure at times.
slips. text understanding difficult.
A range of grammatical A limited range of A very narrow range of
A wide range of grammatical A mix of complex and simple
structures is used accurately grammatical structures is grammatical structures
structures is used accurately and grammatical structures is
and with some flexibility present along the story; is present within the
flexibly throughout the story; present throughout the story;
Structures/ along the story; occasional complex language is rare story; errors
minor errors are rare; punctuation errors are present when complex
Punctuation errors are possible; and may be often faulty; predominate;
is very well controlled. language is attempted;
punctuation is well punctuation errors can punctuation errors make
punctuation can be faulty at
controlled with occasional make text understanding the text obscure at
times.
slips. difficult. times.
The register of the narrative The register of the narrative
The register of the narrative The register used in the
Register and composition is relevant to composition is partially relevant The register of the narrative
composition is totally relevant to narrative composition is
Style / the task with slightly to the task, with a narrow composition is inconsistent
the task, being organically inappropriate for this
Effect on incongruent lapses within inconsistency of style, leading to due to the mixture of styles.
integrated all along the discourse. type writing.
target the discourse. halts in the logical development The effect on the reader is
The interest of the reader is The effect on the reader
reader The text has a good effect on of ideas. The effect on the reader non-relevant.
aroused and sustained throughout. is non-relevant.
the reader. is satisfactory.