MINISTERUL EDUCATIEI NATIONALE

INSPECTORATUL COLAR JUDEEAN SLAJ

OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZ

Etapa Judeean 18 martie 2017
CLASA a IX-a, Seciunea A

SUBJECT I: USE OF ENGLISH (25 Points)

A. Use the words in capitals at the end of each sentence to form another word that fits in each blank
space. (10x1p=10p)

Hawaii is one of the most.....1) places in the world to get a clear view of the night FASCINATE
sky. This is because of the island's ..............2) setting. Because it is a mountainous GEOGRAPHY
area in the middle of the ocean, Hawaii is much less affected by .....3) than other parts POLLUTE
of the world. .......4) tourists are not allowed to go to the top of the volcano, known FORTUNE
as Mauna Kea, where the view is even more..........5. The volcano rises to a height of IMPRESS
over 4000 metres and gives visitors an .........6) view of the night sky. The mountain INTERRUPT
is also the ..........7) for the world's most powerful telescopes. The telescopes at WM LOCATE
Keck Observatory have been credited with the...........8) of about 40 new planets DISCOVER
beyond our solar system. By proving the ..........9) of these planets, astronomers have EXIST
increased the.......10) that someday an inhabited world like our own may be found. PROBABLE

B. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Do not
change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
(10x1,5=15p)
1. It wasnt a very good idea for you to sit in the sun for so long. SHOULD
You ..in the sun for so long.
2. Mike stole the money and now he is in prison. NOT
Mike .....if he hadnt stolen the money.
3. A very friendly taxi driver drove us into town. BY
We . a very friendly taxi driver.
4. This is the first time Ive been to this sports centre. NEVER
I.. this sports centre before.
5. Their father understood them better than their mother. AS
Their mother didnt.their father.
6. My friend started work here three weeks ago. FOR
My friend three weeks.
7. People say Tom doesnt help them as much as Sam does. MORE
People say Sam is Tom.
8. It was so tiring that she fainted. IF
She it hadnt been so tiring.
9. We advise passengers to take care of their personal belongings. ADVISED
Passengers of their personal belongings.
10. Jack was too short to reach the upper shelves. ENOUGH
Jack wasnt the upper shelves.

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SUBJECT II: Functional Writing: (25 points)

Last month you organised a surprise birthday party for one of your best friends, Emma. The party turned out to be a
huge success. Hearing about the event, your English penfriend Jamal would like to know more about it.
Write about:
how you planned the party
the party itself
the reaction of the birthday-girl
the way you feel about your success.
two things you recommend for a perfect organization.

Sign the letter with Jane/ John and use no more than 150 words.

SUBJECT III: Narrative essay (50 Points)

Write a narrative essay beginning with the following sentence: "Julia will never forget the time when she found a
handbag on the bus."
Your story must include:
- a phone number.
- the picture of a boy.
- a park.
- a surprise meeting.

Give your story a catchy title.

Write your story in no more than 250 words.

Nota: Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii.

Timpul de lucru este 3h.
Nu se acord puncte din oficiu
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INSPECTORATUL COLAR JUDEEAN SLAJ

BAREM DE CORECTARE

Clasa a IX-a, Seciunea A

SUBIECT I: USE OF ENGLISH (25 points)

A. Use the words in capitals at the end of each sentence to form another word that fits in each blank
space. (10x1p=10p)
fascinating, geographical, pollution, unfortunately, impressive, uninterrupted, location
discovery, existence, probability

B. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Do not
change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
(10x1,5=15p)
1. You should not have sat in the sun for so long.
2. Mike would not be in prison if he hadnt stolen the money.
3. We were driven into town by a very friendly taxi driver.
4. I have never been to this sports centre before.
5. Their mother didnt understand them as good as their father.
6. My friend has been working here for three weeks.
7. People say Sam is more helpful than Tom.
8. She would not (wouldnt) have fainted if it hadnt been so tiring.
9. Passengers are advised to take of their personal belongings.
10. Jack wasnt tall enough to reach the upper shelves.

SUBJECT II: Functional Writing (25 Points)

SUBJECT III: Essay Writing (50 Points)

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