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CLASA a VIII-a, FAZA JUDEȚEANĂ – 18 MARTIE 2017 Localitatea .......................................

Judeţul .............................................
I. READING COMPREHENSION (20 POINTS)
Subject 1. A. Read the text two letters. Choose from the sentences (A-G) the one which best fits each
gap (1-6) and write the letter in the gap. There is one extra sentence. (12 p)

Dear Dan,
My brother Sam and I moved to a new secondary school a year ago. At first we hated it because it took us
ages to make new friends. Some kids at our school are quite posh, but that doesn’t mean that they’re nice!
For about six months my brother Sam had loads of problems. İ tried to protect him, but I don’t know if I did
the right thing. (1) ..... Let me explain.
Some kids teased Sam. (2) ..... A boy called Jake who was older than Sam, was the worst bully. Sometimes,
he and his mates would shove Sam in the corridors or throw his bag on the floor. Anyway, one day last
month Sam and his friends were standing in a queue in the school canteen. Jake sometimes expects younger
kids to give up their place in the queue or hand over some of their dinner money. That day Jake marched up
to Sam and his friends and demanded 50p. ‘If you don’t give us the money, I’ll get you after school.’ I saw
what was happening. (3) ..... I felt responsible for my brother, so I pushed Jake out of the way.
Unfortunately, he fell and banged his head on the wall with revolting thump.
Jake hasn’t bothered Sam since that day but sometimes I feel guilty. (4) ..... Do you think I was a bully, too?
Mike, 14, Manchester
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Dear Mike,
If I were you, I’d forget about this and carry on with your life as usual. If you fight back once, it doesn’t
make you a bully I’m sure you’ll agree. (5) ..... To be honest, I disapprove of using violence to deal with
bullies. If the bullies fought back you would get hurt. Also, you would get into trouble. Bullies often get
bored if you don’t react, and they will usually stop if you laugh at them. (6) ..... It’s impossible for adults to
help you unless they know about it, so try to tell a friend, a parent or a teacher about any bullying. Most
bullying is not illegal, but it is very unfair and by law schools should protect you. Don’t forget that bullies
may have problems, too. Some are immature and others bully if they feel insecure, so they might need help,
too.
Everyone deals with things differently, but the important lesson is the one you and your brother learned; if
you believe in yourself, the bullies will soon leave you alone. Good luck!
Dan

A He was laughing at my brother and suddenly I felt angry.

B Bullies hate that!
C They said rude thing and called him names.
D Bullies usually repeat their behaviour – it becomes a habit.
E It’s still bothering me, so I’m writing to ask for some advice.
F I was in terrible pain after he hit me.
G I’m not usually violent. Was I right or wrong?

B. Underline the correct answer. (8p)

1. Mike’s brother wasn’t happy at school because
a. he had bad marks b. some kids teased him c. he didn’t like the teachers
2. Mike got involved because
a. he felt responsible for Sam b. Sam had told him so c. teachers couldn’t help
 3.Mike is worried because
a. he might be expelled
b. he might be arrested
c. he feels guilty
4.Dan advises Mike to
a. go to the police
b. tell adults about the bullying
c. forgive the bullies

II. USE OF ENGLISH (40POINTS)

Subject 2Finish the sentences below in such a way that
they keep a similar meaning. Use the words in brackets in
the new sentences. (20p)

1. Do you want to watch TV? (feel)

Do you .........................................................................................................................................
2. John participated in a swimming competition last week. (part)
John .............................................................................................................................................
3. I played chess almost every day when I was young. (used)
I ...................................................................................................................................................
4. My intention is to travel to Malta by ferry. (going)
I ...................................................................................................................................................
5. Did they take her to the hospital in an ambulance? (she)
Was ..............................................................................................................................................
6. It’s not necessary to come to the train station to meet me. (to)
You ..............................................................................................................................................
7. Today was so hot that I didn’t want to do anything. (such)
Today ...........................................................................................................................................
8. You are too young to join the army. (old)
You ..............................................................................................................................................
9. ‘We went snowboarding last year’, Jill said. (before)
Jill said ........................................................................................................................................
10. ‘I will call you tomorrow’, Robert said to me. (told)
Robert .........................................................................................................................................

Subject 3 (10p)
Complete the text with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Festival time
Our town 1) …………………….(hold) a dance festival every year, and my friends and I 2)
…………………..(already make) our costumes for next year’s parade. The parade 3)……………..(be) my
favourite part of the festival. Last year we 4) ……………………..(design) our own costumes and we 5)
…………………(win) first prize. We 6)………………………….(not expect) to win; in fact, we 7)
…………………….(look) at all the other beautiful costumes when I 8) ……………(hear) our names called
by the judges. I 9)……………………………(want) to be a dancer since I was five years old. Next year I 10)
………………..(study) dance at the National Academy of Dance.

Subject 4 (10p)
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.
The bus took us through beautiful 1) …………………………………. (SCENE) with mountains, lakes and
lovely houses. Camping is a great fun but sometimes it’s not very 2) ………………………………….
(COMFORT) sleeping on the ground. I love looking around old castles but I don’t like it when there are too
many 3) …………………………………. (VISIT) . My favourite 4) ………………………………….
(ATTRACT) at the park is the sixteenth century ship with the captain’s cabin. Adults and children find
theme parks 5) …………………………………. (FASCINATE) because there’s so much to do in them.
Wait for me at the 6) …………………………………. (ENTER) to the park and we’ll go in together. We
always book our 7) …………………………………. (ACCOMMODATE) a long time before we go on
holiday so that we get a discount.
If you want more 8) …………………………………. (INFORM) about the theme park take this brochure.
I’m a very 9) …………………………………. (ADVENTURE) person who loves travelling to different
places. Riding the highest roller coaster in the world has been the most 10) ………………………………….
(THRILL) thing I have ever done.
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VARIANTA 1 Judeţul .............................................

Timpul de lucru: 90 minute

Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii.
Nu se acordă puncte din oficiu.

III.WRITING(25 POINTS)
Words: _____
Choose one of the beginnings below to write a narrative composition (150-180 words).
Count your words and write the total number in the box on the right.

1. I had dreamed of this moment for years, and now I wanted to show that I deserved the chance.

2. I will always remember the day when, …

Timpul de lucru: 90 minute
Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii.
Nu se acordă puncte din oficiu.
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Marking Scheme for the Narrative Composition - 8th form 25 points

Analytical Excellent Good Adequate Limited Incomplete/Poor

Criteria 5p 4p 3p 2p 1p
The story is completely relevant to
the topic, describing The story is partially completed The story is incomplete,
The story is fairly completed The story is faulty, including
places/events/characters/atmospher with slight logical impediments in the sequencing of the
Content e
with all the sequencing
sequencing the moments of the
serious logical impediments in
narrative moments being
elements of a narrative. the sequencing of events.
/reaching climax, including the narrative. inconsistent.
final reactions of the protagonist.
There is complete logical There is serious inconsistency
There is a fairly completion of There is partial completion of the Paragraphs are incomplete,
connection of paragraphs due to a in the organization of the
paragraph organization due to task. Paragraphs are partially both linking devices,
Organization/ judicious use of linking devices, paragraphs due to the misuse
scarce misuse of linking complete due to unfinished ideas mechanics and length
Cohesion mechanics and length requirements.
devices, mechanics and length and scarce use of linking devices,
of the linking device,
requirements having been
mechanics and length
requirements. mechanics and length requirements. disrespected.
requirements.
A wide range of vocabulary is used A range of vocabulary is used A limited range of vocabulary A very narrow range of
The range of vocabulary is
appropriately and accurately appropriately and accurately is present within the story; less vocabulary is present;
adequately used in the story; errors
throughout the story; precise in the story; occasional errors common items of vocabulary errors in word
Vocabulary/ in word choice/formation are
meaning is conveyed; minor errors in word choice/formation are are rare and may be often choice/formation
Spelling are rare; spelling is very well possible; spelling is well
present when more sophisticated
faulty; spelling errors can predominate; spelling
items of vocabulary are attempted;
controlled. controlled with occasional make text understanding errors can make the story
spelling can be faulty at times.
slips. difficult. obscure at times.
A wide range of grammatical A range of grammatical A limited range of
A mix of complex andsimple A very narrow range of
structures is used accurately and structures is used accurately grammatical structures is
grammatical structures is present grammatical structures is
flexibly throughout the story; minor and with some flexibility along present along the story;
Structures/ throughout the story; errors are present within the story;
errors are rare; punctuation is very the story; occasional errors are complex language is rare and
Punctuation wellcontrolled. possible; punctuation is
present when complex language is
may be often faulty;
errors predominate;
attempted; punctuation can be punctuation errors make
wellcontrolled with occasional punctuation errors can make
faulty at times. the text obscure at times.
slips. text understanding difficult.
The register of the narrative
The register of the narrative The register of the narrative composition is partially relevant to The register used in the
Register and The register of the narrative
composition is totally relevant to composition is relevant to the the task, with a narrow narrative composition is
composition is inconsistent
Style / the task, being organically task with slightly incongruent inconsistency of style, leading to inappropriate for this type
due to the mixture of styles.
Effect on integrated all along the discourse. lapses within the discourse. halts in the logical development of
The effect on the reader is
writing.
target reader The interest of the reader is aroused The text has a good effect on ideas. The effect on the reader is
non-relevant.
and sustained throughout. the reader. The effect on the reader is non-relevant.
satisfactory.
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I. READING COMPREHENSION
Subject 1 A (6 x 2 = 12 p)

1. E 2. C 3. A 4. G 5. D 6. D
B (4 x 2 = 8 p)

1b 2a 3c 4b

II. USE OF ENGLISH

Subject 2 (10x2p=20points)

1. Do you feel like watching TV?

2. John took part in a swimming competition last week.
3. I used to play chess almost every day when I was young.
4. I am going to travel to Malta by ferry.
5. Was she taken to hospital in an ambulance?
6. You don’t have to/don’t need to come to the train station to meet me.
7. Today was such a hot day that I didn’t want to do anything.
8. You are not old enough to join the army.
9. Jill said (that) she had gone snowdoarding the year before.
10. Robert toldme (that) he would call me the next day/ the day after.

Subject 3(10 x 1 = 10 p) 5) won

6) didn’t expect
1) holds 7) were looking
2) have already made 8) heard
3) is 9) have wanted
4) designed 10) am studying

4. attraction
Subject 4(10 x 1 = 10 p) 5. fascinating
6. entrance
1. scenery 7. accommodation
2. comfortable 8. information
3. visitors 9. adventurous

10. thrilling