OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZ

ETAPA LOCAL
Clasa a XI-a
9 februarie 2013
I. ENGLISH IN USE (50 points)
A. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in each space. (20
points) 2points x10
A COMPUTER BAG WITH STYLE
It (1) striked struck as something as a surprise in the fashion industry when Julien MacDonald, the
well-known dress designer, teamed (2) up with the company Intel to produce a computer bag.
MacDonald made (3) its name creating the type of dresses that major celebrities like to be seen
wearing at high profile events such as film premieres and awards ceremonies.
The computer bag, however, was not designed with such occasions (4) in mind. Rather, it was created
for the modern woman (5)who relies on technology but hopes to look more chic than geek.
The challenge facing the designer was (6) then to combine a must-have handbag from the stylistic
point of view, with the functionality required to protect expensive computer equipment. In shocking
fuchsia pink, (7)the resulting multi-pocketed Nappa bag certainly lacked (8)nothing plenty
of MacDonalds signature style. It was stylish enough to grace the front row of any fashion show. And
even those finding such (9) a particular shade of pink a little scary were catered (10) away for
B. Read the text and then write the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete the
gaps. (10 points) 1point x 10
Kitchen Hygiene The next time you go to (0)BIG
the supermarket don't forget to buy
(1)INFECT
the(0) BIGGEST bottle of kitchen
(2)SCIENCE
cleaner you can to (1) disinfect your
(3)HYGIENE
(4)COMBINE
work surfaces. Recent (2) ...scientific
(5)POTENTIAL
research in America has shown that the
(6)CLEAN
kitchen is often the most (3) unhygienic
of all the rooms in the home. The
(4) ...combination of food, heat and
dampness means the kitchen is
(5) ...potentially a breeding ground for
bacteria that can cause stomach upsets
and vomiting.
The study at the University of Arizona
examined 15 homes over 30 weeks.
Levels of (6) ...cleaners cleanliness were
certainly not below average

yet cutting boards and dishcloths were

(7)RESEARCH
found to contain bacteria in far greater
(8)ADEQUATE
number than elsewhere in the home.
(9)SOLVE
(10)DAY
(7) ...Researchers say ignorance is the
cause of the problem and point out that
(8) ...inadequate cleaning can lead to
serious food poisoning. The
(9) ...solution ? Make sure you clean all
work surfaces (10) ... daily and keep an
eye on that dishcloth!
C. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word
given without changing it. (20 points) 2points x10
1. It was only after I left the office that I realized I had forgotten the file.
DID
Only after leaving the office did I realize I had forgotten the file.
2.Paula had just reached the gate when it began to rain.
THAN
No sooner had Paula just reached the gate than it began to rain.
3.Jane regretted speaking so rudely to the old lady.
MORE
Jane regretted not speaking more politely to the old lady.
4.Honestly, I didnt cheat in the test! said John.
DENIED
John denied having cheated in the test.
5.Do your homework first, and then you can go to the cinema , said Jim s mother.
LONG
Jims mother agreed to let him go to the cinema as long as he finishes his homework first.
6.Yes, I took the money, but Ned told me to do it! said George.
WHO
George claimed that it was Ned who told him to take the money.
7.Harry thought of throwing a surprise party for Katie s birthday.
CAME
Harry came up with the idea of throwing a surprise party for Katies birthday.
8. The only reason I havent bought the car yet is the cost.
FOR
Had I had enough money for it, I would already have bought the car.

9. Its ages since the vending machines in the canteen worked.

OUT
The vending machines have been out of use/ out of order for ages.
10. The footballer injured his knee, so that was the end of his hopes of a first team place.
PAID
The footballers knee injury put paid to .paid off his hopes of a first team place.
II. WRITING (50 points)
A magazine has been running a series of articles under the title PURSUING A
DREAM in which successful people describe how they achieved their ambitions and
the risks they had to take to do so. The magazine has now invited readers to
contribute articles with the same title and you decide to write one. Write your
article, describing an ambition you have or had, the risks that you had to take or
would have to take in order to achieve it and your attitude to taking risks in general.
(220-260 words)

2.OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZ - ETAPA JUDEEAN

22 FEBRUARIE 2015, Clasa a XI-XII-a, Seciunea B
SUBIECTUL I (50 points)
Imagine you are an MP of the British Government during the 40s.
You attend an important meeting within the House of Commons,
where Winston Churchill is delivering the following speech. Express
your agreement/disagreement in an essay of opinion. (350 words)
Sir, to form an Administration of this scale and complexity is a serious undertaking in
itself, but it must be remembered that we are in the preliminary stage of one of the greatest
battles in history, that we are in action at many points in Norway and in Holland, that we have to
be prepared in the Mediterranean, that the air battle is continuous and that many preparations
have to be made here at home. I would say to the House, as I said to those who have joined the
government: "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat." We have
before us an ordeal of the most grievous kind. We have before us many, many long months of
struggle and of suffering. You ask, what is our policy? I will say: It is to wage war, by sea,
land and air, with all our might and with all the strength that God can give us;
to wage war against a monstrous tyranny, never surpassed in the dark and lamentable catalogue
of human crime. That is our policy. You ask, what is our aim? I can answer in one word:
victory; victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory, however long
and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no survival. Let that be
realized; no survival for the British Empire, no survival for all that the British Empire has stood
for, no survival for the urge and impulse of the ages, that mankind will move forward towards its
goal. But I take up my task with buoyancy and hope. I feel sure that our cause will not be
suffered to fail among men. At this time I feel entitled to claim the aid of all, and I say, "Come
then, let us go forward together with our united strength."
Winston Churchill - May 13, 1940
http://www.historyplace.com/speeches/churchill.htm
SUBIECTUL II (50 points)
Write an article for a newspaper addressing the issue of arts in education starting
from the views presented in the text below. (250 words)
10 SALIENT STUDIES ON THE ARTS IN EDUCATION

A fine arts education including music, theater, drawing, painting, or sculpture whether in
practice or theory, has been a part of any well-rounded curriculum for decades but that may be
changing. Many schools today are cutting back or eliminating their art programs due to budget
constraints. It is estimated that by the end of this year, more than 25% of public high schools will
have completely dismantled them. These stats arent just bad news for teachers working in the
arts, such as those at traditional schools for dance or online colleges for photography. Numerous
studies done over the past decade have demonstrated the amazing benefits of such an integral
education facet. Students who dont have access to art classes may not only miss out on a key
creative outlet, but might also face greater difficulty mastering core subjects, higher dropout rates
and more disciplinary problems. You dont have to take our word for it you can read the
studies yourself. [] Taken on by research organizations, college professors and school districts
themselves, the studies reveal the power of art to inspire, motivate and educate todays students.
And, of course, demonstrate what a disservice many schools are doing by undervaluing such an
integral part of their education and development.
(http://www.onlinecolleges.net/10-salient-studies-on-the-arts-in-education/)