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OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZA CLASA a VII-a

Faza pe scoala, ianuarie 2015

Name:.......................................
Class:........................................

Subiectul I
Read the text and answer T (true), F(false) or DS (doesn`t say) for questions 1-5. For question 6 answer in about 40 words.

Once upon a time, a boy who was called Stephen lived in a small town which was a long distance from the sea. Stephen
read a lot of books about ships and their voyages to distant countries, and he always imagined himself in each of them.
When he was sixteen , he decided that he wanted to become an officer in the merchant navy, so he went to a place which
trained young men for these jobs.He enjoyed the lessons very much, especially the ones on a ship, and he was also glad to
do a lot of sports and exercises, because he had always been very fit, and by far the best in his school at such things.
Then one day one of the teachers informed the new students that it was time for them to begin having swimming and
diving lessons.
Stephen arrived at the pool the next morning with the other students. He was looking forward to learning to swim. The
techer arrived a minute later, and commanded those who could not swim to go into one group, those who could swim but
not dive properly to go into a second group, and those who could both swim and dive well to go into a third one. Stephen
went into the second group.
The teacher then told the students in the second group to go down the steps into the swimming pool one by one and swim
to the other end. The first two obeyed, and neither of them had any trouble in swimming to the other end. Stephen was the
third in line. He climbed down the steps, but as soon as he began to swim, he sank under the water.
When he did not come up again, the alarmed teacher jumped in and dragged him out while the other students cheered.
Then the teacher said to Stephen, Why didnt you join the group that cant swim?
Because I had never even bathed in a pool before, Stephen answered, so I didnt know whether I could swim or not.
1. Stephen was interested in ships because he lived near the sea.
2. When he was a boy, he borrowed many travel books from the library.
3. At sixteen he went away to train to be an officer.
4. After studying for some time the students had to start swimming and diving.
5. Stephen wasnt very keen to start swimming.
(5 x 2 = 10points)
6. What is your opinion about Stephens statement after being rescued?
( 10 points)

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Subiectul II

Choose the correct option for each sentence:

(10x1=10points)

1. Dont ..fun of me.

A. do B. make C. create D. have
2. Help .. to more cake! the hostess told the guests. A. yourselves B. you C. yourself D. yourselfs
3. Go and buy a .. of milk!
A. pint B. bottle C. blade D. slice
4. .. are wider, streets or avenues?
A. Who B. What C. Which D. Whose
5. Perhaps it ..be better to put the luggage under the seat.
A. must B. should C. would D. may
6. I couldnt hear what you .. .
A. says B. say C. said D. have said
7. Blackbirds sing.. .
A. beautifuly B. beautiful C. beauty D. beautifully
8. Nobody knows what time the airplane for London.. . A. is leaving B. leaves C. will have left D. left
9. They asked her what her name.. .
A. has been B. be C. is D. was
10. He was.. of the four brothers.
A. the eldest B. the most old C. most old D. the older
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Subiectul III
Use the words given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.
ARGUE
I had a really stupid (1) ............................ with my best friend the other day. It all started because we were
talking about (2) ............. and having a family. I said that (3) .......................... is important when you MARRY
POLITE
are married and she said that she thought that was rubbish and that (4) ...................... is much more
KIND
important. Well, we werent able to come to a consensus. I do hope it doesnt spoil our (5) ...............
FRIEND
since she left without saying goodbye.
(5 x3p=15points)

Subiectul IV

Complete the text using the words below. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
*groom
*civil ceremony
*fianc
*reception
*guests
I went to my cousin Henriettas wedding last weekend. She married a really nice guy called Charles. Ive never met

him before although hes been her 1. . for a couple of years now. Anyway, they invited all their
friends and family and there were over three hundred 2.in total. Theyre not very religious, so
it was a 3. Henrietta looked lovely and she seemed to really enjoy herself, but Charles was
the most nervous 4..Ive ever seen. After the ceremony we went to the 5 ....
at the Royal Hotel. It was really good - the food was excellent, and Charless friend, Tony, who was the best
man, made a very funny speech. And youll never guess where theyve gone on honeymoon, Jamaica! Im so
envious!
(5 x 1p=5points)
Subiectul V

Put in the present perfect or past simple of the verbs in brackets. Then write the verbs on your answer sheet.
1 The last time I ............................................... (go) to Brighton was in August.
2 I'd like to meet a ghost, but I .................................................(never / see) one.
3 I've finished my homework. I ....................................... (do) it before tea.
4 And the race is over! And Mickey Simpson................................................ (win) in a record time!
5 I .............................. (work) for a computer company for a year.
6 What time .................................................(you / get) to work this morning?
7 Martin ............................... (be) to Greece five times. He loves the place.
8 The President .............. (come) out of the building and is going to make a speech.
9 We moved here in 1993. We..................................................(be) here a long time now.
10 Of course I can ride a bike. But I ........... ....................(not / ride) one for years.

Subiectul VI
Write a story beginning with the sentence :
Although it was a snowy, cold day , the little men were desperately trying to

(10 X 1P=10POINTS)

~ 120 words(30 points)

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OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZA CLASA a VIII-a

Faza pe scoala, ianuarie 2015

Name:.......................................
Class:.........................................

Subiectul I
Read the following text about a Science Museum and answer true(T), false(F) or dont know(DK) to questions 1-5. Answer
questin 6in abouy 50 words.
Scienceworks is a museum with a difference. Its an educatinal, adventure playgroun that aims to explain to visitors the workings of
science and technology by allowing them to look, touch, and play with the exhibits.
One of the main differences between Scienceworks and other museums, is its location. While most museums are generally located in
the city amongst modern office blocks, this one is in a working class suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Factories surround the museum
like an industrial theme park.
The museum is home to both temporary and permanent exhibitions.The four permanent exhibitions are called Inventions, Energy,
Travel and Materials. The displays in each section are accompanied by information about how the technology works, the story behind
its invenyion and the ways in which it has affected peopless daily livesboth at home and at work. The museums curator, Richard
Gillespie, believes the museum works its exhibits are well-chosen examples of technology that are familiar to visitors. Having this
kind of connectin with the exhibits, helps simplify science instead of complicating it like so many other science museums do,says
Richard.
Scienceworks also encourages its visitors to interact with the exhibits. The Inventions exhibition is realhands-on stuff. You can press
buttons, pull levers* and watch in amazement as engines start and models come to life.The Energy exhibition challenges you to
provide the energy for a hand-powered washing machineand an old-fashioned hand saw. If that doesnt tire you out, move on to Sports
Works where you can have your physical fitness lecels tested while racing a virtuail olympics sprinter.
When your body wants a rest, but your mind is hungry for more, head to the Scienceworks Planetarium. A unique digital cmputer and
progection system takes you on a journey through space and time. Fom the comfort of a special chair you will travel to the moon and
stars and beyond to other galaxies and the dawn of the universe.The planetarium offers the possibility to sleep there durng school
hollidays where kids get togo on scary ghost tour and observe the stars through telescopes.
Whether you are five or ninety-five, a visit to Scienceworks is definitelly a must. Its fun, its informative, and everyone should go !
* manet

1. The musems locatin is unusual because is surrended by office blocks.

2. The curator of the museum is married.
3. The curator believes the museum is popular because visitors understand how the technologies work.
4. If you are tired, the writer recommends taking a virtual tour of the galaxy.
5. The writer expresses that a trip to Scienceworks should be taken by those particular age group.
(5 x 2=10points)
6. How would you personally benefit from avisit to such museum?
(20 points)

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Subiectul II
Rewrite the following sentences in Reported Speech:
1. How about going to the Carribean for our honeymoom? She suggested ........................................................................................... .
2. You must do your homework now! He said ....................................................................................................................................... .
3 Youd better not do that again or Ill lose my temper. He warned me ................................................................................................ .
4. Im sorry I missed the appointment. He apologised for ...................................................................................................................... .
5. Of course I didnt take your wallet. She said ...................................................................................................................................... .
(5 x 1 =5points)

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Subiectul III
Put the verbs in brackets into an appropriate tense.
1. Now were lost! If you had written down Marys directions, this ................................................ (not/happen).
2. If we .................................. (live) in Australia, at least the weather would be better.
3. If we didnt punish him this time, he ................................................. (only commit) more crimes.
4. If it ..................................... (not/be) for Dr.Jones, I would be dead for certain!
5. You know that if I had had it, I ....................................... (lend) it to you.
6. Dont be afraid. If you touch the dog, it .......................................... (not/bite) you.
7. In those days if you ............................................. (have) a job, you were lucky.
8. If I decided to leave the office early, my boss .......................................... (call) me after I have left.
9. Just think, if we ........................................ (not/miss) the plane, we would have been killed in the crash.
10. We ......................................... (go) away if the weather is bad.
(10 x1=10points)
Subiectul IV
Rewrite the sentences using the Passive Voice:
1. They offered a nice birthday present toTed. Ted ............................................... .
2. They dont open the shop before nine oclock. The shop........................................ .
3. We are building a new school gym. A new school...................................................................... .
4. She returned the books to the librarian. The books.................................................................. .
5. I lent my brother some money. My brother ................................................................... . (5x1=5points)
Subiectul V
Complete the sentences with the negative form of the adjectives in the box:
comfortable
correct
polite
popular
honest
pleasant sincere
satisfied
patient
sensitive
1. It was a very................................. .restaurant, so the didnt have to book in advance.
2. The chairs were very.......................................... .
3. In addition, the waiter was extremely.................................... .
4. The bill was................................... so they asked for it to be changed.
5. They were.......................................... with the service so they decided to complain to the manager.
6. He proved to be very ............................................. in running his business.
7. Boys are usually more ................................................... than girls.
8. It was a very ......................................................... evening. Im relieved its over.
9. She is always telling lies, she is very ................................................. .
10. We are really ....................................... to meet our friends at the airport.
Subiectul VI
You have received the following letter from your English-speaking friend.

(10 x1=10points)

.............Thanks for inviting me to stay with you when I visit your country next month.
I'm not sure how to get to your apartment from the airport. Could you write back giving me
some basic instructions? What would be the best method of transport for me? I'd prefer one
that isn't too expensive!
Just one other thing - what will the weather be like when I get there? (Just so I'll know what
clothes to pack!) .........
Write your letter of reply to your friend (around 120-150 words).

(30 points)

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CLASA A VII:
S.I:
1 F; 2 DS; 3 T; 4 T; 5 F
6----S.II:
1-B
2-A
3-B
4-C
5-C
S.III:
1-ARGUMENT
5-FRIENDSHIP

6-C
7-D
8-A
9-C
10-A
2-MARRIAGE

3-POLITENESS

4-KINDNESS

S.IV:
1-FIANCE
2-GUESTS
3-CIVIL CEREMONY
4-GROOM
5-RECEPTION
S.V:
1.WENT
2.HAVE NEVER SEEN
3.DID
4.HAS WON
5.HAVE BEEN WORKING
6.DID YOU GET
7.HAS BEEN
8.HAS COME
9.HAVE BEEN LIVING
10.HAVE NEVER RIDDEN
S.VI: WRITING---

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CLASA A VIII:
S.I:
1. F
2. DK
3. T

4. F
5. F 6----

S.II:
1. going to the Caribbean for their honeymoon.
2. he had to do his homework then.
3. not to do that again or he would loose his temper.
4. missing the appointment.
5. she hadnt taken my wallet.
S.III:
1. wouldnt have happened
2. lived
3. would only commit
4. werent
5. would have lent

6. wont bite
7. had
8. would call
9. hadnt missed
10. wont

S.IV:
1. was offered a nice birthday present
2. isnt opened before nine oclock
3. gym is being built
4. were returned to the librarian
5. was lent some money by me/ My brother borrowed me some money.
S.V:
1. unpopular
2. unconfortable
3. impolite
4. incorrect
5. unsatisfied

6. dishonest
7. insensitive
8. unpleasant
9. insincere
10. impatient

S.VI:WRITING---

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TABEL NOMINAL
CLASA A VIII:

NUME / PRENUME

CLASA/PROFESOR

SEMNATURA

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TABEL NOMINAL
CLASA A VII:

NUME / PRENUME

CLASA/PROFESOR

SEMNATURA

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