INSPECTORATUL ȘCOLAR JUDEȚEAN GALATI

OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZA - ETAPA LOCALA,

16 FEBRUARIE 2019
CLASA A VII-A
Varianta 1

 Total: 100 puncte

 Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii
 Timpul de elaborare a răspunsurilor este de 120 de minute.
 Nu se acordă puncte din oficiu.

SUBIECTUL I (25p)
Choose the correct alternative according to the text: (5 items x 5p=25 points)
The Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, is located in the
state of Arizona. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Formed by over 70 million years
of erosion from the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon offers a spectacular view. The canyon
spans 277 miles in length, up to 18 miles in width, and it measures over a mile in depth at its
deepest points. Carlos always wanted to visit the Grand Canyon, and recently he received the
chance to hike some of the trails and take several panoramic photographs during his visit.
When Carlos arrived at the visitor center, he watched a brief movie that taught tourists
about the Grand Canyon National Park and the geological history of the canyon’s formation.
Later, Carlos followed a hiking trail to become even further acquainted with the canyon. While
walking through the trails, Carlos saw some tourists riding donkeys to traverse the canyon’s
ridges. Throughout his hiking expedition, Carlos used a map to find some of the best hot spots
for photographs within the canyon. He revisited some areas at different points in the day
because sun angles and lighting can make a big difference in the quality of a photo.
Carlos was very pleased that he got to travel to the Grand Canyon. He loves hiking and
photography, so this was the perfect outdoor experience for him. He posted all of his best
pictures on social media, and his friends were amazed by his breathtaking, panoramic shots.
(English Language Examinations, ICC, May 2016)
1. All of the following is true about the Grand Canyon except:
a. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World.
b. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
c. Its measurements are unknown.
d. It is a U.S. National Park.

2. What geological process best explains how the Grand Canyon formed?
a. An earthquake
b. River erosion
c. A volcanic eruption
d. A tsunami

3. What did Carlos do first during his trip?

a. Hike the trails of the Grand Canyon.
b. Watch a short film at the visitor center.
c. Find different spots to take photographs.
d. Participate in a donkey tour along the ridges.
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4. Why did Carlos return to some of the hot spots for photographs?
a. The sun angle and lighting influences photo quality.
b. He realized his camera wasn’t working the first time.
c. He accidentally deleted all of his earlier photographs.
d. He got lost and needed to retrace his footsteps.

5. What did Carlos do with his pictures after his trip?

a. He framed the photos to decorate his home.
b. He had them developed and created an album.
c. He posted them on social media.
d. He used them as inspiration to write poetry.

Subiectul II (50p)
1. Fill in the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 items x 2p =20points):

Russell has always loved trains! He even …………….(1.write) down the engine number of
every train he sees. He …………………..(2.do) this since he was seven. By the time he left
school he ……………….(3.collect) over 5000 different engine numbers from all over the
world. Once, while he …………………… (4. stand) at a station he ………………. (5.see)
something very strange. He ………………(6.wait) for a train when suddenly an old steam
locomotive came down the tracks. It ………………… (7. not stop) at the station and when it
……………………(8.pass) Russell saw that all the passengers ……………….. (9.wear) old-
fashioned clothes. He told the station manager about this, but the manager said that the last one
………………….. (10.crash), killing everyone on board.

2. Think of the word which best fits each space. Write only one word in each space:
(1x10= 10 points).

Organic food is very popular…..(1) days. It can ……..(2) be very expensive. Some
organic food costs twice as much ………(3) non-organic food. Parents of young children, and
even some pet owners, ………..(4) pay high prices ……….(5) organic food if they think it's
healthier. But many others think organic food is just a waste of …………..(6). There is one
main difference ………………(7) organic and non-organic food. Organic farms do not use
agricultural chemicals ……………(8) as pesticides that stop insects from damaging crops. In
many countries foods ……………(9)claim to be organic…………..(10) have special labels
that guarantee they're grown organically. (www.englishclub.com/reading/health/organic.htm)

3. Read the text and choose the correct word for each space. (10 item x 2 p=20points)
There are conflicts everywhere: in families, between neighbours, between the boys and the girls
of your class. What are the (1) ....... for the conflicts? Perhaps the neighbours get angry because
your football lands in their garden, or because your music is too (2) ....... . Maybe adults say (3)
....... things about your hairstyle or about the way you dress. Perhaps your mother has a
serious(4) ....... with you because of your boyfriend. Perhaps your brother and his (5) ....... friend
have become (6) ....... rivals because they are in love with the (7) ....... girl. Or a friend in your
class cannot (8) ....... which classmate – or teachers - he/she should invite to a party. And if you
(9) ……. a newspaper, almost every day you will find reports about individuals that do not get
along with each other at all. Lies, intolerance and discrimination often (10) ....... serious
problems which can lead to violence and even war.

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 1. A objectives В aims С reasons D arguments
2. A loud В noisy С thunderous D roaring
3 A selfish В dirty С mean D nasty
4. A controversy В dispute С argument D debate
5. A choice В best С prime D select
6 A bitter В vicious С severe D biting
7 A equal В like С same D coincident
8 A resolve В decide С determine D settle
9 A unfold В exhibit С expand D open
10 A create В cause С induce D effect

SUBIECTUL III (25p)

Imagining you have a time machine, write a story beginning with the following sentence:

I will never forget that day. I was waiting backstage for a chance to meet…

Write 120-150 words on your answer sheet. Do not forget to give your story a catchy title.

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 KEY AND MARKING SCHEME - CLASA A VII-A

SUBIECTUL I (5 items x 5p=25 points)

1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. C

SUBIECTUL II
1. 10 items x 2p=20p
1. writes
2. has been doing
3. had collected
4. was standing
5. saw
6. was waiting
7. did not/didn’t stop
8. passed
9. were wearing
10. had crashed

2. 1 x 10= 10 points:
1.these 2. also 3. as 4. will 5. for 6. money 7. between 8. such 9.that 10. must

3. 10items x 2p=20p
1.C 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. B 9. D 10. B

SUBIECTUL III (25 points)

 Content - complete relevance to the topic, describing places, events/characters, atmosphere,
reaching climax and the final reactions of the protagonist :5 points
 Organisation/Cohesion - complete logical connection of paragraphs due to a judicious use
of linking devices, mechanics and length requirements: 5 points
 Vocabulary/Spelling - a wide range of vocabulary used appropriately and accurately;
conveying precise meaning; rare minor errors; well controlled spelling: 5 points
 Grammar/Punctuation - a wide range of grammatical structures used accurately and
flexibly; rare minor errors; very well controlled punctuation: 5 points
 Register and Style / Effect on target reader - total relevance and integration of the register
to the task; the reader's sustained interest: 5 points.