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17 FEBRUARIE 2023

CLASA a IX-a, SECȚIUNEA A

SUBIECTUL A – USE OF ENGLISH (40 PUNCTE)

I. Read the following text and put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense (10 x 1p =
10p):

1. went 6. is
2. were having 7. will leave
3. fell 8. is spending/is going to spend
4. took 9. hopes
5. have visited 10. will not be/won’t be

II. Read the following text and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits in each
gap (10 x 1p = 10p)

1. C 6. D
2. D 7. C
3. B 8. B
4. A 9. C
5. A 10. C

III. Use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits in each sentence: (10 x
1p = 10 p)
1. organised 6. decision(s)
2. regularly 7. friendly
3. suitable 8. dishonest
4. patience 9. impossible
5. finally 10. ability

IV. 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 two and five words including the word given. (5 x 2p = 10 p)
1. looking forward to seeing
2. as soon as Penny arrives
3. am not (very) fond of
4. be responsible for
5. were driven into town by

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BAREM CLASA A IX-A
SECTIUNEA A
SUBIECTUL B – INTEGRATED SKILLS (60 PUNCTE)

I. For each question choose the correct letter A, B, C or D (5 x 2 = 10p)

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

II. Read the text again and write a narrative essay about the band’s first concert. (180-
200 words) (50 p)

Narrative Essay (50 p) – See Marking Scheme

1. CONTENT – 10 p;
2. ORGANISATION AND COHESION – 10 p;
3. VOCABULARY – 10 p;
4. STRUCTURES – 10 p;
5. EFFECT ON TARGET READER – 10 p.
Narrative essay CEFR*
Structure Possible approach LEVEL

- Description of the place where the action takes place;

Introduction - Introduction of characters;
- Creation of atmosphere, suspense, mystery.
- A conflict / problem / complication or a dilemma
Conflict occurs in the development of events which may affect
the destiny of the character(s). A2+ - B1
- The destiny of the character reaches a point of
Climax
maximum intensity / a critical point / a turning point
- The solution to the problem / dilemma, the effect of the
Resolution
dramatic situation on the character, the lessons learnt.

It is recommended that the student should:

 establish the place, time, characters that contribute to the development of the
storyline;
 create an interesting atmosphere which motivates the reader;
 clearly develop the sequence of events;
 use dynamic elements, characteristic of the narrative;
 use narrative techniques (shift of focus / point of view, alternation of tenses in
accordance with the presentation of events in chronological or random order etc.)

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BAREM CLASA A IX-A
SECTIUNEA A
 Analytical criteria Exemplary
10p
CONTENT The essay is completely
relevant to topic, describing
places/events/characters/
atmosphere/reaching
climax, including the final
reactions of the protagonist.
ORGANIZATION AND There is complete logical
COHESION connection of paragraphs
due to a judicious use of
linking devices, mechanics,
and length requirements.
VOCABULARY A wide range of vocabulary
is used appropriately and
accurately throughout the
essay; precise meaning is
conveyed; minor errors are
rare; spelling is very well
controlled. The register of
the narrative essay is totally
relevant to the task, being
organically integrated all
along the discourse
STRUCTURES A wide range of grammatical
structures is used accurately
and flexibly throughout the
essay; minor errors are rare;
punctuation is very well
controlled.
EFFECT ON TARGET The interest of the reader is
READER aroused and sustained
throughout.
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BAREM CLASA A IX-A
SECTIUNEA A
Proficient
8p
The essay is fairly
completed with all the
sequencing elements of a
narrative.
There is a fairly good
completion of paragraph
organization due to scarce
misuse of linking devices,
mechanics, and length
requirements.
A range of vocabulary is
used appropriately and
accurately in the essay ;
occasional errors in word
choice/formation are
possible; spelling is well
controlled with occasional
slips. The register of the
narrative essay is relevant
to the task with slightly
incongruent lapses within
the discourse
A range of grammatical
structures is used
accurately and with some
flexibility along the essay;
occasional errors are
possible; punctuation is well
controlled with occasional
slips.
The text has a good effect
on the reader
MARKING SCHEME FOR THE NARRATIVE ESSAY – 9th Grad
Partially Proficient
6p
The essay is partially completed
with slight logical impediments
in sequencing the moments of
the narrative.
There is partial completion of
the task. Paragraphs are
partially complete due to
unfinished ideas and scarce use
of linking devices, mechanics,
and length requirements.
The range of vocabulary is
adequately used in the essay;
errors in word choice /
formation are present when
more sophisticated items of
vocabulary are attempted;
spelling can be faulty at times.
The register of the narrative
essay is partially relevant to the
task with a narrow
inconsistency of style, leading to
halts in the logical development
of ideas.
A mix of complex and simple
grammatical structures is
present throughout the essay;
errors are present when
complex language is attempted;
punctuation can be faulty at
times.
The effect on the reader is
satisfactory
Weak Incomplete Points
4p 2p
The essay is faulty, The essay is incomplete,
including serious logical the sequencing of the
impediments in the narrative moments
sequencing of events. being inconsistent.
There is serious Paragraphs are
inconsistency in the incomplete, both linking
organization of the devices, mechanics, and
paragraphs due to the length requirements
misuse of the linking having been
devices, mechanics, and disrespected.
length requirements .
A limited range of A very narrow range of
vocabulary is present vocabulary is present;
within the essay; less errors in word
common items of choice/formation
vocabulary are rare and predominate; spelling
may be often faulty; errors can make the
spelling errors can make essay obscure at times.
text understanding The register used in the
difficult. The register of narrative essay is
the narrative is inappropriate for the
inconsistent due to the type of functional
mixture of style writing.
A limited range of A very narrow range of
grammatical structures is grammatical structures
present along the essay; is present within the
complex language is rare essay; errors
and may be often faulty; predominate;
punctuation errors can punctuation errors make
make text understanding the text obscure at
difficult. times.
The effect on the reader The effect on the reader
non-relevant non-relevant.