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    1) The Wall Game is an old tradition unique to Eton College, played on November 30th to celebrate St. Andrew's Day. 2) It is one of the oldest versions of football, played between two teams on a narrow field beside a wall from 1717. 3) Though not very exciting due to low scoring games, it builds character as noted by the Duke of Wellington who said the Battle of Waterloo was "won on the playing fields of Eton."

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    1) The Wall Game is an old tradition unique to Eton College, played on November 30th to celebrate St. Andrew's Day. 2) It is one of the oldest versions of football, played between two teams on a narrow field beside a wall from 1717. 3) Though not very exciting due to low scoring games, it builds character as noted by the Duke of Wellington who said the Battle of Waterloo was "won on the playing fields of Eton."

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    Eton Wall Game Test Paper

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    Gabriela Tănase
    1) The Wall Game is an old tradition unique to Eton College, played on November 30th to celebrate St. Andrew's Day. 2) It is one of the oldest versions of football, played between two teams on a narrow field beside a wall from 1717. 3) Though not very exciting due to low scoring games, it builds character as noted by the Duke of Wellington who said the Battle of Waterloo was "won on the playing fields of Eton."

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    SEMESTRIAL TEST PAPER (adapted from Speak up)

    1. Eton College was founded on November 30th, St. Andrew s Day.


    A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn't say
    1. Read the text below. Are the sentences 1-5 'Right' (A) or 2. Students in many schools in England play the Wall Game
    'Wrong' (B)? If there is not enough information to answer regularly.
    'Right' (A) or 'Wrong' (B), choose 'Doesn't say' (C). A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn't say
    (30 points) 3. The Wall Game is not extremely captivating, but it builds moral
    THE ETON WALL GAME strength.
    A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn't say
    Eton College is one of Britains oldest and most prestigious 4. Most students at Eton have to pay large fees to study there.
    public schools. The school has some very old traditions. One A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn't say
    example is the Wall Game: a sport the school plays to celebrate St. 5. James Bond attended Eton at the same time as Jan Fleming.
    Andrews Day, on 30th November. Eton is located about 30 A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn't say
    kilometres west of London. The school is in the village of Eton on
    the River Thames, opposite Windsor. 2. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tenses: (40 points)
    The Wall Game is only played at Eton. It is one of the oldest
    versions of football. Two teams play the game on a field beside a 1. Look out! Youre (run over) that dog.
    wall, erected in 1717.The field is 100 metres long and 5 metres wide. 2. We had better hurry. The film.(start) in ten
    The players score points by pushing their team and the ball to one minutes.
    end of the field. Players cannot touch the ball with their hands. The 3. We .(go) for a coffee after work. Would you
    players push and push and push. The ball is invisible under their like to join us?
    bodies. It isnt a very spectacular sport. In fact, games regularly 4. When I get my Christmas bonus, I..(buy) a car.
    finish 0-0. But it is character-forming. The Duke of Wellington, a 5. We cant go out this Saturday night because my
    famous Old Etonian, apparently said that the Battle of Waterloo was parents (come) to stay for the weekend.
    won on the playing fields of Eton. 6. If you ____________ (go) away, please_____________ (write) to
    The Wall Game teams are called the Collegers and the me.
    Oppidans. Why? We need a short history lesson. King Henry VI 7. If my brother_________ (eat) another cake, he_________ (get)
    founded the school as a charity in 1440. The first students were 70 sick soon. Thats why he won't.
    poor children. They were the Kings Scholars. They were also called 8. If you______________ (heat) water, it_____________ (boil).
    Collegers because they lived in Eton College. Eton still awards 70 9. Paul______________ (pass) his exams easily if
    scholarships. However, Eton College is now one of 25 Eton houses. he___________(work) harder.
    The Oppidans are students from the other 24 houses. They pay 10. My brother__________ (live) in the U.S.A. if he____________
    school fees. Today Eton is an expensive private school with more (have) a work permit.
    than a thousand students.
    4. Underline the correct word in bold: (20 points)
    Eton remains a powerful force in British culture. It has
    provided many prime ministers, including David Cameron. Both
    1. He has got curly/bushy eyebrows.
    Prince William and Prince Harry attended the school. In fact, 2. She has got a square/short chin.
    Prince Harry played the Wall Game in 2001. Other famous Old 3. He has got a round/wide nose.
    Etonians included George 4. She has got a long/high face.
    Orwell, the fictional James Bond and his creator Ian Fleming, and 5. He has got a small/wavy hair.
    Hugh Laurie (Dr. House).

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