Model subiect olimpiada de Engleza, clasa a 11-a, faza judeteana

Question I  (50 points) 
 
Write an argumentative essay in about 350 words on the following statement : ”Traditional 
values are irrelevant to modern society.” 
 
Question II  (25 points) 
 
1. You read the following announcement in a travel magazine.      
                            
TOURISM – IS IT GOOD OR BAD FOR YOUR REGION? 
Do you think there should be more or less tourism in your region? 
What benefits does the tourist industry bring to your region? 
What would be the disadvantages of increased tourism? 
Write and tell us your views. We will publish the most interesting articles. 
 
Write your article in 200-220 words. 
 
Question III  (25 points) 
 
1. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage, using only one word:  
(10 points) 
Doctors ... (1) Michael Schumacher  at a hospital in Grenoble say his condition has improved 
following a second operation on his head injuries last night. Schumacher underwent a two-hour procedure 
at 10pm last night to evacuate a hematoma on the left -hand ... (2) of his brain. Surgeons ... (3) advantage 
of a “window of opportunity” to operate  ... (4) the hematoma, one of several  he incurred in a skiing 
accident on Sunday. Doctors said the operation was possible ... (5) the hematoma was in accessible 
location and presenting minimal risk. A scan following the operation showed a slight improvement in 
Schumacher’s condition compared to yesterday and no further worsening of the initial lesions. ... (6) , 
doctors cautioned Schumacher is still in a critical condition and is not yet ... (7) of danger. He remains in 
an artificial coma with multiple lesions on his brain, ... (8) are smaller in size than the one operated on 
yesterday, and are being monitored hour -by-hour. Schumacher’s family remain at his bedside and were consulted prior to his second operation yesterday, which was performed with ... (9) consent. The medical 
team advised furt her updates will be given only when ... (10)  is a change in Schumacher’s condition.        
( Source: www.f1fanatic.co.uk) 
 
1. Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the 
space:   (10 points) 
 
ALL WORK AND NO PLAY... 
            Playing is a serious business. Children engrossed in a make-
believe world, fox cubs play fighting, or kittens teasing a ball of 
string, aren’t just having fun. Play may look like a (0) carefree and 
exuberant way to pass the time before the hard work of (1)....comes 
along, but there’s much more to it than that. For a start, play can be 
dangerous and costs some animals their lives. It is also extremely 
(2).... in terms of energy. Nature tends not to waste e nergy so there 
must be a reason for this dangerous and strenuous activity. 
           Playing is a (3)...for the development of intelligence. Current 
theory posits that more of the brain is involved in play than was 
previously believed. Play certainly seem s to (4)...higher cognitive 
processes because it involves complex(5)... of playmates, ideas of 
reciprocity and the use of (6)...signals and rules.  
            It is already known that juveniles denied the opportunity for 
play lose the ability to apply social rules when they do interact with 
their peers. Children destined to suffer mental illnesses as adults 
engage in precious little social play early in life. The effect of 
depriving normal children of play is still (7)...., but the implication 
is that (8). .... and learning abilities could be adversely affected. 
With (9)..beginning earlier and becoming (10)..... more exam -
oriented, the time afforded to play is obviously being reduced. 
What the result will be is likely to cause concern. 
 
 
 
 
1. (0).  CARE 
2.  (1). ADULT  
3. (2). COST  
4. (3). REQUIRE  
5. (4). ACT  
6. (5). ASSESS  
7. (6). SPECIAL  
8. (7). KNOW  
9. (8). CREATE 
10.  (9). SCHOOL  
11. (10). INCREASE 
 
2. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capital, without changing its 
meaning. You must use between 3 and 6 words, including the word given. ( 5 points) 
                                                                                                                                       
1. It was only when I checked that I noticed the tyre was flat.  NOTICE 
     Only when I checked .................................................a flat tyre. 
2. My friends persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress. TALKED 
     My friends....................................... to the party in fancy dress. 
3. James drove faster than was necessary to get to London. HAVE  
    James………………………… fast to get to London. 
4. Aristotle Onasis established Olympic Airlines.        UP 
    Olympic Airlines ………………………… Aristotle Onasis. 
5. The reforms will not succeed unless they are carefully planned. CRUCIAL 
   Careful ……………………………………. of the reforms. 
 
 
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