OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ – ETAPA LOCALĂ

18 FEBRUARIE 2023
Clasa a VII-a

SUBIECTUL A – USE OF ENGLISH (50 points)

I. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits in each gap. Use only one word
in each gap. 20
points.
At (1) ___________, when the children had (2) ____________ to bed, the teddy bear looked
longingly at the radio.
``It’s magic,`` he said (3) __________ the others. ``It must (4) ________ magic. How else can it
have (5) _________ those poeple inside it? I wish I could open it up and see exactly what is (6)
______ there. How (7) __________ you suppose you open it, Rag Doll?``
But the next night, Teddy wanted to press the red (8) ______________ that made the radio play.
``I want to see the light come on, and hear the music (9) _____________,`` he said. ``Please let
(10) _________ press the button!``.
(Enid Blyton, Teddy and the Elves)

II. Choose the correct letter (A, B or C) to complete the text: 20

points
How does a (1) ... bear sense weather?
Her paw is over (2) ... face. (3) ... her (4) ... nose smell the snow? Does she (5) ... the drip in
pressure in her lungs and kidneys?
Deeper and (6) ... into sleep she (7) .... Her heartbeat slows (8) ... an unimaginably faint pulse.
Her diaphragm rises and falls as a slow ripple of muscle and her lungs never inflate, they only
whisper a bird’s breath up and a bird’s breath down.
She is gone (9) ... dreams, deep into the pea at the top of her spinal cord. Everything else she is,
is gone. She is little (10) ... than a collection of cells.
(Mimi Thebo, Dreaming the Bear)

1. A. sleeps B. slept C. sleeping

2. A. she B. her C. him
3. A. Does B. Do C. Did
4. A. sensitive B. sensitivity C. sensibility
5. A. feels B. feel C. felt
6. A. deeper B. deep C. deepest
7. A. sink B. sinks C. sank
8. A. to B. at C. in
9. A. behind B. before C. beyond
10. A. more B. many C. much

III. Find and correct the mistakes:

10 points
1. She was reading a novel while I entered the room.
2. Mark has been worked on the project since 10 am.
3. The chair have been broken by mistake.
4. He couldn’t buy that house because it was too cheap.
5. Kim is very careful so she always looks for her belongings.
SUBIECTUL B – READING COMPREHENSION (25 points)
Read the text below and decide if the sentences following are true or false. Write T for true
and F for false on the answer sheet.

Teenagers (both guys and girls) are often full of pent-up energy due to developmental and
hormonal changes. This is the perfect time to take up a hobby as most teens will want to harness
that extra energy to have fun or to try new things.
If you want to get super technical, it’s also a great age to learn something new because
the brain is still “plastic” meaning it can make changes and learn things with relative ease
compared to someone who’s older. If that sounds tantalizing then keep reading on for some
exciting ideas to keep you entertained all year round.
Photography is an expressive and creative hobby that can help you channel ideas or
thoughts that are hard to put into words. Unlike painting, it isn’t a physical skill which means
basically anyone can try it without much practice.
Though, it does have a huge learning curve meaning it’ll keep you busy for years so you
can maximize your potential to take the perfect shot. Most teens already have a camera — in
their pockets with their smartphones!
However, we recommend investing or asking your family to help you invest in a proper
DSLR camera kit so you can take your hobby to the next level.
Dance is the perfect hobby for personalities that appreciate creativity and physical beauty.
There are hundreds of different dance styles to try which is probably what makes it so
tantalizing; the possibilities are really endless and you can do it pretty much wherever you feel
like it. In fact, most people end up attending dance classes as it will help them familiarize
themselves with some of the standard industry practices (such as stretching), and will include
teaching you some more complicated movements that might be hard to grasp without an
example.
Either way, it’s an excellent way to have some fun and can be a great way to stay
physically in shape.
(https://www.hobbyask.com/2021/07/20/top-60-hobbies-for-teenagers-who-want-to-try-
something-new-challenging-and-fun/ )
1. Taking up a hobby consumes energy, is fun and exploring.
2. Having a `plastic` brain is an illness.
3. Comparing to someone older, a teenager learns faster.
4. By the means of photography you can express your creativity.
5. Taking pictures requires lots of physical skills.
6. It needs time and guidance to take the perfect picture.
7. It is compulsory to have a professional camera in order to take pictures.
8. You need to be in perfect physical shape and beauty in order to practice different dance styles.
9. People attending dance classes familiarize themselves with other industry practices.
10. Hobbies are fun and entertaining but always expensive.

SUBIECTUL C - 25 points
Your English teacher has asked you to write a story. Your story must begin with this
sentence:
`But it’s holiday, teacher!` (120-150
words)
Notă: Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii. Timp de lucru 120 de minute.
Nu se acordă puncte din oficiu.