Concursul de limba englez Etapa local, 04 februarie 2012 CLASA A XI-A VARIANTA A

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Write one word in each gap. Artists and money

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In publishing (1)author will usually earn loyalties on sales. For (2) book sold, the author gets a percentage. The more successful the author, the more they are able to negotiate with their publisher, and (3).bigger the percentage they get. Although the struggling author is still common, it is quite possible for a successful novelist to earn a (4).. deal of money. You only have to look at (5). childrens author J.K. Rowling to see that. For a painter or sculptor, however, the situation is more difficult. A painter sells his or her work for (6) fee. As the painter becomes more successful, the painting becomes valuable. (7) it is sold, its value increases. The painter doesnt receive (8). benefit from this, though. To make money, the artist has to be continually producing new pieces. More than a (9).. artists today, however, are very aware of this, and so practice what is sometimes called holding back. They produce, say, ten paintings for an exhibition, but only allow a certain (10) of them, say eight, to be sold. II. adore 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Complete using the correct form of the words in the box. appeal bear delight fancy favour praise strive 10 points urge welcome

Trisha suggested going to Indonesia, but the idea didnt really.to me. Young children seem to.in showing things theyve made at school to their parents. Francis obviously.his three children and will do anything for them. Do you.getting a DVD and staying in tonight? The firefighters..Mrs. Collins for her quick thinking when the fire broke out. We would anyone who values personal freedom to vote against this proposal. The Prime Ministerthe suggestion from the leader of the opposition and said that the government would consider it carefully. 8. I dont know how Liz canto work at that place. 9. Its important to have clear goals to..towards. 10. Parents should try to treat all their children equally and not.one over another.

III. Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals. 10 points 1. Collin became a politicalwhen he was at university. ACT 2. Do you know the.of the word handsome? DERIVE 3. If one of our nurses acted..you can be sure we will take action against him or her. NEGLECT 4. The whole incident was extremely. REGRET 5. Have you got any .in your toes at all? SENSE 6. In medicine, is always better than cure. PREVENT 7. We stood there watching thedrama with shock on our faces. FOLD 8. Say anything with enough and people will believe you. CONVINCE 9. Luke has to work every.Saturday. ALTER 10. The soul is a fascinating. CONCEIVE

IV.

Complete the second sentence so that is has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. 10 points 1. I was told about the website by Charlie. who It.me about the website. 2. Buying a plane ticket at the last minute isnt often possible. to Rarely.a plane ticket at the last minute. 3. You have to work here for two years before they consider you for promotion. been They will consider you for promotionfor two years. 4. It was a bad idea to turn up unexpectedly without calling first. blue You should .without calling first. 5. The phone rang again as soon as I put it down. had Hardly.it rang again. 6. Without this new diet, Henry would never have lost so much weight. it Had..this new diet, Henry would never have lost so much weight. 7. If you applied now, theres a good chance you would get the job. apply Were theres a good chance you would get the job. 8. Do you know why they made Craig stay behind after the lesson? to Do you know why.behind after the lesson? 9. Dom couldnt finish the crossword despite really trying hard. might Try , Dom couldnt finish the crossword. 10. I only know about the meeting because Cynthia rang me. if I wouldnt have known about the meeting.me.

V.

For each question, write one word which can be used in all three sentences. 1. I think were runningof petrol. Nick would be a terrible teacher-hes got such a .temper. At least she apologized for calling me in at a such.notice

10 points

2. It..to shop around when you are looking for a mortgage. I dont mind Guy moving in for a few weeks as long as hehis way. It always puts a smile on my face when someone.me a compliment. 3. You can have one more bowl of ice cream but then thats your. Maybe its just my.in life never to find someone to settle down with. Ive got a ..on this weekend, so I doubt well be able to meet up unfortunately. 4. I dont think Ive got any..change, Im afraid. You made me feel so..when you criticized me in front of everyone. Im really not keen on making..talk at parties. 5. Toms actually quite a .name in the poultry industry. Ive said Im sorry; theres no need to make such a thing out of it. Its every teenagers dream to make itin the entertainment business. VI. A young peoples magazine has asked its readers to submit articles on the question: Are young people forced to grow up too fast? Write your article for the magazine in 300 words. 50 points