PROPUNERE SUBIECTE BILINGV 2012

ERROR CORRECTION

A. Cross out an unnecessary word (10 points)

1. How about we going dancing tonight?

2. Can I please to borrow one of your CDs?
3. I saw Alice to open your bag.
4. Let`s not to tell him the news yet.
5. Despite of the cold weather, we enjoyed our excursion.
6. Neither Don nor Peter will not attend the conference.
7. As there was a lot of traffic because we didn`t get to the airport on time.
8. As a result of his being carelessness, he crashed his car into a tree.
9. He wears glasses because of he is shortsighted.
10. Even although he is a sailor, he cannot swim well.

B. Cross out an unnecessary word (10 points)

1. Take some water with you in case you will get thirsty.
2. I went to the shops so to buy so a pair of shoes.
3. He called me for to tell me about a change plan.
4. We use this blanket for to covering the old armchair.
5. The chicken might be ready by the time you will arrive home.
6. I go for jogging in the park every morning.
7. She hates to being asked for advice.
8. We agreed that to share the expenses.
9. We went to the bank for to withdraw some money.
10. You had better not to tell anyone about our plans.

C. Cross out an unnecessary word (10 points)

1. I made my friend to help me with the shopping.

2. I don`t mind for helping you with the house.
3. Could you let me to borrow you camera tonight?
4. My brother has had to do the washing-up yesterday.
5. I must to get my car repaired soon.
6. Edward always turns to me when he needs an advice.
7. They bought such an expensive furniture that it will take years to pay for it.
8. The scientist is thought to have been invented a time machine.
9. If you will ask him, he might lend you the money.
10. Unless there is not a room available, we will stay at a campsite.

D. Correct the mistakes, as in the example: (10 points)

We`re too tired for go skiing. to

1. The new regulations will been announced in September. ………………

2. She has the piano tune twice a year. ………………
3. When Tom arrived at the office he realized his computer has been stolen. ………………
 4. The photographs will already been developed. ………………
5. It`s worth having the car servicing. ………………
6. There are always too much people on the train at rush hour. ………………
7. Tim is someone which I `ve known for years. ………………
8. It was a quite exciting film. ………………
9. Sheila is typing twenty letters so far this morning. ……………....
10. We were sleeping for an hour when the phone rang. ………………

BAREM:

E. Cross out an unnecessary word (10 points)

11. How about we going dancing tonight?

12. Can I please to borrow one of your CDs?
13. I saw Alice to open your bag.
14. Let`s not to tell him the news yet.
15. Despite of the cold weather, we enjoyed our excursion.
16. Neither Don nor Peter will not attend the conference.
17. As there was a lot of traffic because we didn`t get to the airport on time.
18. As a result of his being carelessness, he crashed his car into a tree.
19. He wears glasses because of he is shortsighted.
20. Even although he is a sailor, he cannot swim well.

F. Cross out an unnecessary word (10 points)

11. Take some water with you in case you will get thirsty.
12. I went to the shops so to buy so a pair of shoes.
13. He called me for to tell me about a change plan.
14. We use this blanket for to covering the old armchair.
15. The chicken might be ready by the time you will arrive home.
16. I go for jogging in the park every morning.
17. She hates to being asked for advice.
18. We agreed that to share the expenses.
19. We went to the bank for to withdraw some money.
20. You had better not to tell anyone about our plans.

G. Cross out an unnecessary word (10 points)

11. I made my friend to help me with the shopping.

12. I don`t mind for helping you with the house.
13. Could you let me to borrow you camera tonight?
14. My brother has had to do the washing-up yesterday.
15. I must to get my car repaired soon.
16. Edward always turns to me when he needs an advice.
17. They bought such an expensive furniture that it will take years to pay for it.
 18. The scientist is thought to have been invented a time machine.
19. If you will ask him, he might lend you the money.
20. Unless there is not a room available, we will stay at a campsite.

H. Correct the mistakes, as in the example: (10 points)

We`re too tired for go skiing. to

11. The new regulations will been announced in September. will be

12. She has the piano tune twice a year. tuned
13. When Tom arrived at the office he realized his computer has been stolen. had been stolen
14. The photographs will already been developed. have been developed
15. It`s worth having the car servicing. serviced
16. There are always too much people on the train at rush hour. many
17. Tim is someone which I `ve known for years. who
18. It was a quite exciting film. quite an exciting film
19. Sheila is typing twenty letters so far this morning. has typed
20. We were sleeping for an hour when the phone rang. had been sleeping

SUBIECTE – PROBA ORALA

1. Read the text below and complete the following tasks.

Everyone loves to visit different places and for most of us the journey between places is
also exciting as it gives us the opportunity to meet new people, to make new friends and to see
unknown places. But some people hate travelling in any kind of vehicle because it makes them
ill.
It happens most often when travelling in cars along roads which go up and down a lot and
have many bends, or on boats when the sea is rough. With travel sickness, people feel dizzy and
sick and may lose balance, but they usually feel better as soon as the vehicle stops moving and
they can step out on to firm ground. The cause of the sickness is a small problem in the ear.
There are pills you can take to prevent the sickness, but you have to be careful because after
taking these you sometimes feel sleepy.

2. Answer the following questions:

A. Why do some people hate travelling in any kind of vehicle?

B. What are the symptoms of travel sickness?
C. Why do they have to be careful after taking the pills?
 1. Read the text below and complete the following tasks.

How many people do you communicate with in a day? Probably a lot more than you did
ten years ago. With a few pieces of equipment, we can ‘talk’ to people in more and more ways,
not just face-to-face and on the phone, but also via the Internet. It is very important, therefore,
for everyone to try and improve their communication skills. Despite all the technological
advances of recent years, the art of good conversation is still at the heart of successful
communication. So it’s a good idea to remember the four golden rules of good communication.
Firstly, be as clear as you can. Misunderstandings arise when we don’t say exactly what
we mean. Secondly, we have to work hard at listening. Pay attention to what the other person is
saying. Thirdly, ask other people what they think, don’t only tell them what you think. And
finally, show respect for other people, give them time to say what they want, and show interest in
what they say. You will be a good communicator if you follow these rules.

2. Answer the following questions.

A. Why is it important for everyone to improve their communication skills?

B. What do we have to do according to the second rule?
C. What does “show respect for other people” mean?

1. Read the text below and complete the following tasks.

Every year, thousands of people suffer from the flu and, unfortunately, this looks likely to
continue. Although scientists are still trying to understand the flu, there are some ways to avoid
getting it. However, there is no guarantee of a cure. By choosing a healthy lifestyle, you will
reduce stress and help your body protect itself from the flu. Make sure you do some kind of
exercise three times a week for at least 20 minutes. Eat foods which are rich in zinc, such as
potatoes, nuts, liver and wholewheat bread. Choose colourful vegetables like carrots, broccoli
and red peppers.
If you don’t like the idea of having an injection, you could try taking vitamin
supplements. Taking vitamin C when you already have the flu won’t cure you. Vitamin C is
effective; however, if you take it before you get the flu. It can help to reduce the length and
severity of the illness. Cod liver oil may taste unpleasant, but it is full of vitamins A and D,
which help fight germs.

2. Answer the following questions.

A. What should people do to protect themselves from the flu?

B. When must vitamin C be taken to become effective?
C. Where can vitamins A and D be found?
 1. Read the text below and complete the following tasks.

More and more people live in large cities these days and this means that it is becoming more
and more difficult to find space and time for ourselves. But for many people, personal privacy is
very important.
Teenagers especially need their own personal space at home where they can feel relaxed and
private. But, of course, not all teenagers are lucky enough to have a room of their own. Where
space is short, they often have to share a bedroom with a brother or sister. In that case, it's a good
idea for them to have a special area or corner of the room to mind their own. It's especially
important for young people to have somewhere to keep their personal things. This may or may
not be a tidy place and it is not a good idea for parents to try and tell teenagers how to organize
their space as this is likely to lead to arguments. Parents can, however, make sure that there are
enough storage spaces such as shelves, cupboards and boxes.

2. Answer the following questions.

A. What does the writer advise parents to do?

B. Why do teenagers need their own personal space?
C. Why is it important for teenagers sharing the same room to have a special area or corner?

1. Read the text below and complete the following tasks.

You can’t go anywhere these days without hearing the buzz of mobile phones. People who
have mobile phones say that they can’t live without them, but they managed quite well before
they had them. You cannot escape them; you hear them on buses and trains, in the street, at the
supermarket, even in places where you expect it to be quiet, like cinemas, theatres and libraries.
Is there anything more annoying than having to listen to unnecessarily loud voices talking to
people who aren’t there, while you are trying to enjoy a pleasant dinner at a ‘quiet’ restaurant? I
find it rude and antisocial.
Even school kids have mobile phones now. A teacher I know told me not long ago that
lessons were often interrupted by phones ringing. More seriously, mobile phones can be
dangerous. According to the police, about a quarter of all road accidents are caused by people
driving while using mobile phones.

2. Answer the following questions.

A. How does the writer feel about using mobile phone in public places?
B. What did a teacher tell him?
C. Which are the places where you can hear the buzz of such phones?