Concursul Judetean Gandeste Si Vorbeste de Nota 10 Faza Regionala - 13 Mai 2018

CONCURSUL JUDETEAN GANDESTE SI VORBESTE DE NOTA 10
FAZA REGIONALA – 13 MAI 2018

LIMBA ENGLEZĂ
Clasa a IX-a
I. Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. (10 points)
Running shoes
Running is now very popular with teenagers in many countries as a sport and as a way of keeping fit.
(1)____ if you only run twice a week, you (2) _____to wear good shoes. (3)____ is a lot of choice in
running shoes, so decide how (4)_____ you can afford to pay for your shoes, then find a pair that fits you
(5)______. Be prepared to (6)________ different sizes in different shoes. If you wear adult shoes,
remember that women's are made narrower (7)________ men's and, although most girls and women will
find a woman's shoe which suits them, there is no reason (8)______ they shouldn't wear a man's shoe.
The same is true for men and boys - (9)______ a woman's shoe fits you better, then wear it. If you (10) a
mistake and buy the wrong shoes, you may do serious damage to your feet.
1. A. Although B. But C. Also D. Even
2. A. would B .should C. need D. must
3. A. It B. There C. This D. That
4. A. far B. long C. many D. much
5. A. good B. best C. better D. well
6. A. look B. ask C. try D. experiment
7. A. as B. like C. than D. from
8. A. why B. as C. therefore D. for
9. A since B. because C. so D. if
10. A. do B. make C. cause D. decide
II. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in each space.
(10 points)
Have a Safe Trip!
The cost of air travel has decreased greatly in recent years. (1)_____, although travelling is generally
safe, going abroad may involve some risk, so a (2)_______ precautions need to be taken.
Firstly, (3) ______ you’re going on a short trip or long one, remember that your body needs time to
adjust to the (4)________ climate, food and water. So, be particularly careful about what you eat and drink,
and if you are in a hot country, protect (5)__________ against the sun and insects. Next, you need to think
about (6)________ to behave while you’re out and about. In most countries, the rules of the road are the
same, but in many countries cars are (7)_________ on the opposite side of the road. Unfortunately, every
country has got its thieves and muggers so you’ll have to watch (8)_____ for them. Pickpockets know that
people are usually happy and relaxed (9)______ visiting foreign countries and often let their guard down
while admiring local attractions. Keep your handbag or wallet concealed and only carry (10)______ money
for your immediate needs.
III. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word given in capitals: (10 points)
1. _______(BURGLE) broke into my house and stole some precious paintings.
2. It hasn’t rain for a couple of months and the coutry is facing a _____(SHORT) of water.
3. Samantha was ______ (LUCK) with the choices she made so she lost her job.
4. I need to__________(LENGTH) this dress as it is too short.
5. The long and difficult climb made me feel _________ (BREATH) at the top of the mountain.
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IV. Complete the second sentence so that has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the
word given. (10 points)
1. Diamons are expensive but people buy them.
THOUGH Even_______________________ people buy them.
2. It is forbidden to eat in your office.
NOT You________________ in your office.
3. It was hard for little Timmy to get used to dressing by himself.
TIME Little Timmy_______________ used to dressing by himself.
4. Chemists are forced to work night shifts.
MADE Chemists ________________night shifts.
5. If you don’t tell them what they are doing wrong, they will never do things the right way.
UNLESS They’ll never do things the right way _______________ what they are doing wrong.
V. Fill in with the appropriate tense of the verbs given in brackets: (10 points)
Next month, Susan (1)_______(START) a new job. He (2)_______(DECIDE) to leave his previous job
when her friend who (3)_______(HAVE) a company, asked her to join her business. She is sure she
(4)________ (ENJOY) the new job as she (5)_______ (always/DREAM) about working in business.
Currently she (6)_________ (READ) the documents of the company to find out as much as possible
about it. She (7)__________(WORK) with an senior member of the company for the next two weeks.
She (8) _______(HOPE) she will not disappoint her friend as she (9)_________ (NOT/WORK) for such
a company before. By the way, her mother (10)___________(BE INFORMED) about this change yet.
VI. Letter writing (40 points)
You have received this letter from your friend, George.
I’m doing research for a school project about young people and the
environment. Can you help me? Please tell me about the environmental
problem which you are most worried about? What should we do about
it? Write back soon,
George
Write a letter to your friend, in about 180-220 words, answering the questions in the letter. Do not
include any postal addresses.
NOTĂ! Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii.

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CONCURSUL JUDETEAN GANDESTE SI VORBESTE DE NOTA 10

FAZA REGIONALA – 13 MAI 2018

VI. Letter writing (40 points)

You have received this letter from your friend, George.

NOTĂ! Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii.

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