OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZ PENTRU CLASA A VII-A

FAZA LOCAL IANUARIE 2017

SUBIECTUL I. (25 de puncte)

Read the text and decide if the sentences following it are true or false. Write T for true and F for false
on the answer sheet.
(25 points, 2.5 points/item)

Music for life

Learning music is important for the educational and personal development of young people! Learning
music is also great fun!
Learning an instrument: how do pupils choose?
All our teachers are highly qualified and experienced musicians, and pupils can learn to play a wide range
of instruments, from the keyboard to the drums. We have open days when new pupils who are unsure which
instrument to choose can come to the centre. They are able to speak to teachers about which instrument might
be best for them, and they can also see and hear classes in action.
How are pupils taught?
Pupils can learn in small groups, in classes or individually, depending on their needs. Small groups of
three or four pupils have lessons that last for a minimum of thirty minutes. Class lessons last for a minimum of
forty-five minutes and have at least ten pupils. Individual lessons are offered only to pupils who have some
experience.
When and where do lessons take place?
Lessons are available in many schools, usually during the day. If there is no lesson available for a
particular instrument in a particular school, other arrangements can be made at one of our music centres for
lessons on Saturday afternoons or weekday evenings.
Who is responsible for buying the instruments?
Parents usually have to provide instruments and music. But parents of beginners are advised not to buy an
instrument until they are told that a place is available. They should also find out from the teacher the most
suitable type of instrument to get.
Singing lessons: what are the benefits?
The Centre also offers singing lessons. Singing can encourage young people to develop different abilities.
It can help with communication, and for those who go to drama school; singing provides good training for
acting, too. Pupils can come for an hour every week to sing and just enjoy themselves, or they can choose to
take exams and sing at concerts.
Starting young: when can pupils begin?
Children are never too young to become interested in music. We have special Musical Youth classes for
children from the age of 3 to 8. These are designed to encourage young children to enjoy music through a
variety of activities including singing, musical games, listening and movement. Musical Youth classes take
place on Saturday mornings with groups of about 18 children. A parent or other adult must attend each
session, and they are encouraged to sit with their child and help them with the activities.

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 1. Advice is offered to new pupils on special open days.
2. The maximum number of pupils learning an instrument in a small group is four.
3. Beginners can be taught their instrument on their own.
4. All lessons take place at the same school.
5. It is possible to have a lesson at the weekend.
6. Parents should buy an instrument as soon as they apply for a place.
7. Singing helps students to improve other skills.
8. Singers are expected to take exams.
9. Only eight children can attend a Musical Youth class at the same time.
10. Parents can join in the Musical Youth classes.

SUBIECTUL II (50 de puncte)

I. Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (20 points, 2 points/item)

Manga is the Japanese word for comics. It is used in the English-speaking world 1............................ a
generic term for all comic books and graphic novels 2................................. were originally published in Japan.
The word manga is often used to 3............................ an artistic and storytelling style for non-Japanese works.
The term AmeriManga is sometimes used for comics created by American artists in a manga
4............................ Manwha is the Korean word for the same thing. Traditional manga are read 5.......................
right to left and are most often presented in black-and-white.
Manga is a popular form 6............................... Japanese entertainment and many manga series are for
children and teens, 7................................. in Japan, people of all ages generally read manga. They cover a
broad 8................................. of subjects, including action-adventure, romance, historical drama, comedy,
science 9................................., fantasy, mystery and even horror. A single manga edition is 10...........................
the size of a paperback novel and a single manga series may take many editions to tell one story.

1. A. as B. like C. being D. under

2. A. these B. those C. there D. that
3. A. call B. describe C. tell D. talk
4. A. kind B. shape C. style D. look
5. A. from B. to C. of D. by
6. A. by B. from C. in D. of
7. A. but B. so C. for D. than
8. A. order B. type C. sort D. range
9. A. legend B. drama C. fiction D. myth
10. A. closely B. approximately C. similarly D. likely

II. Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals: (10 points, 1
point/item)

1. His..................................among fellow authors is amazing. POPULAR

2. ..........................helped him earn millions of dollars. FAMOUS
3. Its..............................for him to hang out with children of his age. NATURE
4. Money doesnt always bring........................................ HAPPY
5. I was................................browsing through the small ads in the newspaper when I heard a
strange noise. LAZY
6. The students were................................to take photographs inside the museum. ABLE
2 Str. Mihai Eminescu nr. 11, Tel: +40 (0) 259 41 64 54, Web: www.isjbihor.ro
410019, Oradea Tel./fax: +40 (0) 359 43 62 07, E-mail: isjbihor@yahoo.com
Fax: +40 (0) 259 41 80 16,
+40 (0) 259 47 02 22,
 7. The teacher could.................................speak because of her sore throat. HARD
8. Mum asked me to..................................my composition as it was full of mistakes. WRITE
9. The.................................showed me the way to the science-fiction section. LIBRARY
10. Its snowing, so you need to ride your bike............................... CAREFUL

III. Fill in with the correct form of the verbs in brackets: (20 points, 2 points/item)

1. Thomas is an author. He..........................(write) mystery novels and travel memoirs.

2. Who..........................(discover) America?
3. I.............................(never be) to Africa, but I want to go one day.
4. Susan was upset but there was nothing I........................(can) do about it.
5. I promise my report.....................(be) ready at six p.m. tomorrow.
6. ..........................(go) to Italy every year for your holidays?
7. ....................................(they/do) exercises in the gym yesterday?.
8. Yesterday the meeting........................(not begin) at 10 oclock.
9. They...........................(watch) television when suddenly there was a strange noise in the hall.
10. Spanish..........................(speak) in many countries.

SUBIECTUL III (25 de puncte)

Your name is Chris and you are at a winter camp. Write an email to your family in which you are
describing your stay there. Tell your parents:

about your routine at the camp, referring to morning, afternoon and evening activities
about the people you have met there
how you are feeling

Write your email in about 120-150 words.

(25 points)

Not:
Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii.
Rspunsurile se transcriu pe foaia de concurs.
Timpul de lucru: 90 de minute.
Punctaj maxim: 100 de puncte.
Nu se acord puncte din oficiu.

3 Str. Mihai Eminescu nr. 11, Tel: +40 (0) 259 41 64 54, Web: www.isjbihor.ro
410019, Oradea Tel./fax: +40 (0) 359 43 62 07, E-mail: isjbihor@yahoo.com
Fax: +40 (0) 259 41 80 16,
+40 (0) 259 47 02 22,