Olaru Mihaela

francesca_asr@yahoo.com/0758405453
Școala Gimnazială Nr 8, Suceava
Limba engleza/Clasa a VIII a

TEST

I. Find the mistake in each of the following sentences:

(10 points)
1. I worked on my computer when they entered my room.
2. She was always very jealous on me.
3. I would like to be a star one day. So will I.
4. I made my friend to cry when I told him the news.
5. If I will have money, I will give you some, too.
6. The informations you gave me was very precious.
7. The train is leaving at 10 pm.
8. I lived in the USA since 1994.
9. The children did not want to study because they were not interesting.
10. The days get longer and longer.

II. Rephrase the following sentences so that the meaning stays the same.
(20 points)
1. I think you should see a doctor tomorrow because you are sick.
If I....................................................................
2. “The Earth goes round the Sun”, the teacher said.
The teacher said................................................
3. It has been ages since she left home.
She has not........................................................
4. Last evening they were happier than they are today.
They..................................................................
5. Most children do not usually like to eat vegetables.
Most children are not used...................................
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 6. She is not allowed to open the window.
She........................................................................
7. In spite of the heavy rain, they continued their trip.
Although..............................................................
8. Don’t speak during classes!
You.......................................................................
9. I would like to buy an expensive car when I win the lottery.
If I..........................................................................
10. Perhaps he is the one I saw yesterday in the train station.
He..........................................................................

III. Choose the answer that fits best in each gap: (20 points)

Today, millions of people want to learn or improve … (0) English but it is difficult to find the best
method. Is it better to study in Britain or America or to study in your own country?
The advantages … (1) going to Britain seem obvious. Firstly, you will be able to listen to the language
all the time you are in the country. You will be … (2) by the language wherever you go. … (3) advantage is that
you have to speak the language if you are with other people. In Italy, it is always possible, in the class, to speak
Italian … (4) you want to and the learning is slower.
On the other hand, there are also advantages to staying at home to study. You don't have to make big
changes to your life. As well as this, it is also a lot cheaper … (5) going to Britain but it is never possible to
achieve the results of living in the UK. If you have a good teacher in Italy, I think you can learn in a more … (6)
way than being in Britain without going to a school.
So, in conclusion, I think that if you have … (7) time and enough money, the best choice is to spend
some time in the UK. This is simply not possible for … (8) people, so being here in Italy is the only … (9)
option. The most important thing to do in this situation is to maximize your opportunities: to speak only English
in class and to try to use English … (10) possible outside the class.
(Text taken from https://www.esl-lounge.com/student/reading/3r1-learn-english-reading.php)

0. A. his B. their C. her D. our

1. A. to B. on C. of D. in

2. A. circled B. surrounded C. cornered D. rounded

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 3. A. Any B. Some C. No D. Another

4. A. Unless B. Though C. However D. If

5. A. than B. that C. then D. there

6. A. concentrated B. concentrating C. concentrate D. concentration

7. A. plenty B. enough C. many D. less

8. A. more B. much C. most D. almost

9. A. plausible B. unbelievable C.vital D. viable

10. A. wherever B. whenever C. however D. whatever

IV. Answer the following questions, based on the text below: (25 points)

Most people hear terms like radiation and think of it as a bad or dangerous thing. It turns out that only
certain types of radiation are ordinarily harmful to humans. For example, ultraviolet radiation can give people
sunburns. X-rays and gamma rays can make a person sick, or even die if they are exposed to them for a very
long time. Some types of particle radiation can also make people sick and lead to burns. Any type of radiation
that causes changes in the world like these, is referred to as ionizing radiation. If radiation does not carry high
enough levels of energy, though, than these changes will not happen when something is hit by the radiation. This
is referred to as non-ionizing radiation, which is not as dangerous.
One can distinguish between various types of radiation by looking at the source of the radiation, its
wavelength (if the radiation is electromagnetic), the amount of energy being carried, any particles involved, etc.
Radioactive material is a physical material that emits radiation. Uranium and plutonium are examples of
radioactive materials. The atoms they are made of tend to fall apart and give off different kinds of radiation, like
gamma rays and lots of types of particle radiation.
(Text taken from https://www.esl-lounge.com/student/reading/3r14-intermediate-the-dangers-of-radiation-
gapped-text.php)

1.How many types of radiation are there mentioned in the text?

2.What is the difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation?
3.How can you distinguish between various types of radiation?
4.What are some examples of radioactive materials?
5.According to you, is radiation good or bad?

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 V. Write a short story that should begin with the following sentence:
“Yesterday it was for the first time that I had the chance to see him in years and tears started running on my
face.”
The story should have between 150 and 180 words. Give your story a suggestive title. (25 points)

NOTĂ:

Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii.

Timp de lucru 120 de minute.
Nu se acordǎ puncte din oficiu.
Testul constituie model de subiect pentru etapa locală a olimpiadei de limba engleză.

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 BAREM DE CORECTARE ȘI NOTARE

Subject I (10 x 1p = 10 points)

1. was working
2. jealous of
3. So would I
4. cry
5. If I have
6. information
7. leaves
8. have lived/have been living
9. interesting
10. is getting

Subject II (10 x 2p = 20 points)

1. If I were you, I would see a doctor tomorrow.

2. The teacher said that the Earth goes round the Sun.
3. She has not been home for ages.
4. They are not as happy today as they were last evening.
5. Most children are not used to eating vegetables.
6. She may not open the window.
7. Although it was raining heavily, they continued their trip.
8. You must not speak during classes!
9. If I win the lottery, I will buy an expensive car.
10. He must be the one I saw in the train station yesterday.

Subject III (2x10 = 20 points)

1. C. of 6. A. concentrated
2. B. surrounded 7. B. enough
3. D. Another 8. C. most
4. D. If 9. D. viable

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 5. A. than 10. B. whenever

Subject IV (5x5 = 25 points)

Suggested answers:

1. There are three types of radiation mentioned in the text: ultraviolet radiation, X-rays and gamma rays.
2. The difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation consists in whether these two types of
radiation produce a change or not, in the world.
3. You can distinguish between various types of radiation by looking at the source of the radiation, its
wavelength (if the radiation is electromagnetic), the amount of energy being carried or any particles
involved.
4. Some examples of radioactive materials are uranium and plutonium.
5. In this case, all plausible answers are accepted.

Subject V (5x5 = 25 points)

1. Accuracy and content:

The story should have a logical delineation. Words should be spelled correctly and word order should be
used properly. Title should be related to the topic. (5 points)
2. Organisation and cohesion:
Storyline should be clear, minimal paragraphing is accepted. (5 points)
3. Appropriacy of register and format:
Register and format should be suitable for the story. (5 points)
4. Range:
Narrative tenses and vocabulary should be appropriate for the topic of the story. (5 points)
5. Target reader:
The story should prove originality and should be easy to read . (5 points)