Limba engleza Clasa a X-a Pentru rezolvarea corecta a tuturor cerintelor din Partea I si din Partea a II-a se acorda

da 90 de puncte. Din oficiu se acorda 10 puncte. Timpul efectiv de lucru este de 45 de minute.

PARTEA I______________________________________________________50 de puncte

I. 1. Read the text below and complete the following tasks. Write all your answers on the Answer Sheet.

If the very idea of a fitness routine leaves you feeling exhausted and you shiver at the thought of jogging round the park in the winter wind; (1). This new gentle form of oriental gymnastics is composed of meditative exercises which involve standing in a series of postures for up to half an hour a day, or combining simple movements with breathing exercises. (2) it is quickly growing in popularity as it is considered to be a good way of reducing stress, stimulating the circulation and strengthening the bodys immune system.(3). But although conventional medicine cannot explain it, governments keen to cut rising healthcare costs are endorsing it. In Germany, for example, Qigong is available on the national healthcare system and many doctors are prescribing it for aches, swellings and allergies. (4)
I. 1. a. Four sentences have been removed from the text. Select the appropriate sentence for each gap in the text. Write your answers on the Answer Sheet. 8 points

A. Chinese practitioners have found it difficult to persuade the western mind of the powers of Qigong. B. then Qigong might be just the form of exercise you are looking for. C. Many patients who have suffered from allergies for years have found that, since starting Qigong, they havent been ill at all, or only suffer from very slight allergic reactions. D. Although this type of exercise does not build muscles,
I 1.b Match the words in bold in the text to their definition given below. Write your answers on the Answer Sheet. 5 points A. B. C. D. E.

not severe, rough, or violent; mild to increase abnormally in size, as by inflation, distention, accumulation of fluids 3. to shake or tremble with cold, fear, excitement 4. the continuous movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels 5. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the Orient, or East; Eastern
1. 2.

I 1.c For the following sentences, choose the answer (A, B, C, D) which fits

according to the text. Write your answers on the Answer Sheet. 25 points
1. Qigong is perfect for those who: A. do not like vigorous exercise. B. enjoy jogging. C. are exhausted. D. do not enjoy routines. 2. Qigong A. B. C. D. is a type of body building. helps the body fight disease more effectively. is a form of acupuncture. is like aerobics.

3. Some governments approve Qigong because A. they are keen on it. B. it is cheap. C. they have been persuaded that it works. D. It is better than conventional methods. 4. In which country, Qigong is available on the national healthcare system A. France B. England C. Germany D. Latvia 5. In Europe, Qigong has mainly been used a. for serious conditions. b. for those who cant afford private treatment. c. for easily treated ailments. d. for those with allergic reactions to drugs. e.

I.2 Read the text below and fill in the missing information.On your answer sheet, write only the missing words next to the number indicating each blank space. 12
points
Qigong is a form of (1) gymnastics. It involves standing in a series of (2) for up to half an (3) a day. It is a way of reducing (4). Qigong means training your (5). It is based on the (6) that illness and psychological problems are caused when energy is blocked.

PARTEA a II- a

(40 de puncte)

Read the text below. In one paragraph write your own ending of the story. (8- 10 lines)
Recently, Qigong has been used in the treatment of serious. A French air stewardess was told that she had cancer, but qigong made her feel better. Later, doctors could find no traces of cancer.