OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZ

ETAPA JUDEEAN
Clasa a X-a Seciunea A
18 martie 2017

SUBIECTE

Question I (50 p)

Write a 300-word essay describing a planet you would like to live on. Describe the place, the
people there and the atmosphere.

Question lI (25 p)

You saw an advertisement in the local newspaper announcing that enthusiastic people are
needed to help organise a music festival. Write and explain why you think you would be
good for this job. Describe any experience you have in organising events and say how much
time you could offer for this purpose during the summer. Write your letter of application
using 150-180 words, without writing any postal address. The name you should use in the
letter is Michael/Michele Jones.

Question lII (25 p)

ENGLISH IN USE:

1. Read the text below and fill in with ONE word which best fits each space. (10p)
(1p/item):
Learning to play an instrument is something that can give a lot of pleasure. Its also an
achievement and a skill 1 stays with you 2 life. Music has a part to play in everyones life,
and has been described 3 a primary language.
Learning to play an instrument isnt easy at the beginning 4takes effort and determination.
And while theres nothing wrong with aiming for the top, music is definitely 5 something to
take up because you think you ought 6do it. A lot of adults regret not having learnt to play an
instrument when they 7 younger. But it is never 8late to learn! And the advantages of
learning an instrument are far greater 9 just the pleasure of producing a marvelous sound.
When youve progressed far 10... , there are lots of amateur groups which you can join.

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2. Read the text and then write the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete the
gaps: (10 p)

Londoners 1) FREQUENT complain about the public transport in their city. They say it is not
very 2) RELY, but in fact, London has one of the best public transport systems in the world.
The London Underground, also known as 'the Tube', is 3) NORMAL the fastest way to get
around London. There are twelve lines, each bearing a 4) HISTORY name and a unique colour.
The Tube carries more than three million 5) TRAVEL each day, and runs from 5:30 am to 1:00
am. It is 6) CREDIBLE easy to get around London using the Tube. Stations are clearly
signposted and maps are 7) FREE available at ticket windows. A 8) USE word of advice though;
it is best to avoid the rush hour, 9) PARTICULAR in the middle of summer. There is no air
conditioning on the Tube, so travel during peak hours can get very crowded and 10)
COMFORT.

3. Rewrite each sentence so that the meaning stays the same. (5 p)

1. I liked the water slide best, and my brother did too.

1. I liked the water slide best......... .
2. Unless you have a passport you cannot leave the country.
2. If......
3. It isnt necessary to deliver the speech today.
3. You......
4. Nowadays society encourages young people to save money for their retirement.
4. Young people..............
5. The last time I saw my neighbour was in April.
5. I....

NOT! Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii.

Timp de lucru: 3 ore.

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 OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZ
ETAPA JUDEEAN
Clasa a X-a Seciunea A
18 martie 2017

BAREM DE EVALUARE I NOTARE

Question I (50 p)

Marking scheme for descriptive essay

Question II (25 p)

Marking scheme for formal letter

Question lII (25 p)

ENGLISH IN USE:

1. 10 x 1 p each = 10 p

1 which/ that, 2 for , 3 as, 4 and, 5 not, 6 to, 7 were, 8 too, 9 than, 10 enough

2. 10 x 1p each = 10 p

1. FREQUENTLY; 2. RELIABLE; 3. NORMALLY; 4. HISTORICAL; 5. TRAVELLERS;

6. INCREDIBLY; 7. FREELY; 8. USEFUL; 9. PARTICULARLY;10. UNCOMFORTABLE

3. 5 x 1 p each = 5 p

1. and so did my brother

2. you dont have a passport today, you cannot leave the country

3. neednt deliver the speech today.

4. are encouraged by society to save money for their retirement

5. havent seen my neighbour since April.