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Progress Test: Name: IX J Grade 20 of April
Progress Test: Name: IX J Grade 20 of April
IXth J grade
20th of April
Progress test
1) Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each sentence:
In 1719 he published ‘Robinson Crusoe’,______1______ of the most famous books ever ______2_____,
a ‘world book’ of mythic power ______3________happily chosen theme of desert island______4____ has appealed to
generations of adults and children alike;_____5________ remains the crowning glory of ______6_____popular success.
The book proved so popular that the names of the two main protagonists have entered the language. The term "Robinson
Crusoe" is virtually synonymous with the word "castaway" and is often used as a _____7_____ for being or doing
something alone.
With only a few supplies from the ____8____he builds a house, a boat and a new life. His island is not wholly
_____9______, though, and there is the exciting but ominous presence of cannibals. Also, his story appeared in the
periodical The Englishman, and was a ____10____ of wonder for many.
20 points
2) The word in the capitals at the end of each of the following sentences can be used to form a word
that fits suitably in the blank space. Fill each blank in this way:
20 points
3) Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it:
c) The fireman managed to rescue the child from the burning house.
The fireman was……………………………………………………………………………………………
d) Stephen would rather windsurf than sail.
Stephen prefers ……………………………………………………………………………………………
e) We really must leave the party if we are to catch the last bus.
It’s time we……………………………………….…………………………………………………………
i) Despite not speaking a word in French, Jeremy decided to make his home in Paris.
Although………………………..………………………………………………………………………………
j) The winter in England is too cold for gardeners to leave geraniums outside.
The winter in England is not…………………………………………………………………………………
20 points
4) Write a descriptive essay about the person you admire most. Give your essay an
appropriate title and write no more than 200 words (20 lines).
30 points
Good Luck!
BAREM DE EVALUARE SI DE NOTARE
Se punctează oricare alte formulări/ modalităti de rezolvare corectă a cerintelor.
Nu se acordă punctaje intermediare, altele decât cele precizate explicit prin barem.
Se acordă 10 puncte din oficiu. Nota finală se calculează prin împărtirea punctajului total
acordat pentru test la 10.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
trustworthy necessity sadness recognition spelling success security qualification proud strength
a) I enjoyed so much.
b) lived in England for 50 years.
c) able to rescue the child
d) windsurfing to sailing.
e) left the party.
f) for having lost Geraldine ‘s book.
g) to check the patient’s temperature .
h) enough money to buy that suit.
i) he is not speaking a word in French, Jeremy decided to make his home in Paris.
j) warm enough for gardeners to leave geraniums outside.