PROFESOR ANDREI ELENA COLEGIUL ECONOMIC BUZU OLIMPIADA LICEELOR TEHNOLOGICE I VOCAIONALE LIMBA ENGLEZ BUZU, APRILIE 2012

CLASA A XI-A SUBIECTE PROPUSE I. Itemi cu alegere multipl reading-comprehenshion 10 itemi (2 puncte*10 itemi) = 20 puncte Millions of people tune into the weather forecast each evening on television. Most of them imagine that the presenter does little more than arrive at the studio a few minutes before the broadcast, read the weather, and then go home. In fact, this image is far from the truth. The two-minute bulletin which we all rely on when we need to know tomorrow's weather is the result of a hard day's work by the presenter, who is actually a highly-qualified meteorologist. Every morning after arriving at the TV studios, the first task of the day is to collect the latest data from the National Meteorological Office. This office provides up-to-the-minute information about weather conditions throughout the day, both in Britain and around the world. The information is very detailed and includes predictions, satellite and radar pictures, as well as more technical data. After gathering all the relevant material from this office, the forecaster has to translate the scientific terminology and maps into images and words which viewers can easily understand. The final broadcast is then carefully planned. It is prepared in the same way as other programmes. The presenter decides what to say and in what order to say it. Next a story board is drawn up which lays out the script word for word. What makes a weather forecast more complicated than other programmes are the maps and electronic images which are required. The computer has to be programmed so that the pictures appear in the correct order during the bulletin. The time allocated for each broadcast can also alter. This is because the weather report is screened after the news, which can vary in length. The weather forecaster doesn't always know how much time is available, which means that he/she has to be thoroughly prepared so that the material can be adapted to the time available. Another related complication is that the weather forecast has to be a live broadcast; it cannot be pre-recorded. Live shows are very nerve-racking for the presenter because almost anything can go wrong. Perhaps the most worrying aspect for every weather forecaster is getting the following day's predictions wrong. Unfortunately for them this is not an unusual occurrence; the weather is not always possible to predict accurately. The weather is a national obsession in Britain, perhaps because it is so changeable. It's the national talking point, and most people watch at least one 1

daily bulletin. It can be mortifying for a weather man or woman who has predicted rain for the morning to wake up to brilliant sunshine. These days, a weather forecaster's job is even more complicated because they are relied upon to predict other environmental conditions. For, example, in the summer the weather forecast has to include the pollen for hayfever sufferers. Some also include reports on ultraviolet radiation intensity to help people avoid sunburn. The job of a weather forecaster is certainly far more complicated than just pointing at a map and describing weather conditions. It's a job for professionals who can cope with stressful and demanding conditions. 1. What perception do most people have of weather forecasters? A They have many qualifications. B They do a hard day's work at the studio. C They work very short hours. D They always tell the truth. 2. The presenter is A a TV producer. B a famous film star. C a highly-qualified meterorologist. D a sportperson. 3. After arriving at the TV studios, the first task of the presenter is A use electronic maps. B draw maps. C to collect the latest data from the National Meteorological Office. D record the broadcast. 4. Meterorologists get their forecasting information from A the TV studio. B the country's main weather centre. C satellite and radar information. D their office. 5. Creating a weather report is complex because A maps have to be drawn. B a lot of data has to be interpreted. C radar pictures are technical. D the information includes unreliable predictions. 6. The computer has to be carefully programmed A so that the visuals are sequenced correctly. B so that the script is visible to the presenter. C because the script has to be written on a story board. D because electronic maps are used. 7. Weather forecasters have to know the material well because A the broadcast is pre-recorded. 2

B the forecast may be incorporated into the news broadcast. C the content of the report may have to change. D the length of the report may have to change. 8. What does this in line 34 refer to? A the weather forecaster's worry B reading the weather live C giving a forecast that doesn't come true D an accurate prediction 9. In Britian, peoples attitude to the weather A is not changeable. B makes it a top discussion topic. C depends on the prediction being for a sunny or rainy day. D is a national problem. 10. Nowadays, weather forecasters have to A do experiments to determine the pollen count. B simply point at maps and describe weather conditions. C cope with professionals. D be able to cope under pressure. II. Itemi care presupun schimbarea unor cuvinte vocabulary 10 itemi (2 puncte*10 itemi) = 20 puncte 1. She is trembling with at tomorrows prospects. ANXIOUS 2. Good manners belong to civilized BEHAVE 3. One needs friends when one is in trouble. RELY 4. My spirits rose at the of her voice. WARM 5. She hardly ever eats mushrooms for fear they might be POISON 6. Daily of classes is desirable, if not compulsory. ATTEND 7. The cottage is not exactly what we wished for, but the are breath taking. SURROUND 8. There are ways to persuade a man. VARY 9. The use of any fuel will save your money. ECONOMY 10. They live somewhere in the NEIGHBOUR III. Itemi de asociere/mperechere (1punct*10 itemi) = 10 puncte vocabulary 10 itemi

1. judge 2. surgeon 3. jockey 4. teacher 5. chauffeur 6. chef 7. architect 8. diplomat 9. accountant 10. clown

a. language ability, tactful, eloquent b. good with numbers c. patience, ability to explain things d. fitness, stamina and llove of horses e. serious, fair, legal expertise f. technical expertise, flair of design g. comical, love of children h. ability to cook and sharp taste-buds i. a clean drivind record, patience j. a steady hand, medical knowledge

IV. Itemi de ordonare grammar 10 itemi (1,5 puncte*10 itemi) = 15 puncte 1. as, must, of them, a mystery, Machu Pichu, to, most, have, been, well 2. lasagna, makes, exactly, Jane, like, mother, her, does. 3. have, an, part, played, The Sacred Plaza, in sun, might, important, rituals 4. is, She, obsessed, with, appearance, her. 5. The, have, may, the, visited, Spanish, conquistadores, never, city. 6. difficult, found, his, very, He, to, after, it, the, look, kids, on, own. 7. Incas, been, have, ordinary, They, cant 8. a, is, popular, among, Journalism, career, arts, choice, graduates. 9. happened, occupants, have, What, to, could, the? 10. are, There, pine, as, as, the, trees, eye, can, far, see. V. Itemi cu alegere dual grammar 10 itemi (1,5 puncte*10 itemi) = 15 puncte 1. I think the book would have been different I had written it some time ago. a) if b) since 2. His wife and his best friend not happy with his decision. a) was b) were 3. One or the other to deliver their speech a) is b) are 4. it gently, you are overreacting a) Having put b) To put 5. This time tomorrow I at the seaside. a) will sunbathe b) will be sunbathing 6. This number for thirty minutes and theres still no answer. a) Ive been calling b) Im calling 7. It seemed natural to her that he Christmas with the family. a) should spend b) spent 8. Were I to become a student, a) I would study hard b) would I study hard 9. He has interesting remarks for someone with his reputation in the field. a) few b) a few 10. Shes not coming, she? a) is b) isnt

VI. Itemi de recunoatere a greelilor grammar 10 itemi (2 puncte*10 itemi) = 20 puncte E-mail has totally revolutionized the way I work, as I imagine it 0 has for millions of the other people in busy offices all around 00 the the world. I can still remember back having to type and print 1 faxes and constantly being behind with all my correspondence. 2 We wasted so much time then making sure that someone had 3 received something and people knew something was happening us. 4 Nowadays, all that has changed and at the click of a button you can 5 send to hundreds of colleagues the same message. The cost savings 6 are enormous too: we used to spend in a fortune on stamps and 7 paying for courier and phone bills. Now we can send documents 8 of a hundred pages to the other side of the world in seconds. The 9 only downside of this is that you cant avoid from getting back to people because 10 they now expect an immediate answer. CLASA A XI-A, CHEIA EXERCIIILOR I. 10 itemi (2 puncte*10 itemi) = 20 puncte 1 C; 2 C; 3 C; 4 B; 5 B; 6 A; 7 D; 8 C; 9 B; 10 D II. 10 itemi (2 puncte*10 itemi) = 20 puncte 1. anxiety; 2. behaviour; 3. reliable; 4. warmth; 5. poisonous; 6. attendance; 7. surroundings; 8. various; 9. economical; 10. neighbourhood. III. 10 itemi (1punct*10 itemi) = 10 puncte 1 e; 2 j; 3 d; 4 c; 5 I; 6 h; 7 f; 8 a; 9 b; 10 g IV. 10 itemi (1,5 puncte*10 itemi) = 15 puncte 1. Machu Pichu must have been a mystery to most of them as well. 2. Jane makes lasagna exactly like her mother does. 5

3. The Sacred Plaza might have played an important part in sun rituals. 4. She is obsessed with her appearance. 5. The Spanish conquistadores may never have visited the city. 6. He found it very difficult to look after the kids on his own. 7. They cant have been ordinary Incas. 8. Journalism is a popular career choice among arts graduates. 9. What could have happened to the occupants? 10. There are pine trees as far as the eye can see. V. 10 itemi (1,5 puncte*10 itemi) = 15 puncte 1 a, 2 b, 3 a, 4 b, 5 b, 6 a, 7 a, 8 a, 9 a, 10 a VI. 10 itemi (2 puncte*10 itemi) = 20 puncte 1. back; 2. ; 3. of; 4. us; 5. ; 6 to; 7 in; 8. 9. 10 from