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OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ 2015-2016, ETAPA LOCALĂ

CLASA a XI-a
VARIANTA I

SUBIECTUL I (1x12=12 p)
Read the text below and decide which answer (A,B,C or D) best fits each gap.

Most languages have expressions like „to get cold feet”( 1)... emotions to different parts of the
body. It now seems these associations are( 2)..., with the same emotions rooted in the same
location, regardless of a person’s country or ( 3)....
Scientists from Aalto University, Finland, (4)....an experiment using more than 700 volunteers
from various countries.Participants were shown emotional videos, pictures of facial
expressions and stories intended to(5)... certain feelings.Then they used computer-generated
human silhouettes to(6)....where on their bodies they had felt any stimulus.The results
showed(7)... patterns of body sensations associated with each of the basic emotions.Many
emotions provoked changes in the face,(8)....throat and belly sensations only appeared in
participants feeling disgust. In contrast with all the other emotions, happiness was associated
with(9).....sensations all over the body. The authors said that their study could in future be
applied to the treatment of emotional(10)....such as depression and anxiety. To experience
„cold feet”or (11)....is not abnormal, but when it lasts or it becomes recurrent, without any
obvious reason, things get complicated. To ( 12).....some sense of normalcy you will certainly
need help.

1. A bridging B fastening C unifying D linking

2. A thorough B universal C sweeping D expansive
3. A beginning B source C initiation D origin
4. A conducted B administered C directed D operated
5. A trigger B set C pioneer D touch
6. A design B plan C map D programme
7. A steady B consistent C proportional D solid
8. A whose B while C because D or
9. A uplifted B glorified C maximised D enhanced
10. A disruptions B distractions C disorders D displacements
11. A despondency B disregard C denial D desolate
12. A earn B win C gain D infer

SUBIECTUL II (1x15=15p)
Complete with one word only in each gap:

It is often the case that the principal street of an English town or city is called the High Street,
and in the past it (1) ................ have been there that people used to meet, do business and go
shopping. However, over the last few decades, Britain, (2)...........other developed countries, has

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seen “giant” supermarkets and major new shopping centres springing (3)........... on the outskirts
of urban areas or in locations which are (4)......... reached by car and which have ample parking.
The appearance of these new temples of retailing is (5)..... the result and the cause of the
phenomenon (6) ........ as the “death of the High Street”, a consequence of the fact that town or
city centres had become extremely inconvenient both for the retailers (7).... and for their
customers. (8)....offered an alternative, shoppers and motorists were quick to flock to more
modern and better-designed suburban shopping facilities, taking their business with them and
so inevitably accelerating the closure of many of the smaller and most traditional shops, (9)
........ as butchers, fishmongers and greengrocers. These (10) ........... then replaced by the
ubiquitous “charity shops”, small retail outlets run (11) ....... non-profit organisations selling
second-hand items given free by their supporters. These shops occupy (12) .......... were
formerly prime locations in the High Street, but may only pay a minimal rent, and are staffed
by volunteers to maximise the income (13) .......... the sale of old clothes, shoes, books or
ornaments which fill their shelves. In the poorest regions of Britain it is (14)..... uncommon to
find three, four or more charity shops in a small High Street, a situation which is convenient for
those who cannot afford to buy new, and for those who (15).... from the various services
provided by the charities.

SUBIECTUL III (1x10=10p)

For questions 1-10, read the text below. Use the word in bold at the end of the line to form
a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

1.Though expensive, the .................. tour we took in Jerusalem was worth every penny.
guide
2............, local police are saying that people they see sleeping on the streets have mental issues.
increase
3. The Lavet Institute fights against .........................in movies and literature.
censor
4. David Baron's latest crime thriller ends with an........final chapter that keeps you guessing.
intrigue
5. The true .......... of spoken language remain an area of fierce debate.
origin
6. The two families fell out after Mr Dawson said Caroline wouldn't be a ......wife for his son.
suit
7. It is the bride's father who has ........ paid for a wedding.
tradition
8. I had a .........night's sleep. My back was hurting and the storm outside made such a noise.
rest
9.We do this...........in the interests of poor people and marginalised communities. prime...
10.The company draws on the........of staff, postgraduates and undergraduates in a range of
academic departments. expert

SUBIECTUL IV (1X5=5p)

Think of one word only that can be used appropriately in all three sentences:

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1. The factory was on the ________ of the valley
A river runs through the centre of the village with the church on one ____ and the market
place on the other.
Julia was lying on her ________ on the bed.

2. You need to ________ all applications before shutting down your computer.
Should the factory ________ down, 100 people will lose their jobs.
Mike's had three car accidents, plus a few other pretty ________ shaves.

3.I can't believe that Colin doesn't.................like sport.

Families somehow survived, ___ as they were being torn apart by the war.
Once in a while, why not take advantage of the smooth, ________ surface to concentrate on
your control and technique?

4. The riots presented a considerable risk to ________ and property.

The building began ________ as a church.
Try to put some ________ into your painting.

5. He is a tall, clumsy-looking boy with two ________ feet

How much milk is ________ in the fridge?
All that's now ________ to show for our hard work is an empty office.

SUBIECTUL V (1x8 =8p)

Complete the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word given. Use between 3 and 6 words.

1. The contract said that we didn’t have to accept the conditions immediately.
The contract said that we were .................................... accept the conditions
immediately. OBLIGATION

2. He wouldn’t have been interviewed by the police if he hadn’t seen the robbery.
The police wouldn’t have interviewed him unless he .......... the robbery.
WITNESS

3. The paramedics were told that they should never place a human life at risk trying to
rescue an animal.
The paramedics were warned that .......... place a human life at risk trying to rescue an
animal. CIRCUMSTANCES

4. Feel free to call the manager if you have any further questions.
Do not ……………….. if you have any further questions. CALL
5. The doctor will only see you if you have an appointment.
The doctor ............... you have an appointment. NOT

6. I’m sure it was Tom I saw in town as I recognised his jacket.

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 7. It ................. Tom I saw in town as I recognised his jacket. MUST

8. The boss wouldn’t object to you going early today.

The boss would not ...................... you going early today. OBJECTION

9. She paid half of what I paid.

I paid ............... her. TWICE

SUBIECTUL VI (50p)

Question
You have read the following lines in a magazine:

It is said that love is blind and it must be so.

I have got a soft spot for cities, polluted or
heavily congested as they might be. I would
not like to live in the country at all !

Give your views on what it means to live

in a city and we will publish the best
articles.

Write your article for the magazine. (250-280 words)

NOTĂ
 Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii.
 Nu se acordă puncte din oficiu.
 Timp de lucru: 3 ore.

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 KEY & MARKING SCHEME – CLASA a XIa

SUBIECTUL I (1x12=12p)

1.D; 2B; 3D; 4A; 5A; 6C; 7 B; 8B; 9D; 10C; 11A; 12 C

SUBIECTUL II (1X15 =15p)

1. would; 2. like; 3. up 4. easily; 5. both; 6. known; 7. themselves; 8. once; 9. such; 10.

were; 11. by; 12 what; 13. from; 14. not; 15. benefit

SUBIECTUL III (1X10P=10p)

1.Guided; 2 increasingly; 3 censorship; 4 intriguing; 5 origins; 6 suitable; 7 traditionally;
8 restless 9 primarily; expertise

SUBIECTUL IV (1x5=5 p)
1. side 2. close; 3. even; 4. life; 5. left

SUBIECTUL V (1X8=8p)
1. The contract said that we were under no obligation to accept the conditions immediately..
2. The police wouldn’t have interviewed unless he had been (a) witness to/had not witnessed
the robbery.
3. The paramedics were warned that under no circumstances should they place a human life
at risk trying to rescue an animal.
4. Do not hesitate to call the manager if you have any further questions.
5. The doctor will not see you unless you have an appointment.
6. It must have been Tom I saw in town as I recognised his jacket.
7. The boss would not have any objection to you going early today.
8. I paid twice as much as her.

SUBIECTUL VI (50 p)
Content - 10 p
Organisation and cohesion ( appropriate paragraphing and linking words with each paragraph
having a topic sentence )- 10 p
Lexical resource- 10p
Grammatical range and Accuracy- 10p
Register ( formal) -5 p
Overall effect- 5 p