Concursul regional de limba engleza

VALUE YOUR ENGLISH

Clasa a VIII-a

Etapa locala - 26 februarie 2013

I. For questions 1-15, read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space. (15 X 1=15 points)A new life

It took a few days after the cheque had arrived for me to (1) ___ that our life would never be the same again-it was a dream (2) ____true. Like everyone else, I had often (3) ___ what it would be like not having to worry about paying the bills and just (4) ___ ends meet. My husband, Colin, always (5) ___to say there would come a day when we could (6) ___ the lights on without worrying how much it was going to (7) ___ us. Colin had been out of work for the last (8) ___ of years and we had begun to wonder whether things would (9) ___ get better. He had become depressed and irritable. Suddenly, we were (10) ___ plans to move into a big new house in one of the more fashionable suburbs of town. We knew that we would lose (11) ___ with the neighbours with whom we had shared so much (12) ___ the years, but there hadnt been much scope for my talents in the little (13)___ of grass we had at the front and the tiny (14)___ at the back of the house. Before moving, however, we decided to (15) ___ ourselves with a relaxingholiday.1) A.notice B.realize C.find D.convince

2) A.made B.come C.being D.become

3) A.planned B.predicted C.imagined D.enjoyed

4) A.having B.doing C.putting D.making

5) A.would B.had C.used D.repeated

6) A.let B.leave C.remember D.see

7) A.cost B.pay C.spend D.ask

8) A.dozen B.few C.several D.couple

9) A.hardly B.sometimes C.ever D.rather

10) A.making B.drawing C.looking D.having

11) A.time B.communication C.touch D.friendship

12)A.in B.over C.at D.for

13)A.part B.patch C.piece D.blades

14)A.court B.square C.entrance D.yard

15)A.treat B.enjoy C.give D.spoil

II. Choose the correct item: (1x5 =5 points)

a) I dont -----------having seen you before. Are you sure weve met?

A remember B recall C memorise D forget

b) Steve works as a museum---------and really likes his job.

A carer B conductor C curator D usher

c) The minimum cab--------is 1.50$, so you cant go very far for 3$

A gain B passer-by C ticket D fare

d)We went to see Gladiator because we had read very good-------

A policies B reviews C requests D ranging

e)Her long silk dress------- as she walked up the stairs.

A whistled B rustled C struck D creaked

III. The word at the end of the following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space. Fill each blank with one word only: (2x5=10 points)1. There is littlebetween an episode of a hospital drama and the main evening news bulletin. DIFFER

2. This painting does not appear to be FINISH

3. She has an extensive of French history.

KNOW

4. Quite a high of our students go on to become professional artists. PERCENT

5. Your decision about whether to go to art school is of great IMPORTANT IV. 5. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense: (1x10=10points)1. The plane (take)--------------off at seven oclock, so we must be on time.

2. Ann is my best friend! We (know)---------------- each other for years.

3. Nicky (fly)-----------------to San Francisco when the plane crashed.

4. If she had known the truth, she (tell)---------------------it to you.

5. Mary wishes she (not fail)-------------------the exam.

6. She will get in touch with you when she (get back)---------------

7. After the guests (leave)---------------,mother washed the dishes.

8. How long (he/work)---------------------- in that restaurant when you met him?

9. I wont lend her the money unless she (pay)--------------me back.

10. If I(be)--------------- you I would stay out of trouble.

V. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. (10X2 = 20 points)

1.Take my advice and stop smoking. If .........

2.You are not allowed to park cars on the yellow lines. Cars ...3.Did Angela speak to you yesterday? I asked Patrick. I asked Patrick .4.The hairdresser cut my hair yesterday. I had .

5.Please dont smoke in here. I would rather .

6. Most students don't usually cheat during exams. Most students aren't used ............... .

7. Anna got married six months ago. It's ............................................................................. .

8. The book is too difficult. We can't read it. The book is ...

9. These photos are unpleasant to look at. What ...............................................................

10. They have elected him. He .....VI. A magazine is running a competition for the best short story entitled An unpleasant night ? Write your story in about 180 words. (30 points)

Note: set the scene (who-when-where-what); development (describe incidents leading up to the main event itself in detail; use time words); end the story (refer to moods, consequences, peoples reactions, feelings, comments)

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