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R O M N I A NECLASIFICAT
MINISTERUL APRRII NAIONALE Exemplarul unic
Academia Tehnic Militar
Concursul de admitere, sesiunea iulie 2013




A P R O B
PREEDINTELE COMISIEI DE ADMITERE
Colonel prof. univ. dr. ing.
Ioan NICOLAESCU


C H E S T I O N A R D E C O N C U R S
Varianta A
Proba: ,,Limba Englez

I. Reading Comprehension
Read the texts below, and, for items 1-15, choose the correct answer from among the
four given variants. Mark your answer on the answer sheet.

The general principles of dynamics are rules that demonstrate a relationship
between the motion of bodies and the forces that produce those motions. Based in large
part on the work of his predecessors, Sir Isaac Newton deduced three laws of dynamics,
which he published in 1687 in his famous Principia.
Prior to Newton, Aristotle had established that the natural state of a body was a state
of rest, and that unless a force acted upon it to maintain motion, a moving body would
come to rest. Galileo had succeeded in correctly describing the behavior of falling
objects and in recording that no force was required to maintain a body in motion. He
noted that the effect of force was to change motion. Huygens recognized that a change
in speed is related to the action of a force. Kepler deduced the laws describing the
motion of planets around the sun. It was primarily from Galileo and Kepler that
Newton borrowed.

1 What was the main purpose of this passage?
a. To demonstrate the development of Newtons laws.
b. To establish Newton as the authority in the field of physics.
c. To discredit Newtons laws of motion.
d. To describe the motion of planets around the sun.
2 The general principles of dynamics are:
a. rules demonstrating the relationship between the motions of bodies and the forces
producing them.
b. relationships between bodies and forces.
c. motions of bodies and of forces.
d. the forces that produce the motions.
3 In 1687 Isaac Newton
a. deduced three laws of dynamics.
b. worked on his predecessors.
c. published his famous Principia.
d. based a large part of his work.

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4 Which of the following scientists established that the natural state of a body was a state of
rest?
a. Galileo
b. Kepler
c. Aristotle
d. Newton
5 When does a moving body come to rest?
a. When there is no force acting upon it.
b. When a force maintains motion.
c. When a force acts upon it.
d. When a force moves it.
6 Who was the first scientist to correctly describe the behavior of falling objects?
a. Aristotle
b. Newton
c. Kepler
d. Galileo
7 Galileo noted that
a. objects rested.
b. forces required motion.
c. force changed motion.
d. bodies motioned.
8 Huygens recognized the relationship between a force and
a. a change of speed.
b. rest.
c. bodies.
d. objects.
9 According to Huygens, an action force induces
a. a change in speed
b. a change in mass.
c. a change in time.
d. a change in behavior.
10 Kepler
a. described motion and rest.
b. deduced the laws that describe the motion of planets around the sun.
c. continued Aristotles work.
d. discovered the laws of motion.

A geyser is the result of underground water under the combined conditions of high
temperature and increased pressure beneath the surface of the earth. Since temperature
rises approximately 1 F for every sixty feet under the earths surface, and pressure
increases with depth, water that seeps down in cracks and fissures until it reaches very hot
rocks in the earths interior becomes heated to a temperature in excess of 290 F. Because
of the greater pressure, it shoots out of the surface in the form of steam and hot water. The
result is a geyser.
In order to function, then, a geyser must have a source of heat, a reservoir where
water can be stored until the temperature rises to an unstable point, an opening through
which the hot water and steam can escape, and underground channels for resupplying
water after an eruption.
Favorable conditions for geysers exist in regions of geologically recent volcanic
activity, especially in areas of more than average precipitation.
For the most part, geysers are located in three regions of the world: New Zealand,
Iceland, and the Yellowstone National Park area of the United States. The most famous

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geyser in the world is Old Faithful in Yellowstone Park. Old Faithful erupts almost every
hour, rising to a height of 125 to 170 feet and expelling more than ten thousand gallons
during each eruption.

11 In order for a geyser to erupt
a. hot rocks must rise to the surface of the earth.
b. water must flow underground until it reaches very hot rocks.
c. it must be a warm day.
d. it must be summer.
12 As depth increases
a. pressure increases but temperature does not.
b. temperature increases but pressure does not.
c. both pressure and temperature increase.
d. neither pressure nor temperature increases.
13 Where is Old Faithful located?
a. New Zealand
b. Iceland
c. The United States
d. England
14 How often does Old Faithful erupt?
a. Every ten minutes
b. Every sixty minutes
c. Every 125 minutes
d. Every 170 minutes
15 Which conditions does a geyser require to function?
a. A source of heat, a place for water to collect, an opening, and underground
channels.
b. An active volcano nearby and a water reservoir.
c. Heavy rainfall.
d. Volcanic activity.
II. Grammar and vocabulary
Items 16 20 are incomplete sentences. Choose among the four variants given
under each sentence the one word or phrase that completes the sentence correctly.

16
I like a cup of coffee, please.
a. could
b. must
c. would
d. do
17
How much this journey take?
a. is
b. does
c. do
d. be
18
He drives his village to the office.
a. from
b. at
c. of
d. up
19
do you know about the Eiffel Tower?
a. Which
b. When
c. Why
d. What

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20
I where Jim is.
a. not know
b. not to know
c. dont know
d. know do not

Each of the sentences 21 25 contains one error. Identify the error from the four
underlined words.

21 What on earth are you going to do if you will lose your passport?
a b c d
22 My trip were really exciting but I want to hear about yours.
a b c d
23 Charles Dickens written his masterpiece, A Christmas Carol, in 1843.
a b c d
24 Liz and her brother likes to listen to their grandmothers stories.
a b c d
25 Arent you not my best friend?
a b c d

From 26 to 30 you have four variants derived from the word written in capitals at
the end of each line. Choose one variant that best fits in the gap. Only one variant is
correct.

26 That Halloween costume is TERROR
a. TERRIED
b. TERRORIFING
c. TERRORABLE
d. TERRIFYING
27 We spent an evening together. AGREE
a. AGREEABLE
b. AGREYNG
c. AGREEDY
d. AGREES
28 My new neighbor is a man. PEACE
a. PEACEDFUL
b. PEACED
c. PEACEFUL
d. PEACEY
29 Has Sue received an to the party? INVITE
a. INVITING
b. INVITATION
c. INVITES
d. INVITED
30 Fasten your belts, please! SAFE
a. SAFELY
b. SAFEY
c. SAFETY
d. SAFETELY



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In items 31-35 each sentence has a word or phrase underlined. Choose among the
four variants the one word or phrase that is the best substitute for the underlined word
or phrase.

31 James Dean, an American actor, was a symbol of social rebellion for an entire generation.
a. an instrument
b. a statement
c. a representative
d. a leader
32 When treated with kindness, some people respond with tears.
a. reply
b. remark
c. deny
d. laugh
33 A great center of free search and education, the American Museum of Natural History is
situated in Central Park in New York.
a. study
b. circumference
c. institution
d. circle
34 Caffeine is obtained from the seeds of Cafea Arabica as well as from tea and cocoa plants.
a. given
b. returned
c. learned
d. extracted
35 In 1872, Alexander Graham Bell opened a school in Boston, to train teachers of the deaf.
a. erected
b. expanded
c. started
d. cleared


III. Writing

This is a letter of advertisement. Choose among the variants offered, the one that
best fits the context, completing thus the whole letter.

36 Dear
a. Mr.,
b. Sir,
c. Whomever it may concern,
d. Mr. advertising,
37 It was with great interest that I read the advertisement in your International Marketing
Department.
a. for a young graduate to work
b. for a younger graduation to work
c. for a young graduate worked
d. that a young graduate to work
38 for which I believe I am ideally suited for the reasons mentioned below.
a. Its is a job
b. There is a job
c. This is a job
d. These is a job

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39 First, I have acquired some experience in the marketing of similar products.
a. always
b. yet
c. quiet
d. already
40 , I have profited from a number of training periods in foreign countries.
a. Moreover
b. Much more
c. Mostly ever
d. Therefore
41 I speak fluent English and Spanish.
a. still
b. often
c. never
d. also
42 I enclose a copy of my curriculum vitae further particulars of my career to date.
a. who will give you
b. whose will give you
c. which will give you
d. which will gave you
43 the CV, I will be happy to supply any other details you may require.
a. In addition to
b. Adding with
c. On addition for
d. Adding also
44 , I hope you will give me the advantage of an interview.
a. However
b. Thereafter
c. Finally
d. Nevertheless
45 Looking forward soon.
a. to hearing from you
b. as hear about you
c. to hear with you
d. as hearing of you

Sincerely yours,
John Denver



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Punctajul acordat: cte 0,2 puncte pentru fiecare rspuns dat corect (0,2 puncte x 45 ntrebri = 9
puncte).


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