OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ
ETAPA LOCALĂ – 11 februarie 2024
CLASA a VII-a Varianta 1
Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii.
Nu se acordă puncte din oficiu.
Timpul efectiv de lucru: două ore.
SUBIECTUL I – USE OF ENGLISH (50p)
I.1. Fill in the blanks with ONE suitable word in each space. (20p) The Ken Doll Everybody knows the famous American Barbie doll (1959), the favourite toy of so (1) ….. generations of kids around the globe. However, (2) ….. do we really know about her male counterpart? Kenneth Sean Carson, simply known as Ken, first appeared as a fashion doll in 1961, two years (3) ….. Barbie had been introduced to the world. (4) ….. were created by a real-life couple, Ruth and Eliott Handler, the founders of the company that owns the two dolls. Ken debuted as Barbie’s boyfriend (5) ….. came dressed in red swimming trunks, a yellow towel and a pair of sandals. (6) ….. had blonde hair and a huge smile on his face. Ken has had many jobs since his appearance, such (7)…. a vet, a doctor, a dog trainer, a firefighter or even a football player, to name but a (8) …... While Barbie is still a favourite with kids all (9) ….. the world today, Ken most certainly comes a close second and he has become one (10) ….. the most popular toys in history!
I.2. Choose the variant which best completes each space (20 p). 1. They go to the market every…………….day. a) one b) other c) each d) any 2. You……………take the metro as the best way to get to the city centre. a) should b) mustn’t c) are allowed to d) doesn’t 3. Did you………….. skiing when you were younger? a) use to go b) used to go c) would go d) - 4. Not too long…………., people in villages did not have water in their homes. a) before b) back c) ago d) than 5. Oh, dear! I don’t feel very well. I think………….. a) I faint b) I’ve fainted c) I fainted d) I’m going to faint 6. Everybody talks to him, ………..? a) don’t they b) aren’t they c) won’t they d) isn’t he
7. The news that her son was injured in the accident…………….a great shock to her. a) was b) were c) be d) have been 8) There is no light on. They …………be at home. a) shouldn’t b) mustn’t c) can’t d) should 9) I want to wash my hair. Is there………..shampoo left? a) any b) much c) no d) a lot 10) You are all ………… wonderful friends! a) so b) not c) such a d) such
I.3. Find and correct the mistake in each sentence. Write down the correct sentences. (10p). 1. Look over there! Is this a plane or a bird? 2. You can’t take the umbrella. It’s my father. 3. Are there many mistakes in the essay? No, there are only a little. 4. The ticket costed only £5.15. It was quite cheap. 5. He works for robotics company.
SUBIECTUL II – READING COMPREHENSION (25p) For each question, choose the correct answer (A, B or C). 1.
2.
3.
Writing competition
This is your chance to win £100. You must be under 18 to enter. To win a prize, write a short story about a magical place.
Please take your entry to Mr. Smith’s office before 4pm on Friday!
A. Stories must describe a true event that the writer has experienced.
B. You must post your finished work.
C. Adults are not allowed to take part in the competition.
WANTED
We need someone to look after our garden during the summer. You will need to cut the grass and clear the leaves.
Your services will be needed twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. Please call us for more information on 888-1115.
Anyone interested in the job must
A. contact the family by email.
B. work twice weekly from June to August.
C. have some gardening experience.
To: Andrew
From: Peter
Hi!
Do you still have the Geography book I lent you last week? I need it back urgently. I have a test next week and my teacher says the information in that book will be used.
Please, can you bring it to me? Thanks.
A. Andrew lent a book to Peter.
B. Both boys have to take the test next week.
C. Andrew borrowed a book from Peter.
4.
5.
SUBIECTUL III - WRITING (25p). Write a composition that should start with the following sentence "Frank’s dad won the lottery last week and….". Give your composition a title. (120 – 150 words). Pay attention to the following: You don’t need to write long descriptions. Use dialogues only if they are relevant to your characters or events. Don’t count the words given to start the essay. You should use this plan: Introduction (paragraph 1 – set the scene) Main body (paragraph(s) 2/3 – develop the story) Conclusion (paragraph 4 – end the story)
Non-stop trains
Trains will not be stopping at the next station today. This is because there is a flood at the entrence of the station. Our staff are working on the problem now. We hope that trains will stop there tomorrow.
A. Nothing is being done at the moment to solve the issue.
B. Trains will not run until the station opens again tomorrow.
C. Passengers cannot exit at the next station.
John,
When you go to town today, can you get me a few things? I am really busy, but I need a packet of flour, a bottle of blue top milk and a bag of sugar. If they don’t have blue top milk, please get green top.
Thanks,
Mum
John’s mum
A. has no time for shopping.
B. is asking her son to do her a favour while being at home.
C. would rather get green top milk rather than blue top.
OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ
ETAPA LOCALĂ – 11 februarie 2024
CLASA a VII-a Varianta 1
BAREM DE CORECTARE
Se punctează oricare alte modalităţi de rezolvare corectă a cerinţelor.
SUBIECTUL I – USE OF ENGLISH - 50p
I.1. Fill in the blanks with ONE suitable word in each space. (20p) The Ken Doll Everybody knows the famous American Barbie doll (1959), the favourite toy of so (1) MANY generations of kids around the globe. However, (2) WHAT do we really know about her male counterpart? Kenneth Sean Carson, simply known as Ken, first appeared as a fashion doll in 1961, two years (3) AFTER Barbie had been introduced to the world. (4) THEY / BOTH were created by a real-life couple, Ruth and Eliott Handler, the founders of the company that owns the two dolls. Ken debuted as Barbie’s boyfriend (5) AND / WHO came dressed in red swimming trunks, a yellow towel and a pair of sandals. (6) HE / KEN had blonde hair and a huge smile on his face. Ken has had many jobs since his appearance, such (7) AS a vet, a doctor, a dog trainer, a firefighter or even a football player, to name but a (8) FEW. While Barbie is still a favourite with kids all (9) OVER / AROUND the world today, Ken most certainly comes a close second and he has become one (10) OF the most popular toys in history!
I.2. Choose the variant which best completes each space (20 p). 1. b) other 2. a) should 3. a) use to go 4. c) ago 5. d) I’m going to faint 6. a) don’t they 7. a) was 8) c) can’t 9) a) any 10)d)such
I.3. Find and correct the mistake in each sentence. Write down the correct sentences. (10p). 1. Look over there! Is THAT a plane or a bird? 2. You can’t take the umbrella. It’s my FATHER’S. 3. Are there many mistakes in the essay? No, there are only a FEW. 4. The ticket COST only £5.15. It was quite cheap. 5. He works for A / THE robotics company.
SUBIECTUL II - READING COMPREHENSION - (25p) 1. C 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. A
SUBIECTUL III – WRITING (25p). Write a composition that should start with the following "Frank’s dad won the lottery last week and….". Give your composition a title. (120 – 150 words). Pay attention to the following: You don’t need to write long descriptions. Use dialogues only if they are relevant to your characters or events. Don’t count the words given to start the essay.
MARKING SCHEME FOR THE NARRATIVE ESSAY Analytical criteria Exemplary 5p Proficient 4p Partially Proficient 3p Weak 2p Incomplete 1p Points CONTENT
The essay is completely relevant to topic, describing places/events
/characters/atmos phere/ reaching climax, including the final reactions of the
protagonist.
The essay is fairly completed with all the sequencing elements of a narrative.
The essay is partially completed with slight logical impediments in sequencing the moments of the narrative.
The essay is faulty, including serious logical impediments in the sequencing of events.
The essay is incomplete, the sequencing of the narrative moments being inconsistent.
ORGANIZATION AND COHESION
There is complete logical connection of paragraphs due to a judicious use of
linking devices, mechanics, and length requirements.
There is a fair completion of paragraph organization due to scarce misuse of linking devices, mechanics, and length requirements.
There is partial completion of the task.
Paragraphs are partially complete due to unfinished ideas and scarce use of l linking devices, mechanics, and length
requirements.
There is serious inconsistency in the organization of the paragraphs due to the misuse of the linking devices, mechanics, and length requirements.
Paragraphs are incomplete, both linking devices, mechanics, and length requirement s having been disrespecte d.
VOCABULARY
A wide range of vocabulary is used appropriately and accurately throughout the essay; precise meaning is conveyed; minor errors are
rare; spelling is very well controlled.
The register of the narrative essay is totally relevant to the task, being organically integrated all along the discourse.
A range of vocabulary is used appropriately and accurately in the essay; occasional errors in word choice / formation are possible; spelling is well controlled with occasional slips. The register of the narrative essay is relevant to the task with slightly incongruent lapses within the discourse.
The range of vocabulary is adequately used in the essay; errors in word choice / formation are present when more sophisticated items of vocabulary are attempted; spelling can be faulty at times.
The register of the narrative essay is partially relevant to the task with a narrow inconsistency of style, leading to halts in the logical development
of ideas.
A limited range of vocabulary is present within the essay; less common items of vocabulary are rare and may be often faulty; spelling errors can make text understanding difficult. The register of the narrative is inconsistent due to the mixture of styles.
A very narrow range of vocabulary is present; errors in word choice / form ation predominat; spelling errors can make the essay obscure at times. The register used in the narrative essay is inappropriat e for this type writing.
STRUCTURES
A wide range of grammatical structures is used accurately and flexibly throughout the essay; minor errors are rare; punctuation is very well controlled.
A range of grammatical structures is used accurately and with some flexibility along the essay; occasional errors are possible; punctuation is well controlled
with occasional slips.
A mix of complex and simple grammatical structures is present throughout the essay; errors are present when complex language is
attempted; punctuation
can be faulty
at times.
A limited range of grammatical structures is present along the essay; complex language is rare and may be often faulty; punctuation errors can make text understanding difficult.
A very narrow range of grammatica l structures is present within the essay; errors predominat e;
punctuation errors make
the text
obscure at
times.
EFFECT ON TARGET READER
The interest of the
reader is aroused
and sustained
throughout.
The text has a
good effect on
the reader.
The effect on
the reader is
satisfactory.
The effect on the
reader quite poor.
The effect
on the
reader non-
relevant.
