Olimpiada Engleza Sectiuneaa - 2017 - cls10 PDF

Inspectoratul colar Judeean Prahova
Varianta 1
Olimpiada de limba englez-faza pe localitate

19 .02.2017
Clasa a X-a, SECTIUNEA A
I Fill in each blank with one word.
AN EXPENSIVE BARGAIN
When Pamela Thompson bought a new frying pan at 30% off in the sales , she (1) . she had got a real bargain. But as it
turned (2). , that was only the beginning of a very expensive day.
First of all, she (3) . the pan on her foot on the way home. She had lots of shopping and she hadnt (4) . planning to
buy a frying pan, but couldnt resist (5) a tempting offer. Unfortunately, the pan was really heavy and she just couldnt
(6) it all. At the hospital her foot was bandaged and she (7) sent home in a taxi.
Then, (8) she got home, she decided to use the new pan to cook dinner. Shed just put some oil in it and started to (9)
.. it up when the phone rang. She only left it for a couple of minutes, but when she came back (10) .. were flames coming
out of it. So she picked up a bowl of water and (11) .. it onto the pan. Now she knows it was a stupid thing to do, but she just
panicked and the (12) .. got bigger.
Fortunately, her neighbours saw smoke and called the fire brigade, who arrived and (13) .. out the fire in a few minutes. She
is going to need a new kitchen, but the rest of Pamelas flat was only slightly damaged (14) .. smoke. A shocked but unhurt
Mrs Thompson was taken to hospital (15)..... routine tests.
15x1p = 15 p
II Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the
word given.Use between 3-5 words.
1Peter, youve broken my radio,said Claire. ACCUSED

Claire ....................... her radio.
2 It was her fault they lost the basketball match. BLAME
She was ..... losing the basketball match.
3 Everyone except Lucy failed the exam. PERSON
Lucy .............. managed to pass the exam.
4 Can you lend me some money , Marta? asked David. BORROW
David asked Marta .................... some money.
5 Im afraid we dont have any bread left. RUN
Im afraid ....................bread.
6 They dont let us use mobile phones in the library. ALLOWED
In the library, ...... use mobile phones.
7 Its unusual for Zoe to be rude. HARDLY
Zoe ................ rude.
8 Maybe John was waiting for us at the airport.BEEN
John ..... for us at the airport.
9 I cant possibly get to work if the buses are on strike. IMPOSSIBLE
It .... to get to work if the buses are on strike.
10 A friend is redecorating my bedroom next week. AM
I.............. by a friend next week.
10x2p=20 p
III Fill in each gap with a word derived from the word in capitals corresponding to it:
The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
The first Boat Race was a 1.... occasion and took place in1829. One of the 2... of the race was Charles Wordsworth, who had 3....
established the university cricket match in 1827.Today, almost two centuries later, one of the most amazing things about the
race is its 4.... worldwide.In fact, there is even a Boat Race society which is responsible for for the annual 5.... of videos of the
Race to all its members.
The Race is rowed on the River Thames in London over a 6.... of about 4 miles. Thousands stand on the banks to watch, however
7.... and cold the weather might be. Just 8... , if the weather is windy, a boat might fill with water and sink, a 9.... sight and
obviously a great 10.... to the boats crew.
1 MEMORY 2 FOUND 3 SUCCESS 4 POPULAR 5 DISTRIBUTE 6 LONG 7 PLEASE 8 OCCASION 9 DRAMA 10 EMBARRASS
10x1.5p=15p
IV.Some American people are coming to your area and you have been asked to help organise the groups visit. Read the letter
you have received from Mrs Lucas, the group leader, and the notes you have made. Then write a letter to Mrs Lucas using all
your notes. Write your answer in 200 words in an appropriate style.
Dear Peter,
The group will arrive on 3 August and will leave August 8. Do you think these dates are suitable? (Perfect. Coincides with local
festival.Tell her about it.) There will be 10 teenagers and 6 adults in the group. Somebody recommended the Swan hotel. Could
you give me some more information about it? (Give info to Mrs Lucas)
The adults would like to go shopping. Could you suggest some interesting shops to visit? (Suggest some shops). The teenagers
are keen on sports. Are there any good sports facilities in the area? (Give some sports info)
Everybody is looking forward to visiting your town. Thank you for all your help.
Melanie Lucas
50 points
Nota: Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii. Timp de lucru:3 ore.

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Inspectoratul colar Judeean Prahova

Olimpiada de limba englez-faza pe localitate

Clasa a X-a, SECTIUNEA A

I Fill in each blank with one word.

1Peter, youve broken my radio,said Claire. ACCUSED

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race

Nota: Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii. Timp de lucru:3 ore.

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