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CLASA a IX-a - SECȚIUNEA B

 Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii.

 Nu se acordă puncte din oficiu.
 Timpul efectiv de lucru este de 3 ore.

SUBIECTUL A – USE OF ENGLISH (40 points)

I. Read the paragraph below and do the tasks that follow. (20 points)

Aylesmarsh Council are meeting next June to decide whether or not to approve plans for a 200-
hectare retail park on the outskirts of the town. The park will include department stores, clothing
outlets, media stores, computer and electrical stores.
Harrington plc. the company with plans to develop the greenfield site, say that the project will
cost £20 million. A company spokesperson said, 'The park will create over 300 jobs during the
construction phase and over 200 permanent jobs once it is open.' The retail park will have
parking for 500 cars. A regular bus service will run from the centre of town to the park.
The plans are likely to be controversial. Councillor Mike Nesbit, who is in favour of the
development, said it would be a massive boost to the local economy, creating hundreds of jobs
and attracting major retailers to the new park. However, local traders are reported to be upset at
the effect the retail park will have on town centre shops, and environmentalists say it will destroy
fields and ancient woodland. 'We want to consult local people,' said Nesbit, 'and in the coming
months we will be holding a number of public meetings at which people can air their views.'

A. Answer the following questions, according to the text. 8 points

1. What does the council have to decide?

2. Who is paying for the new retail park?
3. What two possible advantages of the plans are mentioned in the text?
4. What two possible disadvantages are mentioned?

B. Choose the right synonym for the words given below, according to their meaning in the
text 6 points
1. to approve a. afford b. buy c. confirm d. sell
2. controversial a. agreeable b. questionable c. unimportant d. dubious
3. air a. express b. deny c. argue d. scream

C. Rephrase the following sentences so as to preserve the meaning. 6 points

1. The park will include department stores.
Department stores .................................................in the park.
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2. The plans are likely to be controversial.
The plans .............................controversial.
3. 'We want to consult local people', said Nesbit.
Nesbit said ..................................................local people.

II. Use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits in each gap. 20 points

There are a few rules that all visitors to the wildlife reserves should observe. (1) ___________
(FOLLOW) these rules is necessary if people want to enjoy themselves and have an (2)
_____________________(FORGET) experience. First of all, it is (3) __________________
(ADVISE) to leave your car in the car park so as to cause as little (4) ___________________
(DISTURB) as possible to the varied wildlife. The animals can be easily (5) _____________
(FRIGHT) by unexpected noises, (6) _____________(PARTICULAR) those made by
machines. Secondly, people need to be (7) ______________(PATIENCE) if they want to see
the animals in their natural (8) ______________(SURROUND) . This often means that people
have to put up with (9) ______________(PLEASANT) weather conditions and (10)
___________(ANNOY) insects.

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

In the 1………. people could end up living in “Smart Homes” that will tell them when to
wake up, or even remind them to 2…….. the front door. These special homes will be equipped
with the latest electronic sensors connected to a central computer that will 3……. people to turn
off the oven or take their medicine. This computerised system will be equipped with thirty
sensors and be able to talk with the homeowner. Also, in a magnificent display of its artificial
intelligence, it will have the ability to 4………if it is doing something harmful and corrects its
own behaviour!
So what is the aim of the “Smart Home”? Well, the number of people living into their 80s is
increasing dramatically. So houses such as these would allow the elderly to live independently in
their own homes for as 5…… as possible, instead of moving into nursing homes. In the
6…….. of illness or danger the house’s system will contact a volunteer who can then provide
assistance. Designers are sure that peoples’ natural desire for independence and privacy will help
ensure a 7………. demand for these unique properties.
At the 8 ……. deals are being stuck with housing associations and charities to help make
these 9………… homes a reality for those who need it most. The good news is that as well as
setting up brand new dream homes, the “Smart Homes” designers will also make it 10…….. to
convert an existing house into a home of the future.
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(1) A distance B future C beginning D end

(2) A fasten B seal C stop D lock
(3) A remind B remember C request D make
(4) A think out B sort out C work out D try out
(5) A long B far C soon D much
(6) A time B need C event D fact
(7) A level B stable C balanced D steady
(8) A moment B present C time D instant
(9) A wishful B dream C imaginary D unreal
(10) A likely B suitable C possible D hopeful

SUBIECTUL B-INTEGRATED SKILLS (60 POINTS)

Read the text below and do the tasks that follow.

I’ve always enjoyed performing and making people laugh. When I was at school, I used to annoy
some of my teachers as I was always telling jokes in class. All my classmates used to laugh a lot
and I had a great time. When I left school, I got a job in a fast food restaurant during the day and
took acting classes in the evening. I also started performing in theatres at the weekends.
Sometimes the audience loved me, but other times nobody laughed at my jokes. That was the
worst feeling in the world.

After two or three years, I appeared on TV a few times and became better known. I
finally got a part in a TV comedy show and I’ve worked on TV ever since. I still do theatre work,
and although it’s harder than being on TV, I enjoy it much more. During those years when I
performed in theatres, I learned so much. It was great to start performing while I was still young.
It gave me a lot of experience and it helped me become confident on stage.

It isn’t easy to keep on being successful because it’s difficult trying to think of new ideas
all the time. When I can’t think of anything to write about, I get very miserable. Then I usually
go for a walk. Walking is a great way to relax and it also helps you to think. I can go out for a
walk in the morning with no ideas in my head. When I return, my head is full of them and I can’t
wait to write them down!

As well as walking, mountain climbing and diving help me to relax, too. I’m planning a
climbing trip to Nepal soon, which I’m really looking forward to! I’m sure I’ll come back with a
lot of jokes and ideas. Inspiration is very important in my profession. If I’m inspired, I can
create new performances and make people laugh out loud! It’s fantastic. I think comedy is
the cure for many things. It can take away your worries and help you relax.
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I. For each question decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) fits best according to the text
10 points

1. What does the writer say about her life at school?

A. Her friends were very funny.
B. She enjoyed performing for her classmates
C. She disliked the teachers
D. Her jokes were bad

2. What did the writer do when she left school?

A. She trained to be a teacher.
B. She started performing in a restaurant
C. She got the job and studied acting.
D. She got a job in a theatre.

3. What does she say about her working life?

A. People have always enjoyed her performance.
B. Being on TV is the most difficult thing she’s done.
C. Her first job was in a theatre.
D. She’s worked in a variety of places.

4. Why does she like walking?

A. It makes her laugh
B. It helps her to get ideas.
C. It takes away her worries.
D. It allows her to empty her mind.

5. Which of the following is the best description of the writer?

A. The comedian who never stops laughing herself.
B. The funny person who loves her work but never has time to relax.
C. The successful comedian who is always looking for new ideas.
D. The popular star who loves being on TV more than anything else.

II. Read the text again and write a narrative- descriptive essay about the first time you really
felt inspired. (180-200 words) 50 points