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Proba C
de evaluare a competentelor lingvistice într-o limbă de circulatie internatională
studiată pe parcursul învătământului liceal
Proba scrisă la Limba engleză
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Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii.

ÎNTELEGEREA TEXTULUI CITIT

SUBIECTUL I (40 de puncte)

Read the text below. Are the sentences 1-5 'Right' (A) or 'Wrong' (B)? If there is not enough information
to answer 'Right' (A) or 'Wrong' (B), choose 'Doesn't say' (C). Mark A, B or C on your exam sheet.

Math has never been my thing. I have always had a hard time understanding it. After spending
freshman and sophomore year with the same teacher, I felt doomed for junior year. After my
first day, I felt like this was the year I was going to understand it, and I felt this because of my
teacher; Mr. Schmid. His style of teaching was basic, and simple. He always taught at a good
pace and made sure that everyone was right with him before moving on. We took notes, did
examples, worked in groups, discussed homework and played math games every once in a
while. It was the first time I actually looked forward to coming to math class. Half way through
the year, I felt I had a good grasp on the subject. For the first time in High School, I got an ‘A’
on a math test. I was feeling confident, but still wanted that extra push. Mr. Schmid offered
to help me with my homework during my 10th hour study hall. Every other day during my
10th hour, I went back to the math room to discuss my homework. There were usually about
two or three other students there getting help also. We worked our way through all of the
problems on the assignment, and if I was still a little shaky, he made up more examples till I
did understand. Somehow, he managed to completely help me and three other students in
just 40 minutes. After we all finished, there was usually around five to seven minutes left
before the bell rang. That’s when we would discuss our favorite teams. We talked about the
Brewers, Packers, and Badgers. Having Mr. Schmid as my teacher changed my views on
math. I know now that it’s okay and always a good idea to go in for extra help. I had to go on
to my senior math class without Mr. Schmid as my teacher this year. I will always remember
him as “the teacher who somehow managed to make math make sense.”
(https://www.teenink.com)

1. Mr. Schmid was in his junior year.

A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say

2. Mr. Schmid’s teaching style was not appreciated by authorities.

A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say

3. Mr. Schmid helped students with their homework.

A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say

4. Mr. Schmid disliked talking about sports teams with his students.

A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say

5. Mr. Schmid managed to change the author’s opinion on maths.

A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say

PRODUCEREA DE MESAJE SCRISE

SUBIECTUL al II-lea (60 de puncte)

You have recently participated in a class discussion on the topic of education in your country. The
discussion centred around solutions to be found in order to improve the current situation, such as
increased funding and better training for teachers. You have decided to write an essay on this topic
for your teacher describing three solutions you would forward and their beneficial effects. Write your
essay in 180 - 200 words.
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Proba C
de evaluare a competentelor lingvistice într-o limbă de circulatie internatională
studiată pe parcursul învătământului liceal
Proba scrisă la Limba engleză
Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii.

ÎNTELEGEREA TEXTULUI CITIT

SUBIECTUL I (60 de puncte)

Read the text below. For questions 1-10, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according
to the text.

The winner of the 2016 Oscar in practically every category is G white men facing adversity. Just two years
after the much-touted breakthrough of “12 Years a Slave”, the best picture nominees announced Thursday,
with a few notable exceptions, follow a dishearteningly repetitive story line of white men triumphing over
enormous odds: The Hollywood blacklist ("Trumbo"), the vagaries of Wall Street ("The Big Short"), Cold
War politics ("Bridge of Spies"), life alone on Mars ("The Martian"), a grizzly bear attack, murderous
companions and the hostilities of a cruel winter landscape ("The Revenant"). Even "Spotlight," with its
supporting actress nomination for Rachel McAdams, showcases a group of mostly male journalists struggling
to expose the brutal crimes committed by the Catholic Church. And though there is feminine power aplenty in
"Mad Max: Fury Road," the film's titular character is, of course, Max, and its lead actress didn't even get a
nomination.
To be clear, these are all good stories, powerful, well told and beautifully acted. But in world filled with
billions of people who are not white men, they are certainly not the only good stories, not by a long shot.
Though our demographics and attitudes continue to change, Hollywood's definition of great drama has
remained stubbornly attached to standards and expectations set back when men were men (if they were white)
and everyone else needed to just shut up and listen. Obviously, plenty of films have challenged this sensibility,
telling a wide variety of stories from many points of view. But when it comes to Oscar bait, the default remains
too often set at literal reading of the four essential categories of conflict: Man versus man, man versus
nature,man versus society and man versus himself. As many have already pointed out, the characters in the
lead actor category were a writer, scientist/astronaut, tracker, inventor and artist. The characters in lead actress?
Homemaker, mother, inventor, wife, clerk.
Certainly "Straight Outta Compton," "Creed," "Concussion" and "Beasts of No Nation" fit the "classic"
definition of literary conflict. They just didn't fit, apparently, academy voters' ideas of a classic best picture.
Film is not the only narrative art struggling with a limited notion of excellence. The publishing industry is in
the midst of a long-standing battle over why certain writers (mostly white men) are considered "significant"
while others (often women, white and otherwise) are dubbed "popular."
With its increasing number of platforms, television has done a better job in recent years of expanding its
repertoire of characters and stories, but the "prestige dramas" of premium and basic cable remain almost as
fascinated with the perils and problems of white men as film. Of recent Emmy winners in drama, only "Game
of Thrones" gives equal emphasis to its female characters. Ironically, television has benefited, and will
continue to benefit, from film's increasingly narrow focus. There are many reasons for TV's recent renaissance,
but it certainly began when female film stars, unable to find good roles, left the big screen for the small. Film
writers, unable to sell stories outside the prescribed margins, soon followed.
Although there are still too few women and people of color writing and directing television, there are far more
than in film. The nominees for virtually every category that was not lead or supporting actress included only
a scattering of women. And director Todd Haynes, who in "Carol" told a lovely and lyrical story about two
women, was shut out of his category and the best picture group. Before chalking all this up to a discussion of
political correctness, Hollywood should take note that there is money at stake. The movie and TV industries
won't solve their main problem —how to capture the eyes of young audiences — by hewing to hallmarks of
excellence set by previous generations. Millennials and post-millennials aren't just big franchise fans, they are
also the most racially diverse and socially tolerant generations in history. As the crossover audiences for
"Straight Outta Compton" and "The Hunger Games" series proved, they don't "need" their heroes to be white
and don't expect them to be male or straight or anything but interesting.
(www.latimes.com/entertainment)
1. What does the article say about the Oscar best picture nominees?
A. They are focusing mostly on white men.
B. They present only stories about white men winning against the odds.
C. They appeal to the minorities.
D. They should all be given the award.

2. Why is “Mad Max: Fury Road” mentioned in the article?

A. Because its lead actress got an underserved nomination.
B. Because its lead actress did not acknowledge the nomination.
C. Because it focuses too much on feminine power.
D. Because the feminine power was not acknowledged by a nomination.

3. What is the attitude of the writer of the article towards the movies nominated for the Oscars?
A. He is thoroughly disappointed with them.
B. He admits they are good movies.
C. He wishes he had never watched any of them.
D. He guarantees better choices next year.

4. According to the article, what problem(s) does the publishing industry face?
A. Lack of money and investors.
B. Television and its expanding influence.
C. The eternal conflict between movies and books.
D. A narrow definition of eminence.

5. Why does the author of the article praise television?

A. Because it has not focused only on white men.
B. Because it has developed in the recent years.
C. Because of its prestige.
D. Because it offers better jobs.

6. According to the article, “Game of Thrones” is the only Emmy winner

A. that is centered exclusively on women.
B. that focuses equally both on men and women.
C. that does not pay much attention to men.
D. that deserved to be praised.

7. The revival of television is attributed to

A. the awards received.
B. the presence of female stars.
C. the movies broadcast that star women.
D. the female film stars and the film writers.

8. What kind of generations do millennials and post-millennials belong to?

A. Racist and intolerant.
B. Generations that embrace diversity.
C. Generations that are diverse and embrace diversity.
D. Generations that are trying to fit in and hide their racial background.

9. The purpose of this article is to inform the readers about

A. the dominance of mainstream male actors in movies.
B. the double standards of Hollywood.
C. the predominance of white male actors among the Oscars nominees.
D. the need for the Oscars to adapt to contemporary attitudes.
10. The tone of this article is
A. subjective.
B. ironic.
C. mawkish .
D. matter-of-fact.

PRODUCEREA DE MESAJE SCRISE

SUBIECTUL al II-lea (40 de puncte)

You have recently invited a friend of yours who lives abroad to spend a week at your house. Write an email to
him/her letting him/her know how you feel about his/her visit, how he/she should get to your house and your
plans for the week spent together.

Write your answer in 80 - 100 words.

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Each of these sentences contains a grammatical mistake. Find the mistake and correct it.

1 Were you able find the shoes you were looking for?................................................................................
2 I could to paint quite well when I was at school.......................................................................................
3 You look just as your brother!...................................................................................................................
4 They were managed to collect enough wood to make a fire..................................................................
5 Will you able to pick up Tania from school?.............................................................................................
6 There were only a little people left at the party when she arrived..........................................................
7 I've got lots time this weekend if you want me to help you....................................................................
8 Like you know, he's leaving on Friday at 12.00.......................................................................................
9 We haven't had a weather like this for years............................................................................................
10 How many luggage do you think you're going to take?.......................................................................
11 He admitted to that he had made a stupid mistake..............................................................................
12 They warned her not to going up the mountain in the storm..............................................................
13 Tim suggested go for something to eat.................................................................................................
14 My mother has worked like a doctor for twenty years..........................................................................
15 My teacher said me I needed to study harder.......................................................................................

Put the verb in brackets in the past simple, past continuous, past perfect simple or past perfect
continuous.

1 This time last year I ................................................. (live) in Madrid.

2 Sally was exhausted. She..................................................... (chop) wood all afternoon.
3 Terry............................................... (stop) at a petrol station on the way to the party.
4 I was surprised to see Tom at the cinema as he ......................................................... (say) he couldn't come
5 I ................................................. (work) at my computer when I heard a strange noise downstairs.
6 I ................................................ (see) Tilda outside the post office a few minutes ago.
7 We ..................................................(chat) for a while when I noticed a smell of burning.
8 The man sitting next to me on the plane was nervous because he............................................................. (not fly) before.
9 ..................................................{you know) that Simon has got into the national swimming team?
10 Sam and Mike .................................................... (prepare) the food while Tina was cleaning the living room.

Complete these sentences with the correct form of the word in capitals.

1 Why are your clothes so........................? What have you been doing? DIRT
2 Apparently that volcano is still .......................... ACTIVITY
3 This dishwasher is ........................All the glasses come out with marks on them. USE
4 Don't talk to him about the government He has very strong...................................................... opinions. POLITICS
5 She says she wants to be a famous .......................... when she grows up. SCIENCE
6 My foot is quite ..................... after I dropped a box on it this morning. PAIN
7 My father is a...................... for a company that makes children's toys. DESIGN
8 The ................... of oil in Alaska has had an enormous effect on the environment DISCOVER
9 I'm very .................... that we will be able to reach an agreement soon. HOPE
10 What would you say is your favourite......................... instrument? MUSIC

Write these sentences in indirect speech, changing words where necessary.

a.“I’ll see you tomorrow”, she said.
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b. “I saw her today”, he said.
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c.“Why are you so late?”, the teacher asked.

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d. “Have you finished your exams?”, she asked.
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e.“Stop that dog.” ,he shouted.

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Write a 15 lines composition entitled „My hero!”

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Decide if the word or phrase in italics is correct or not. If not, write an alternative possibility.

1. He hasn't been back to his school since he left last year.

2. He felt quite bored while the long summer holiday.
3. Sarah rang just as I was going out.
4. I'll see Tony afterwards I have been swimming.
5. I had previously always got on well with my aunt and uncle.
6. She lay on her bed and read a book in the meantime he repaired his bike.
7. Following he had met with the prime minister, he went back to his hotel
8. By the time I arrived at the station, she had gone.
9. Several years later, I met my old maths teacher at a school reunion.
10. When I see you again, I will have had my 16th birthday.
11. She’d previously always got top marks in her school tests.
12. I need to leave earlier than you so I can't give you a lift home.
13. I'll meet you at 8 p.m. this evening. In the meantime, I'm going to phone a few people.
14. The phone rang during I was walking out of the front door.
15. Afterwards his visit to China, he spent a few days in Korea.

Unjumble the words (connected with materials, the body and health) in these sentences.
1 I'm bringing some tlsicpa knives and forks for the picnic.
2 He had five chesstti in his knee after he fell over on some glass.
3 She bought a really nice rltahee coat when she was in Istanbul
4 She’s got a very high eeettpmaurr. I think I should call the doctor.
5 This shirt is 100% tnocot.
6 I walked into a table this morning and now I've got a horrible black and yellow ibuser on my leg.
7 They delivered the shopping in large roddacrab boxes.
8 My dentist usually gives you an jencinito before he uses his drill.
9 Take one of these abtslet three times a day after meals.
10 You’ve got a nasty isebru on your forehead.

Decide which of the following sentences are not possible (or unlikely) and change the underlined expression as
appropriate.
1 He can hold his breath for nearly three minutes.
2 Do you manage to see David? He said he would be here at 2 p.m.
3 We're able to come and visit you next year when we have more time.
4 I hope I can speak better English after I finish this course.
5 Were you able to answer all the questions in an hour?
6 I'm sure I can run faster than her last year!
7 I'm sorry but I can't see you until the weekend.
8 I finally managed to get my CD player to work.
9 I was able to get a ticket for tonight’s concert at the last minute.
10 Will you be able to name ten famous scientists?

Write these sentences in indirect speech, changing words where necessary.

 “I’ll see Mary on Sunday”, she said.
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“Pete and Sue are getting married tomorrow”, she said.

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“Does your brother live in London?”, she asked.

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“Why didn’t the police report the crime?”, the judge asked.

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“Go home, Paul”, Francis said.
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Write a 15 lines composition entitled „Inventions that changed our life”

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Choose the most appropriate alternative to complete each of these sentences.

1 He quickly round the room to see if she was there.

A stared B glared C glanced

2 We spent the morning round the old part of the city,

A wandering B limping C creeping

3 Be careful you don't on the ice!

A trip B slip C collapse
4 Why are you at that boy? Do you know him?
A glancing B glaring C staring

5 Move that bag, please, Someone might ...over it.

A trip B collapse C slip
6 It's that you go to the training session tomorrow. That's when the team gets chosen.
A major B crucial C historic

7 It's for Sandy to be late for school.

A unusual B unconventional C unheard

8 Once I .............................over a book on the floor and I fell down the stairs.
A tripped B collapsed C crept

9 Before my exams last year, I would lie in bed, ...........................................at the ceiling, awake for hours.
A staring B looking C glancing

10 What is the most..................................thing that has happened to you recently?

A unusual B unconventional C strange

Use the uncountable nouns to complete the sentences: cheese, tea, wine, chocolate, sunscreen, sugar, jam, lightning,
apple, pie, bread, rain,

We
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Change the following statements into the reported speech.

a.“I’ll see you tomorrow”, she said.

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b. “I saw her today”, he said.

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c. “I don’t like this film”, she said.

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d. She said, “We went swimming today.”

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e.“Why did you take my wallet?”, he asked.

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f. “How did you get to school?”, she asked.

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g. “Are you a foreigner?”, she asked.

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h.“Don’t go near the sea, children.” (the children’s mother warned)

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i. “Don’t be late, Tim.” (Tim’s father told)

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j. “Be quiet, children.” (the librarian told)

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Translate into English:

a. Ele puteau schia când aveau 10 ani.

b. Ea ar trebui să studieze istoria.

c. Ea trebuie să gătească puiul până la 7 seara.

d. Prietenii mei trebuie să poarte pantaloni negri la şcoală.

e. Putem deschide fereasta?

Rewrite the sentences from the active to passive voice. Use the same tenses.

1. They make these cars in Japan

 2. You must not drop litter in the street.

3. Someone smashed our window last night

4. They have already. mended the TV set

5. They are decorating the wall

6. People will need public transport

7. You should not replace the roof

8. People are spending less money this year.

9. They had cooked the meal before 10 o'clock.

10. Someone was building the wall when I was there.

11. They sell this food in every shop.

12. People sent more parcels last year.

Write a composition of 150-200 words entitled „Shop till you drop”