OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZ

ETAPA PE COAL
CLASA a X-a SECIUNEA A
16 decembrie 2017

ENGLISH IN USE (75 points)

1. Complete the following text by writing one word in the gap. (20 points)

Imagine the scene. You have _________(1) sitting indoors for weeks revising for exams, while
everyone else has been having __________(2) great time. At this moment, you are dreaming
_________(3) a different life. You imagine yourself on a beach ___________(4) some remote
part of the world. Does this seem ________(5) a dream? Well, that dream could come true!
Remember that travel can _______(6) educational. You learn a __________ (7) deal about life
and yourself when you spend time abroad. Nowadays, many young people have ________(8)
year off before they start university. During this year they learn new skills _________ (9)
exploring their interests. But it is important to spend the time wisely. Remember that you will
have __________(10) come back and start studying again.

2. Read the text and then write the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete the
gaps. (20 points)

Giving the ideal speech is a matter of __________(1) in yourself 1. CONFIDENT

and in what you are going to say. This may be __________(2) said 2. EASY
than done, but part of your answer lies in your careful ___________(3). 3. PREPARE
Note down your key points, _________(4) on postcards or other small slips. 4. PREFER
If you write your speech word for word, you may gain a sense of ______(5) 5. SECURE
from doing this but it will sound _______________(6). 6. NATURE
Keep it brief. To grab their ____________(7), 7. ATTEND
begin your _______(8) with a few arresting thoughts. 8. SPEAK
As a _____________(9), youll show 9. BEGIN
your _____________(10) in your face as you wonder 10. NERVE
whether your speech will succeed.
3. For each of the sentences below write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the
original sentence, but using the word given. This word MUST NOT BE ALTERED IN ANY
WAY (20 points)

1. If we dont buy a sofa-bed, there wont be anywhere for Jane to sleep. (unless)
There wont be anywhere for Jane to sleep ..
2. I live in London because its one of the most exciting cities in the world. (was)
I wouldnt live in London if
3. I was thrilled that they chose me to play the part. (to)
I was thrilled to play the part.
4. They made me feel extremely welcome. (made)
I .. feel extremely welcome.
5. I wont be here next week, she explained. (there)
She explained that she .. the following week.
6. Who did you see at the party? he asked. (know)
He wanted .. at the party.
7. I dont know who the winner of the competition is. (has)
I dont know . the competition.
8. The band is just going to start playing. (about)
The band . playing.
9. It was Mirandas first visit to Scotland. (never)
Miranda .. Scotland before
10. When I was a child, I walked to school. (used)
When I was a child, to school.

4. There is a mistake in each sentence. Find it and correct it. (15 points)
1. I didnt have time to do my homeworks.
2. Water is boiling at 100C.
3. The reason which Im tired is that I didnt sleep well last night.
4. They have been to the cinema. Theyll be home soon.
5. I enjoy making photos when I go on holiday.

II. WRITING (25 points)

Write a letter to your friend who wants some advice on what she/he should take with
her/him on her/him first trip abroad. (140 -160 words)

NOT! Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii. Timp de lucru: 2 ore.