COLEGIUL NATIONAL MIHAI EMINESCU, PETROSANI

TEST DE EVALUARE INIIAL

Anul colar 2016-2017
Limba englez
Clasa a XI-a L2
Autor: STEFANIA MANEA
Numele i prenumele elevului:
Data susinerii testului:

Pentru rezolvarea corect a tuturor cerinelor din Partea I i din Partea II se acord 90 de puncte. Din

oficiu se acord 10 puncte.

Timpul efectiv de lucru este de 45 de minute.

PARTEA I
Read the text carefully and answer questions 1-5:

(15 de puncte)

The savannah
The tourist looking at the African savannah on a summer afternoon might be excused for thinking that the wide yellow
grass plain was completely deserted of life, almost a desert. With only a few small thorn trees sticking out through the veldt, there
seems to be almost no place for a living creature to hide.
However, under those trees you might find small steenbok, sleeping in the shade, and waiting for the night to fall. There
may even be a small group of lions somewhere, their bodies exactly the same shade as the tall grass around them. In the holes in
the ground a host of tiny creatures, from rabbits and badgers to rats and snakes are waiting for the heat to finish.
The tall grass also hides the fact that there may be a small stream running across the middle of the plain. One clue that
there may be water here is the sight of a majestic Marshall eagle circling slowly over the grassland. When he drops, he may come
up with a small fish, or maybe a grass snake that has been waiting at the edge of a pool in the hope of catching a frog.
The best time to see the animals then, is in the evening, just as the sun is setting. The best time of the year to come is in
late September, or early August, just before the rains. Then the animals must come to the waterholes, as there is no other place for
them to drink. And they like to come while it is still light, so they can see if any dangers are creeping up on them.
So it is at sunset, and after the night falls, that the creatures of the African veldt rise and go about their business.
1. This text is for people interested in:
a. eagles
b. wildlife
c. travel
d. biology
2. The savannah appears to be empty because:
a. The animals are sleeping
b. The animals have gone about their business
c. They have been frightened by an eagle
d. The temperature prevents much activity:
3. The writer suggests that:
a. The savannah is a desert
b. The Marshall eagle eats fish

c. It has not rained for a long time

d. Tourists should not come in dry weather
4. By "go about their business" the writer means:
a. Tourism in Africa is big business
b. The animals go to the river to drink
c. The animals go on with their normal activity
d. The animals or observed by naturalists
5. What kind of book does the text seem to be
from?
a. A book for experts on wildlife
b. A fictional story
c. A history of Africa
d. General non-fiction

PARTEA a II-a
II.1. Rephrase the following sentences so that the meaning stays the same.
1.
Youll make more mistakes if you speak so fast.
The _____________________________, the __________________________________.
2.
Where does she live? Can you tell me?
Can you tell me __________________________________________________________?
3.
I came to live in Mlaga three years ago.
I ____________________________________________________________ for three years.
4.
The film was very sad. We couldnt help crying.
It was _____________________________________________________________________.

(75 de puncte)
20points.

5.
The girls put on their uniforms. Then they went to school.
Before going to school ________________________________________________________.
II. 2. Read the text below and use the words given to form words that fit in the gaps.

20points

Its not easy to decide on what career to pursue. When I was younger, my parents wanted me to become a 1 __ (law).
However, as Ive always been a 2 __ (fun) type of guy, I told them I wanted to become a 3 __ (profession) clown instead. Of
course my parents were furious with my 4 __ (decide). I was really disappointed with their 5 __ (react), but I received so much 6
__ (press) from them that I was forced to give up my plans. But then, Ive never wanted to deal with anything too scientific. So, to
their 7 __ (disappoint), I decided to become an actor, or, to be more precise, a 8 __ (comedy). I feel really 9 __ (comfort) and
happy with my new idea. As for my parents, Im sure theyll 10 __ (eventual) give in.
II.3. Read the text and fill in the numbered blanks with ONE WORD only.
20points
A recent survey shows that a lot of young people aged between 18 and 25 have considered working in show business. Everyone
(1) ___ took part in this survey was asked to give a description (2 ) ____ their ideal job. Almost all of them said that traditional
jobs (3) ____ bore them to death. Then, they were asked to specify the kind of work they would like to do. Most of them said that
they would love to work in show business because (4) ___ is believed to be glamorous (5) ___ exciting. After examining the
findings of the survey more carefully, researchers pointed out that it all comes down to (6) ____ thing: the need for fame and
wealth. It seems that a job in showbiz would make them feel on (7) _____ of the world. Thats because young people no longer
want to become doctors, lawyers (8) ___ teachers as they once (9) ___ to. But will this passion last forever? Who knows? Only
time (10) ____ tell!
II.5 For questions 1- 8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.

15points

The Netherlands
Welcome to the Netherlands, a tiny country that only extends, at its broadest, 312 km north to south, and 264 km east to west (1) ... the land area increases slightly each year as a (2) ... of continuous land reclamation and drainage. With a lot of heart and
much to offer, 'Holland,' as it is (3) ... known to most of us abroad - a name stemming (4) ... its once most prominent provinces has more going on per kilometre than most countries, and more English-speaking natives. You'll be impressed by its (5) ... cities
and charmed by its countryside and villages, full of contrasts. From the exciting variety (6) ... offer, you could choose a romantic
canal boat tour in Amsterdam, a Royal Tour by coach in The Hague, or a hydrofoil tour around the biggest harbour in the world Rotterdam. In season you could visit the dazzling bulb fields, enjoy a full day on a boat, or take a bike tour through the pancakeflat countryside spiced with windmills. The possibilities are countless and the nationwide tourist office, which is on hand to give
you information and (7) ... reservations. You'll have (8) ... language problems here, as the Dutch are true linguists and English is
spoken here almost universally.
1. A) so
2. A) whole
3. A) regularly
4. A) in
5. A) historic
6. A) at
7. A) sit
8. A) few

B) despite
B) consequently
B) occasionally
B) from
B) historical
B) in
B) catch
B) a few

C) in spite of
C) rule
C) commonly
C) on
C) historically
C) on
C) do
C) little

D) although
D) result
D) unusually
D) of
D) historian
D) for
D) make
D) a little