Inspectoratul colar Judeean Prahova

Varianta 1

Olimpiada de limba englez-faza pe localitate

19 .02.2017
Clasa a XI-a, SECTIUNEA A

I Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the
word given. You must use between 3 and 8 words, including the word given.

1 George said he would collect Matt from the airport. PICK

George told Matt he ................. airport.

2 George had been waiting for 45 minutes. They were supposed to meet at 7. STILL

George ............. 7.45.

3 Sarah cried her eyes out immediately she was told she'd failed her driving test. BROKE

Sarah ........................................ soon as she heard she'd failed her driving test.

4 The Government recently said our problems are the fault of the worldwide economic slowdown. PLACED

The Government have ........................................ the worldwide economic slowdown for our problems.

5 When you do decide what you want to do please let us know. MIND

When ........................................ what you want to do please let us know.

6 Do you mind if I come over to see you later? OBJECTION

Do you ........................................ coming over to see you later?

7 They are demolishing the old bus station and replacing it with a new one. PULLED

The old bus station is . with a new one.

8 The number of students now at university has reached an all-time high, apparently. THE

The number of students now at university is . been, apparently.

9 Im disappointed with the Fishers new album when I compare it to their previous one. COMPARISON

I think the Fishers new album is .... their previous one.

10 Anna got the job even though she didnt have much experience in public relations. SPITE

Anna got the job .... of experience in public relations.

10x2p=20p

II Read the text below and complete each numbered gap with a word derived from the word corresponding to it.

Turn A Hobby into a Business

It is not unusual to make a hobby pay for itself even if initially you had no (1) INTEND ... of turning it into a business.

Depending upon the hobby, the necessary (2) EQUIP.... can be expensive and the idea of (3) OCCASION... offering items up for
sale can at the very least help pay for the hobby.
For those looking to make a profit on their (4) CREATE...., these days an audience for products can range from the local to the
truly global. Some hobbyists begin by donating a piece of work to a (5) CHARITY... sale just to see how quickly and (6) PROFIT ...
it sells. Local shops can be the next outlet for items, often the step taken by those making things like hand-made greetings cards
for instance. And for the truly ambitious, websites like eBay enable the hobbiest to reach a (7 ) WORLD ... audience.

As with any business idea, an honest (8) APPRAISE ... should be undertaken regarding the demand for the work and the price
the customer is prepared to pay in (9) REAL... . However, do not forget the degree of personal (10) SATISFY... as well.

10x1.5 p=15 points

III Read the text below and think of the word that best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.

The best books

Are there one thousand books that all of us should read sometime in (1) ..... lives? Throughout this year, we will be
recommending a collection of books that, when taken (2) .....a whole, form a library of 1,000 titles that will inspire and satisfy (3)
..... kind of reader you could possibly imagine. Book lists appear from tme to time, often arousng controversy (4) ..... being too
elitist or too populist. But our list is the result of consultations with bookbuyers and booksellers, people (5) ..... know and love
books.

Currently, there are well (6) ..... a million books in print. Add (7) ..... these yet another 100,000 books published each year and
the choice for readers becomes bewildering. (8)..... certain books, both classics and contemporary works, stand out. While our
list doesn't identify classics (9) .....the traditional sense, many of the works included (10) .....considered to be classic books.

The list aims to make the reader aware of (11)..... is available that is stimulating, rewarding and inspiring. (12) ..... else does one
learn about a good read other (13) .....by enthusiastlc recommendation?

This month we are highlighting fifty books from the area of business and reference. These fifty titles represent the perfect
busness and reference library for your needs, (14)..... personal or professional. Our selection will help you to expand and
enhance your understanding of today's fast-changing world of business.

Look out for next month's fifty choices, (15 ) ..... will take you a step nearer completion of your 1,000-book library.

15x1p=15 points

IV You have seen this announcement in an international magazine.

The decisions we make every day can have an important effect on our
The decisions we make every day can have an important effect on our lives.
What's the best decision you have ever made?
What's the best decision you have ever made?
We would like you, our readers, to rvrite an article telling us:
We would like you, our readers, to write an article telling us:
. why it wasas your best decision
*why it was your best decision
. what other options you had
*what other options you had
. what could have happened if you had made a different decision.
* what could have happened if you had made a different decision.
We will publish the best arricle.
We will publish the best article.

Write your article in 250 words.

50 points

Nota: Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii. Timp de lucru:3 ore.