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MINISTERUL EDUCAȚIEI, Localitatea

CULTURII ȘI CERCETĂRII
Instituția de învățământ
AL REPUBLICII MOLDOVA

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TESTUL Nr. 1

LIMBA ENGLEZĂ
TESTARE PE EȘANTION REPREZENTATIV
CICLUL LICEAL
Profil real, umanist, arte, sport
24 februarie 2022
Timp alocat: 180 de minute

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 COMMUNICATIVE DOMAIN
I. Assessment of Communicative Language Competences. Reading Comprehension - 30
points.

Read the text and complete the tasks that follow.

The English Language
Today, English is the most popular language in the world, with about 350 - 400 million native
speakers. However, it is also the common language for many non-native speakers all over the world.
Almost a quarter of the globe's population, possibly 1.5 - 2 billion people, can understand English
and have, at least, a basic level, whether written or spoken.
English is recognised as an international language and a large number of countries teach it
in schools as their foreign language of choice. In fact, English is the most widely taught foreign
language in schools across the globe, with over 100 countries teaching it to at least a working level.
Over 1 billion people throughout the world are currently learning English, and it is expected that
there will be more students of English in China alone than there are inhabitants of the entire USA.
A report by the British Council suggests that the number of people learning English is likely to
continue to increase over the next 10 - 15 years, to reach around 2 billion, after which there may be
a decline.
English is the official language of industry and business. Over 90% of international airlines
use English as their language of choice, known as "Airspeak". For instance, an Italian pilot flying
an Italian plane into an Italian airport contacts ground control in English, not Italian. Similarly, a
large number of global companies do business in English, even if all members of that company and
others they deal with are non-English speakers. Some Swedish companies, for example, use English
within the workplace, even though they are in Sweden, because so much of their business is done,
through the Internet and other communications, with the outside world.
Up to 95% of popular music worldwide is in English, and American television and movies
are available almost everywhere. Half of world newspapers are in English, and some 75% of world
mail correspondence is in English. At least 35% of internet users are English speakers, and
approximately 70 - 80% of the content on the Internet is in English.
After centuries of use, and many changes, English has a rich vocabulary. We do not know
how many words there are in the English language, but we think there are more than a million. In
reality, it is almost impossible to count the number of words in any language. The Oxford English
Dictionary contains about 615,000 word entries. This includes some scientific terms and dialect
words. It does not include more specialised scientific and technical terms. There is a large number
of new words and expressions invented each year. English is an ever-changing language adapting
to an ever-changing world.

No. Items Score

I. Circle the letter corresponding to the correct variant to complete the statements. 4 points
1. According to the text, a number of people who speak English will probably… in 10 A A
years. 0 0
a. develop 1 1
b. improve
c. increase
 2. According to the text, people of different nationalities all over the world have at least A A
… of English. 0 0
a. an academic level 1 1
b. an elementary level
c. a proficient level

3. According to the text, a lot of international companies in the world prefer to …. in A A

English. 0 0
a. make progress 1 1
b. do business
c. be engaged

4. According to the text, every year a lot of new words are …. A A

a. invented in the English language. 0 0
b. borrowed from the English language. 1 1
c. disappearing in the English language.
II. In the text, identify the meaning of the words. Circle the letter corresponding to the 2 points
correct variant.
1. The word ‘decline’ in the text means: A A
a. failure; 0 0
b. decrease; 1 1
c. land.
2. The word ‘available’ is closest in meaning to: A A
a. possible; 0 0
b. convenient; 1 1
c. accessible.
III. Briefly answer the questions below, choosing words and/or numbers from the text. 4 points
1. How many people are learning English at the moment? A A
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2. How many newspapers are published in English? 1 1
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2 2
3. Why do Swedish companies use English at their work?
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4. What words does The Oxford English Dictionary not include? 4 4
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IV. Match the halves of the sentences. Write the answers in the table below. One is 4 points
extra.
A A
1. English is taken as an optional course a. the population in the USA. 0 0
2. In China, there will be more students b. in many countries of the world. 1 1
of English than c. into existence every year. 2 2
3. The information on
d. the Internet is mostly in English. 3 3
4. A lot of new words come
e. as the language of choice. 4 4

1 2 3 4
V. Identify if the statements are true or false. Circle the letter corresponding to the 6 points
correct variant. Justify the answer by quoting the text and write it on the lines
below.
1. Most pop music is in English. A A
a. True b. False 0 0
______________________________________________________________________ 1 1
2 2
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A A
2. All the airway companies communicate in English at work. 0 0
a. True b. False 1 1
______________________________________________________________________ 2 2
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A A
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0 0
3. We know exactly how many words there are in the English language. 1 1
a. True b. False 2 2
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
VI. Write the most important ideas in order they come in the text. Fill in the table with 8 points
the letter corresponding to the correct variant (A, B, …).
A. English is the language of business and entertainment. A A
B. English is constantly developing. 0 0
C. The world is learning English. 2 2
D. English is spoken across the world. 4 4
6 6
1 2 3 4 8 8
… … … …

VII. What is the main idea of the text? Circle the letter corresponding to the correct 2 points
variant.
a. English has become a dominant language in all the spheres of human activity. A A
b. English has always been spoken in every country of the world. 0 0
c. English is the language of music and art. 2 2
 II. Assessment of Communicative Language Competences. Written Production - 40 points.

Write a 180-200-word text according to the given task.

No Item Score
1. More and more young people are choosing to live at home while studying at university. 40
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living at home while going to university. points
When writing your essay, consider the following:
1. Describe the life of young people at home;
2. Present the pros and/or cons of living at home while studying at university;
3. Provide two examples from what you have experienced and/or read, etc. to
support advantages and disadvantages;
4. Express your opinion on this trend;
5. Justify your opinion on this trend.
Follow the structure of an essay: introduction, body, conclusion.

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CULTURAL DOMAIN
III. Assessment of Pluri/intercultural and Communicative Language Competences.
Written Production - 30 points.

Write a 90-100-word text according to the given task.

No Item Score
1. A travel magazine has asked its readers to send in an article about an important annual 30
event that takes place in an English-speaking country. Write about the event you have points
chosen.
Consider the following:
1. Present the event;
2. Describe what people usually do during this event;
3. Explain the importance of the event for the country and its people;
4. Express your attitude towards this event.
Write an article, following the structure: title, introduction, body, conclusion.

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