INSPECTORATUL ŞCOLAR JUDEŢEAN ARAD

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1 INSPECTORATUL ŞCOLAR JUDEŢEAN ARAD Strada M.Scaevola nr.9, Telefon: 0257 / , Fax 0257 / , web : inf_arad@isjarad.ro OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ , ETAPA LOCALĂ CLASA a XII-a Varianta I SUBIECTUL I (1x10=10 p) Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space: For me, the highlight of this past week's science news was the image (1)... back from the Curiosity rover, providing (2)...geologic evidence that water flowed on Mars. Of course, this wasn't exactly a(n) (3).; for decades, planetary scientists have suggested that the channel networks visible in spacecraft imagery couldn't have been made by anything else. The evidence has been mounting as well, as various clay minerals and iron oxides have. (4) identified through hyperspectral imagery. Nonetheless, I suspect that the image of definitely water-lain (5)... made the heart of more than one geologist (6)... a beat. You could argue that the scientific exploration of the extra-terrestrial is, at least (7)... part, a search for meaning: to position us within a larger cosmology. But our fascination with, and connection to, what we see in the night sky comes not just through science, but also through art. So it should come as no surprise that scientific images of planetary surfaces have (8)... inspiration to a range of artists from Galileo - whose first (9) of the moon through a telescope are (10)... beautiful - to Barbara Hepworth - whose interpretations of the lunar surface are far less literal. 1 A thrown B shot C beamed D fired 2 A final B conclusive C proven D guaranteed 3 A surprise B expectation C shock D item 4 A not B being C had D been 5 A sediments B dross C grounds D matter 6 A slip B lose C skip D jump 7 A with B in C at D for 8 A offered B provided C given D made 9 A account B survey C sketches D imitation 10 A totally B much C such D truly SUBIECTUL II (1 x 10=10 p) Complete with one word only in each space: Donna-May Photography is one of the leading digital photography services in the region. Whatever the event may be-concert, sports day, prize-giving- your school needs photographs of the pupils(1) is where we come in. We pride (2) on offering top- quality service and memorable photos. But (3) of just listening to us (and, of course, we are biased!),(4) not read this letter from a happy head teacher?

2 A huge thanks for the photos you took of our school concert. We are sure our pupils will regard them (5).perfect mementos of a very special occasion.(6). several complications arose before the concert began, Jane, your photographer, stayed calm and unperturbed. Numerous parents were present, and many commented to me on (7) well Jane interacted with the children. In the end, everything went very smoothly, and the children had a wonderful afternoon. Next time we arrange an event like this, we ll (8).. in touch!. If you are interested in finding more about us, visit our website. One (9) thing: everybody who (9) ever done or meant something in this city has his/her picture in our gallery. SUBIECTUL III (1 x 10=10p) 21st Century Workplace The economy of the 21st century is based on skills and (1).. according to a recent report. The study shows that throughout this century there will be more jobs for those with the right qualifications and the right skills, and fewer jobs for those with none. The best employee will be one with a (2)... level of academic or (3)... achievement that can enable the individual to support their CV with evidence of desirable personal qualities. As (4)... increases and technological advances make typical working practices redundant, (5)... employees will need to show various personal attributes. As well as wanting people who are flexible, companies are also looking for evidence of (6)... It is also (7)... necessary to be an excellent communicator as the majority of companies make their profits from the skills of people selling their goods as much as from the producers themselves. The (8) of the very best people is crucial. Unless businesses show the (9).. to adapt they may find they are (10).. according to the authors of the report. KNOW DEMONSTRATE VOCATION GLOBE PROSPECT ADAPT INCREASE RECRUIT WILL SUSTAIN SUBIECTUL IV (1 x 5=5p) Think of one word only that can be used appropriately in all three sentences: 1. The employment crisis is that it is affecting one in four people. torrential rain is rare in this part of the world. I didn't have a problem with the new manager's ideas as, but I disliked some of his mannerisms.

3 2. You d be off if you put some money aside every month. The guidelines for the office s policy on practice are displayed in the folder. Come on! You need to put your foot forward if you want to make it to the summit! 3. It isn t why she changed her mind at the last minute. The intravenous solution was a, blue liquid. Sheila decided to out the drawers of her desk. 4. Today s crossword puzzle will definitely exercise your matter! What the government intends to do to solve the problem is still a area. Although aging populations are often associated with poor economic growth, the economy provides business opportunities not only in care provision, but also in recreational activities catering for the elderly. 5. The teacher would not for the pupils unruly behaviour. The union leader promised to his ground with regards to the proposed job cuts. The locals made a against the plans for a new by-pass through the country park. SUBIECTUL V (1,5 x 10=10p) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Use between 3 and 8 words. 1. The mistake in the accounts was not noticed until the figures were re-checked. LIGHT The mistake in the accounts only... the figures were re-checked. 2. I had no problems at all during my trip to France. PLAN Everything. during my trip to France. 3. The heavy downpour brought our picnic to an abrupt end. CUT They had to.. because of the heavy downpour. 4. They think that Tina s brother stole the money. SUSPECTED Tina s brother.. the money. 5. You must never leave the workplace without letting the team leader know. ACCOUNT On. without letting the team leader know. 6. It is not very likely that Paul will be given the promotion. CHANCE Mark has. the promotion. 7. The cost of living has gone up a great deal lately. SHARP There has been. living lately. 8. I thought she might have forgotten our meeting so I called her. CASE I called her... our meeting. 9. I m sorry, I didn t mean to interrupt the conversation. INTENTION I m sorry, I... the conversation. 10. Things went wrong at once after his resignation. HAD Hardly... things went wrong.

4 SUBIECTUL VI (50p) You are a member of a committee that is campaigning for an international sports competition to be hosted in your home town. You have received the following memo: To: Committee members From: Chairman I would be grateful if all members could write a short report giving their views on the following points: 1. why our town would be a suitable host for the competition 2. any objections to our campaign and how we can overcome them 3. suggestions as to how we can make the best use of our budget Write your report ( words). NOTĂ Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii. Nu se acordă puncte din oficiu. Timp de lucru: 3 ore.

5 SUBIECTUL I (1x10=10p) 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. B 9. C 10. D KEY & MARKING SCHEME CLASA a XII-a SUBIECTUL II (1X10 =10p) 1. which; 2 ourselves; 3 instead; 4 why; 5 as; 6. although/though/whilst/while; 7 how; 8 be/get; 9 more; 10 has SUBIECTUL III (1X10P=10p) 1. knowledge; 2. demonstrable; 3. vocational; 4. globalization; 5. prospective; 6. adaptability; 7. increasingly; 8. recruitment; 9. willingness;10. unsustainable SUBIECTUL IV (1x5=5 p) 1. such 2. best; 3. clear; 4. grey; 5. stand; SUBIECTUL V (1,5X10=15p) came to light when/after/once went according to plan 3. cut their picnic short is suspected of having stolen/stealing.. 5. no account should you leave the workplace.. 6. little chance of getting. 7. a sharp rise in the cost of. 8.. in case she had forgotten. 9.. had no intention of interrupting had he resigned when.. SUBIECTUL VI (50 p) Content 10 p Organisation and cohesion - 10 p Lexical resource- 10p Grammatical range and Accuracy- 10p Register ( formal) -5 p Overall effect- 5 p