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MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE I CERCETRII TIINIFICE

Liceul Teoretic Periam, com. Periam, jud. Timi

Str.Magnoliei, nr. 2, tel/fax 0256375024 , cod postal: 307315

e-mail: liceul_teoretic_periam@yahoo.com
OLIMPIADA DE LIMB ENGLEZ
FAZA PE COAL (AN COLAR 2016-2017)
CLASA A VIII-A
I.A. (20 points) Read the text and fill in the gaps with the appropriate word A, B, C or D.
Write your answers on the Answer Sheet.
Inventions
Great inventions are ideas that can sometimes change the world. The invention of the radio has
brought (1) _____ places closer together, and the car had made it possible to (2) _____ a long
way. An invention might also be a better way of doing something - (3) _____ instance, a tool to
make a job easier or a new farming method. Many inventions, like musical instruments or sports
equipment, have made life more comfortable or enjoyable. The range of inventions is enormous.
Not (4) _____ good idea leads to immediate (5) _____, however. (6) _____ the 15th century,
Leonardo da Vinci wrote down his idea for chains (7) _____ were able to drive machines but
technology to (8) _____ these chains did not (9) _____ then. This shows that a great invention
may be unworkable (10) _____ a future development makes it possible.
1. A far
2. A reach
3. A to
4. A every
5. A prize
6. A Between
7. A what
8. A produce
9. A last
10. A if

B absent
B travel
B with
B any
B success
B At
B who
B set
B exist
B while

C other
C transport
C for
C all
C win
C During
C which
C record
C happen
C until

D distant
D arrive
D of
D each
D victory
D Since
D where
D put
D continue
D when

I.B. (20 points) Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct verb forms. Write your
answers on the Answer Sheet.
Yesterday was a very bad day. If it hadnt been raining, perhaps it wouldnt have been so
difficult. The thing is, I never drive to work if it (1) ___ (rain). But it (2) _____ (pour) and I
needed to get to an important meeting, so I took the car. It (3) ____ (break down) on the way. I
decided to call the breakdown company on my mobile phone. Well, I (4) _____ (do) that if my
mobile hadnt run out of battery! Never mind, I thought, I (5) _____ (find) a public phone. Ill be
able to call from there unless its out of order. It was, so I (6) _____ (not/can)! By this time, I
was in a panic. What would my boss say if I (7) _____ (not/get) to the meeting? When people
dont arrive in time, he gets really angry with them. I shuddered remembering what (8) ___
(happen) to a colleague some months before. Luckily, a taxi pulled up. Mason Square, I
shouted, and if you do the journey in under ten minutes, Ill pay you double! Forget it, said
the driver. The centre of towns gridlocked. You would never get there in ten minutes unless you

ROMNIA
MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE I CERCETRII TIINIFICE
Liceul Teoretic Periam, com. Periam, jud. Timi

Str.Magnoliei, nr. 2, tel/fax 0256375024 , cod postal: 307315

e-mail: liceul_teoretic_periam@yahoo.com

(9) _____ (go) by helicopter. So, I ended up (10) ____ (be) late for the meeting, and the boss
was furious with me.
I.C. (10 points) Read the sentences in the text below. Use the words given in capitals to
form words that fit in the gaps. The words in capitals are given in the order in which you
need to use them. Write your answers on the Answer Sheet.
1 - RESPONSE 2 - IMAGINE 3 - CREDIBLE 4 - TECHNOLOGY 5 - ABLE 6 - BELIEVE
7 -POWER 8 - LEAD 9 - COME 10 - COVER
People have wondered for centuries who was (1) _________ for building the pyramids and
why. In the film Stargate there are some (2) __________ answers to these questions. An alien
race of (3) ______ power and (4) _________ skill has created a Stargate. Going through this
gives them the (5) ______ to move (6) ________ distances instantly around the universe. In
ancient times, they landed on earth and appeared as (7) ________ gods to the people. Ra, the
(8) _______ of the aliens, (9)________ known as the sun god. The pyramids were built in his
honour. In the film, the US army finds the Stargate and (10) ________ how to make it work.
I.D. (25 points) Read the article about a supermarket manager and then answer the
questions. Mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.
Jonathan Matthews left school at seventeen, went to college and then worked in his
fathers mini-market. After two years, he went to work for Bargain Foods and then he joined
Saver Mall as a trainee manager. Three years later he got his present job as a supermarket
manager with Saver Mall. This is what he told us about his job.
The supermarket where I am manager is in west London but I spend most of my time
travelling by road to Saver Mall supermarkets all over Britain. I need to see things in our
supermarkets. I also go to lots of meetings. My work hours change every week because Saver
Mall is open 24 hours a day.
Last week I worked from 3p.m to 11 pm but this week I need to be at work from 7 am to
3 pm. The first thing I do each day is check my emails.
Sometimes I go to different countries to check how supermarkets are doing. Thats my
favourite part of the job. But I like my work in London, too. Travelling can be very hard work.
When I get back from a journey, I usually go straight to bed. I earn quite good money and Im
happy working for Saver Mall.
1. When Jonathan first worked for Saver Mall, he was:
a. an assistant
b. a manager
c. a trainee manager
2. Jonathan does most of his work:
a. in London;
b. in other countries;
c. in other supermarkets

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MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE I CERCETRII TIINIFICE
Liceul Teoretic Periam, com. Periam, jud. Timi

Str.Magnoliei, nr. 2, tel/fax 0256375024 , cod postal: 307315

e-mail: liceul_teoretic_periam@yahoo.com

3. Jonathans working hours:

a. are different each week
b. from 3 pm to 11 pm
c. from 7 am to 3 pm
4. At the beginning of each day, Jonathan:
a. goes to a meeting
b. checks other supermarkets
c. reads messages
5. Jonathan :
a. enjoys his job
b. does not like his work in London
c. wants to earn more money.
II. (25 points) Write a narrative essay beginning and ending like this:

She could see the golden sunlight streaming through the beautiful bedroom curtains and she
knew it was going to be a great summer day.
................................................................................................................................................
She was relieved that it was all over.

Give your story an appropriate title and write between 130-140 words (13-14 lines) - don't
count the words given. Write your answer on the Answer Sheet.

SCRIEI RSPUNSURILE PE FOAIA DE RSPUNS (ANSWER SHEET). . TIMP DE LUCRU: 90

MINUTE. NU SE ACORD PUNCTE DIN OFICIU.

ROMNIA
MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE I CERCETRII TIINIFICE
Liceul Teoretic Periam, com. Periam, jud. Timi

Str.Magnoliei, nr. 2, tel/fax 0256375024 , cod postal: 307315

e-mail: liceul_teoretic_periam@yahoo.com
OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZ
FAZA PE COAL (AN COLAR 2016-2017)
CLASA A VIII-A
PUNCTAJ I BAREM
I. A. (2px10 = 20 points)
1D
2B
3C
4A
I. B. (2px10 = 20 points)
1. is raining/rains
2. was pouring
3. broke down
4. would have done
5. will find
6. couldnt
7. didnt get
8. had happened
9. went
10. being

5B

6C

7C

8A

9B

10C

I.C. (10 points)

1 responsible
2 imaginative
3 incredible
4 technological
5 ability
6 unbelievable
7 powerful
8 leader
9 became
10 discovers
I.D. (25 points)
1. C
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. A

II. (25 points) Write a narrative essay beginning and ending like this . Give your story
an appropriate title and write between 130-140 words (13-14 lines). - vezi GRILA PENTRU
CORECTAREA LUCRRILOR SCRISE (Descriptori) NU SE ACORD PUNCTE DIN OFICIU.

ROMNIA
MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE I CERCETRII TIINIFICE
Liceul Teoretic Periam, com. Periam, jud. Timi

Str.Magnoliei, nr. 2, tel/fax 0256375024 , cod postal: 307315

e-mail: liceul_teoretic_periam@yahoo.com