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PART 1 30 points

a) For each question, choose the correct answer (A-D): (15 points)

Dinosaurs

Almost ____ (1) thinks that dinosaurs were massive, ferocious and dangerous reptiles, but what is
the truth about these extinct reptiles. It is mostly true that they were generally enormous, but there
are ____ (2) misconceptions about them. For example, dinosaurs came in all shapes and sizes,
including the largest land animal to walk the planet (the Giganotosaurus), however, there were many
types of dinosaur that were smaller than a Springer spaniel (a type of dog).
Dinosaurs first appeared around 230 million years ____ (3), they lived for about 135 million years
until they became extinct in an unprecedented event about 65 million years ago. One thing that is
not known for sure is that not all the dinosaurs ________ (4) extinct as many of the bird like dinosaurs
survived.
One thing that scientists don’t know, or cannot ever agree on is what happened exactly. They think
it was due to two or three ________ (5) including: the impact of a large asteroid, the chemicals in
the air from erupting volcanoes, also climate change with the possibility of other things. So, if you
think about it, the dinosaurs that ________ (6) probably evolved into some of the birds that we see
today.

1. A. all B. people C. experts D. everyone

2. A. common B. normal C. often D. general
3. A. for B. since C. before D. ago
4. A. became B. turned C. converted D. gone
5. A. aspects B. factors C. features D. parts
6. A. overcame B. went on C. survived D. lived through

b) For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning
to the original sentence. You must use no more than five words, including the word given.
The word must not be altered in any way. (15 points)

1. Her brother sings better than she does. (AS)

She doesn't __________________________ her brother.

2. I'll call you the minute I arrive at the airport. (SOON)

I'll call you __________________________ I arrive at the airport.

3. He was in a bad mood because he had slept so badly. (WOULD)

If he hadn’t slept so badly, he ______________________________________ in a better mood.

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4. There is only a little tea left in the pot. (MUCH)
There __________________________ tea left in the pot.

5. “I didn't see Tina yesterday”, she said.

He said that __________________________ Tina the day before. (SEEN)

PART 2 30 points

Read the text and answer the questions below. For questions 1 - 6, choose the best answer
A, B or C.

Robot teachers
If you think of the jobs robots could never do, you would probably put doctors and teachers at the
top of the list. It's easy to imagine robot cleaners and factory workers, but some jobs need human
connection and creativity. But are we underestimating what robots can do? In some cases, they
already perform better than doctors at diagnosing illness. Also, some patients might feel more
comfortable sharing personal information with a machine than a person. Could there be a place for
robots in education after all?

British education expert Anthony Seldon thinks so. And he even has a date for the robot takeover of
the classroom: 2027. He predicts robots will do the main job of transferring information and teachers
will be like assistants. Intelligent robots will read students' faces, movements and maybe even brain
signals. Then they will adapt the information to each student. It's not a popular opinion and it's
unlikely robots will ever have empathy and the ability to really connect with humans like another
human can.

One thing is certain, though. A robot teacher is better than no teacher at all. In some parts of the
world, there aren't enough teachers and 9–16 per cent of children under the age of 14 don't go to
school. That problem could be partly solved by robots because they can teach anywhere and won't
get stressed, or tired, or move somewhere for an easier, higher-paid job.

Those negative aspects of teaching are something everyone agrees on. Teachers all over the world
are leaving because it is a difficult job and they feel overworked. Perhaps the question is not 'Will
robots replace teachers?' but 'How can robots help teachers?' Office workers can use software to
do things like organise and answer emails, arrange meetings and update calendars. Teachers waste
a lot of time doing non-teaching work, including more than 11 hours a week marking homework. If
robots could cut the time teachers spend marking homework and writing reports, teachers would
have more time and energy for the parts of the job humans do best.

1. It's easy to think robots …

A. will replace people even if we don't like the idea.
B. are more capable than people and it's true.
C. can do less than people but it's not always true.

2. Anthony Seldon thinks teachers in the future will …

A. help robots in class.
B. teach knowledge to students.
C. no longer exist.

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3. Robots will probably never …
A. have human understanding of emotions.
B. be a popular choice for teachers.
C. be intelligent enough to work in education.

4. Some parts of the world ...

A. pay robots to teach.
B. already use robots in teaching jobs.
C. have a shortage of teachers.

5. Teachers …
A. work harder than office workers.
B. have less help than office workers.
B. leave their jobs to become office workers.

6. Robots could …
A. empathise with students.
B. mark homework.
C. prepare lessons.

PART 3 30 points

Write a 75-100 word paragraph from a story, beginning like this:

The man was waiting, as usual, at the school corner.

Do not count the words given in the beginning. Give your story an appropriate title.

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BAREM DE CORECTARE ȘI NOTARE

PART 1 30 points

a) 2.50 points x 6 items = 15 points

1. D; 2. A; 3. D; 4. A; 5. B; 6. C

b) 3 points x 5 items = 15 points

1. sing as well as
2. as soon as
3. would have been
4. isn’t much
5. hadn’t (had not) seen

PART 2 30 points
5 points x 6 items = 30 points
1. C; 2. A; 3. A; 4. C; 5. B; 6. B

PART 3 30 points

6 points 4 points 2 points 0 points

Task not
attempted
Task The story is completely The story is partially The story is incomplete,
achievement relevant to topic, completed with slight the sequencing of the
describing places / events logical impediments in narrative moments
/ characters / atmosphere sequencing the being inconsistent.
/reaching climax, including moments of the
the final reactions of the narrative.
protagonist.
Organization There is complete logical There is partial Paragraphs are
and cohesion connection of paragraphs completion of the incomplete, both linking
due to a judicious use of task. Paragraphs are devices, mechanics, and
linking partially complete due length requirements
devices, mechanics, and to unfinished ideas having been
length requirements. and scarce use of disrespected.
linking devices,
mechanics, and length
requirements.
Vocabulary A wide range of vocabulary The range of A very narrow range of
is used vocabulary is vocabulary is present;
appropriately and adequately used in the errors in word
accurately throughout the story; errors in word choice/formation
story; precise meaning is choice / predominate; spelling
conveyed; minor formation are present errors can make the
errors are rare; spelling is when more story obscure at times.
very well sophisticated items of The register used in the
controlled. vocabulary are narrative story is
The register of the attempted; spelling inappropriate for the
narrative story is totally can be faulty at times. The type of functional writing.
relevant to the task, being register of the
organically narrative story is
integrated all along the partially relevant to
discourse. the task with a narrow

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 inconsistency of style,
leading to halts in the
logical development
of ideas.
Structures A wide range of A mix of complex and A very narrow range of
grammatical structures is simple grammatical grammatical structures
used accurately and structures is present is present within the
flexibly throughout the throughout the story; story; errors
story; minor errors are errors are present predominate;
rare; punctuation is when complex punctuation errors make
very well controlled. language is attempted; the text obscure at times.
punctuation can be
faulty at times.
Effect on The interest of the reader The effect on the reader is The effect on the reader is
target reader is aroused and sustained satisfactory. not relevant.
throughout.

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