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Etapa local 23 ianuarie 2015CLASA a XII-a

SUBJECT I: USE OF ENGLISH (40 Points)

A. Open cloze 10 gaps, 10 points

Extreme sports (also called action sports, aggro sports, and adventure sports) is a popular term 1.. certain activities perceived as having a high level of inherent danger. 2 activities often involve speed, height, a high level of physical exertion, and highly specialized gear. The definition of an extreme sport is not exact and the origin of the term is unclear, 3.. it gained popularity in the 1990s when it 4.. picked up by marketing companies 5.. promote the X Games and 6.. the Extreme Sports Channel and Extreme.com launched.

While use of the term "extreme sport" has spread far and wide to describe a multitude 7. different activities, exactly 8.. sports are considered 'extreme' is debatable. 9 are however 10.. characteristics common to most extreme sports. B. Word formation 10 words, 10 points

Danube Delta - Highlights

The mighty Danube River flows 1,788 miles from its springs in Germanys Black Forest to the Black Sea. Just before the sea it forms the second largest and best . of Europe's deltas: 2,200 square miles of rivers, canals, marshes, tree-fringed lakes and reed islands. The Danube Delta is a wildlife enthusiasts (especially a bird watchers) paradise.

Travelers can spend three or more days ... its passages, teaming with the highest . of bird colonies in all of Europe. The maze of canals by thatch, willows and oaks entangled in lianas, offers the perfect breeding ground for . species of birds, some of them from as far away as China and Africa. Millions of . white pelicans arrive here every spring to raise their young, while equal numbers of Arctic geese come here to escape the harsh winters of Northern Europe.

Some 300 species of birds make Danubes Delta their home, including cormorants, white .. eagles and glossy ibises. The bird watching season lasts from early spring to late summer. Birds are not the only .. of the Delta. There is also a rich community of fish and animals; from wildcats, foxes and wolves, to even an boar or deer. Altogether, 3,450 animal species can be seen here, as well as 1,700 plant species. REACH

PRESERVEEXPLORE

CONCENTRATE

BORDERCOUNT

EGYPTTAILINHABIT

OCCASION

C. Rephrase 10 sentences, 20 pointsComplete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not use the word given.1. Mary succeeded in passing her driving test, even though she had flu.

MANAGEDDespite .....................................her driving test.

2. If you hadnt helped me, I could never have moved the wardrobe.

HELPBut ........................................., I could never have moved the wardrobe.3. Hardly any boys among my students know who Virginia Woolf is.

HEARDAmong my students, very ................. Virginia Woolf.

4. Mark speaks with such clarity that its a pleasure to listen to him. Marks voice _______________________________________ to him is a pleasurable experience. CLEAR5. Its a pity I did not notice she had problems.

I wish _________________________she had problems NOTICED

6.Have you got news about Jim? Tom asked his sister.

Tom asked his sister _______________________________about Jim.WHETHER

7. After his retirement he started playing golf.

After his retirement______________________ golf.TOOK

8. He told me at least three times how to do it, and I still did not understand!

Not even after________________________ how to do it.DID

9. His boss will not tolerate his attitude.

His boss _________________________________ attitude.PUT

10. I expect you were completely exhausted by the end of the week!

By the end of the week _______________________exhausted!MUST

SUBJECT II: Functional Writing (20 Points)

Writing a Report

You work for a travel agency and have just spent two weeks at the seaside to see if the area would be a good destination for package holidays. Write a report for your employer describing such things as the place itself, how to get there, available accommodation, restaurants, transport, tourist attractions, and state your recommendation concerning its suitability.

Write your report. (180-220 words)SUBJECT III: Essay Writing (40 Points)

Opinion EssayYour teacher has asked you to write an essay on the following subject:Our leisure activities and hobbies have been changed dramatically by technology. To what extent do you agree with this?

Write your essay in 220-260 words.Propus: Lucia Balanean, CNS ZalauBarem:

I A: 1 for, 2 these, 3 but, 4 was, 5 to, 6. when, 7 of, 8 which, 9 there, 10 several

I B: reaching, preserved, exploring, concentration, bordered, countless, Egyptian, tailed, inhabitants, occasionalIC: 1. her flu/ having flu, she managed to pass 2. for / your help; for/ the help you gave me

3. few have heard of (about)4 is so clear (1) that listening (1).5... had noticed..

6.... whether she had got news...

7.... he took up playing....

8....being told /he had told me at least three times how to do it, did I understand...

9..will not put up with his....

10...you must have been completely4.

II. The report should include: the description of the place, the presentation of the points mentioned in the task (5p.) The style should be formal or neutral, using the language of description, analysis and suggestion. (10p.) The report should also have the correct format, with clear sections and headings for them. It should be structured so that each item listed is clearly explained (10p.) It should contain the appropriate range of varied vocabulary and structures (10 p.), with a correct use of grammatical structures and spelling (10 p.). The target reader would understand fully and clearly what the writer believes about the place and whether he recommends it or not as a suitable holiday destination (5 p.)