OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZA - GIMNAZIU

ETAPA PE COAL 28.02.2015, CLASA A VIII-A

I. Read the texts about museums and mark the sentences True or False.

20 points

The Runciman Toy Museum

MonSat 9.305.00 Sunday 10.004.00 Admission: Free
A fascinating collection of dolls, soft toys, rocking horses, model soldiers and specially made musical instruments,
including a tiny grand piano (which the guide assured me made a very sweet sound). My daughter was delighted by the
dolls house (which has been lent to the museum by Princess Alice) with its beautifully made furniture. But the star
exhibit, the thing that everyone wants to see, is the 100-year-old model railway, its painted steam locomotives in good
working order. It was given to the museum by the Duke of Corsham (along with a lot of cash!) on condition that the
public didnt have to pay to see it.Which was good luck for us!
The World of Football
MonSat 9.306.00 Admission: Adults 7.50 Children 5.00
This museum comes right up to date with information on contemporary heroes of the beautiful game plus photos and
video replays of them in action. But for visitors who are tired of todays young celebrities, theres tons of information
about the football heroes of the past. You can see mementoes such as George Wrights shorts and Henrique Pessoas boots,
and theres the silver whistle blown by the referee in the final of the first World Cup ever. Oh, and just in case you thought
that football is only about world famous teams making lots of money, take a look at the wonderful display of photos of
ordinary people playing football in public parks, playing fields and back streets all around the world.
The Erdingford Museum of Money
TuesSat 10.005.00 Admission: Adults 6.50 Children 3.50
You may not love money, but youll certainly find the history of it fascinating. Three thousand years ago the Chinese used
tools as money and then, gradually, they started to exchange little models of those tools instead. In 18th century Canada,
soldiers were paid in playing cards, each of which was given a certain value and signed by the governor of the country.
The Erdingford Museum is full of curiosities like these. You can see coins and banknotes so rare and valuable they have to
be kept behind thick unbreakable glass. And, in contrast, there are famous forgeries false notes and coins that are
worth nothing at all, except of course for their historical value. What the museum doesnt have, Im glad to say, is any
plastic credit cards!
The Runciman Toy Museum
1 The writer played a toy piano at the museum.
2 The dolls house belongs to the museum.
3 The Duke of Corsham didnt want the public to pay to see his model railway.
The World of Football
4 Henrique Pessoa and George Wright are contemporary football heroes.
5 You can see both pictures and objects in the museum.
6 The World of Football is about the past as well as the present.
The Erdingford Museum of Money
7 In 18th century Canada, soldiers played cards in order to earn money.
8 The forged money in the museum has only historical value.
9 The writer is not sorry there are no credit cards on display at the museum.
10 All the museums charge for admission.
II. Put the verbs in the correct tense:
5 points
1. Mary usually (drink).coffee, but this morning she (have).. a glass
of milk.
2. She (not listen) to the radio every day.
3. They (go) .to the welcome party at the club last night.
4. While I (wait)for the tea to boil, I fell asleep
5. He (not see) ..his family for two months.
6.
III. Complete the sentences with ed or ing adjectives of the following verbs: disappoint, excite, annoy, delight,
frighten, bore, fascinate, interest, surprise, thrill.
10 points
1. I found the film very . .

2. Its a ..book. You will waste your time.

3. I get by rude people.
4. I find motorway driving very .
5. The children are ..about the holidays.
6. He was to hear our news.
7. I was absolutely..by his story about Africa.
8. Peter read a really ..article in the newspaper today.
9. The kids were .to hear about the day trip to the mountains.
10. She was when she opened the door and found a giant bunch of roses.
IV. Fill in: can, cant, must, mustnt and have to :
1. A: Is Mike very rich?
B: Hebe. He drives a Porsche.
2.3. A: Would you like to come to the party with me ?
B: Yes, but I ..because Iwrite my English essay.
4. A: Can I go to the cinema , Mum ?
B: Yes, but you.come later than 10.30.
5. A: Is Donna interested in foreign languages ?
B: Oh yes. She.already speak German, Greek and Chinese.

5 points

V. Complete ah sentene with a word from the box.

exhibition line medal

prize

queue

rod screen ticket

10 points
tyre

whistle

a) Helen won first in the competition.

b) Whn Steve won the race, he was given a gold ..
) We had to wait in a........................before we could get into the cinema.
d) Rachel had to push her bike after she got a flat .
) There was so much shouting that no one heard the referees.
f) Ive got a spare for tomorrows concert. Do you want to come?
g) Have you seen the new ..of paintings at the National Gallery?
h) Im going fishing tomorrow. Ive just bought a new
i) Kate was the first runner to cross the finishing .
j) We didnt enjoy the film because it was too close to the .
VI. Complete the sentences with a word derived from the one given:

10 points

1. All the .are going on the day trip next weekend.

study
2. I havent read that book yet.
fame
3. The on that patient lasted two hours.
operate
4. It is belived that there are .snakes in these forests.
poison
5. It was a great .. to see you our team losing the match.
disappoint
VII. Put the adjectives in brackets into the correct form:
10 points
1. That was (hot).... holiday ever!
2. That film was (good) than I expected.
3. This is (bad) pizza Ive had in years.
4. This new sofa is ...(comfortable) than the other one.
5. Our house is (far)from the city centre.
VIII. Write a letter to a friend Mick telling him about a member of your family whom you admire most. Mention the
following things: Who is the person? What is s/he like? What kind of person is s/he? Why do you admire her/him? (80
words)
20 points
Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii. Se acorda 10 puncte din oficiu. Timp de lucru 2 ore.

1.Complete each compound word with a word from the box.

about ache coat doors ground makers path table washer
0. Make sure you walk on the footpath , because the road is dangerous.
1. Turn left at the next round________________.
2. My time________________ this year is quite good Ive got nothing on Friday afternoon.
3. Id prefer to stay in a hotel with holiday________________ , rather than business people.
4. Has anyone got an aspirin? Ive got a terrible head________________ .
5. Its cold outside, I think youll need an over________________ .
6. To get into London from Heathrow airport just take the Under_____________ .
7. You dont need to clean the plates yourself, we have a dish________________ .
8. Its a lovely day. Lets eat our lunch out________________ in the park.
2. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
0.By 11.00 I felt so tired/tiring that I went to bed.
1. How many photos did you make/take on holiday?
2. I read a really interested/interesting article in the newspaper today.
3. That meal we had yesterday was horrible. I particularly/properly disliked the fish.
4. Have you got any more clothes to put in the dishwasher/washing machine?
5. Ive told you now/time and again to do your homework!
6. John hates waiting more than ten minutes for a bus. He gets very impatient/unpatient.
7. Sharon was early for her appointment so she read a magazine to lose/pass the time.
8. Shall I turn the central conditioning/heating off. Its very hot in here.
9. Marcus always said/told the truth. It was impossible for him to lie.
10.It was awful/awfully difficult to read the sign as it was so dark.
3.Underline the correct word in each sentence.
0. When her bicycle was stolen, Jill became extremely angry/nervous.
1. Do you like/fancy going out for a pizza this evening?
2. A lot of my relatives/parents live in America.
3. Those grapes look delicious. Ill have a large packet/bunch, please.
4. She always shows good judgment. Shes very sensible/sensitive.
5. My brother would really look good in that shirt/blouse.
6. Can you borrow/lend me some money until tomorrow?
7. I was absolutely fascinated/fascinating by his story about Africa.
8. Happy anniversary/birthday, Oliver! Six years old today. Are you having fun?
9. Youll find better prices/values in the shops if you wait until the sales.
10. My car has broken down. Could you give me a hand/help?
11. Waiter, here is my credit card. Can I have a receipt/bill please?
12. This pullover is much too big for me. It feels really lose/loose.