Test Initial XI L1

MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE I CERCETRII TIINIFICE
Liceul Teoretic Dan Barbilian Cmpulung, Arge
EXAMEN DE DIFEREN
Anul colar 2017-2018
Limba englez
Clasa a XI- a
Numele si prenumele elevului:
Data susinerii testului:
Pentru rezolvarea corect a tuturor cerinelor din Partea I si din Partea a II-a se acord 90 de
puncte. Din oficiu se acord 10 puncte.
Timpul efectiv de lucru este de 45 de minute.
PARTEA I (60 de puncte)
I. Read the text below and complete the following tasks. Write all your answers on the Answer
Sheet.
Have you ever done something so extreme, that you've actually risked your life for it
maybe? If so, why did you do it? (1) Many people actually feel like they must make that
impact in the world and prove a point to everyone else about being able to accomplish
something maybe no one else could. It seems like a way to get attention possibly. (2) It's
actually said some people with personal experience to be more of a mental and spiritual thing
to do, as opposed to a physical challenge, but there's no denying that you do work your legs,
lung and ligaments.
Everyday, daring people all over the world are participating in extreme sports like
adventure racing, bull-fighting, in-line skating, bungee jumping, snow boarding and
skateboarding. (3) (Now also known as action sports) which is a general, somewhat hazily-
defined term for a collection of newer sports involving adrenaline-inducing action. Starting
with one of the most vigorous and growing sport in North America, adventure racing in 1999
will see up to 80 competitions for the sport alone. (4) Adventure racing includes
completing extreme activities before other teams including mountain climbing, bike riding,
and even canoeing.
1. Four sentences have been removed from the text. Select the appropriate sentence for
each gap in the text. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
8 points
A. Even children could do it.

B. Maybe to prove a point, but to who?
C. This means that tens of thousands of people will be participating, while many millions will
be watching it on their very own televisions at home.
D. All of these sports involve a serious risk, and that's why they are called Extreme Sports.
E. Or maybe this just proves what people will actually do for money if it in fact was involved.
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2. Explain the underlined words. 6 points
3. For the following questions, choose the answer (A, B, C, D) which fits according to the
text. 6 points
1. Extreme sports refer to
A. sports in water.
B. sports that involves a serious risk.
C. sports in air.
D. sports on the ground.
2. Why do people participate in extreme sports?
A. For themselves.
B. For the sake of the sports.
C. For accomplishing something no one else could.
D. For memories.
3. The most vigorous and growing sport in North America in 1999 was
A. horse riding.
B. bungee jumping.
C. adventure racing.
D. bird watching.
4. Choose the right variant and, on your exam sheet, write the corresponding letter next
to the number indicating each sentence. 4 points
1) We wanted to go to the restaurant ________ unfortunately it was closed.

A. moreover
B. so
C. but
D. whereas
2) Whats wrong? You seem upset.
I am. I ______ just failed my driving test.
A. have
B. am
C. was
D. had
3) The boy ______ house I was staying at was an old friend.
A. whom
B. whose
C. where
D. which
4) _______ I have a look at the menu, please?
Of course. Here you are.
A. Must
B. Should
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C. Can
D. Will
5. Use the word in capitals at the end of each gapped line to form a word that fits in the
space in the same line. Write these words on your exam sheet. 6 points
1. Sarahs uncle is a and hes in prison for burglary and the moment. CRIME
2. John Irving is my favourite and Ive just finished his latest book. NOVEL
3. She tiptoed so as not to wake the others. CARE
6. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on
your exam sheet. 10 points
1) Jim was helped by someone whom told him the answer.
2) Paul has so much friends that hes always busy.
3) I have had two teeth taken out last week.
4) The children were took to the seaside.
5) When has Mary written to you last?
7. Complete the sentences with one word only. 12 points
1) The four brothers always helped one

2) This is the boy gave me the book.
3) Its 10 oclock and you are in bed!
8. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the given word. 8 points

1) Brian does not work as hard as William.
William
2) Where do you live? I asked the little girl.
I asked ....
3) As he eats more, he becomes fatter.
The
4) Steve did not hear the alarm clock this morning, so he was late for work.
If
PARTEA II (30 puncte)
In a paragraph, talk about the hardest thing you have ever done. (10-12 lines)

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MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE I CERCETRII TIINIFICE

Liceul Teoretic Dan Barbilian Cmpulung, Arge

Numele si prenumele elevului:

Data susinerii testului:

PARTEA I (60 de puncte)

A. Even children could do it.

1. Extreme sports refer to

2. Why do people participate in extreme sports?

1) We wanted to go to the restaurant ________ unfortunately it was closed.

7. Complete the sentences with one word only. 12 points

1) The four brothers always helped one

8. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the given word. 8 points

PARTEA II (30 puncte)

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