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OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ 2015-2016, ETAPA JUDEȚEANĂ
CLASA a X-a
Varianta A
SECȚIUNEA A
QUESTION I (50p)
Write a 300-word narrative-descriptive essay beginning with the following sentence :
She slips out into a melting pot of heat and sound and colour and smell, quickening her steps to
reach home.
QUESTION II (25p)
You see this advertisement in a local English-language newspaper.
We need some help in our busy café on the beach this summer.
Our customers come from all over the world, so speaking English is essential. We are looking for
friendly and motivated people who able to foster an environment of comfort and satisfaction.
Apply in writing to the manager, Mr Tom Sterling, saying why you would be the right person for the
job.
Sign your letter as David Miller. (200-220 words)
QUESTION III (25p)
A.For questions 1-10, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only
one word in each space. (10 items x 1p=10p)
A new breed of butlers has appeared on the scene; increasingly, it seems 1) .................. rich and famous
are turning to women to perform the little domestic duties of everyday life. But 2) .................. female
butlers are in greater demand, they are also in short supply. Ivor Spencer, who runs the 3)..... traditional of
the well known butler schools, has trained only eight women in 21 years. Even at the more progressive
butler academies, 4) .................. as Robert Watson’s Guild of Professional Butlers, fewer than one in four
trainees are female.
Butlerine Sarah Whittle says that women are in demand 5) .................. they are less stuffy than men.
”We’re better 6) .................. picking up on people’s moods,” she says. ”And we can organize several
things at once: it’s in our nature to multitask.” Whittle 7) .................. expected to be smart and
professional 8) .................. duty, but she does get glamorous perks – presents and chocolate, champagne
and, on 9) .................. occasion, an expensive pair of shoes. But the job has its downside. Hundred-hour
weeks are not uncommon, the hours are unsociable and the tasks often 10) .................. than glamorous.
B. For questions 1-10, read the text below. Use a word given in capitals at the end of the lines to
form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. (10 items x 1p=10p)
I’ve always wanted to be an 1) .............................. but never did anything about ENTERTAIN
it until I lost my job last year. After a 2) .............................. with a friend about CONVERSE
the 3) .............................. of office life, I decided not to look for another job in BORE
management, but to earn my living from giving 4) .............................. at events PERFORM
like kids’ parties. So I became a clown! I’m 5) .............................. doing four or CURRENT
five parties a week and I love it! I love seeing the 6) .............................. on the EXCITE
kids’ faces when I walk in the room. I try to have a lot of 7) .............................. in VARY
my act, so I tell jokes – most of which the kids find 8) .............................. – and AMUSE
bend balloons into funny animals, do impersonations of 9) .............................. FAME
people and generally keep the kids 10) .............................. involved for an hour ACT
or two. It’s the perfect job for me!
C. For questions 1-5, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five
words, including the word given. (5 items x 1p = 5p)
1) There was only a little food left after the party.
ANY
There ............................................................... after the party.
2) The witness thought I was the thief, but he realised that he was wrong.
FOR
The witness ............................................................... , but he realised that he was wrong .
3) `I have a plane to catch, so I ought to leave the party early,` said Sonia.
BETTER
I have a plane to catch, so I ............................................................... the party early.
4) I hope the weather gets better for our trip to the mountains this weekend.
UP
I hope ............................................................... for our trip to the mountains this weekend.
5) The police managed to catch the bank robbers after two days.
CATCHING
The police .............the bank robbers after two days.
NOTĂ: Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii. Timp de lucru: 3 ore. Nu se acordă puncte din oficiu.
KEY AND MARKING SCHEME
Clasa a X-a
QUESTION I (50 points)
Content (10p)
Organisation and cohesion(10p)
Vocabulary (10p)
Structures (10p)
Effect on target reader (10p)
QUESTION II (25 points)
Task achievement (5p)
Organisation and cohesion (5p)
Vocabulary (5p)
Structures (5p)
Effect on target reader (5p)
QUESTION III (25 points)
A. (10 items x 1p = 10p)
1) the 6) at
2) although/while 7) is
3) most 8) on
4) such 9) one
5) because/as 10) less
B. (10 items x 1p = 10p)
1) entertainer 6) excitement
2) conversation 7) variety/ variation
3) boredom 8) amusing
4) performances 9) famous
5) currently 10) actively
C. (5 items x 1p = 5p)
1) was hardly any food left
2) took/mistook me for the thief
3) had better leave
4) the weather clears/brightens up
5) succeeded in catching
