INSPECTORATUL ŞCOLAR JUDEŢEAN BUZĂU

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OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZA

CLASA a X-a – SECTIUNEA A

ETAPA JUDETEANA

20 MARTIE 2016

SUBJECT I (50 points)

If you were asked to imagine the ideal place where you would like to live, where would you situate

it and how could you describe it? Do not write more than 300 words.

SUBJECT II (25 points)

You see this advertisment in an English language magazine.Global Music Shop

Rock Classical Pop Jass

We are looking for people to work in our international music shops for three months in the summer.

Are you interested in music ? Do you have any useful experience? Is your level of English good?

Apply to the manager, Mr. Boston, saying why you think you are suitable for the job in our music shops.

Write your letter of application. Do not write any postal addresses. (150-180 words).

SUBJECT III (25 points)A. Read the text below and think of a word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each

space.(10x1p = 10p)

SAFE CAMPING

Camping in the countryside is usually great fun, but sometimes things can go wrong. Accidents can happen, (1).............. it is essential to think about safety both before you go and while you are there. This will prevent your fun camping trip turning (2)........something less pleasant. Firstly, you need to plan ahead. Check out the weather forecast, a few days (3)........advance and watch out for any reports of fires in the area you are thinking (4)..........going to. Prepare an emergency kit in

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(5).......you or anyone with you has an accident or illness while you are there. Choose your campsite carefully, avoiding any places (6).........there is a risk of flooding. Before you put up your tent, make (7)..........there are no sharp objects on the ground or ants’ or wasps’ nests nearby. In order to keep insects out of the tent, close it wherever you go in or out. If you need a camp fire for cooking, be careful (8)...........to build it anywhere near your tent, and before you go to bed, remember to put it out completely, preferably with lots of water. After meals, pick up any bits of food that (9).......be left on the ground, as these can attract insects – or larger creatures. It also makes sense, for (10)........same reason, to keep unused food in closed containers well away from the camp. You don’t want a hungry bear or other animal suddenly appearing in your tent!

B. Read the text below and use the word given in capital on the right to form words that fit in the gaps. (10 points)

The weather made their progress (0)...impossible....As it POSSIBLE had been raining (1).........all night they had to HEAVY be very (2)..........as they walked through the CARE thick jungle. Their good (3).......would help JUDGE them overcome the (4)........and get back to civilisation with SET only minor injuries. Although things were (5)......they had to be BEARABLE (6)........because it was the only way they could OPTIMIST help each other through this difficult situation. Their (7)......., chosen for his knowledge, would help LEAD them in every way.

The (8).......of this training IMPORTANT was to (9).......them for the special task ahead HARD of them. However, they had never imagined how (10)....... DANGER it would turn out to be.

C. Rephrase the following sentences using the words given. (5 points)

1. He didn’t a taxi and so he missed the train. (HAD)If .......................................have missed the train.

2. Historians believe that the Chinese invented the paper. (have)The Chinese ..................................................the paper.

3. He would never have guessed that at the age of 17 he would be playing for his country. (LITTLE)...................................................that at the age of 17 he would be playing for his country.

4. Mr. Smith is very respected in this community. (HIGHLY)Everyone in this community ...................Mr. Smith.

5. She was offered a job in a big company but she didn’t take it. (DOWN)She .............................was offered in a big company.

TIMP DE LUCRU : 3 ORE NU SE ACORDA PUNCTE DIN OFICIUTOATE SUBIECTELE SUNT OBLIGATORII

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