Name ……………………………. Date ……………………….

Class……………………………….

Initial Test
12th Graders

I. Decide whether each underlined phrase is correct or not. If it's incorrect rewrite
the phrase. 10p (2px5)

1. Will you be seeing Rob Jones tomorrow? I wonder if you could give him a
message from Sally Gordon? …………..
2. I had a great time in the Greek Islands. We would rent a small boat and go
fishing every day. ....................................
3. Julie, hi! I've been hoping I'd see you. I've got some good news! ..................
4. We had a terrible time looking after your dog. It was constantly chasing the
cats next door ...................
5. We had a lovely time in Madrid. Every day we were exploring the city, and in
the evening we were going to exciting bars ....................................

II. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence. 10p (1px10)

1. I'll be back after a few minutes/in a few minutes.

2. I'm sure that everything will be all right at the end/in the end.
3. Please call me the moment/exactly when you hear any news.
4. I should be back by the time/at the time the film begins.
5. I'm sure Fiona will be here before long/after a while.
6. I can't leave on Tuesday. I won't be ready until then/by then.
7. By twenty four hours/this time tomorrow I'll be in Bangkok,
8. Diana will be retiring soon/already.
9. There will be no official announcements forthwith/from now on.
10. Bye for now. I'll see you in two weeks' time/two weeks later.

III. Rewrite each sentence in the passive, omitting the words underlined.10p (2px5)

1. It's time the authorities did something about this problem.

2. Lots of people had parked their cars on the pavement.
3. The government agreed with the report and so they changed the law.
4. You have to fill in an application form.
5. They don't know what happened to the ship.
 IV. 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. 10 p (2px5)

1. There is a rumour that the escaped prisoner is living in Spain. be

The escaped prisoner …………………living in Spain.

2. We have agreed to meet again in a fortnight. will

It has ……………………………….meet again in a fortnight.

3. We decided to try again later. would

It was………………………. try again later.

4. There is confirmation of Mr Jackson's intended resignation. that

It is ……………………………………to resign.

5. Most of the committee thought it was not a viable solution. not

It was thought ……………………………………by most of the committee.

V. Complete each sentence with a word formed from the word in capitals. 5p (1px5)

1. Our club has just purchased new sports ................................ EQUIP

2. Our city has some open spaces but they are not very ................................ ACCESS
3. Is it possible to ............................... between a hobby and an interest? DISTINCT
4. Nowadays ............................... numbers of people are taking up jogging. INCREASE
5. Leisure habits won't change much in the ............................... future. SEE

VI Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. 15p (3px5)

It is now generally recognised that stress is a major (1) ……… of heart disease, and contributes to
many other illnesses. Stress is increased by (2)………………. such as worry, overwork and lack of
exercise or relaxation. For it is just as important from a psychological point of (3)………….. to relax
as it is to (4)……………… physical exercise. Relaxing does not necessarily mean just lazing about
and doing nothing. The benefits of a weekend away or the diversion of sporting activities are
considerable . Although there are some individuals who (5)…………….. on stress, for most of us, it
can lead to exhaustion, mood swings and even severe depression.

1) A reason B motive C. cause D purpose

2) A factors B aspects C. elements D items
3) A fact B departure C. view D return
4) A make B have C. undergo D take
5) A bloom B prosper C. thrive D flourish

VII . V. Give your opinion on the following statement: ’’ Being in the public eye is not for
everyone’’

Write your opinion in 180-200 words ( 30p)

10 points for granted

 Key answers:

I.
1. correct
2. rented, went
3. correct
4. correct
5. explored, went

II. 1.In a few minutes, 2. in the end, 3. the moment, 4.by the time, 5.before long, 6.by then,
7.this time tomorrow, 8.soon, 9.from now on, 10. in two weeks’ time

III.
1. It's time something was done about this problem.
2. Lots of cars had been parked on the pavement.
3. The government agreed with the report and so the law was changed.
4. An application form has to be filled in.
5. It is not known what happened to the ship.

IV.
1. is rumoured to be
2. been agreed that we will
3. decided that we would
4. confirmed that Mr Jackson intends
5. not to be a viable solution

V. 1. equipment, 2.accessible, 3.distinguish , 4.increasing , 5.foreseeable

VI. C, A, C, D, C

VI I Students will win points for:

- the proper use of grammar- 5p

-sentence length-5p
-appropriate vocabulary-5p
-balanced structure-5p
-general impression-5p
-appropriate beginning and ending of the text-5
Competente C1- C2 C3- C7- Redactarea de
corespunzatoare Identificarea, Decodarea Corelarea, eseuri de opinie,
nivelurilor prin citire semnificaţiei în mod eficiente/convingătoa
toxiconomice rapidă, de unor coerent, a re
informaţii / elemente de mai multor
detalii vocabular informaţii
specifice din context, din diverse
dintr-un text prin asocieri părţi ale
mai lung, în / conexiuni unui text/
vederea din texte
rezolvării diferite,
unei sarcini pentru a
Teme continuturi de lucru rezolva o
Unitati tematice sarcină de
lucru

Time and tenses , Ex I,IV

Conditionals, 10p+10p
Sequence of tenses
Ex: II, V, VI
Word Formation, 10p+5p
The Noun +15p
Passive Voice Ex: III
10p
Raportarea Ex: VII – 30p
mesajului literar la
experienţa
personală
Total 20p 30p 10p 30p