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CLASA a VIII-a
SUBIECTUL I (10 items x 1.5p= 15p)
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.
Advertising
When a company wants to increase the sales of a product, it will
usually advertise. An advertisement 1) ................... us what
products are available and it also 2) ................... us to buy a
particular product.
Today’s television advertisements 3) ................... millions of
people, but the first forms of advertising were much more local.
Market traders shouted out what they had for sale and large signs 4)
................... displayed outside shops. Modern advertising began
about 150 years ago, 5) ................... factories started
producing goods 6) ................... large quantities. Before long,
advertisements for a wide 7) ................... of products appeared
in national newspapers.
Nowadays, we see many different 8) ................... of
advertisements. They can appear on the sides of vehicles and on the
clothes we wear as well as on television and radio. But the 9)
................... of all advertisements is the same. They try to 10)
................... our attention and get us to buy a particular
product.
1.
A says B indicates C tells D announces
2.
A approves B suggests C wins D persuades
3.
A arrive B pass C reach D spread
4.
A has B were C had D are
5.
A which B whether C why D when
6.
A in B at C for D by
7.
A area B row C range D pack
8.
A methods B kinds C systems D ways
9.
A aim B plan C attempt D wish
10.
A pull B achieve C bring D attract
SUBIECTUL II (10items x 2p= 20p)
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.
Dear Phil,
I 1) ....................... (write) to tell you about the plans for
the School Summer Fun Day. We 2) ....................... (already/put)
some tables in the school field, but I don’t think there 3)
....................... (be) enough, so we 4) .......................
(probably/borrow) some more.
I 5) ....................... (arrange) for the mayor to come and open
the event. He 6) ....................... (arrive) at ten o’clock on
the day and the headmaster, Mr Pearson, 7) .......................
(take) him on a guided tour of the school.
We 8) ....................... (go) shopping yesterday to buy some
prizes for the competitions. We also 9) ....................... (buy)
some coffee, tea, orange juice and biscuits for the refreshments
stall. Anyway, as you can see, everything is almost ready. I hope
everything 10) ....................... (go) well. See you on Saturday
at the fair!
Lily
SUBIECTUL III (5 items x 3p= 15p)
Rewrite the sentences in the passive.
1.
Peter has made the preparations.
2.
The police are questioning the suspects.
3.
The secretary always writes the report.
4.
My mother decorated this room.
5.
The nanny takes the children to the park every day.
SUBIECTUL IV (5 items x 3p= 15p)
Turn the sentences from direct into reported speech.
1.
”I’m going to the station,” he said.
2.
”We’ve decided to spend our holiday in Japan,” they said.
3.
”We don’t want to watch a film tonight,” the children said.
4.
”I’ll call you tomorrow,” she told Susan.
5.
”Don’t be late!,” their father told them.
SUBIECTUL V (10 items x 1.5p= 15p)
Correct the mistakes in the following sentences.
1.
I study history for three years.
2.
Henry hopes to be win the competition.
3.
That’s the man who’s dog I look after in the summer.
4.
You can to open your presents if you want.
5.
If I were you, I will lend him the money.
6.
Moon is very bright tonight.
7.
There is a big difference about independence and selfishness.
8.
I wore the smarter clothes I could find.
9.
There’s the place which Paul’s car broke down.
10.
How long ago have you lived here?
SUBIECTUL VI (5 items x 4p= 20p)
Read the text and questions below. Choose the correct answer A, B, C
or D.
Sports Journalist
A few years ago my newspaper sent me to China to report on the World
Student Games in Beijing. Everywhere I went I was questioned by
journalism students: how much money did I earn? How many countries had
I visited? Had I met David Beckham? In China, sports reporting is seen
as a dream job and Chinese students are fascinated by foreign sports
reporters.
Several years later I visited China again to write about a major motor
race in Shanghai. At the track I saw one of those former students, Jie
Xeng. He was working for one of China’s largest news agencies so I
asked him about his life as a sports writer.
”Sometimes it is wonderful”, he replied, ”but there is a lot of
travel, a lot of stress and sometimes sports people are not very
helpful”.
Jie had discovered one of the hard truths about life as a sports
writer. You might think all you need are writing skills and a
knowledge of sport. These are certainly essential, but you also need
to be prepared for any number of problems.
On that visit to Shanghai for example, the journey from my hotel to
the race-track took at least three hours, through heavy traffic. For
four days, I followed racing drivers and organisers around but they
were too busy to give me more than a one-word answer. Then I would
write my report and send it to London. When I finally got back to my
hotel at night, everything, including the restaurant, was closed.
Being a sports writer may appear to be a fantastic job but there are
as many difficult situations as there are magic moments!
1.
What is the writer’s main purpose in this article?
A to inform readers about visiting China
B to encourage young people to travel
C to give a realistic description of his work
D to warn students about newspaper careers
2.
Why did the writer travel to China the first time?
A He was sent there by his employers.
B He hoped to interview some famous sportsmen.
C He was invited to give a lecture about journalism.
D He was going to take part in an athletics competition.
3.
When he met the writer the second time, Jie Xeng …
A was working for a motor-racing organization.
B no longer wanted to be a journalist.
C didn’t recognise the writer at first.
D had completed his university studies.
4.
What does the writer say about the Shanghai motor race?
A The race track was easy to get to.
B There was a good hotel nearby.
C No-one had time to talk to him.
D He had problems contacting London.
5.
What might the writer say to his friends?
A ”There aren’t many people who get paid for doing their hobby. Aren’t
you jealous?”
B ”Sports people are always keen to give interviews, which makes my
job even more enjoyable.”
C ”I don’t know why you complain about travelling to work every day.
It’s easy compared to the places I visit. ”
D ”Poor Jie Xeng. He used to be so anxious to be a journalist and now
all he wants is to give it up.”
NOTĂ
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Timp de lucru: 2 ore.
KEY AND MARKING SCHEME
Clasa a VIII-a
SUBIECTUL I (10 items x 1.5p= 15p)
1.
C
2.
D
3.
C
4.
B
5.
D
6.
A
7.
C
8.
B
9.
A
10.
D
SUBIECTUL II (10items x 2p= 20p)
1.
am writing
2.
have already put
3.
will be/are
4.
will probably borrow
5.
have arranged
6.
will arrive
7.
will take
8.
went
9.
bought
10.
will go/ goes
SUBIECTUL III (5items x 3p= 15p)
1.
The preparations have been made by Peter.
2.
The suspects are being questioned by the police.
3.
The report is always written by the secretary.
4.
This room was decorated by my mother.
5.
The children are taken to the park every day by their nanny/ by
their nanny every day.
SUBIECTUL IV (5items x 3p= 15p)
1.
He said he was going to the station.
2.
They said they had decided to spend their holiday in Japan.
3.
The children said they didn’t want to watch a film that night.
4.
She told Susan she would call her the next/following day.
5.
Their father told them not to be late.
SUBIECTUL V (10 items x 1.5p= 15p)
1.
I have studied history for three years.
2.
Henry hopes to win the competition.
3.
That’s the man whose dog I look after in the summer.
4.
You can open your presents if you want.
5.
If I were you, I would lend him the money.
6.
The moon is very bright tonight.
7.
There is a big difference between independence and selfishness.
8.
I wore the smartest clothes I could find.
9.
There’s the place where Paul’s car broke down.
10.
How long ago did you live here?
SUBIECTUL VI (5 items x 4p= 20p)
1.
C
2.
A
3.
D
4.
C
5.
C
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