MINISTERUL ED U C A I EI NAIONALE

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OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZ ETAPA LOCAL 25 ianuarie 2014 CLASA a X-a

QUESTION I (50 points) Write a 300-word descriptive essay entitled My happy place. QUESTION II (25 points) You have seen the following advertisement in the local newspaper: Hard-working young assistant wanted for part-time work in a bookshop during July/August. No sales experience needed, but a good understanding of English is essential. Apply in writing to Bookworms. Write a letter asking to be considered for the position. QUESTION III (25 points) A. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in each space. (10 points) Lost Luggage Approximately one airline passenger (1)every thousand arrives at their destination to find that (2).. or all of their baggage has not arrived with them. For many passengers, this means (3).. wait of hours or days, with all the associated inconvenience, (4) .the missing item is being located and forwarded. Others, (5).fortunate still, have to re sign (6).. to the fact that their bags are actually lost and, as the days turn (7).weeks, face the fact that they are unlikely ever to see them (8) . To prevent loss, (9)..at least assist recovery, passengers are urged to make sure that identification tags are secure and up-to-date, an itinerary with addresses is enclosed and the bags are distinguishable (10). others of the same make. B. Read the text below and use the word given in capital on the right to form words that fit in the gaps. The words in capitals are given in the order in which you need to use them. (5 points). Understanding time The Egyptians were responsible for the (1) of the system of 24 hours in a day that we still use today. The first clocks were sundials which used the (2) of the Suns shadow to mark the passing of the day. This worked well in sunny countries but was (3) for places where the sky was often (4) People living there had to wait for the development of the mechanical clock before they could tell the time with any degree of (5)

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C. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. (10 points)

1. Tony regrets not being able to speak to his girlfriend last night. Tony wishes that . to his girlfriend last night. 2. A local garage always services my motorbike. I always at a local garage. 3. The heavy rainfall made it impossible for them to complete the walk. They .. the walk by the heavy rainfall. 4. People say that the pop star has given a lot of money to charity. The pop star .. a lot of money to charity. 5. You must do exactly what the manager tells you. You must ..... instructions exactly.

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TOTAL 100 PUNCTE TOATE SUBIECTELE SUNT OBLIGATORII. TIMP DE LUCRU: 3 ORE. NU SE ACORD PUNCTE DIN OFICIU