OLIMPIADA NAȚIONALĂ DE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ – ETAPA LOCALĂ

27 IANUARIE 2018
CLASA a IX-a SECȚIUNEA A

SUBIECTUL A – USE OF ENGLISH

I. Read the following text and put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense (10 x1p =
10p)

Tom Wilson is an explorer. He 1) __________ (be) to nearly every country in the world, but
the most exciting time he 2) __________ (ever/have) was when he 3) _________ (go) to the
Congo jungle. A magazine 4)___________ (ask) him to retrace the route of a famous explorer
who 5) ___________ (disappear) in the1920's. As he 6) ___________ (follow) a small river,
he got separated from his guides. He went on alone, hoping he 7) ___________ (find) them,
but instead he encountered a group of natives. He stayed with them for several days and met a
verycold woman who knew how the explorer 8) ___________(die). Tom became very
friendly with the natives and now he 9) __________ (plan) to go back and see them again. He
is sure they 10) ___________ (welcome) him back.

II. Use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits in each sentence
(10 x 1p = 10 p)

1. I can’t think of an ____________________ (EXPLAIN) for his absence.

2. The accident caused the ____________________ (DIE) of five people.
3. Lots of accidents happen because of ________________ (CARE) drivers.
4. They need the government’s _______________ (APPROVE) before they can go ahead.
5. The government is taking measures to reduce _____________________ (EMPLOY).
6. We were surprised by his ____________________ (DENY) to discuss the matter.
7. After some time he recovered ____________________ (CONSCIOUS).
8. Children show ___________________ (CURIOUS) about everything.
9. There was a look of ____________________ (SAD) on her face.
10. As she was already _________(FINANCE) independent, she decided to buy her own flat.

III. Read the following text and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits in each gap
(10 x 1p = 10p)

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 London Parks

London is famous (1) ... its parks and gardens. Some of them belong to the Crown (2) ... they
are all open to the public and the entrance is free of charge. In St James's Park you can watch
and (3) ... swans, ducks, geese and other water birds. Hyde Park (4) ... to be a hunting ground
and is still popular with horse riders.

Those (5) ... like a good argument should go to the Speakers' Corner to listen to individuals
(6) ... their speeches on various subjects. Regent's Park now houses London Zoo and open-air
theatre where Shakespeare's plays are staged (7) ... summer. Not (8) ... the parks are in the city
centre. Greenwich and Richmond are located in the suburbs. All these areas of green give the
city dwellers an excellent (9) ... to enjoy some peace and quiet (10) ... from traffic and
crowded streets.

1 A – by B – for C – from D – with

2 A – because of B – unlike C – despite D - but

3 A - feed B - eat C - breed D - lead

4 A – should B - ought C - used D - have

5 A - who B - whose C - which D - whom

6 A - doing B - giving C - taking D - talking

7 A – to B - at C - in D - on

8 A - each B - whole C - every D - all

9 A - chance B - knowledge C - account D - source

10 A - apart B - about C - away D - around

IV. Translate the following text into Romanian (10p)

The manager waved his hand towards the chair on the other side of the desk and told
Henry to take a seat. “I’m waiting for a long-distance call from Manchester,” he explained.
The telephone rang just as he finished speaking. The manager picked up the receiver and for
some minutes spoke rapidly into the telephone. Henry waited, regretting that his interview had
not begun at once. When at last the manager had finished, a secretary came in with a pile of
letters. “I really won’t keep you waiting much longer,” said the manager apologetically, as he
picked up the first letter and began to read it. “But these have to catch the next post.”

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SUBIECTUL B – INTEGRATED SKILLS

Read the text below and do the tasks that follow.

There goes the alarm again. I guess I should get up, but I am dreading this day. I always hate
going back to school after a holiday break. I am not sure why. I am anxious to see my friends,
I don’t have any overdue school assignments, but I still get that funny feeling in the pit of my
stomach. Has something changed? Do all my friends still feel the same way? What clothes
should I wear today? Everyone will wear something new, I am sure of that.
My biggest conflict is in my head. Part of me says, “Be your own person!” Another part of
me just wants to fit into the crowd. My mom says that high school is like this, but college
will be the opposite. She says I'll meet many people with different interests, and find groups
that I want to be with. I am looking forward to that freedom, but I have one more year of high
school and this is my reality right now.
As much as my friends and I like to think we are above all the peer pressures and social
“rules” of our school, we all know we are very much controlled by it. We wear our hair the
same way, wear the same brand clothes, and even have to use the same perfume. We
basically clone ourselves because we don’t want to be different. Yet, deep down we would
like to shout, “Look at me! This is who I am!"
Sigh, there goes the alarm again. What should I wear today? I think I will call Clara and see
what she is wearing.

I. For each question choose the correct letter A, B, C or D (5 x 2p= 10p)

1. How does the author describe how her body is reacting to her uneasiness about returning to
school?
A. She has a horrible headache.
B. Her eyes are burning.
C. She has a funny feeling in the pit of her stomach.
D. She has an awful earache.

2. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. The author is dreading studying for finals.
B. The author is anxious to see her friends.
C. The author feels college and high school will be the same.
D. The author always hates going back to school after a holiday break.

3. Which of the following did the author state would be for sure when she returns to school?
A. She will meet new and interesting people in high school.
B. Everyone feels strange now.
C. Everyone will be wearing something new.
D. She wants to make sure she is different from everyone else.

4. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Most high school students want to be exactly like their peers.
B. High school students have more freedom than college students do.
C. The author has one more year of high school.
D. Most high school students are controlled by peer pressure.

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5. The author believes her greatest conflict is in her _______________.
A. closet
B. friends
C. school
D. head

II. Read the text again and write a narrative essay about one time when you stood up for
your opinion. (180-200 words) (50 p)

Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii. Timp de lucru 180 minute.

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 OLIMPIADA NAȚIONALĂ DE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ – ETAPA LOCALĂ
27 IANUARIE 2018
CLASA a IX-a SECȚIUNEA A

BAREM

SUBIECTUL A – USE OF ENGLISH

I. (10 x1p = 10p) II.(10 x 1p = 10 p) III.(10 x1p = 10p)

1. has been 1. Explanation 1. B
2. has ever had 2. Death 2. D
3. went 3. Careless 3. A
4. had asked 4. Approval 4. C
5. had disappeared 5. Unemployment 5. A
6. was following 6. Denial 6. B
7. would find 7. Consciousness 7. C
8. had died 8. Curiosity 8. D
9. is planning 9. Sadness 9. A
10. will welcome 10. Financially 10. C

IV. Translate the text into Romanian (10p)

Managerul/Directorul făcu/a făcut semn cu mâna spre scaunul de cealaltă parte a biroului
și-i spuse/i-a spus lui Henry să ia loc.
- Aștept un telefon/apel interurban de la Manchester, a explicat el.
Telefonul a sunat exact când a terminat de vorbit. Managerul/Directorul a ridicat
receptorul și timp de câteva minute a vorbit rapid/repede la telefon. Henry a așteptat,
regretând că interviul nu începuse imediat ce venise. Când în sfârșit managerul/directorul
terminase, o secretară a intrat cu un maldăr de scrisori.
- Nu te voi mai reține mult, spuse/a spus managerul/directorul, cerându-și scuze, în timp
ce ridică prima scrisoare și începu să citească. Dar trebuie să ajungă cu poșta următoare.

SUBIECTUL B – INTEGRATED SKILLS

I. ( For each question choose the correct letter A, B, C or D ) (5x 2p= 10p)

1.C, 2. B / D sau ambele 3. C, 4. A, 5. D.

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