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CLASA a VIII-a, FAZA JUDEȚEANĂ – 18 MARTIE 2017

I. READING COMPREHENSION (20 POINTS)Subject 1. A. Read the text two letters. Choose from the sentences (A-G) the one which best fits each gap (1-6) and write the letter in the gap. There is one extra sentence. (12 p)

Dear Dan,My brother Sam and I moved to a new secondary school a year ago. At first we hated it because it took us ages to make new friends. Some kids at our school are quite posh, but that doesn’t mean that they’re nice! For about six months my brother Sam had loads of problems. İ tried to protect him, but I don’t know if I did the right thing. (1) ..... Let me explain.Some kids teased Sam. (2) ..... A boy called Jake who was older than Sam, was the worst bully. Sometimes, he and his mates would shove Sam in the corridors or throw his bag on the floor. Anyway, one day last month Sam and his friends were standing in a queue in the school canteen. Jake sometimes expects younger kids to give up their place in the queue or hand over some of their dinner money. That day Jake marched up to Sam and his friends and demanded 50p. ‘If you don’t give us the money, I’ll get you after school.’ I saw what was happening. (3) ..... I felt responsible for my brother, so I pushed Jake out of the way. Unfortunately, he fell and banged his head on the wall with revolting thump. Jake hasn’t bothered Sam since that day but sometimes I feel guilty. (4) ..... Do you think I was a bully, too?

Mike, 14, Manchester----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Mike,If I were you, I’d forget about this and carry on with your life as usual. If you fight back once, it doesn’t make you a bully I’m sure you’ll agree. (5) ..... To be honest, I disapprove of using violence to deal with bullies. If the bullies fought back you would get hurt. Also, you would get into trouble. Bullies often get bored if you don’t react, and they will usually stop if you laugh at them. (6) ..... It’s impossible for adults to help you unless they know about it, so try to tell a friend, a parent or a teacher about any bullying. Most bullying is not illegal, but it is very unfair and by law schools should protect you. Don’t forget that bullies may have problems, too. Some are immature and others bully if they feel insecure, so they might need help, too.Everyone deals with things differently, but the important lesson is the one you and your brother learned; if you believe in yourself, the bullies will soon leave you alone. Good luck!Dan

A He was laughing at my brother and suddenly I felt angry.B Bullies hate that!C They said rude thing and called him names.D Bullies usually repeat their behaviour – it becomes a habit.E It’s still bothering me, so I’m writing to ask for some advice.F I was in terrible pain after he hit me.G I’m not usually violent. Was I right or wrong?

B. Underline the correct answer. (8p)1. Mike’s brother wasn’t happy at school becausea. he had bad marks b. some kids teased him c. he didn’t like the teachers2. Mike got involved becausea. he felt responsible for Sam b. Sam had told him so c. teachers couldn’t help

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3.Mike is worried becausea. he might be expelledb. he might be arrestedc. he feels guilty

4.Dan advises Mike toa. go to the policeb. tell adults about the bullying

c. forgive the bullies

II. USE OF ENGLISH (40POINTS)Subject 2Finish the sentences below in such a way that

they keep a similar meaning. Use the words in brackets in the new sentences. (20p)

1. Do you want to watch TV? (feel)Do you .........................................................................................................................................

2. John participated in a swimming competition last week. (part)John .............................................................................................................................................

3. I played chess almost every day when I was young. (used)I ...................................................................................................................................................

4. My intention is to travel to Malta by ferry. (going)I ...................................................................................................................................................

5. Did they take her to the hospital in an ambulance? (she)Was ..............................................................................................................................................

6. It’s not necessary to come to the train station to meet me. (to)You ..............................................................................................................................................

7. Today was so hot that I didn’t want to do anything. (such)Today ...........................................................................................................................................

8. You are too young to join the army. (old)You ..............................................................................................................................................

9. ‘We went snowboarding last year’, Jill said. (before)Jill said ........................................................................................................................................

10. ‘I will call you tomorrow’, Robert said to me. (told)Robert .........................................................................................................................................

Subject 3 (10p)Complete the text with the correct form of the verb in brackets.Festival timeOur town 1) …………………….(hold) a dance festival every year, and my friends and I 2)…………………..(already make) our costumes for next year’s parade. The parade 3)……………..(be) my favourite part of the festival. Last year we 4) ……………………..(design) our own costumes and we 5)…………………(win) first prize. We 6)………………………….(not expect) to win; in fact, we 7)…………………….(look) at all the other beautiful costumes when I 8) ……………(hear) our names called by the judges. I 9)……………………………(want) to be a dancer since I was five years old. Next year I 10)………………..(study) dance at the National Academy of Dance.

Subject 4 (10p)Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.The bus took us through beautiful 1) …………………………………. (SCENE) with mountains, lakes and lovely houses. Camping is a great fun but sometimes it’s not very 2) …………………………………. (COMFORT) sleeping on the ground. I love looking around old castles but I don’t like it when there are too many 3) …………………………………. (VISIT) . My favourite 4) …………………………………. (ATTRACT) at the park is the sixteenth century ship with the captain’s cabin. Adults and children find theme parks 5) …………………………………. (FASCINATE) because there’s so much to do in them. Wait for me at the 6) …………………………………. (ENTER) to the park and we’ll go in together. We always book our 7) …………………………………. (ACCOMMODATE) a long time before we go on holiday so that we get a discount.

If you want more 8) …………………………………. (INFORM) about the theme park take this brochure. I’m a very 9) …………………………………. (ADVENTURE) person who loves travelling to different places. Riding the highest roller coaster in the world has been the most 10) …………………………………. (THRILL) thing I have ever done.

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VARIANTA 1

Timpul de lucru: 90 minuteToate subiectele sunt obligatorii.Nu se acordă puncte din oficiu.

III.WRITING(25 POINTS)

Choose one of the beginnings below to write a narrative composition (150-180 words). Count your words and write the total number in the box on the right.

1. I had dreamed of this moment for years, and now I wanted to show that I deserved the chance.

2. I will always remember the day when, …

Numele ............................................

Prenumele .......................................

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Iniţiala tatălui ..................................

Şcoala de provenienţă .....................

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Localitatea .......................................

Judeţul .............................................

Words: _____

Timpul de lucru: 90 minuteToate subiectele sunt obligatorii.Nu se acordă puncte din oficiu.

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BAREM DE CORECTARE

Marking Scheme for the Narrative Composition - 8th form 25 points

Analytical Criteria

Excellent5 p

Good4 p

Adequate3 p

Limited2 p

Incomplete/Poor1 p

Content

The story is completely relevant to the topic, describing places/events/characters/atmosphere/reaching climax, including the final reactions of the protagonist.

The story is fairly completed with all the sequencing elements of a narrative.

The story is partially completed with slight logical impediments in sequencing the moments of the narrative.

The story is faulty, including serious logical impediments in the sequencing of events.

The story is incomplete, the sequencing of the narrative moments being inconsistent.

Organization/Cohesion

There is complete logical connection of paragraphs due to a judicious use of linking devices, mechanics and length requirements.

There is a fairly completion of paragraph organization due to scarce misuse of linking devices, mechanics and length requirements.

There is partial completion of the task. Paragraphs are partially complete due to unfinished ideas and scarce use of linking devices, mechanics and length requirements.

There is serious inconsistency in the organization of the paragraphs due to the misuse of the linking device, mechanics and length requirements.

Paragraphs are incomplete, both linking devices, mechanics and length requirements having been disrespected.

Vocabulary/Spelling

A wide range of vocabulary is used appropriately and accurately throughout the story; precise meaning is conveyed; minor errors are rare; spelling is very well controlled.

A range of vocabulary is used appropriately and accurately in the story; occasional errors in word choice/formation are possible; spelling is well controlled with occasional slips.

The range of vocabulary is adequately used in the story; errors in word choice/formation are present when more sophisticated items of vocabulary are attempted; spelling can be faulty at times.

A limited range of vocabulary is present within the story; less common items of vocabulary are rare and may be often faulty; spelling errors can make text understanding difficult.

A very narrow range of vocabulary is present; errors in word choice/formation predominate; spelling errors can make the story obscure at times.

Structures/Punctuation

A wide range of grammatical structures is used accurately and flexibly throughout the story; minor errors are rare; punctuation is very wellcontrolled.

A range of grammatical structures is used accurately and with some flexibility along the story; occasional errors are possible; punctuation is wellcontrolled with occasional slips.

A mix of complex andsimple grammatical structures is present throughout the story; errors are present when complex language is attempted; punctuation can be faulty at times.

A limited range of grammatical structures is present along the story; complex language is rare and may be often faulty; punctuation errors can make text understanding difficult.

A very narrow range of grammatical structures is present within the story; errors predominate; punctuation errors make the text obscure at times.

Register and Style / Effect on target reader

The register of the narrative composition is totally relevant to the task, being organically integrated all along the discourse.The interest of the reader is aroused and sustained throughout.

The register of the narrative composition is relevant to the task with slightly incongruent lapses within the discourse.The text has a good effect on the reader.

The register of the narrative composition is partially relevant to the task, with a narrow inconsistency of style, leading to halts in the logical development of ideas.The effect on the reader is satisfactory.

The register of the narrative composition is inconsistent due to the mixture of styles.The effect on the reader is non-relevant.

The register used in the narrative composition is inappropriate for this type writing.The effect on the reader is non-relevant.

OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ

CLASA a VIII-a, FAZA JUDEȚEANĂ – 18 MARTIE 2017

BAREM DE CORECTARE

I. READING COMPREHENSIONSubject 1 A (6 x 2 = 12 p)

1. E 2. C 3. A 4. G 5. D 6. DB (4 x 2 = 8 p)

1 b 2 a 3 c 4 b

II. USE OF ENGLISH

Subject 2 (10x2p=20points)

1. Do you feel like watching TV?2. John took part in a swimming competition last week.3. I used to play chess almost every day when I was young.4. I am going to travel to Malta by ferry.5. Was she taken to hospital in an ambulance?6. You don’t have to/don’t need to come to the train station to meet me.7. Today was such a hot day that I didn’t want to do anything.8. You are not old enough to join the army.9. Jill said (that) she had gone snowdoarding the year before.10. Robert toldme (that) he would call me the next day/ the day after.

Subject 3(10 x 1 = 10 p)

1) holds2) have already made3) is4) designed

5) won6) didn’t expect7) were looking8) heard9) have wanted10) am studying

Subject 4(10 x 1 = 10 p)

1. scenery2. comfortable3. visitors

4. attraction5. fascinating6. entrance7. accommodation8. information9. adventurous

10. thrilling