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ETAPA JUDEŢEANĂ, 2 MARTIE 2013

CLASA a XII-a

Subject I (50 points)

Write a 450-word reflective essay considering the following quote: “I think there's every reason this 21st century will be much happier.” Dalai Lama

Subject II (25 points)

A new out-of-town shopping centre has been built near your town. It includes over a hundred shops, restaurants and a cinema. You work for your town council. You have been asked to write a report on the impact of the centre on transport, on the environment, on people’s shopping habits and on shops and recreational facilities in the town centre.

Write your report in about 300 words.

Subject III (25 points)

A. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in each space (10 words) 10points

You do not have to be a chemist to cook a meal, (1) … more than you need an engineering qualification to drive a car; but a (2) … technical knowledge can help when things (3) … awry. That is the reasoning (4) … this volume which combines the scientific principles of cooking (5) … a down-to-earth guide to kitchen utensils, some experiments to try at home and (6) … random collection of recipes.As (7) … as learning technical details, (8) … why potatoes become translucent when they are boiled, you get a sprinkling (9) … really useful tips. For instance, the best way to work (10) … how long to roast meat is to measure it, not weigh it.

B. Find one word which is appropriate for all three gaps in each of the following sentences. (5 points)

1.• The weather is exceptionally ………………. for November.• I chose a ……………. curry from the menu as I don’t like very hot food.• The politician was lucky to come in for such ……………. criticism over the affair.

2.• I tried to make it clear I wasn’t interested, but she wouldn’t take the ………… .• When we left this morning, there wasn’t even a ……………. of a cloud in the sky!• I can’t remember the answer, so please give me a ………………… .

3.• When she saw the balloons, Gina ……………. her hand over her mouth in

amazement.• Adam …………………. James on the shoulder and said, ‘Well done!’• As the comedian finished his performance, the audience ……………. politely.

4.• Zoos make a useful contribution to conservation, but animals are better off in their

…………….. habitat.• Nick’s got a ……………… talent for music, and can play several instruments.

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• I don’t like eating anything heavy in the evening, but prefer some ……………. yoghurt with honey.

5.• Look at the situation from every ……………. before you make a decision.• The picture was hanging at a peculiar …………, so I straightened it.• The photographer took this shot from an unusual ……………. .

C. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given. The word must not be altered in any way (5 sentences) (10 points)

1. I tried to explain to her what the problem was, but she was not interested. (indifferent)She was………………………………………………………the problem.

2.Whether open-air events at this time of the year succeed or not, largely depends on the weather.(role)The weather……………….of open–air events at this time of the year.

3. My dog hurt itself when it tried to jump the fence. (due)My dog’s……………………………………………to jump the fence.

4. If you remember, I was the one who started this project in 1995. (cast)If…………………………………I was the one who started this project.

5. He protested that he had always kept his promises to me. (gone)He protested that……………………………………….to me.

TOTAL 100 PUNCTETOATE SUBIECTELE SUNT OBLIGATORII. TIMP DE LUCRU 3 ORE. NU SE ACORDĂ PUNCTE DIN OFICIU

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