MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE INSPECTORATUL COLAR AL MUNICIPIULUI BUCURETI OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZ ETAPA PE MUNICIPIU, 2 MARTIE 2013 CLASA

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Question I (50 points)

Write a 450-word essay reflecting on EQUALITY.

Question II (25 points) PROPOSAL - 280-300 WORDS

You see the notice below in an environmental magazine: INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT The International Fund is awarding grants to develop projects which will have a positive impact on the local environment.

Write a proposal describing one environmental project you think should be developed and explaining how it would benefit your local community. (280-300 words)

Question III (25 points)

A. Fill the gaps in the text below with ONE suitable word:

(10 points)

When you think of the Holy Grail your mind probably conjures (1) ... the image of a golden chalice that Jesus and his Apostles drank out (2) ... during the Last Supper and later caught the blood of the crucified Messiah. Perhaps you envision this legendary Cup of Christ in the hands of a distinguished knight, possibly Knight Percival, its eternal guardian. Have you ever pondered where your image originates? (3) ... doubt it is related to the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, (4) ... reputed goal was to find the location of the Holy Grail, drink from the golden chalice, and (5) ... receive the sought-after prize of immortality. But the image of King Arthur and his knights is an anachronism; no (6) .. person or persons ever existed, at (7) ... not in the way we are made to believe. According to historical fact, there were two royal figures living in the 6th century, an Arthur of Dalriada and an Arthur of Wales, (8) ... of whom currently contend for the honour of being King Arthur even though (9) ... lived during the beginning of the second millennium (10) ... the age of knights in shining armour and chivalry began to spread in Europe. Thus, we have been led down a garden path of halftruths.
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MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE INSPECTORATUL COLAR AL MUNICIPIULUI BUCURETI OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZ ETAPA PE MUNICIPIU, 2 MARTIE 2013 CLASA A XII-A B. Find one word which is appropriate for all three gaps in each of the following sentences. (5 points) 1. Various new safety ____ have been installed like additional fire extinguishers and two new emergency exits. I always thought Jenny's eyes were one of her most attractive ____ . This Sunday's educational supplement contains a six-page article on children's books and many other special ____ . 2. The ____ of blood around the body was dicovered by Harvey. The ____ of this document should be limited to as few people as possible. Rumours and their ____ should be avoided. 3. I began to realise in the ____ of the meeting that my proposal was not going to be accepted. We're going to decide on a ____ of action to take. All they said was that they'd contact me in due ____ . 4. Life ____ her with many opportunities, which she let pass her by. When he retired he was ____ with a charming gold watch. The evening news is always ____ by the same weather forecaster. 5. Mark ____ his trousers, folded them and put them in a drawer. He ____ forward through the crowd, anxious to get back to his seat in time for the second half. The staff ____ for better working conditions and higher wages. C. Rephrase the following sentences so that they contain the words in capitals, and so that the meaning stays the same: (10 points) 1. I wish coffee didn't affect me. If ....................................................................me. 2. I had lost my fear of spiders, so I took a job at the zoo. No ______________________________, I took a job at the zoo. 3. We dont know what the outcome of the operation will be. It ______________________________ the outcome of the operation will be. 4. Mary and I disagree on the subject of prejudice. Mary and I _____________________________ on the subject of prejudice. 5. He played so well that he received a standing ovation from the audience. So ____________________________ gave him a standing ovation. EFFECT FEELING REMAINS EYE DID

TOTAL 100 PUNCTE TOATE SUBIECTELE SUNT OBLIGATORII. TIMP DE LUCRU 3 ORE. NU SE ACORD PUNCTE DIN OFICIU.

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