MINISTERUL EDUCATIEI NATIONALEINSPECTORATUL SCOLAR JUDETEAN SALAJOLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZAETAPA LOCALA, 23 IANUARIE 2015CLASA a-XI-aSUBJECT IUSE OF ENGLISH (40points)A.Complete the following article by writing the missing words in the spaces. Use only one word for each space. The exercise begins with an example(0).IT`S HARD WORK BEING A LINESMANFootball fans who insist that officials need (0)---their----eyes tested may not be far off the mark. Scientists have discovered that in the case of offside,(1)------in every ten rulings is wrong. The rule states that a player is offside if he is nearer the goal than the last defender, apart(2)------the goalkeeper. It is designed to prevent players hanging around the goal, waiting(3)------the ball to come to them. Linesman must raise a flag, indicate that a player is offside and the referee must then stop the game but they often (4)------it difficult to decide (5)--------all the players on the field are in relation to(6)--------other. Experts have argued that the reason(7)--------this is that the linesman is looking at the player who passes the ball,(8)---------at the one who receives it, and when he looks back, the other player has moved. But the research carried(9)--------- suggests that the mistake is due (10)-------- an optical illusion.

B. For questions 11-20, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning(0).Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.EXAMPLE(0) WINNER

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

One more chance! That`s all we`re giving you to tell us about your favourite restaurant and boost its chances of becoming the(0)----of our Restaurant of the Year competition. WINThis is the last time the official(11)-------form will appear in the paper NOMINATEnext Thursday is the final date for(12)-------- of completed forms. RECEIVEOver the past few weeks we have been swamped by a paper mountainas(13)------across the city jot down the compelling reasons why they DINE believe their(14)------ restaurantshould definitely win our CHOOSEhotly(15)-----competition. CONTESTSo far we have received more than 400(16)------forms ENTERwith more than 30 restaurants nominated. These voteshave been(17)------spread,which makes the last week EVENmore crucial than usual,as we aim to find the top three togo forward to our grand final. Once the (18)-------has passed, DEADour judges will sit downand count all the forms. The three restaurants which receive the most votes will then bevisited by the judges. These visits will of course be(19)---------,so ANNOUNCEthe restaurants themselves will not know that the judges are there.After their visits, the judges will make their final decision over whowins the(20)-------title Restaurant of the Year. PRESTIGE. C. For the questions 21-30,complete the second sentence so thatit has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use between three to six words, including the word given. Here is an example(0).Example:(0)I didn`t know the way there, I got lost.GET(0)NOT KNOWING HOW TO GET

21.It took me some time to understand fully what happened.WHILEIt was-----------understood what had happened.22.There is no point arguing about this small detail, in my opinion.WORTHThis small detail-------------------------,in my oinion.23.If your order is delayed, we will contact you.DELAYShould----------to your order,we will contact you.24.He didn`t try to help me at all.EFFORTHe -------------any help at all.25.The two situations are completely different.COMMONThe two situations don`t----------each other.26. Can I speak to you privately for a few minutes?WORDCan I -------------you for a few minutes?27. I was amazed because there were no problems throughoutthe holiday.WENTTo------------wrong throughout the holiday.28. I have no intention of doing another kind of job.DREAMI-----------------other kind of job.29.I`ve been too busy to answer my emails,but I`ll do it soon.ROUNDI------------my emails yet,but I`ll do it soon.30.This computer is useless to me,so you can have it.USEThis computer is-----------to me,so you can have it.

SUBJECT II FUNCTIONAL WRITING(20 points)You have been working for an international company for two years, and have been asked to contribute an article to the company magazine describing your experience. Your article should give a brief description of your work, any problems you have overcome since joining the firm, and say why your job is interesting and would attract young people.

SUBJECT III ESSAY WRITING(40 points)Your teacher has asked you to write a `FOR and AGAINST` essayon the following topic:`Everyone should travel to other countries at some point in their lives because travel is an essential experience.`

TOTAL:100 puncteTOATE SUBIECTELE SUNT OBLIGATORII. NU SE ACORDA PUNCT DIN OFICIU.TIMP DE LUCRU:3 ore---------------------------------------------------------------NUMELE PROFESORULUI:Seisanu GildaSCOALA:Colegiul National`Silvania`, Zalau, SalajSURSA:Diferite