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clasa a XI-a varianta 1 I. (10 points) Read the text below and decide which variant A, B, C or D best fits each space: In 1906, in an effort to improve the health of the countrys children, the British government passed a law that gave schools _____(1) to offer pupils nourishing cooked meals. The first school to do so reported an amazing improvement in the childrens health and soon most schools were offering free meals to children whose parents could not _____(2) to pay for them. Unfortunately, in recent years the _____(3) of school meals has fallen dramatically; a situation that has coincided with the growing popularity of junk food among young people. TV chef Jamie Oliver revealed the poor quality of the modern school dinner. The public was made _____(4) of the disturbing truth as the cameras filmed the scenes in school kitchens. Viewers were shown overweight children addicted to chips and junk food who were unable to recognise many _____(5) vegetables. Thankfully, Jamies campaign brought changes. The government were forced to act, promptly _____(6) meals high in salt and fat from school canteens. It also announced that it was investing 280 m in school dinners in an effort to _____(7) cheap, processed food with freshly cooked, nutritious meals. School dinners in England now exclude junk food. _____(8), they are made from fresh ingredients every day and include at least two portions of fruit and vegetables with every meal. Deep-fried food is _____(9) to two portions per week and school tuck shops and vending machines are not allowed to sell sweets, snacks or drinks unless they are _____(10) added salt, sugar and fats. They must also sell various fruit and vegetable snacks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. A allowance A afford A standard A conscious A normal A expelling A substitute A Instead A dropped A backing in B right B stand B average B familiar B everyday B blocking B replace B Elsewhere B restricted B empty of C permission C spare C model C aware C regular C banning C alter C Alternatively C regulated C free from D agreement D provide D form D acquainted D common D forbidding D change D Contrary D confined D clear of

II. (15 points) Fill the gaps in the text below with ONE suitable word. The circus has traditionally been regarded as entertainment for children, with acts involving animals accounting ____(1) a large proportion of the acts. _____(2) days, things have changed, _____(3), and some circuses, ____(4) as Cirque Eloise from Montreal, clearly aim to appeal _____(5) to adults. ____(6) from the animals, Cirque Eloise _____(7) a breathtaking mix of human athleticism, daring and strength. In ____(8) to juggling, trapeze acts and bicycle stunts, all of ____(9) are executed perfectly, the circus also has a clown. But this is a clown ____(10) a difference. ____(11) clowns in most circuses, _____(12) simply tell jokes and play tricks, this one is able to walk on the high wire and juggle as well. Whats ____(13), he doesnt rely solely ____(14) a big red nose and funny clothes to get laughs, but gives ____(15) highly polished comic performance. III. (10 points) Rephrase the following sentences so that the meaning stays the same, using the word in capitals at the end of the line. You must not change the word in capitals. 1. John concluded that he should take the job. John ________________________________ he should take the job. 2. As he gets older, Tom is becoming increasingly hard-fisted. The ____________________________________ becomes. 3. It was such a boring movie that I fell asleep in the middle of it. So_______________________________ that I fell asleep in the middle of it. 4. The use of mobile phones is not permitted in the library. You __________________________________ a mobile phone in the library. 5. Not many cars use this road these days. There ________________________________this road these days. 6. I think we must help our friend who is in need, she said. She suggested ________________________________ . 7. Nobody is forcing you to take up our offer. You are under ____________________________ take up the offer. 8. They didnt let me go out. They____________________________________________ in.
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Ministerul Educatiei, Cercetarii si Tineretului Inspectoratul Scolar al Municipiului Bucuresti OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZA 2008 - 2009 -Etapa pe scoala clasa a XI-a varianta 1 9. They were so late that it wasnt worth going out. POINT They were so late that _________________________ going out. . 10. I expect you were pleased with the results. BEEN You __________________________________________with the results. IV. (10 points) Put the verbs in brackets in the right tense and voice: If it ______(1 not/be) for Louis, Joan wouldnt have survived her trip to Paris last month. She _____(2 not/meet) him before, but she ______(3 be) glad that she had by the end of her stay. The first thing that happened was that the hotel where she _____(4 plan) to stay _____(5 not receive) her booking, so they had no room for her. Then, as she _____ (6 try) to get a taxi to take her to another hotel, someone on a motorbike _____ (7 snatch) her bag with all her tickets and credit cards in it. As her French was quite rusty, she ______ (8 not/know) how to explain what had happened. It was then that Louis _____ (9 approach) her and introduced himself. Hi!, he said. I hope I ______ (10 not/disturb) you. V. (10 points) Read the text below and use the words given in capitals below to form words that fit in the gaps. The words in capitals are given in the order in which you need to use them: DATE, CULTURE, DEEP, STUN, STAND, DISPENSE, PUBLISH, MONTH, SURE, INVEST Fully ______(1) and revised for the twenty-first century, our travel guidebooks contain everything you need to know about the ______(2) and artistic treasures of Europes capital cities. You will be impressed by the ______(3) of information they contain and by the simply _____(4) photographs. These books are truly ____(5) and are absolutely _____(6) for the wellinformed traveller. As a special offer, prior to _____(7) in March, you can purchase all twenty books at the special price of $180, which you can pay in twelve ____(8) instalments of $18 if you wish. Taking one of our guidebooks with you _____(9) that you are fully informed about each city that you visit. Think of it as an ____(10) in your holidays for the years to come. VI. (5 points) Find the 5 unnecessary words in the text below. Write the unnecessary word in the grid on the answer sheet underlining it and also writing the word that follows (e.g. the house) Swimming is generally considered as to be one of the best ways of exercising the whole of body without risk of injury. According to health experts, it can also to ease back pain and even reduce blood pressure. There is only one problem: to enjoy all the benefits of the swimming, you need to do it properly. If you visited at your local swimming pool and just watched, you might be surprised to see how badly many people swim. VII. (5 points) The following text contains 5 mistakes. Find them and write the correct variants on the answer sheet. Save the Children works in the United Kindom and across the world. Emergency relief runs alongside long-term development and prevention works to help children, their families and communities to being self-sufficient. We learn from the reality of childrens lifes and campaign for solutions to the problems they faced. VIII. (5 points) Replace the underlined words in the text below with the correct form of a phrasal verb. 1. I cant distinguish what the name on the bell is. 2. The judge examined carefully the evidence before passing judgement 3. This book is old and its coming to pieces. 4. A big white car stopped outside the hotel. 5. When I am in trouble, I always go to my family for advice. IX. (5 points) Rewrite the sentences in such a way as to build a logical paragraph. Show the right punctuation. Britons are often considered to have an intolerant attitude towards children indeed there are still pubs which are more welcoming to dogs than they are to children fortunately things have come a long way since Victorian times when the cruel treatment of children was commonplace but the proverb children should be seen not heard is sometimes still very suitable X. (25 points) Write a 150-word paragraph in which you give your OPINION on the following statement: Playing is fun only when you win. SCRIETI RASPUNSURILE PE FOAIA DE RASPUNS (ANSWER SHEET). NECOMPLETATE. TIMP DE LUCRU: 3 ORE. NU SE ACORDA PUNCTE DIN OFICIU.
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