ACADEMIA FORŢELOR AERIENE

“HENRI COANDĂ”
ADMITERE 2010

TEST SIMULARE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ

VARIANTA I-a

A. Partea I: CITIT

(Citirea cu atentie)

Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.

A new hearing device is now available for some hearing-impaired people. This device uses a
magnet to hold the detachable sound-processing portion in place. Like other aids, it converts sound
into vibration. But it is unique in that it can transmit the vibrations directly to the magnet and then
to the inner ear. This produces a clearer sound. The new device will not help all hearing-impaired
people - only those with a hearing loss caused by infection or some other problem in the inner ear. It
will probably help no more than 20 percent of all people with hearing problems. Those people who
have persistent ear infections, however, should find relief and restored hearing with the new device.

1. The article informs us about a new device that… :

a is the best hearing device ever invented.
b will help all hearing-impaired people in the world.
c is efficient due to its detachable magnet.
d will help only some people with hearing problems

2. The new hearing device will … :

a be efficient with people suffering from ear infections.
b be available at a 20 percent lower price than others.
c be accessible to 20 people with hearing problems.
d be efficient because ear infections are not persistent.

Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.

Stress is with us all the time. It comes from mental or emotional activity as well as physical
activity. It is unique and personal to each of us. So personal, in fact, that what may be relaxing to
one person may be stressful to another. For example, if you're a busy executive who likes to keep
occupied all of the time, "taking it easy" at the beach on a beautiful day may feel extremely
frustrating, nonproductive, and upsetting. You may be emotionally distressed from "doing nothing."
Too much emotional stress can cause physical illnesses such as high blood pressure, ulcers, or even
heart disease. Physical stress from work or exercise is not likely to cause such ailments. The truth is
that physical exercise can help you to relax and to better handle your mental or emotional stress.

 
1. The article informs us that stress…:
a caused by mental activities is only responsible for business people.
b may have various reasons and causes a series of diseases different from person to person.
c caused by high blood pressure and heart diseases is upsetting.
d may cause relaxation to some individuals while others feel frustrated and tired.

2. Emotional stress is responsible for…:

a the mental alienation of some people.
b the physical deterioration of some individuals.
c unproductive businesses.
d relaxing days at the beach.

3. Business people may feel stressed because …:

a they do not have the time for going to the beach on beautiful days.
b their businesses keep them from doing any physical exercises.
c their high blood pressure or heart diseases are related to money.
d they consider that doing nothing affects their businesses negatively.

(Citirea selectiva)

In the US, the 16th birthday is called sweet sixteen. It is the age at which a person can get a US
driver’s licence and some parents give their children a car as a present. At 18, in Britain and in the
US, young people become adults and many have a big party. In most parts of the US, 21 is the age
at which people can drink alcohol legally.
Many adults don’t like getting older and a few lie about their age. At about 65 people retire, and
those who have reached this age are called “senior citizens”. Few people live to be 100, so a 100th
birthday is very special. In Britain people reaching this age may receive a card with a printed
message from the Queen.

1. In US, teenagers are allowed to drive at …:

a 21
b 18
c 16
d 20
2. At 21, some teenagers are permitted to …:
a drive cars
b get married
c get employed
d drink alcohol

3. At the age of 100, some people …:

a send a card to the Queen.
b receive a card from the Queen.
c call themselves senior citizens.
d dislike being called senior citizens.

 
 The anti-smoking campaign in Britain has been fairly effective: we have cut our tobacco
consumption by 25 per cent since 1976 and now have more ex-smokers than any other country in
Europe.
In parts of Africa, however, cigarettes are an icreasingly commonplace commodity.
Cigarette consumption rose by 77 per cent in the 1970s and, in countries where there are a few anti-
smoking campaigners and little legal restriction on the sale of tobacco products, this trend seems
likely to accelerate.
The economic reasons are both simple and familiar: faced with static sales at home, UK and
American-based multinationals are exploiting the Third World market in a cynical campaign. And
we actively subsidize tobacco sales to this vulnerable area.
Currently the EU spends more than £1 million a year on anti-smoking campaigns, but its
subsidies this year to tobacco growers in countries like Greece and Italy amount to round £940
million. Much of the European tobacco mountain is high-tar content, low-quality stuff destined for
sales in the developing world.

1. The anti-smoking campaign started in…:

a 1940
b 1970
c 1977
d 1976

2. The tobacco consumption increased by…:

a 25 per cent
b 77 per cent
c 1 million cigarettes
d 940 thousands cigarettes

3. The EU spends … on anti-smoking campaigns:

a no money
b 940 million pounds
c a low amount
d 1 million pounds

There has been much speculation about the origin of baseball. In 1907 a special commission
decided that the modern game was invented by Abner Doubleday, a West Point cadet, at
Cooperstown, N.Y., in 1839.
It is a matter of record that in the 1700s English boys played a game they called baseball.
Americans have played a kind of baseball since about 1800. At first the American game had
different rules and different names in various parts of the country—town ball, rounders, or one old
cat.
Baseball did not receive a standard set of rules until 1845, when Alexander Cartwright
organized the Knickerbocker Baseball Club of New York City. The rules Cartwright set up for his
nine-player team were widely adopted by other clubs and formed the basis of modern baseball. The
game was played on a "diamond" infield with the bases 90 feet apart. The first team to score 21 runs
was declared the winner. By 1858 the National Association of Base Ball

 
 Players was formed with 25 amateur teams. The Cincinnati Red Stockings began to pay
players in 1869.
1. Baseball was invented by Americans in …:
a 1700
b 1869
c 1845
d 1839

2. This game was played in teams of …. players.

a 25
b 9
c 21
d 7

3. The rules for the game were established by …:

a Knickerbocker Baseball Club
b Abner Doubleday
c Alexander Cartwright
d the Cincinnati Red Stockings

4. The winner team had to score …:

a 25 points
b 9 runs
c 21 runs
d 7 points

 
 B. Partea a II – a: ELEMENTE DE GRAMATICA SI VOCABULAR

(Gramatica)

Choose one correct answer a, b, c or d:

1. Look at this man! He has such long … .
a foots
b feet
c foot
d feets

2. I broke my leg while I … footlball.

a played
b was playing
c had played
d playing

3. I do not remember which is … mountain in Europe.

a higher
b most high
c the highest
d the most highest

4. Sergeant Max … complete a lot of heavy tasks during his training. It is mandatory!
a must
b has
c can
d may

5. As a military student, you will wear … uniform.

a some
b a
c an
d the

6. If I had the chance to do it again, I … hesitate!

a hadn’t
b weren’t
c didn’t
d wouldn’t

 
7. Which sentence is correct?
a Never I have travelled to any exotic islands.
b I have never travelled to any exotic islands.
c I have travelled never to any foreign islands.
d to any foreign islands I have never travelled.

8. Mike told us that he … to his father the next day.

a spoke
b would speak
c will speak
d had spoken

9. … any of your close friends enjoy swimming?

a does
b has
c do
d was

10. Which car runs … , a Ford or a Logan?

a the fastest
b the most fast
c fastlier
d faster

(Vocabular)
Choose one correct answer a, b, c or d:

1. Jane is very shy. She cannot …. friends easily.

a do
b make
c like
d have

2. A mobile phone is a gadget people use to … to other people.

a contact
b keep in touch
c speak
d associate

3. I admire this person because she … the kids such fascinating stories.
a tells
b says
c narrates
d describes

 
4. … me to post that letter.
a Make
b Remember
c Remind
d Mention

5. It is unlikely that they will ever suspect you.

a impossible
b improbable
c unsure
d unbelievable

6. …, the wind died out and the sky cleared up.

a Constantly
b Regularly
c Gradually
d Currently

7. MP … for Member of Parliament.

a stands
b represents
c means
d makes

8. His father … him how to drive that racing car.

a explained
b learnt
c taught
d guided

9. John, do you think you could … me some money?

a borrow
b pay
c lend
d receive

10. He hopes he did well in the test, although …. items were very difficult.
a the fifteen last
b the last fifteen
c last fifteen
d fifteen last

 
 C. Partea a – III –a: SCRIS

Choose one correct answer a, b, c or d.

1. Choose the most appropriate line to formulate an informal request:
a Would you help me with this luggage?
b Can you help me with this luggage?
c Will you help me with this luggage?
d Could you, please, help me with this luggage?
2. Which is the most appropriate sentence to make a complaint?
a The camera you sent by mail is not what I wanted. Take it back!
b I am afraid this is not the camera that I wanted. Could I send it back to you?
c This camera is rubbish. I will call the police if you don’t take it back.
d I am very upset for the camera you sent by mail. You must have it back!
3. Choose the most appropriate line to begin a formal letter:
a Mr. Johnson,
b Sir Johnson,
c Dear Mr. Johnson,
d Dear Sir Johnson,
4. Which is the correct order?
a I enjoy very much playing football.
b I enjoy playing football very much.
c Football I enjoy playing very much.
d I enjoy playing very much football.

5. Choose the most appropriate line to make a formal invitation:

a Do you feel like going to the theatre tonight?
b Do you want to go to the theatre tonight?
c I was wondering if you would like to go to the theatre tonight.
d Let’s go to the theatre tonight.

6. Which is the most logical statement?

a Susan did not attend the party and she hated rock music.
b Susan did not attend the party but she hated rock music.
c Susan did not attend the party although she hated rock music.
d Susan did not attend the party because she hated rock music.

7. Which is the correct address?

a Avenue Hamilton, no. 5, New York, U.S.A.
b Hamilton Avenue, no.5, New York , U.S.A.
c 5, Hamilton Avenue, New York, U.S.A.
d No. 5, Hamilton Avenue, in New York, U.S.A.

8. Choose the most appropriate line to finish a formal letter:

a Take care,
b Bye for now,
c Faithfully yours,
d With respect,

 
9. Which is the most logical sentence?
a Since I don’t like football, I never go to matches.
b I don’t like football but I never go to matches.
c I don’t like football because I never go to matches.
d I don’t like football, after I never go to matches.

10. Which is the best way to end an application?

a I hope that my qualifications will recommend me for this position.
b I need this job and I hope you will select me.
c I think I am the best of all, so I am confident I will be selected.
d I am qualified for this position, so I think I will be selected.

11. Which is the correct sentence?

a Always I have enjoyed spending my time with friends.
b I have enjoyed always spending my time with friends.
c I have always enjoyed spending my time with friends.
d I have enjoyed spending my time with friends always.

12. Which is the correct narration?

a And this man tells me that “I don’t have no money on me” but that he
wants to buy my bike.
b The man told me that he did not have any money on him but he wanted to
buy my bike.
c And the man tells me that he didn’t have any money on him but he wants
to buy my bike.
d The man told me that he did not have money on him but he wants to buy
my bike.

13. Which sentence may be an informal invitation?

a Why don’t we play some music and dance?
b Would you like us to play some music and dance?
c Could we play some music and dance?
d Do you mind if we play some music and dance?

14. Which is the correct sentence?

a Usually, it takes me twenty minutes to go by bus to school in the morning.
b It usually takes me twenty minutes in the morning to go to school by bus.
c It usually takes me twenty minutes to go to school by bus in the morning.
d Usually, in the morning it take me twenty minutes to go by bus to school.

15. Which is the correct sentence?

a Running in the park, a dog bit me.
b A dog bit me running in the park.
c As I ran in the park, a dog was biting me.
d As I was running in the park, a dog bit me.

 
 ACADEMIA FORŢELOR AERIENE
“HENRI COANDĂ”
ADMITERE 2010

RĂSPUNSURI TEST SIMULARE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ

VARIANTA I

A. Partea I: CITIT

(Citirea cu atentie)
1 d; 2a.

1b; 2b; 3d.

(Citirea selectiva)

1c; 2d; 3b.

1d; 2b; 3d.

1d; 2b; 3c; 4c.

B. Partea a II – a: ELEMENTE DE GRAMATICA SI VOCABULAR

(Gramatica)
1b; 2b; 3c; 4a; 5b; 6d; 7b; 8b; 9a; 10d.

(Vocabular)

1b; 2c; 3a; 4c; 5b; 6c; 7a; 8c; 9c; 10b.

C. Partea a – III –a: SCRIS

1b; 2b; 3c; 4b; 5c; 6d; 7c; 8c; 9a; 10a; 11c; 12b; 13a; 14c; 15d.