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CLASA a VII-a
Subiectul I Reading Comprehension
Read the text below and for each question 1-5 choose the best answer A, B, C or D. (10 points)
A Matter of Metres
Almost all civilisations have their own tales of giants. Giants are the oldest creatures to live on the earth.
They are of enormous size and strength compared to ordinary humans. In Albanian tales, giants are as tall as
trees and have long black beards that hang down to their knees. Some giants are kind and gentle while others
can be very cruel. Irish giants are pleasant creatures, English giants can be very evil and Welsh giants are
clever.
In Germanic and Scandinavian tales, giants or trolls can be either friendly and helpful or nasty creatures,
but they are always frightening. They can take the form of any animal they choose whenever they like and
people believe that they cause storms, hurricanes and even earthquakes. We see them living in castles and
under bridges where they force travellers to pay money to pass. American folk tales describe how Paul
Bunyan, a giant lumberjack who makes lakes and rivers whenever he wishes, creates the Black Hills and the
Grand Canyon. He is a symbol of strength and energy.
Are giants simply fairy tale characters? Scientists have found gigantic skulls and huge jaws which they
say belong to giants who were on the earth half a million years ago. Moreover, there are many stories of
sightings of mysterious giant creatures. Many people believe that there is a giant human-like creature, the
Yeti or Abominable Snowman, living somewhere in the Himalayas. Others talk of Bigfoot, a large, dark,
hairy giant with enormous feet, that lives somewhere in the Canadian wilderness. They say it is at least 2.2
metres tall.
Giants fascinate people and appear in many stories, old and new, but the mysteries of certain giants such
as the Yeti may be more than just a fairy tale.
1. In this text the author is describing

A different civilisations. C large creatures.
B real stories. D fairy tales.
2. According to the text, some giants
A are not very strong. C are taller than trees.
B can be quite nice. D live for a long time.
3. What is the best description, according to the author, of giants in Germanic and Scandinavian tales?
A They are friendly. C They are helpful.
B They are nasty. D They are scary.
4. What have scientists found?
A large skeletons millions of years old C proof that giants never existed
B very large bones D large animals living in the Himalayan mountains
5. The author believes that
A giants existed a long time ago. C giants still exist but we havent seen them.
B its silly to believe such stories. D some of the stories may be true.
Subiectul II USE OF ENGLISH

A.Read the text below and decide which answer A,B,C or D best fits each space:(15 points)
A success story
When Rodney was at school, he was one of (1) students. During class he (2)daydream of all the things
he would do when he left school. He was an (3) boy who knew a lot of jokes and so he was very (4)with
the other students. He would get invited to parties because he told (5)stories and he (6)often make the
whole class laugh with his funny remarks. He also had another talent: he used to (7)magic tricks at parties.
He (8)this skill from his grandfather who was a (9)magician. Years after he had left school, Rodney
became one of (10)TV stars in the country.
1.A worse B the worst C the worse D bad
2.A use B usually C used D used to
3.A amusing B embarrassed C ashamed D entertain
4.A famous B popular C jealous D attractive
5.A the fun B funnier C the funnier D the funniest
6.A should B would C used D able to
7.A make B produce C bring D perform
8.A has learnt B was learning C has been learning D learnt
9.A qualification B occupied C professional D success
10.A successful B more successful C most successful D the most successful
B. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form: (20 points)
My wife's mother was taken ill two days ago so my wife had to go and look after her. Before (1) ...........
(leave) my wife said:"I'd better tell you where everything is or you (2) ..........(know) what to do. But my
train (3)..........(leave) in half an hour's time and I must get to mother's house as soon as I (4) ..........(can)." "
(5) ..........(worry)!" I said, "I can look after myself." Now I realize I (6) ......... (ask for) a map of the house.
If I had, I (7) ........ (find) all the food I needed. But when my wife (8) .......... (come) back tomorrow, she
(9) ......... (have) any dirty dishes to wash up because I (10) ......... (eat) in restaurants since she went away.
C.For questions 1 10 read the text below and use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form
a new word that fits in the space with the same number. (15 points)
Performing Arts
We cant guarantee you will be picking up an award at the next international film
festival or that you will be chosen for the leading role by the worlds best (1); DIRECT
but we can guarantee that you will get the best possible (2) in the performing arts. TRAIN
The (3)of the course is of 3 years and it is designed to make you LONG
a (4)actor. You will be able to choose any subjects from the following: stage lighting, PROFESSION
costume design, scenery design, theatrical (5) PRODUCT
and (6)writing. THEATRE
During the course you will (7) develop GRADUAL
qualities which will be helpful in your career and the (8)to meet deadlines under pressure. ABLE
This course has no formal entry (9) . Students must attend an audition and an interview. REQUIRE
If you are a(n) (10)person and have acting talent, dont keep it to yourself. Come along AMBITION
to our open auditions any evening next week from 7 to 9 pm.
Subiectul III Writing (40 points)
Your teacher has asked you to write a story beginning with the words: As I was going down the street I
heard steps just behind me. Write your answer in about 100 words.
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Subiectul I Reading Comprehension

1. In this text the author is describing

Subiectul II USE OF ENGLISH

Subiectul III Writing (40 points)

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