INSPECTORATUL COLAR AL JUDEULUI NEAM

OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZ

ETAPA LOCALA, 28 IANUARIE 2012
CLASA A XII-A
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the word given. Do not
change the word given. You must use between THREE and SIX words. (20 points)
1. I havent been told clearly what Ill have to do in my next project at work.
required
It hasnt been made . of me in my next project at work.
2. What gave you the impression that Sue and Jack were going to split up?
led
What was that Sue and Jack were going to split up?
3. I tried as hard as I could to make sure that this problem would not arise.
power
I .. this problem from arising.
4. I dont think it was reasonable of you to complain so much about the service.
justified
I dont think you fuss about the service.
5. The audience suddenly started to applaud loudly.
sudden
All from the audience.
II. Fill each of the numbered gaps with one suitable word.

(10 points)

It is not surprising that actors want to be pop stars,(1) ............... vice versa. (2) it is deep in a part of our brain
that most of us manage to keep (3) control that we all want to be pop stars and actors. Sadly, theres nothing
about the (4) profession that automatically qualifies you for the other, (5) , of course, for the fact
that famous actors and singers are already surrounded by people who never (6) no to them. (7)
the whole, pop stars tend to fare better on screen than their (8) numbers do on CD. Lets (9) it:
not being able to act is no big drawback in Hollywood, whereas not being able to play or sing still tends to count (10)
you in the recording studio.
III. Read the text and decide which answer A, B, C, D best fits each space: (10 points)
It never (1) .... to amaze me how many films are (2) .... by the critics as a load of rubbish but go on to achieve
considerable commercial success, flying in the (3) ..... of such criticism. In fact it is the exception rather than the (4) .....
when critics and cinemagoers see (5) ..... . Titanic,Captain Corellis Mandolin and Pearl Harbour for example. Met
with quite a lot of media (6) ..... but all three (7) ..... at the box office like few others have before. It (8) .... the question:
what is a quality film? How can one film be (9) .... as a classic and another as a turkey. What (10) ..... as a great film.
1 A stops
B ceases
C ends
D finishes
2 A considered
B complimented
C counted
D panned
3 A face
B wind
C variance
D plane
4 A acceptance
B rule
C reception
D law
5 A at loggerheads
B on tenterhooks
C face to face
D eye to eye
6 A disagreement
B competition
C hostility
D reprisal
7 A took off
B petered out
C broke off
D dried up
8 A lifts
B puts
C rises
D raises
9 A categorised
B called
C thought
D qualified
10 A qualifies
B names
C acts
D serves
IV. Think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences. (10 points)
1. The less about this, the better.
Thats easier than done!

He is to be one of the richest men in the world.

2. I think its probably a question of over matter.
I dont suppose he would if you borrowed his bicycle.
I dont standing down, if you think thats best.
3. I didnt realise we were expected to go in dress.
I really dont sitting through that film again.
Do you making up a foursome?
4. I think you may have to act peacemaker.
a point of principle, I think its Mary who should speak first.
I see this a final chance to peace.
5. He naturally felt at being rejected for promotion.
This latest brand of coffee is slightly for my taste.
The plan for the new ring road has met with opposition.
V. Read the text below and use the word given in capitals to form words that best fit the gaps. The words are given
in the order you need them:
(10 points)
There are 1.. arguments for rewarding winners in sport 2. , thereby allowing the more talented to take
3.more from their sport than those of lesser lights. If someone is able to 4. beat the rest of the best in
the world at tennis or golf, few would begrudge him or her the biggest pot of gold. It is quite another thing, however, to
pay 5..weekly sums of money to a member of an 11-man team far in 6..of most peoples annual
salary. This team member may have a knack with the odd 7..........free kick or 8.header, but he will often be
out of action for 9..periods with mysterious injuries, and after a few years will allow himself to be sold to the
highest 10for the whole sordid process to be repeated elsewhere.
1. Persuade; 2. Finance; 3. Correspond; 4. Repeat; 5. Astronomy; 6. Exceed; 7. Succeed; 8. Spectacle; 9. Terminate;
10. Bid
VI. An international research group is carrying out an investigation into changing trends in the way young people spend
their free time. You have been asked to write a report about the situation in your country. You should:
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describe the changes that have taken place over the last twenty years in the way that young people spend their
free time
say whether these changes have been for the better or the worse
suggest how you think the situation might develop in the future

Write your report in approximately 250 words.

NOT: Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii. Timp de lucru 3 ore.