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A-3 Interpretare Instrumentala

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The History of English

When the Angles and Saxons invaded Britain in the 5th century, they brought with them their
language: 'English' or, as we call it now, Old English. Examples of Old English words are: sheep,
dog, work, field, earth, the, is, you.
Two hundred years later, when St. Augustine brought Christianity to Britain in the 7th century,
hundreds of Latin and Greek words were adapted into Old English: words such as hymn, priest,
school, cook. In the 8th, 9th and 10th centuries, the Viking invaders added their own Norse
words: get, wrong, leg, want, skin, same, low.
When the Norman Duke William defeated the Anglo-Saxon in 1066 and became King William I,
French became the language of the educated classes for the next two or three centuries.
Grammatically, most of the inflections or case endings of Old English disappeared, and word
order therefore became of prime importance, as it is in modern English; at the same time, there
was a massive transfer of French words into English (some estimates say over 10,000 words).
Latin, however, remained the language of the church and of education, and this mixing of Latin,
French and native English is the reason why there are so many synonyms even today in the
English language, e.g. ask (English), question (French), interrogate (Latin); time (English), age
(French), epoch (Latin).
The introduction of the printing press in about 1476 gave rise to the need for a standard, uniform
language that could be understood throughout the country. Modern English may be said to have
begun in 1500.
I. Answer the Questions:

(25 points)

1. List the languages that have had an important influence on English.

2. What are the examples of Old English words?
3. When were Latin and Greek words adapted into Old English?
4. When did French become the language of the educated classes?
5. When did modern English begin?

II. Identify the correct variant (True / False). Justify your choice
1. Latin, however, remained the language of the church and of education.

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2. The Angles and Saxons invaded Britain in the 7th century.

T/F

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III. Comment on: Why do we need to learn the English language?

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IV Grammar
Underline the correct form of the verb from the brackets:
1. We (have / are having) English classes on Monday and Thursday.
2. John (has studied / has been studying) in the library since morning.
3. One day he (to visit / visited) a farm.
4. We (have attended / attended) any English classes last year.
5. It is not easy (to learn / learn) a foreign language well.

(25 points)

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A-3 Instruire Muzicala

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Transport in Britain

You can reach England either by plane, by train, by car or by ship. The fastest way is by plane.
London has three international airports: Heathrow, the largest, connected to the city by
underground; Gatwick, south of London, with a frequent train service; Luton, the smallest, used
for charter flights.
If you go to England by train or by car you have to cross the Channel. There is a frequent service
of steamers and ferryboats which connect the continent to the south-east of England.
People in Britain drive on the left and generally overtake on the right. The speed limit is 30 miles
per hour (50 km/h) in towns and cities and 70 m.p.h. (110 km/h) on motorways.
When you are in London you can choose from four different means of transport: bus, train,
underground or taxi. The typical bus in London is a red double-decker. The first London bus
started running between Paddington and the City in 1829. It carried 40 passengers and cost a
shilling for 6 km.
The next to arrive were the trains; now there are twelve railway stations in London. The world's
first underground line was opened between Baker St. and the City in 1863. Now there are ten
underground lines and 273 underground stations in use. The London underground is also called
the Tube, because of the circular shape of its deep tunnels.
I. Answer the Questions:

(25 points)

1. What is the fastest way of traveling?

2. How many airports are there in London?
3. What are some "rules" of driving in Britain?
4. What does typical bus in London look like?
5. Where was opened the first underground?
II. Identify the correct variant (True / False). Justify your choice
1. Latin, however, remained the language of the church and of education.

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T/F

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2. The Angles and Saxons invaded Britain in the 7th century.

T/F

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III. Comment on: So many countries, so many customs.

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IV Grammar
Underline the correct form of the verb from the brackets:
1. Now we (have/ are having) an English class.
2. We (have watched / have been watching) the TV programme since morning.
3. This morning he (to leave/ left) for his office at half past seven.
4. He (has received / received) just 2 letters.
5. They must (be / to be) traveling in the South.

(25 points)

22.12.11

A-3 Instruire in arte plastice

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Sports

Sport is probably as old as the humanity itself. It has been developing with the developing and
growth of the mankind. All over the world people of different ages are very fond of sports and
games.
Sport not only helps people to become strong and to develop physically but also makes them
more organized and better disciplined in their daily activities. It makes for a healthy mind in a
healthy body. Sports help people to keep in good health.
We all need to exercise. Even if you don't plan to make a career in sport you still have to
practice. Regular exercises give you more energy. That is why many people who suffer from
general tiredness should take more exercise than more rest.
Exercise makes you feel and look better.
The best exercise is one which involves in repeated movements, those are: walking, jogging or
swimming. Bending and stretching will add flexibility and feeling of lightness.
Among the sports popular in our country are football, basketball, swimming, volleyball, ice
hockey, tennis, gymnastics, figure skating. A person can choose sports and games for any
season, for any taste.
I. Answer the Questions:

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1. Why is sport so important in our life?

2. Do all the people need exercise?
3. How does exercise change you?
4. What kind of exercise is the best?
5. What sports are popular in our country?
II. Identify the correct variant (True / False). Justify your choice

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1. Many people who suffer from general tiredness should take more exercise than more rest.
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2. Not all people need to exercise.

T/F

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III. Comment on: The ideal family is

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IV Grammar
Underline the correct form of the verb from the brackets:
1. Usually I (leave / am leaving) the office at four.
2. She (has played / has been playing) the piano since she was five years.
3. They (to build / built) their new house two years ago.
4. Today (has come / came) back from the office at 6 oclock.
5. He pretended (to sleep / to be sleeping).

(25 points)