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ADMITERE 2017
BILETUL Nr. 1
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MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE
INSPECTORATUL COLAR JUDEEAN MURE
ADMITERE 2017
BILETUL Nr. 2
Life on Mars?
From the days of the Martian canals, once thought by many to have been made by an intelligent
civilization but later proved to be an optical illusion, to our current preoccupation with gathering
data in the hope of providing us with more information, our fascination with Mars continues.
In the early days of space exploration, visits were restricted to fly-bys, such as those by the
Mariner probes, whereby craft would simply pass the planet, taking pictures and obtaining data
as they went. The Viking orbiters were next, and later craft in the Viking series, known as
Landers, began to probe the mysteries of its surface, equipped with instruments which
continued to relay data about the environment until they stopped working.
The more recent Roversmove around the planets surface as they gather information. Current
proposals include missions to study terrain, climate, and soil components, in order to determine,
amongst other things, whether the planet can ever have supported carbon-based life forms.
Scientists now believe that at some stage the planet cooled dramatically, resulting in the near-
loss of its atmosphere and, thanks to erosion features, mineral deposits and other factors, it is
also believed that liquid water once flowed there.
One of the most recent craft is Phoenix, a Rover which landed in November 2008. Named after
the mythological bird, Phoenixs mission was to obtain samples from beneath the surface by
digging into the arctic ice, while its high-resolution camera provided geological data and other
equipment scanned the atmosphere, measuring temperature and pressure in a bid to discover
whether the chemicals necessary for life might exist beneath the surface. An especially important
part of the project was the need to maintain sterility of the equipment, in order to ensure that any
organic material collected was not contaminated by hitchhiking terrestrial microbes.
In the future manned landings may be possible and though it may seem a difficult undertaking,
plans have already been discussed for the terraforming of the planet - giving it an atmosphere,
oceans and a terrain similar to earth, with the possibility of human colonisation.
1. What is a fly-by?
2. What is one of the factors that suggests that Mars once had liquid water?
3. How long did Phoenix remain active for?
4. What were the scientists connected with the Phoenix mission concerned about?
5. How does the writer feel about the possibility of human beings going to Mars?
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MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE
ADMITERE 2017
BILETUL Nr. 3
Angelina Jolie
Angelina was born in LA in 1976. She loved movies and started acting classes to follow her dream
of movie stardom. She was rebellious and became a punk with dyed purple hair and tattoos. Her
movie career took off in 1997 and within a few years she had won an Oscar. Her 2001 role as
Lara Croft in the blockbuster Tomb Raider rocketed her to international fame.
Angelina hasnt limited her career to acting. She became involved in humanitarian work while
filming in Cambodia. She is now a UN Goodwill Ambassador, visiting refugee camps in poor
countries. She donates large sums of money to help the unpleasant situation of people who dont
get good education, enough money to survive . She has effectively used her stardom to highlight
world problems.
Unfortunately, Jolies personal life has come to overshadow her other pursuits. The tabloids are
obsessed with her relationships, especially the one with Brad Pitt. The couple is now referred to
not as Brad and Angelina but as Brangelina. The media seem more caught up with what they eat
and drink than the important humanitarian work Angelina continues to do.
Helping other people is what truly motivates Angelina. In 2001, she said: We cannot close
ourselves off and ignore the fact that millions of people are out there suffering. In addition to
acting awards, she has received wide recognition for her humanitarian work. She became the
first winner of the UNs Citizen of the World Award. It seems likely more sucesses will follow.
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MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE
ADMITERE 2017
BILETUL Nr. 4
Tom Cruise, Peter Andre, and Michelle Pfeiffer have something in common: they were all bullied
at school. These stars that bullying does not necessarily stop you from being successful, says Kids
cape, a children's organization in Britain. Kids cape has some original ways of stopping bullies.
The "bully box", for example, is a box in school where students put notes about bullying. The
important thing is to tell an adult about the bully.
Teachers usually learn how to recognize when a kid is being bullied but sometimes schools can't
solve the problem. In a recent case in Britain, the police arrested a 16-year-old girl for bullying a
12-year-old girl. The younger girl's mother said the school hadn't solved the problem, which had
become very serious. So she went to the police.
But most bullies are stopped by the school or by the kids themselves. At the Martial Arts for
Peace association in America, Dr Terence Webster-Doyle suggests discussing the problem openly
with the bully. Dr Webster-Doyle teaches martial arts for self-defense, not for fighting. He says
that if you know you can defend yourself, "you are not afraid of the other "
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MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE
ADMITERE 2017
BILETUL Nr. 5
Deforestation
Deforestation, simply put, means the removal of trees and forests, usually through cutting or
burning. In South America, most deforestation takes place because of a need for agricultural
land. In countries with poor economies, such as those in South America, people turn to
agriculture to meet the everyday needs of living.
The causes of deforestation are mainly related to a competitive global economy, which forces
poorer countries to use their only resources for money. This happens both locally and
nationally. Locally, people use land for farming to make money, due to poverty and increasing
populations. Nationally, governments sell logging concessions to cover debts and develop
industries.
The problem is, using their forests is only a short-term solution, which is causing even
worse, and long-term effects. Trees are made of about 50% carbon, so when trees are
burnt, carbon is released into the atmosphere. Cutting them down reduces the amount of
rain, raising temperatures and allowing the sun to heat up the land and dry it out. Also greatly
affected are the animals and plants that live in the rainforests. Tropical rainforests hold
about 50% of earth's species of animal. When we destroy their habitat, we kill them too.
The solutions to problems such as deforestation lie in addressing the root cause.
Organizations such as Greenpeace and other activists make a huge effort to save the
rainforests, but in doing so they make many enemies. And, if deforestation continues at its
current rate, in just 100 years there will be no more rainforests left.
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MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE
ADMITERE 2017
BILETUL Nr. 6
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MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE
INSPECTORATUL COLAR JUDEEAN MURE
ADMITERE 2017
BILETUL Nr. 7
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MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE
ADMITERE 2017
BILETUL Nr. 8
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was created in 430 BC. It was the most famous artistic work in all
of Greece and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Pausanias, a Greek traveler who wrote the earliest guidebook to ancient Greece in 150 AD, wrote
that "records fall far short of the impression made by a sight of the image." To the Greeks the
statue of Olympian Zeus was the incarnate god, and not to have seen it at least once in one's
lifetime was considered a misfortune.
Ruling over the gods from his exalted throne atop Mount Olympus, Zeus saw everything,
rewarded good conduct, punished evil, and governed all. He was the bringer of thunder and
lightning, rain and winds, and his weapon was the thunderbolt. He was the protector of cities, the
home, strangers and supplicants.
The god's best-known temple was the monumental Temple of Zeus, built in 460 BC in a sacred
grove between two rivers at Olympia. Within this temple the statue of the supreme god sat upon
a cedar wood throne that was decorated with mythical scenes of lesser gods and heroes rendered
in gold, ebony and precious stones. In his left hand Zeus carried a scepter made of a multicolored
alloy of rare metals; crowned with an eagle's head, it symbolized his rule over the earth. His
extended right hand supported a life-size statue of Nike, the goddess of victory, and the stool
beneath his feet was upheld by two impressive gold lions. His hair, beard, and drapery were
made of gold, and his unclothed fleshhead, hands and feetwas rendered in burnished ivory.
Over 40 feet in height, Zeus was too large to fit in the temple if he stood up.
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MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE
ADMITERE 2017
BILETUL Nr. 9
Typically, a career coach starts by asking a series of questions which are designed to address job
experience and life goals. These questions are also used to determine qualifications for potential
positions, and to understand the personality of the client. After recording the answers and
thinking about them, the career coach talks to the client about his or her strengths and
weaknesses, and the two talk together about desired goals. Once goals have been set and the
client works towards them, the career coach offers encouragement and advice. This
encouragement can take the simple form of congratulating the client for achieving milestones, or
it may be more complex and involved. A career coach might, for example, provide information
about job openings, and offer tips on the best way to apply for specific positions. As the client
identifies jobs which he or she wants to apply for, the career coach will help the client put
together an application, and he or she may hold mock interviews to relax and prepare the client.
There are a number of ways to find a career coach. An Internet search for career coach and your
region will provide an ample list. You may also want to ask friends if they know of anyone who
has used a coach, or you might seek out recommendations through Internet forums and bulletin
boards. When you do find several candidates, ask about qualifications and philosophy to find a
career coach who will be a good fit.
If you are interested in becoming a career coach, you will probably want to start preparing in
college with classes in psychology and business. Many organizations offer training for career
coaches, and you may want to review their literature to find out about requirements and
qualifications. If you know a career coach, consider asking him or her about organizations which
offer coach training, and ask for recommendations.
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MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE
ADMITERE 2017
BILETUL Nr. 10
Vertical Farming
Vertical farming is the method of growing plants and crops over each other, mostly in buildings
with many storeys. They often look like skyscrapers with glass around them, similar to a
giant greenhouse. Such farming methods can already be seen in cities. For agriculture experts
vertical farming will be in widespread use in the future because the worlds population is
growing constantly and there is more need for farming land.
Vertical farming offers many advantages. Crops can be grown on a smaller area of land, water can
be recycled and used over and over again. Plants grow on minerals and do not need soil. Many
farming products can be harvested more than once per year. With some fruits, like strawberries,
up to 30 harvests would be possible. Many resources could be saved, forests could
be preserved and desertification limited. Burning less fossil fuel would result in fewer emissions,
a reduction of global warming and healthier environments. Vertical farming can protect crops
from bad weather or disasters like hurricanes, storms, droughts or floods.
On the other side, building such vertical farms can prove to be a costly undertaking. During the
beginning of such a project a lot of energy is needed. Because plants require large amounts of
sunlight buildings need to be provided with artificial sunlight the whole year. But compared to
traditional farms that take up a lot of space vertical farming has a low carbon footprint. It can do
without fossil fuels because it relies on energy from the sun. Overall transportation costs are
lower because products are consumed in the cities in which they are produced. This could be
extremely cost effective because trends show that more and more people are moving to cities. By
the middle of the 21st century about 80% of the worlds population will be living in urban areas.
Critics are not sure whether vertical farming projects can really be profitable in the long term.
They claim that initial costs are too high and suggest that such farms actually need more light and
power than in normal regions. Heating and cooling costs would also be enormous. They also say
that not all crops can be grown in this way. Wheat and maize, for example, among the worlds
most important food source, would be almost impossible to grow because they are too large and
heavy. Such farming methods could only apply for lightweight produce, like small
fruits, lettuce and other vegetables.
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MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE
ADMITERE 2017
BILETUL Nr. 11
The advantages of going to Britain seem obvious. Firstly, you will be able to listen to the language
all the time you are in the country. You will be surrounded completely by the language wherever
you go. Another advantage is that you have to speak the language if you are with other people. In
Italy, it is always possible, in the class, to speak Italian if you want to and the learning is slower.
On the other hand, there are also advantages to staying at home to study. You don't have to make
big changes to your life. As well as this, it is also a lot cheaper than going to Britain but it is never
possible to achieve the results of living in the UK. If you have a good teacher in Italy, I think you
can learn in a more concentrated way than being in Britain without going to a school.
So, in conclusion, I think that if you have enough time and enough money, the best choice is to
spend some time in the UK. This is simply not possible for most people, so being here in Italy is
the only viable option. The most important thing to do in this situation is to maximise your
opportunities: to speak only English in class and to try to use English whenever possible outside
the class.
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MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE
ADMITERE 2017
BILETUL Nr. 12
Well now you can discover the answer to all these questions and many more at the Fame Hotel in
California. Ten miles outside Los Angeles, the Fame Hotel promises to answer the question "What
if?". When you check into the hotel, you choose a room. Each room has a name. There's Clint
Eastwood on the second floor and Elvis Presley on the third floor. In total, the Fame Hotel has 32
rooms, most of which are named after stars of Hollywood or music. But there are also famous
writers (Mark Twain and Agatha Christie) and even some scientists and sports stars, such as
Mike Tyson.
When you enter the room, you enter the life of that person. There are pictures everywhere. The
owner of the hotel has tried to fill the room with objects, clothes, even food that he thinks the
stars would have liked. Marilyn Monroe's wardrobe is full of beautiful white dresses, Albert
Einstein doesn't have any socks in his wardrobe because the real Einstein never wore them! If
you choose Mike Tyson's room, you'll be able to practice boxing in one corner of the room. And
there's even a skipping rope too!
I spoke to one guest staying in the Elvis Presley room. "I love this hotel," he said to me. "I wanted
to know 'What would Elvis Presley eat for breakfast?' and now I know". That guest eats pancakes
and strawberry ice cream every morning, just as Elvis liked to do. On the next table, the Einstein
room's guest is eating cabbage soup!
The company plans to open another Fame Hotel in New York next year and there are plans to
expand into Europe too. I look forward to staying in the Winston Churchill suite in London!
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MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE
ADMITERE 2017
BILETUL Nr. 13
Stress
There is a famous expression in English: "Stop the world, I want to get off!" This expression refers
to a feeling of panic, or stress, that makes a person want to stop whatever they are doing, try to
relax, and become calm again. 'Stress' means pressure or tension. It is one of the most common
causes of health problems in modern life. Too much stress results in physical, emotional, and
mental health problems.
There are numerous physical effects of stress. Stress can affect the heart. It can increase the pulse
rate, make the heart miss beats, and can cause high blood pressure. Stress can affect the
respiratory system. It can lead to asthma. It can cause a person to breathe too fast, resulting in a
loss of important carbon dioxide. Stress can affect the stomach. It can cause stomach aches and
problems digesting food. These are only a few examples of the wide range of illnesses and
symptoms resulting from stress.
Emotions are also easily affected by stress. People suffering from stress often feel anxious. They
may have panic attacks. They may feel tired all the time. When people are under stress, they often
overreact to little problems. For example, a normally gentle parent under a lot of stress at work
may yell at a child for dropping a glass of juice. Stress can make people angry, moody, or nervous.
Long-term stress can lead to a variety of serious mental illnesses. Depression, an extreme feeling
of sadness and hopelessness, can be the result of continued and increasing stress. Alcoholism and
other addictions often develop as a result of overuse of alcohol or drugs to try to relieve stress.
Eating disorders, such as anorexia, are sometimes caused by stress and are often made worse by
stress. If stress is allowed to continue, then one's mental health is put at risk.
Stress has a great influence on the health and well-being of our bodies, our feelings, and our
minds. So, reduce stress: stop the world and rest for a while.
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INSPECTORATUL COLAR JUDEEAN MURE
ADMITERE 2017
BILETUL Nr. 14
Planet Hollywood
At the start of the 20th century, a new city was beginning to grow on some flat land near the sea
in southern California; its name was Los Angeles. At the same time, a new industry was just being
born - the cinema.
America's movie industry began life in New York; but by 1910, movie-makers were moving to
Los Angeles. In New York, everything was too expensive; workers, land, taxes. Worse than that, it
was difficult to make movies in winter, because it was too cold.By contrast, the Los Angeles
region was full of advantages. In California, they could make films all through the year; and
everything was cheaper. In particular, there was lots of land for sale.The movie-makers found
what they needed a few miles outside Los Angeles; and before long, large new studios were being
built in an area called Hollywood, at the foot of some small dry hills.
Movies quickly became very popular, particularly after "talkies" first appeared in 1925.
Nevertheless, movies were expensive to make, and film companies needed money - lots of it. For
this reason, Hollywood rapidly became dominated by a small number of big companies such
as MGM, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros. and Paramount.
Since then, the big companies have had their ups and downs, but most of them are still there.
Naturally, Hollywood has changed a lot in 80 years! Today the biggest studios belong to huge
international firms. For instance, News Corporation, which now owns Fox, also owns newspapers
on three continents (including the Times of London), and satellite TV networks in America,
Europe and Asia. It is only huge companies like Fox that can afford to make today's very
expensive films; and for Titanic - which was at the time the most expensive film ever - Fox had to
get help from another big company, Paramount!
Once Hollywood could make films just for America; today it has to make them for the world.
The suburb of Los Angeles has become the headquarters of a global dream-machine. We now live
in the age of global culture. Hollywood did not invent this culture - but it has become one of the
most powerful elements in it. Like it or not, we all now live on planet Hollywood.
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MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE
INSPECTORATUL COLAR JUDEEAN MURE
ADMITERE 2017
BILETUL Nr. 15
Jeans were the classic clothes of the American West. In 1853, a young tailor from Germany, called
Levi Strauss, began working in San Francisco; Levi sold thick canvas to miners; the miners used
the canvas to make tents.One day, a miner told Levi that he could not find trousers that were
strong enough for work in the gold mines. Levi decided to make some trousers out of canvas.Very
soon, he had sold all the canvas trousers he had made! They were just what miners wanted.
However, the canvas was rather heavy and stiff. Levi therefore began to look for a different
textile; soon he found a heavy textile from France; it was called serge de Nimes. Americans just
called this de Nimes, and this name soon got reduced to denim.Denim was a bit lighter than
canvas, but it was very strong; it was ideal for miners.
Original denim was almost white, and miners did not like the color! Their denim trousers got
dirty as soon as they began working!Levi Strauss therefore decided to use colored denim, and
he chose dark blue. In 1873,he began to make denim trousers with metal rivets to make them
stronger. This was a radical new idea: "Blue jeans" had arrived!Levi's jeans were so popular, that
his company got bigger and bigger; soon, other firms were making blue jeans too. Miners liked
them, but so did cowboys and other working men. Blue jeans became classic American working
trousers.After the Second World War, jeans became popular all over the world.
Today, blue jeans are made all over the world most of them in Asia. Very few jeans are now
made in the USA, because of the cost: but it is still possible to buy blue jeans that are made in San
Francisco.... if you have a lot of money to spend.There are hundreds of different brands of jeans.
Many top fashion brands, like Armani or Benetton, make their own blue jeans. But for real
authentic jeans, "Levi's" are still the most popular brand.
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