Story Sto The Fox and the Bear After lon Creangéi | itis a cold November day, A fox fs resing on ihe grounds Hel aelhongy and he's thinking about how to ge something fo ect. Sudden, he can sme ish Look! A man with lots of fish. How shall | get them? Ah, I know! 1. What season is it? A) autumn B) summer ©) spring D) winter 2. The fox can ... fish. A) taste B) smell ©) touch D) hear 3. The fox wants to eat the fish because he is ... . A) thirsty B) happy O tired D) hungry j= Look at the picture. Where are the fish? ‘A) behind the trees B) under the horses. C) ina basket D) on the grass o ‘CANGURUL LINGVIST - LIMBA ENGLEZAThe fox lies in the middle of the road and pretends to be dead. The man sees the fox | and throws him onto the cart. Then he continues on his way home. eet ie ory ‘A dead fox! I'll toke him home and make a nice fur coat for my wife. Poor man! He has no idea the fox will steal his fish. 5. The fox wants to eat the fish. What does he do? A) He goes to sleep. B) He pretends to be dead. C) He plays hide and seek. D) He goes fishing. 6. The man ... that the fox will steal his fish A) don’t know B) know ©) doesn’t know D) knows 77. Each animal is holding something. Look at the picture and match the animal with the object. 1. the squirrel aa carrot 2. the rabbit b.anut 3.the hedgehog —_c. a pear 4, the mouse dan apple A) Ib/ 2a/3c/4d——_B) Ib/ 2c/ 3d/ 4a ©) Ib/ 2a/ 3d/ 4e D) la/ 2b/ 34/ 4c - Complete the question: ... feels sorry for the man? A) What B) Who ©) Which D) Why ‘CANGURUL LINGVIST Coy 8Ete I think | have enough fish. Now | can SBF ox epore a delicious dinner for my family. The cart starts to move. The fox begins to push the fish off the cart. When all the fish are on the road, he jumps down and collects them. 9. Look at the picture. The fox .... A) is putting the fish in a sack ©) is following the cart 10. Which word means “cook”? A) start B) delicious 11. .... two horses in the picture A) Are B) There are B) is eating all the fish D) is talking to the man ©) prepare D) dinner Olt’s D) They are ‘CANGURUL LINGVIST - LIMBA ENGLEZAThe fox arrives at his den*. His babies are waiting for him. or Stop playing with my tail and eat your dinner. y Oh, dad, we have ff fish! Food, at last! 12. The babies want to eat. They ... hungry A)are B) have Ois D) has 13. Look at the picture. Which sentence is false? A) A baby fox is sleeping on the ground. B) A baby fox is at the window, looking out at the forest. ©) A baby fox is eating fish. D)A baby fox is playing with his father’s tail. 14. When someone says Thank you!, what do you say? A) The same to you! B) You're welcome! ©) I'msory! D) You're late! * a fox’s home COSTE B CoOWhile they are eating the fish, a bear comes along. The fox is sure the bear will ask for. food so he decides to play a trick on him. eed What are you eating there? It smells like fish. Yummy! Can | have some, please? I'm hungry too. What are you saying, bear? If you want some fish, go to the pond tonight. Put your tail into the water, stay still and you will catch a lot of fish. That is what 15. What's the fox doing when the bear arrives? A) He’s sleeping. B) He’s cooking. 16. What does the bear want? A) to play outside ©) 10 play a trick on someone 17. Does the fox give the bear some fish? A) Yes, he has. B) Yes, he does. 18. What does the fox tell the bear to do? A) Eat the fish bones! C) Eat the fish heads! C) He's fishing. D) He’s eating. B) to eat some fish D) to talk to the rabbit C) No, he isn’t D) No, he doesn’t B) Catch fish with your tail! D) Steal fish from the fisherman! ‘CANGURUL LING’ IONEcold water. And waits and waits... but he catches nothi Be careful, bear. It's | very cold tonight. ing. Sorry, | don't think so. | have five children at home. And they are hungry too. Kind Sir, moy | have some fish, pleose? | can't catch any and I'm very hungry. 19. The bear asks ... for some fish. A) a policeman B)a milkman C)a fisherman D) a postman 20. The man says no to the bear ... he needs to feed his children. A) but B) because ©) after D) before 21. Apondis.... A) a small lake B) a waterfall C)asea D) a narrow river CANGURUL LINGVIST - LIMBA ENGLEZA The bear trusts the fox. So he goes to the pond that evening. He puts his tail into the oreed Itis a very cold night and the wind is blowing. The water freezes around the bear's tail In the morning, after many hours of wailing, the bear tiesto pull his fil out ofthe fro- zen water. And he pulls, and pull i Ouch! It hurts so much! Help! | Bear, where's your tail? 22. What's the weather like tonight? A) It’s cloudy and foggy. B) It’s warm and windy. ©) It’s sunny and windy. D) It’s freezing cold. 23. How long does the bear wait? A)till midnight —_B) all day long C)a few hours D) all night long 24. Look at the picture. Who’s laughing’ A) the frog B) the fox ©) the rabbit D) the fish 25. Put the sentences in the correct order. 1. The bear starts crying. 2. The bear tries to pull out his frozen tail, 3. The water freezes during the night. A)2/3/1 B)3/2/1 ©)3/ 1/2 D)1/2/3 a SNMThe bear is in pain. All he wants now is revenge. He's angry and he goes after the fox. But the fox runs away. EI Look! | will give you some fish | Don't hurt him! He's sorry! = Iwill catch you. 4 | will never trust better without | your long toil. } See Pare I'm so sorry! Please, forgive me. Se ‘a {This is why the bear has a short fail and no love for the fox. 26. The bear is angry because ... . A) he has no fish B) he has no tail anymore © he is still hungry D) the night was very cold 27. Who does what? Match. 1. The fisherman a. apologizes to the bear. 2. The squirrel b. thinks the bear is better looking without his tail. 3. The rabbit c. offers the bear some fish. 4. The fox d. asks the bear to forgive the fox. A) la/ 2d/3c/4b/ BY Id/ 2c/ 3b/ 4a ©) le/ 2b/3d/ 4a D) Ic/ 2d/ 3b/ 4a 28. Choose the best word to describe the fox. A) kind B) dishonest ©) generous D) friendly (CANGURUL LINGVIST - LIMBA ENGLEZA o or29. Decode the numbers to find the plural of “fox”. 1|2|3|4|5/6/7/8 E|I/F{C|S/A/O|xX rd A) 3785 B) 37825 ©) 37452 D) 37815 ). Look at the pictures and complete the crossword. From A to B you'll find something that bears really like. A 1 T 2 o 4 g B * es A) berries B) honey ©) grass D) fish | Well done! | |ATTY] Corespunde nivelului CECRL A1-A2 Rezolva, la alegere, maximum 40 de itemi! 1. For questions 1-5, read the text and choose the correct answer, Mangos 2. NO SWIMMING 10 p.m. - 10 a.m, DRY CLEAN ONLY - TRON INSIDE OUT ONLY CROSS WHEN LIGHT IS GREEN We only take credit cards. Il. For questions 6-10, read and choose the best answer, 6. Here you are. A) Where exactly? 7. When is the dinner party? A) It is 7:30 p.m. 8.1 apologise for being late. A) Don’t worry about it, 9. May I close the door, please? A) Are you going somewhere? 10. How much is this book? A) Half price today ~ £ 5.20. B) Thank you. B) Way to go! B) It was my pleasure. B) No, maybe B) 900 grams. Where can you see this notice? A) Ina post office B) Ina library ©) Ina supermarket Where can you see this notice? A) Ina bar B) Bya lake ©) At the airport Where can you see this notice? A) Ona T-shirt B) On a washing machine ©) On a bar of soap Who is this notice for? A) Students during class B) People walking C) People in a nightclub Who is this notice for? A) A shop owner B) Shoppers ) Shop assistants C) How about you? C) Tonight! €) Sure, no problem tomorrow. ©) Yes, please ©) Itis by a very young author. CNTIIL. Read the sentences about a boy called Stephen. For each space (1-15), choose the correct answer. .. to Greece every summer. 11. My best friend, Stephen Ajis B) goes C) likes 12. Stephen alway$ ....... @ good time there. A) has B) plays ©) reads 113. Stephen is always happy when he........ new friends there. a A) makes B) spends ©) runs J 14. Stephen finds the........ beaches there most welcoming. A) stormy B) slippery C) sandy 15. Stephen buys many........ whenever he goes on holiday. A) memories B) souvenirs ©) landscapes IV. For questions 16~20, read the text and choose the correct answer. Most American children and children the world over are crazy about this cartoon character called Mister Jelly Ears. And who can blame them? Children always love lively characters and colourful outfits, With his red and green suit, Mr Jelly Ears is one of the most recognizable and popular figures today. He first appeared in an animated series two years ago, when an American television network decided to create this new programme. This has proven to be a really good decision as the show is watched by millions of viewers every week. In some episodes, Mister Jelly Ears is also accompanied by his best friend, John The Martian, a rather short, yellowish three-cyed creature, and they work together in order to solve some mysteries in Rajgaard, the town they now live in, Because of its big success, a new season will be launched next year, with many other characters expected to join the protagonists. 16. Mister Jelly Ears is popular with A) children from the United States only B) children from many parts of the world ©) children who wear colourful clothes ‘17. Mister Jelly Ears wears... A) ared and green outfit, B) a jelly-like outfit ©) acolourless outift 18. People can watch the Mister Jelly Ears series A) every two weeks B) once a month ©) weekly 19. Rajgaard i A) Mister Jelly Ears’ best friend B) an American TV network C) the place where the main characters live 20. What will next season add to the show? A) new outfits B) new characters © nothing newJoey 23. 24. 27. 30. 32. 34. Find the odd one out. A) boots B) wellingtons _C) flip-flops D) sandals E) cardigan The ... layer protects the Earth from too much ultraviolet radiation. A) nitrogen B) oxygen ©) ozone D) carbon E) hydrogen ‘Complete the question: *... mobile phone keeps ringing?” A) Whom B) Who's ©) Who D) How E) Whose The official residence of the President of the USA is . A) The Empire State Building B) Buckingham Palace C) The Pentagon D) The White House E) Whitehall When you mix blue and yellow, you get ... A) green B) brown ©) grey D) purple E) orange Which is the largest ocean in the world? A) The Indian Ocean B) The Arctic Ocean. C) The Pacific Ocean, D) The Atlantic Ocean. E) The Antaretic Ocean, Jack spent a fortight in Greece last summer, How many days did he spend there? A) fourteen —_B) seven © four D) twenty E) forty The children at the circus laughed ... the clown’s jokes. A)on B)at © with D)to E) by On 5 November, many people in Great Britain celebrate .... A) Valentine's Day B) Halloween C) Boxing Day D) Guy Fawkes’ Night E) Thanksgiving Day My favourite insect is red with black spots. What is it? A)aladybird —B)adragonfly —_C) a beetle D) a cricket E) a grasshopper Their new house is huge. It has three ... , three bathrooms and six bedrooms! A) fleas B) flowers ©) floors D) flies E) fliers John soon realized that his friends were ... him lies. A) saying B) making ©) doing D) speaking E) telling This is the ... region in the world. It hasn’t rained here for a very long time, A) driest B) drier © dry D) wet E) wettest ‘The Empire State Building, located in Manhattan, New York City, is 381 metres ... A)tall B) narrow ©) long D) wide E) deep YY eMeee, Ye Yen Men, how much does each flower cost? A) rose ~ £3; tulip ~ £4; daisy ~ £2 B) rose ~ £2; tulip ~ £5; daisy — £3 ©) rose ~ £4; tulip ~ £2; daisy ~ £3 D) rose ~ £3; tulip ~ £3; daisy ~ £4 E) rose ~ £4; tulip ~ £3; daisy ~ £237. 39. 42. 43. .. sugar do you take in your coffee? A) How many B) How old C) How often —_D) How long £) How much | must admit your phone is much more modern than ... . A) mine B) mine’s ol D) my E) me Your elbow belongs to ... A)your leg B) your head ©) your arm D) your chest E) your hand ‘3 Fy My best friend Tom, ... lives in Italy, ... to visit me a couple of days ago. ce A) who/ has come B) which/ came ©) who/ came D) who’s/ comes E) whom/ came Hollywood is a famous neighbourhood in the central region of ..., California, ‘A) Las Vegas B)Los Angeles C) Chicago D) New York —_E) San Francisco Find the odd one out. A) baker B) cooker ©) clerk D) painter E) accountant, What is the capital city of Australia? A) Melbourne — B) Sydney C) Canberra D) Perth E) Brisbane Ten times ten divided by four is.. A) twenty-five B) fourteen © forty D) twenty E) fifteen Which of these was a famous British detective? A) Horatio Caine B) Sherlock Holmes ©) Inspector Maigret D) Detective Colombo E) Agatha Christie Andrew worked . A) at school hard yesterday B) hard at school yesterday D) at school yesterday hard E) hardly at school yesterday Please ... the light! I can’t find my glasses. A)tum off} B) tum to ©) tum out D) tum on Beyoncé Knowles was once the lead singer o: A) Destiny’s Child ‘B) ABBA C) TLE D) The Supremes E) The Spice Girls How many sides does a hexagon have? A)3 B)4 oO6 D)8 Where are the headquarters of the LEGO company? A) China B) Denmark ©) The USA D) France What is a young sheep called? Ajakid B)acalf C)apiglet D)alamb © yesterday at schoo! hard E) tum in E) 10 E) Spain E) akittenWallaby Corespunde nivelului CECRL A2-B1 Rezolva, la alegere, maximum 40 de item For questions 1-5, read the text and choose the correct answer. A) James should be back by 8. B) James’ mother will take Spencer for a walk. C) James must walk the dog and buy some bread. Could you buy some bread and walk Spencer? * Iwill be home by 8. A) The café will be closed this Thursday. B) An unavoidable problem will affect the opening hours this Thursday. C) The café always closes early once a week. 2 ‘The café will close at 8 p.m. instead of 10 p.m. this Thursday, due to circumstances beyond our control. We apologise for any inconvenience. Wallaby a. A) You must exit the museum by I p.m. Free admission to local B) The museum is open only after 1 p.m. museum after 1 p.m, C) You don’t have to pay to enter the museum after 1 p.m. A) The product must be thrown away after ‘To be used by end of October 2017. October 2017. Eat within two days of oe nO CAVE OF OBETHDE OF. B) You must not open the product until October 2017. C) You must eat the product as soon as it is opened. A) You must not leave deliveries here. B) You must not park here at any time. ) You may only park here at night. You are requested not to block the 1 driveway. + Access needed at all time for loading id de i Il. For questions 6-10, read and choose the best answer, 6. I can’t go out with you tomorrow. A) That’s too bad! B) No problem, but please don’t be late, C) I'll meet you there. 7. Tell me about the party. A) OK, I’m listening. B) You're welcome. ©) P'mafraid I didn’t go. 8. Your apartment is really cozy. A) I’m sorry you don’t like it. B) Where is it? ©) I think so, too. 9. Do you like classical music? A) I’m going clubbing. B) | find it boring. ©) So do I. 10. What do you think of our new French teacher? A) He seems really tough. B) Yes, I am sure he is. ©) Itis my favourite subject. Cana oOIIL, Read the text. For each space (11-20), choose the correct answer. Toy Sto is the first movie in the trilogy of the (11) .......... name, Premiering in 2003, the film now considered a classic, revolutionizing (12) .......... animation industry with its humour, memorable characters and cleverly-written dialogue. One aspect for (13) . it is widely regarded as the best of its kind is the fact that it can be enjoyed (14) people of all ages. The film tells the story of a group of toys which, in the absence of their owner ~a kid named Andy — (5) .. . to life. The protagonists (16) .......... Woody, a cowboy, and Buzz, a space ranger that Andy receives as a gift at the beginning of the film. A small conflict arises (17) ... the two of them as to who is Andy’s favourite toy, but they quickly (18) .. friends afterwards. Many crities praise it for both its originality (19) ... its animation, but Toy Story’s greatest trait is that it can be watched again, year after year, never losing (20) .......... magic. i V1. A) equal B) similar ©) same D) alike 12. A) an B) the ©) that D) this 13. A) what B) that ©) which D) who 14. A) by B) of ©) from D) at 15. A) reach B) arrive ©) get D) come 16. A) are B) is ©) have D) has 17. A) of B) between ©) among D) after 18. A) become —_B) receive © start D) decide 19. A) but B) either ©) or D) and 20. A) his B) their © its D) her 21. Which reply is a suitable answer to the following question: Do you need a lifi home? A) I'll take the stairs. B) Yes, no problem. C) I don’t have a receipt. D) Nothing special. E) That’s kind of you. 22. Who was the first African-American First Lady of the USA? A) Mary Todd Lincoln B) Condoleezza Rice ©) Oprah Winfrey D) Nancy Reagan E) Michelle Obama 23. For ... information please consult the manager of the department. A) farther B) further ©) furthest D) farthest E) far 24. The national flower of Northern Ireland is the ... . A) rose B) daffodil © leek D) shamrock E) thistle 25. This sport is very popular in America. There are nine people in each team. You hit the ball and run around three bases to reach home. What sport is it? A) rugby B) football ©) basketball D) soccer E) baseball 20) EOC SEE26. My grandparents gave me ... very useful advice before I left for college. Aja B) some ©an D)a few E) many 27. William, Duke of Cambridge, formally known as Prince William, is married to ..., Duchess of Cambridge. A) Victoria. B) Catherine ©) Camilla D) Christine E) Charlotte 28. Earthquakes are fascinating natural A) phenomenon B)phenomens C) phenomena __—~D) phenominus __E) phenomen 29. Where is the group U2 from? A)Canada——_B) Ireland ©) England D) Australia E) Scotland 30. What do we call a machine used in shops that shows and records the amount of money you have to FS pay? 2 A)acounter — B) a drawer ©) acashier D) a cash register) a cashmere Ei 31. Who was the English monarch during the time of Shakespeare? A)Henry VII B) Edward VIC) Harry IV D) Elizabeth! BE) Elizabeth 11 32. Complete the dialogue: Jack: Would you mind if I opened the window a bit? It’s very hot in here. Pete: A) No, thanks. B) Certainly. ©) It’s OK. D) Not at all. E) Yes, sure. 33. Who discovered gravity and described how it worked? A) David Cameron B) Charles Darwin ©) Isaac Newton D) Tony Blair E) Albert Einstein 34. The value of houses in our neighbourhood ... sharply last year, which has ... our hopes of selling our house for a big profit. A) raised/ rising B) raised/ raise. —_C) rose/ raised D) rose/ risen E) rose/ rising 35. 1066 is one of the most important dates in British history. It was the year of .... A) the Norman Conquest B) the Great Fire of London ©) the Battle of Waterloo D) the Coronation of Elisabeth 1 E) the Great Plague 36. In which country was the film Lord of the Rings shot’ A)The USA B)New Zealand C) Great Brit D) Australia E) Canada 37. We... for more than seven hours and we're still not there yet! A) have travelled By had travelled © travelling D) have been travelling E) travelled 38. Which Duteh city is famous for its canals? A) Maastricht B) Bruges © Amsterdam —_D) Rotterdam E) The Hague 39. Which word doesn’t rhyme with the other four words? A) flour B) power © harbour D) sour E) shower 40. Which company makes the Fiesta and Ka car models? A) Opel B) Peugeot © Ford D) Audi E) Fiat aern 46. 47. 48. The famous equation E = me* was discovered by ... A) Newton. B) Archimedes C) Mendeleev D) Einstein E) Nobel Fifth Avenue, one of the most famous shopping streets in the world, is located in ... . A) New York B) London C) Paris D) San Francisco E) Chicago Complete the sentence: If it... I would go for a walk. A) won'train — B) don’t rain ©) wouldn’t rain D) wasn’t raining E) will rain I failed the test. | wish I... more, A) study B) studied ©) had studied DD) am studying _E) shall study What does this sign mean? FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE! A) This object is easy to break so be carefull _B) The handle can be easily broken. C) This object has two handles. D) Only people who work here may use this door. E) This object mustn’t be touched. This is a sign for a place where you can A) buy furniture B) stay for the night ©) have cooking lessons D) buy some lunch E) get something repaired ies 4 million people live there, San Francisco still has a small town feel about it A) Although —_B) If C) However D) Despite E) In spite If the sky is full of clouds, itis ... A) sunny B) overcast, ©) foggy D) rainy E) clear Which body part is between your leg and your foot? A)yourankle B) yourelbow ——_C) your wrist D) your shoulder _E) your waist My neighbour, Mr Wally, has green fingers. This means that ... Ay he loves the colour green B) he was bom with green fingers >) he’s good at gardening D) he’s got a very rare skin disease E) he’s a real skinflintEXGURSII SI TABERE G ANGURUL ANUL SGOLAR 2015- 2016 Excursie in insula Lefkada, Grecia 11-20 iulie 2016 Patruzeci de eangurasi au trait experienfa unica a unui sejur de vis organizat in luna julie, in insula Lefkada din Grecia, Cultura si civilizafia mediteraneana li s-a dezvaluit, mai intai, prin lungi croaziere pe valurile albastru-cerneala ale Marii Lonice si, apoi, printr-un tur al Lefkadei. Jumatate din sejur, cangurasii au facut excursii pe mare, poposind pe malurile plajelor Katsiki, Egremni, phili, a insulelor Kefalonia, Ithaka, Meganisi si in alte locuri pline de legenda, umbrite de mislini si chiparosi, $i impanzite cu plaje slbatice. Doar sirenele vapoarelor sau sunetul inconfundabil al scoicii de pe corabia Odiseea anunfa ci s-a mai scurs 0 7i din vacanta. Excursie in Austria, Cehia, Ungaria 24-30 iulie 2016 Alti cineizeci de cangurasi au castigat circuitul Viena—Prage Bratislava~Budapesta-Bucuresti. in fiecare oras vizitat, ei au ccunoscut, altfel decat in cirti istoria si cultura Palatul Hofburg si Ringstrasse din centrul Vienei, orasul vechi sau atractivul pare din Praga, Castelul Konopiste, catedrala de la Esate vest-european’: m, Basilica Sf. Stefan; cangurasii s-au bucurat si de cele bra croaziera pe Dunare, din Budapesta, Castigitorii au avut parte de un circuit minunat, ale cdrui ingrediente secrete au fost prieteniile le; sferd de neuitat, ate si distractia maxima ce au creat o atmo- Excursie in Chepelare, Bulgari 1-7 august 2016 inet cangurasi minunaji au reprezentat Romania, in 2016, in Tabara Chepelare din Bulgaria, Experienfa lor a fost presi rat cu o multime de competitii si excursii-surpriza la muzeu, la Planetarium sau la picnic in Snejanka, Fie c& a fost vorba de un concurs de matematicd, fie ed au participat la un concurs de dans sau alte competiti, ca urasii s-au remarcat $i au edstigat premii Prima lor vacan{i in afara Yrii cu sigurangé va fi mult vreme o amintire plicut. Tabara Internationala Cangurul, Arefu, Romania 27 august ~ 3 septembrie 2016 in anul 2016, Tabara Intemaionala Cangurul s-a organizat in pitoreasca zona a Transfigardsanului (zona Cetatea Poienari Valea lui Stan ~ Barajul Vidraru) din judequl Arges. Cei aproximativ 250 de elevi si profesori organizatori s-au bucurat de un program variat de activitayi creative si educative (Scoala de bani, Fenor fizice si spatiul cosmic, Public speaking, Oriemtare cu busola, Ritm yi muzicd, Dans latino, Teatru forum, Picturé necon Concursuri de verificare a cunostinjelor, Competifi platite cu premii si diplome pentru cei mai talentati participani. De asemenea, participantii s-au bucurat si de o serie de activitatirecreative: Cinematecd tivitai de relaxare, Discotecd si seri tematice, Foe de tabdireacer cee Grey Kangaroo Corespunde nivelului CECRL B1-B2 Rezolva, la alegere, maximum 40 de itemi! I. Read the text. For questions 1-5, choose the correct answer. The Modern Knights Hares years, not too many books have managed to generate the success of Heath Dean’s latest novel, “The Modem Knights’, especially among teenagers. Rising in popularity ever since its appearance, the book revolves around a 17-year-old boy, Johnny, who changes school because of his desire to study Greek. | Finding it difficult to adapt to the new environment, he tries to make some friends, but his shy nature | doesn’t help at all. One day, while going for a walk in the schoolyard, he notices this peculiar group of | students, wandering around and talking in a foreign language. Day by day, his interest regarding those | students starts growing, as he never sees them separately, only together, and very rarely. Everything | changes when, after a series of events, he ends up signing up for the same Greek class as them. From that | point on, his life turns upside down. | | Apart from the usual phases most teenagers go through during their highschool years, such as falling in love and feeling misunderstood, Johnny displays some other, more complex aspects of a boy’s life, | which make him face situations when his decisions prove to be vital, not only to him, but to those around | him as well. Combining a variety of realistic elements, the Australian author manages to create unique, round and dynamic characters, not focusing only on the protagonist, but on those around him as well Being so different from one another, itis almost impossible for the reader not to empathize with at least one of them, thus getting more and more immersed in the story. | After its release, the book only received positive reviews from critics, some of them even labeling it | as ‘one of the best books of the 21st century’, with thousands of people rushing to get their hands on a | copy. The success was so big that a film adaptation is set o begin production early next year and some big | names are set to be part of the cast, such as Marlon DaFirenze, James Duvall and Diane Mara. | As a response to his sudden rise to stardom, Heath Dean has declared that he feels honoured and that he never thought his book would ever be released due to various factors beyond his control, but he is happy that he fought so hard for it and that the world finally got to meet Johnny and the rest of his characters. | 1. Why does Johnny decide to move to another school? A) Because the new school is within walking distance from his house. B) Because he doesn’t have any friends. C) Because the new schoo! will teach him a subject he wishes to learn. D) Because the schoo! he currently goes to is about to close down, Who does he share a Greek class with? A) Some friends from his former school. B) A group of students whose behaviour he finds strange. A group of students who are just as shy as he is. D) No one, as he chooses not to study Greek after all. The characters in Heath Dean’s novel A) are too similar to tell apart, B) are very static ~ they do not change in the course of the novel © have unique features that make each of them stand out. D) are all female.4. The film adaptation of Heath Dean’s book . A) is something the author does not wish to see happen. B) has been postponed. ©) has been cancelled D) will go into production at the beginning of next year. 5. Choose the best ending for the article. A) The book will make an enjoyable read, irrespective of your age and I couldn’t recommend it enough. B) As much as I liked the story, the overall design of the characters leaves a lot to be desired. ©) I wholeheartedly recommend this book, despite its poor reception. D) Although the book itself can be a fascinating read, the film based on this book turned out to be far more compelling, due to its star-studded cast. IL. Read the text. For each space (6-15), choose the correct answer. James Dean One of the most iconic figures of (6) .......... time alongside Marilyn Monroe, ‘is Presley and Frank Sinatra is James Dean, an American actor born in 1931 in Marion, Indiana. One aspect which (7) him so different from his fellow stars is his very short-lived career, (8) which he only appeared in three movies. Despite all this, he managed to achieve such well- deserved international fame: The charming actor struggled immensely during his (9) .......... life, barely able to make ends meet and always trying his (10) .......... to find employment. All this would finally come to a(n) (11) .... in 1954, when he auditioned for the part of Jim Stark in the famous movie ’Rebel Without a Cause’, a role which would eventually mark his rise to stardom. His career was cut (12) .......... due to a very unfortunate car accident, (13) 1955. He became the first actor to be nominated for two Oscars posthumously for his (14) .. films which premiered only after his untimely death Among all those things he left (15) .. .. two | is a very original style which many people try to emulate | nowadays. For some, the fact that he only lived to be 24 is almost unbelievable, as what he managed to | achieve during his lifetime is something that other actors only dream of. 6. A) every B) all ©) each D) the 7. A) lets B) puts © gives D) makes 8. A) when B) while ©) at D) during 9. A) beginning B) first ©) early D) original 10. A) most B) best ©) better D) more A) end B) start ©) surprise D) event 12. A) broad B) narrow ©) long D) short, 13. A) that B) which ©) what D) when A) other B) another ©) all D) both 15. A) ahead B) back ©) behind D) forward CNET rrr crrrirysCECI nee IIL. For questions 16-20, choose the best answer to complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one, 16. The principal will not tolerate students behaving rudely at school. The principal will not ... behaviour at school. A) put in with rude B) put up with rude) put out with rude 17 It was the best meal Simon had ever had, Simon had ... good meal before A) never had such a. B) never had so C) had an equally 18. Will you take me to school in your car? Will you ... to school? A) lift me up B) give me a lift ©) help me take the lift 19. If I were you, I would see a dentist. You ... see a dentist. A) should better B) would better ©) had better 20. Sam doesn’t enjoy swimming. Sam ... swimming. A) isn’t keen on B) is very fond of ©) wouldn’t say no to 21. What do you call a head injury that results in a temporary loss of brain function? A) amnesia B) a sprain C)atwist D)a fracture E) concussion 22. Which famous landmark can you see in the picture? rs A) The Brooklyn Bridge B) Tower Bridge " ©) The Bridge of Sighs D) The Golden Gate Bridge E) The Seven Mile Bridge 23. Not surprisingly, all the company’s big decisions are made on economic A) reasons ——_B) grounds ©) measures D) improvements _E) motives 24. My business trip to Vienna lasted only two days. Ifthe trip ... longer, I... my friends who live there. A) was/ would visit B) had been/ would have visited _C) has been/ would have visited D) were/ would have visited —E) had been will visi Which of these buildings is the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense? A) The Chrysler Building. B) The White House. ©) The Lincoln Memorial, D) The Capitol Building, E) The Pentagon. 26. In what year was Pearl Harbour bombed? A) 1914 B) 1941 © 1969 D) 2001 E) 2015 27. When Mrs Green heard that her daughter was safe she ... with relief. A) sided B) sighed ©) sighted D) cited E) sited 28. He was ... on by the success of his first novel and went on to write three more bestsellers. A) incited B)encouraged —_C) instigated D) provoked E) spurred 29. It was too far to consider ... every day, even if she had a car. A) drive B) driving C)have driven —_D) to drive E) driven a ENE OZ 1ST30. 32. 34. 36. 37. 40. al. 42. At what age does compulsory education end in the UK? A) 18 B)20 © 16 D) 14 E21 the amazing salary the company offered, hardly anyone applied for the management job. A)Inspite BY Despite €) Despite of ——-D) Although E) No matter Which is the longest river in the UK? A) The River Wye. B) The River Don. © The River Avon. D) The River Thames. E) The River Severn. What does APARTHEID mean? ‘A) racial discrimination B) gender di ©) age discrimination D) religious discrimination _E) job diserimi Ina well-known Shakespearian play, all the world’ a A) play B) setting ©) landscape D) stage E) planet Peter has had a ... on his shoulder ever since he lost the bet with Victor. A) hole B) dent ©) dimple D) chip E) pain 3 ry Simon tried to pass himself ... as some sort of computer expert amongst his colleagues. 4 A) by B) of Oif D) off E) out = Which country is called The Land of Rising Sun? Sg A) China B) Japan ©) Australia D) India B) Israel > Which of the following words can’t be used in the phrase a pack of .. . Gy A) thieves BY ants ©) cards D) lies B) cigarettes Where in London is the statue of Eros located? A) In Trafalgar Square. B) In Piccadilly Circus. C) In the Barbican Centre. D) In Hyde Park. E) In front of Buckingham Palace. Match the correct antonyms: 1. serully a. loose 2. tight b. casual 3. up-to-date c. smart 4, formal d. brand-new S.ancient __e. old-fashioned A) le/ 2a/ 3b/ 4e/ Sd B) lc 2a/ 3d 4b/ Se ©) la/ 2b/ 3e/ 4e/ Sd D) le/ 2a/ 3e/ 4b/ Sd E) lal 2c/ 3b/ 4d/ Se ‘The harder Tom worked .. A) his results were the better BY his results the better were _C) the better were his results D) it was the best his results. _E) the better his results were Which word doesn’t rhyme with the other four words? A) tomb B) bloom ©) rhomb D) plume E) womb Choose the correct meaning for the phrase in bold My flat mates are really annoying because they’re always up with the lark and I like to lie in. A) they get up very easily B) they get up very early C) they get up very late D) they get up very noisily E) they get up very annoyedCE 47. If you rearranged the letters “SAFBELT”, you would have the name of a/an . A\city B) clothing item C) animal D) country E) sport Awkward is to clumsy as dawn is to A) dusk B) daybreak ©) night D) sunset E) midnight Which of the following similes is not used as an idiom? ‘A) as dead as a doornail B) as cool as a cucumber C)as deaf as a post D) as brown as a bear E)as fit as a fiddle Which Queen of England was also called The Virgin Queen or Gloriana? A) Queen Anne B) Mary II ©) Queen Victoria. —_D) Mary I E) Elizabeth I But for your help I ... the project on time. A) hadn't finished B) wouldn’t have finished C) won't have finished D) didn’t finish E) haven't finished Complete the quote: “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and ... all doubt."(Abraham Lincoln) A) keep B) preserve C) question D) remove E) give The branches of the trees stopped ........ as the wind died down, A) wobbling B) trembling ©) flickering D) quivering E) agitating CNET TyRed Kangaroo Corespunde nivelului CECRL B2-C1 Rezolva, la alegere, maximum 40 de itemi! . Read the text. For questions 1-5, choose the correct answer. Geen eee A mind-blowing new production Opera has always been one of my passions and last week I was fortunate enough to attend a wonderful performance at the Royal Opera House in London. It was the opening night of La Traviata, one of Verdi’s most popular masterpieces. Its star-studded cast included the wonderful Italian diva Roberta Giovinco in the leading role and French tenor Robert Truffaut as her young lover. The orchestra sounded better than ever as American conductor Eve Wilson brought great emotion to the heartbreaking story with her wonderful tempi. ‘As one would expect, the production is first class; the chorus and orchestra did a fabulous job and the settings were worthy of the Royal Opera House. The singers were the icing on the cake; all major roles were well sung and generally looked the part. Most opera-goers have heard and seen La Traviata many, many times but, the Way I see it, there are just about two truly memorable Violettas (the central character in this opera). By memorable, I mean possessing that vocal skill and acting ability which, when combined, produce a performance that is spellbinding. The first was seeing a young Dame Julianne Seymour with the same opera company in London. From the first few moments of the party scene to the end of the performance, Seymour truly was the popular party-girl who slowly discovered love. The second was Roberta Giovinco in this performance. Because this is an intimate production, with great attention to detail as requested by wonderful director Sir John Wilson, any flaws in acting would be instantly obvious, but that evening there were none: she was one with her part. Vocally, Giovinco captivated the audience, who gave her a well deserved standing ovation both at the end of the first act and after the grand finale. This experience has to be lived first hand to be totally understood. Words can convey only so much. Given the dominance of Violetta, Robert Truffaut more than held his own with Giovinco as the smitten Alfredo. In fact, he is an excellent actor when it comes to displaying his character’s shy nature in the beginning, followed in turn by his believable romanticism, seething anger and broken-hearted resignation. Displaying an exceptionally agile voice and an almost improvisational-sounding style in his phrasing and inflections, he brought his arsenal of skills together most effectively in his Act II aria, The audience responded warmly and many ‘Bravos’ were heard. Both he and Ms. Giovinco are young singers and thus bring a high level of believability to their roles. Alfredo’s father, Georgio Germont, was sung by veteran baritone Xavier Lopez. Time has treated his voice well, and he did an excellent job in capturing the 19th century patriarchal family; the second act duet with Violeta was simply splendid. Needless to say, this Italian masterpiece is an opera which is highly melodic and would be a good entry level opera for folks who are wondering what the fuss is all about. For any lover of Verdi's works, this is a ‘must attend’ performance. So book your ticket now — the last performance in the series is on March 28. 1. The main roles in the new Royal Opera House production of Verdi’s La Traviata were sung by .. A) singers who are virtually unknown to the opera world. B) singers who are already famous in the opera world. ©) young English singers. D) famous Italian singers. 2. According to the writer, Roberta Giovinco .. A) was the first soprano to give life to the character of Violetta in a most memorable way. B) managed to achieve something only Dame Julianne Seymour had done before. C) did not meet his expectations as far as her character portrayal is concerned. D) is too old to play the part of Violeta. EOE3. The new production of La Traviata A) allows room for flaws in acting, as more attention is paid to the singing. B) is directed by American Eve Wilson. C) is directed by someone who demands great attention to detail be paid. D) has no stage director, allowing the cast to move as they please while on stage. 4. The character of Alfredo in the new production of Verdi’s La Traviata A) is supposed to be shy throughout the opera B) was portrayed by an inexperienced baritone. C) was clumsily portrayed by Robert Truffaut D) goes through a variety of feelings and emotions throughout the opera. 5. According to the reviewer, Verdi's La Traviata ... A) can be enjoyed by anyone, irrespective of their experience with opera. B) can only be enjoyed by people with specialised knowledge in music. ©) lacks any sort of melody, which makes it difficult to take in D) is no longer a popular opera nowadays. II. Read the text. For questions 6-15, choose the correct answer, Vivienne Westwood | Some may say itis a trivial matter, others will insist it is a most complex (6) .......... of art. Regardless |). the label it receives, fashion has always fascinated people all over the world. Fashion designers in the likes of Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent or John Galliano, to name (8) .......... a few, are huge names in the industry not only for the clothes they created, but also for the messages they managed to get (9) .......... through their work. The list, however, would fall short of complete if we (10) .. not to mention a name that has literally made history in this field - Dame Vivienne Westwood. She is a | true (11) .. legend, with a career spanning more than four decades. Many things have been said | about her life and career, and many rumours have been spread. For this reason, the designer herself decided to put pen to paper and set the record (12) .......... Her new book, simply entitled Vivienne Westwood, is part memoir and part biography of the British fashion icon. For anyone who is interested in | fashion in general and the relationship between culture and society in particular, this is a must-read. The book covers Westwood’s very beginnings, with her eventful childhood, all her (13) and lows, but | also her very present, when she finally gets all the (14) .......... she deserves. The book reminds us to be true to ourselves and to block (15) .......... all those things that simply do not seem right to us. Whether you are a fashionista or not, this book will undoubtedly inspire you. A 4 3 a Gj se 4 2 (4 6. A) way B) form ©) status D) subject 7. A) of B) in ©) by D) from 8B. A) as B) such © and D) but 9. A) over B) across © up with D) in 10. A) are B) would ©) were D) did A) alive B) lively © lonely D) living 12. A) straight —_B) real ©) palpable D) true ‘¥3. A) ups B) tops ©) highs ‘D) peaks 14. A) loan B) credit ©) position D) situation B) in ©) over D) byces IIL, For questions 16-20, choose the best answer to complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. 16. He never gave me the impression that he was kind. He never ... kind, A) came to terms with being B) came across as being ©) came up with being 17. The weather is both chilly and windy. Not ... it’s also windy. A) only itis chilly but B) just is it chilly but © only is it chilly but 18. I use a notebook to help remember all of my meetings use a notebook ... all of my meetings. A) to stay away from B) to keep track of ©) to keep in touch with 19. She doesn’t often go to the theatre. She is ... to the theatre, A) not used to go B) not accustomed to go ©) not accustomed to going 20. My sister will be furious when I tell her. My sister will ... when I tell her. A) hit the roof B) let off steam C) make amends 21. Mrand Mrs Reid did not approve ... their children’s academic choices. A) about B) of C)on D) to E) with 22. ..., known by the pen name George Eliot, was an English novelist, poet, journalist, translator and one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. A) Mary Ann Evans B) Ellis Bell D) George Sand E) Irwin Shaw 23. What is a dust jacket? A) a short coat B) a cleaning cloth ©) a paper cover D) a rain jacket E) a leather bookmark 24. New Zealand is a democratic state with its own parliament whose official head is A) the elected president B) Parliament ©) Queen Elizabeth II D) the British Commonwealth _E) the Maori’s representative 25. Fill in the blanks with the missing words to complete The Olympic Creed: “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but ..., just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but ... . The essential thing is not to have conquered but ... well.” A) to take out/ the battle/ to have fought B) to take part/ the competition! fight ©) to take part/ the struggle/ to have played D) to take up/ the struggle/ to have done E) to take part/ the struggle/ to have fought 26. The employees felt... they had been given misleading information about their salaries. Ajalike B) unlike Cas like Djasif E)as 27. 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Kevin didn’t make any travel plans before he left for India; he just decided to ... around the country for 3 months. A) float B) roam ©) flee D) stride E) march 43. Match the words to make correct collocations. 1. shooting a. blow 2. hammer b. precision 3. celestial c. silence 4. clockwork d. body 5. complete e. star A) la/ 2b/ 3c/ 4d/ Se B) le/ 2b/ 3a/ 4e/ Sd C) Ib/ 2a/ 3d/ 4c/ Se D) le/ 2a/ 3d/ 4b/ Se E) Ic/ 2a/ 3e/ 4d/ Sb AA. You've been late three times, You ... late again A)had betternot tobe B) would rathernot be. | C) had better not D) had better not be E) would better not to be 45. Poseidon was the ancient Greek god of the sea and A) rain B) fish C) earthquakes) sand E) mermaids 46. Which word doesn’t belong? A) branch B) bark ©) sleeve D) wig E) trunk 47. Nobody's seen Mr Rogers since the morning he went out for a walk with his dog. He seems to have vanished ... A) behind the scenes B) into thin air ©) under the counter D) on the face of earth _E) like a shot in the dark 48. The great Victoria Desert is located in . A)North America B) Australia. C) West Africa. ©) South America) Antareti What would you be preparing if you were using a French press? A) potatoes B) a cocktail C)a smoothie D) a pudding E) coffee 50. [tried to call you but the line was ... all morning, A)reserved —_B) engaged ©) taken D) connected E) occupied