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OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZA ETAPA LOCALA

CLASA A IX A
28 noiembrie 2009
1.For questions 1-15,read the text below and decide which word A,B,C or D best fits
each space .There is an example at the beginning(0).

A fairy tale is a story characterized by the(0) of fantastical figures. Fairies, witches and giants are just
some of the characters which appear .It is interesting to note that it makes no(1)from which country or age
the tales come; they tend to contain(2)ideas and themes. The most important part of the tale itself is the
narrative. Many incredible things happen, animals and inanimate(3) speak, magical events(4)and wishes
come(5).Traditionally, however, in most fairy tales the ending(6)the triumph of good over evil,(7)of what
tragedy had gone before .Fairy tales have existed in oral, picture and even song form ever(8)people
started telling stories. However, from a European point of view they did not(9)part of literature until the
16th century when William Shakespeare(10)such dramatic fairy tales as A Midsummer Nights Dream
and The Tempest. Some of the most popular written fairy tales in Europe have come (11) the Danish
writer Hans Christian Andersen. In many cases the stories have become much (12) famous than the
writers. For example, very (13)fans of the(14)Mother Gooses Tales know that they were written(15) the
Frenchman Charles Perrault.
0. A- function B-presence C-entrance D-appearance
1. A-change
B-alteration C-difference D-variety
2. A-similar
B-alike
C-likely
D-like
3. A-bodies
B-objects C-pieces
D-items
4. A-occur
B-arise
C-appear
D-suggest
5. A-alive
B-real
C-true
D-false
6. A-provides
B-proposes C-consists
D-involves
7. A-instead
B-regardless C-despite
D-because
8. .A-for
B-since
C-from
D-after
9. .A-become
B-come
C-get
D-be
10. A-designed B-thought C-imagined D-wrote
11.A-at
B-by
C-from
D-of
12. A-greater
B-more
C-bigger
D-less
13. A-little
B-small
C-rare
D-few
14. A-modern
B-notorious C-popular D-current
15.Anear
B-from
C-by
D-with
15p
2.Put the verbs in brackets into a correct tense :

Jim 1 (walk) along the High Street when he 2 (notice) someone behind him. Actually, he 3(follow) him
since he 4(get off) the bus. Jim 5 (stop) at a shop window. The man 6 (come) closer to Jim. Jim 7(have)
the feeling he 8(see) him before, so he 9(go) up to him and 10(ask) :11(not/I/know) you? Why
12(you/follow) me? The man 13(smile) and 14(say),Smile! You 15(be) on Candid Camera!
15p
3.Use the words in bold to form a word that fits in the space :

Dogs
Dogs are said to be mans best friend. They display a great deal of loyalty towards their (1) and are very
affectionate and loving. As well as providing (2), they also provide (3)for people and their homes.

However, not all dogs are the same. They have their own(4) and eccentricities, Some dogs are (5) and
have to attend classes to change their (6).Their masters have to learn to punish (7).
(8) usually takes the form of smacking the dog and using stern speech. They have to praise their dogs
when they behave correctly and show their (9) with tears and affection. Using these techniques dogs can
be(10) controlled by their masters.
1-own;2-companion;3-protect;4-personal;5-obedient;6-behave;7-naughty;8-punish;9appreciate;10-total
10p
4.Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence,using the word given.Do not change the word given.Use between two to
five words.

1.You can borrow my bicycle but you must bring it back before 5pm,
Long You can borrow my bicycle
it back before 5pm
2.I havent seen Edward since he left for Paris.
Last The
was before he left for Paris.
3.It was snowing heavily so they cancelled the last flight.
Because The last flight
the heavy snow.
4.Whose CDs are these?John asked his friends .
To
Who
?John asked his friends.
5.Its a shame that they cancelled the concert.
Only If
the concert.
6.George wants to study engeering instead of working in his fathers firm.
Rather
George
work in his fathers firm.
7Cathy began to drive two years ago.
Driving Cathy
two years.
8.It wasnt necessary for her to cook such an enormous meal but she did.
Cooked
She
such an enormous meal.
9.Its Michelles duty to arrange accommodation for the visitors,
Responsible Michelle
accommodation for the visitors.
10,It was a mistake for Jack to buy that used car.
Should
Jack
that used car.
10p
5.You have been invited to a party. Write a letter accepting the invitation and
inquiring if it would be possible for you to bring a friend with you. (150-200 words)

50p
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