Olimpiada de limba engleza – clasa a VII-a
Varianta 1
SUBIECTUL I – USE OF ENGLISH (25 points)
I. Decide which answer a), b), c) or d) best fits the space: (15 points)
Helen's homecoming
When the bus (1) ……….. in a small square, Helen (2)..... her magazine and didn't realize that she
(3)..... at her destination. 'This is Santa Teresa,’ Martin said. '(4)..... home! I suppose your cousin (5).....
for us. Come on. (6)..... the bags.' Helen thought, 'all those years when I (7)..... in New York, I (8)..... of
this moment. And now it's real, I can't believe it! Here I am, (9)..... in the square'. Santa Teresa was
Helen's birthplace, but she (10)..... the town at the age of six. She had some memories of the town, and
some photographs, but (11)..... here still? She (12)...... Nobody (13)..... in the square. Perhaps her
cousin Maria (14)..... Helen's letter. 'What (15)..... now?' asked Martin. 'There isn't even a hotel here!"
1) a) has stopped b) stops c) stopped d) was stopped
2) a) was reading b) read c) had read d) used to read
3) a) arrived b) arrives c) has arrived d) had arrived
4) a) You arrive b) You are arriving c) You have been arriving d) You've arrived
5) a) waits b) will be waiting c) has waited d) is going to wait
6) a) I'll carry b) I carry c) I've carried d) I carried
7) a) live b) have lived c) was living d) am living
8) a) dream b) am dreaming c) used to dream d) will dream
9) a) I really stand b) I was really standing c) I had really stood d) I'm really standing
10) a) was leaving b) had left c) used to leave d) has left
11) a) will she belong b) did she belong c) has she belonged d) does she belong
12) a) wasn't knowing b) hasn't known c) hadn't known d) didn't know
13) a) was waiting b) is waiting c) waits d) waited
14) a) wasn't receiving b) didn't use to receive c) had not received d) hasn't received
15) a) are we going to do b) have we done c) did we do d) are we doing
II. Find the mistake and correct it. (10 points)
1. We are going swimming on Saturdays.
2. I have written a book last year.
3. My bag is heaviest than yours.
4. Look out! The wall will fall down.
5. Will we go to the beach tomorrow?
6. He have seen that film three times.
7. I have been a teacher since three years.
8. Helen is not here. She’s been to the cinema.
9. We drove slow through the heavy traffic.
10. The more you study, the best your results will be.
SUBIECTUL AL II-LEA – READING COMPREHENSION (25 points)
I. Read the text and choose the right answer A, B, C or D. (30 points)
Ice cream For Dogs
All dog owners know that feeding their pets regular ice cream can make them ill, because many dogs
can't digest dairy products. Moreover, just like in humans, eating large amounts of sugar causes dogs to
become hyper and unfocused, and can also result in dental cavities, diabetes, and obesity. Now, thanks
to Mauricio Montoya, some lucky dogs in Mexico City are finally able to enjoy ice cream without their
owners worrying about any harmful side effects.
Mauricio says he wanted to make a dessert for dogs because there are already treats like strips of jerky,
bacon, and cookies for them on the market, but no desserts. Montoya spoke to many veterinarians
before creating a recipe that was both safe and delicious. He called it Heladogs, because helado means
ice cream in Spanish.
The doggy ice cream is made using organic, lactose-free, and sugar-free yogurt, honey, and fruit
flavors. To make it even easier to digest, Montoya added Lactobacilli, which aids digestion in both
humans and animals. While there is no verbal confirmation, judging from the wagging tails and eager
licks, the pooches appear to be loving ice cream as much as humans do. The best part is that Heladogs
is perfectly safe for people as well, allowing owners to share their dog's ice cream.
1) What is the writer trying to do in this text? 2) What does the writer say about eating a lot of
A) To describe a new product. sugar?
B) To advise people how to look after dogs. A) It gives you energy.
C) To explain the dangers of eating too much B) It can affect your behaviour.
icecream. C) There isn't really a problem.
D) To convince people to buy his icecream. D) You need to drink a lot of water as well.
3) Why did the writer mention bacon? 4) What does the writer say about how the dogs
A) Because it is more expensive than ice cream. feel?
B) Because dogs shouldn't eat bacon. A) They weren't sure at first.
C) Because bacon snacks for dogs already exist. B) They didn't notice the difference.
D) Because bacon makes dogs fat. C) It made them nervous.
D) They let their tails do the talking.
5) Which of the following could also be a title
for this text?
A) DOGS GET A GOOD LICKING
B) KEEP THE DOG AWAY
C) THERE'S TROUBLE ON THE HORIZON
D) THAT DOG ATE MY ICE CREAM
SUBIECTUL AL III-LEA – WRITING (50 points)
Write a narrative essay beginning like this: As I entered the garden and saw my brother standing
…” (120-150 words)
