INSPECTORATUL ŞCOLAR JUDEŢEAN MUREŞ

OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZĂETAPA LOCALĂ - 29 ianuarie 2019

CLASA a VIII-a Varianta 2

INSTRUCTIONS: All subjects are compulsory. All answers must be written on the answer sheet. There will be no granted points. Allotted time: 120 minutes.

SUBJECT I. READING COMPREHENSION - 25 P

1. Read the following text about the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui and complete it with the words from the list. There are extra words. (5x1=5p)

healthy, blinds, flow, energy, freely, materials, space, size.

FENG SHUIFeng Shui is the art of arranging your home and the things in it in the best possible way. It began in China about 5,000 years ago, but recently architects and designers all over the world have started to include this art in their work. The most important thing to understand about Feng Shui is the idea of chi, which means vital energy or life force. The art of Feng Shui is to make sure that the right objects are in the right places so that the chi can 1. ____ freely around the home. This is said to create good health and financial well-being as well as improved relationships between parents and children, husband and wife. You can improve your own Feng Shui by trying some of the techniques listed below.

Firstly, keep the hall of your home clear of shoes, umbrellas and other objects. This is to allow the chi to enter your home 2. ____. If possible, put a small indoor fountain in this part of your home.

In the living room, choose furniture which is the right size for the room and arrange it so that people can move around the room comfortably. If the room is small, hang a mirror to create a feeling of space. Make sure you have 3. ____ or curtains to prevent the chi from escaping.

The bedroom is considered a very important area in Feng Shui. It is best not to have a television or any other electrical item in here, but if you find it impossible to live without them, you can cover them with a plastic table-cloth when you have finished using them. The table-cloth must be plastic,other 4. ____ will not work. It is also important to unplug everything before you sleep. The head of the bed should be against a wall rather than under a window, as this would allow your chi to escape. You should be able to see the door easily while you are lying in bed. Place lamps by your bed instead of bright lights in the ceiling.

Try these simple ideas for a few months and see how much 5.____ and happiness you bring into your home.

2. Read the text again and decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, mark it with T. If it is not correct, mark it with F. (10x1= 10 p)1. Feng Shui has been practised all over the world for 5,000 years.2. Feng Shui says that family members will get on better with each other if the home is properly furnished.3. The entrance of the home should be neat and tidy.4. The living room should be made to look as small as possible.5. Windows in the living room should be covered.6. Stereos and CD players should be kept in the bedroom, if possible.SUBIECT clasa a VIII-a Varianta 2 Page 1

7. A sheet could be used instead of a table-cloth to cover the TV.8. Sleeping under a window is not a good idea.9. It is important to have a good view of the bedroom door from the bed.10. A single strong light in the bedroom is better than several soft ones.

3. Read the descriptions below of things that can be found in the house and write the words. You are given the first letter of each word. (10x1= 10 p)

1. These are like pillows and you find them on the sofa. c____________2. This will give you extra light when you want to read. l____________3. You watch this when you want to relax. t____________4. This is used to display flowers indoors. v____________5. In very hot weather, one of these helps keep you cool. f____________6. You use this to turn electrical things on and off. s____________7. This is a soft, comfortable seat for one person. a____________8. Small piece of strong material which protects part of the floor. m___________9. Some people have these beautiful old objects in their homes. a____________10. These are made of cloth and hang at the windows. c____________

SUBJECT II. USE OF ENGLISH - 50 POINTS

4. Choose the correct answer. (10x1= 10 p)1. The film was ____ funnier than I expected.

A. much B. very C. even2. She prefers ____ trousers to skirts.

A. wear B. to wear C. wearing3. Colin is not ____ as Martin.

A. strong B. as strong C stronger4. Mr. Jackson is regarded ____ a very successful lawyer.

A. like B. so C. as5. “Is Peter good ____ Science?” “Yes, he is the best in the class.”

A. for B. at C. in6. “They own a yacht.” “I know. They ____ be well-off.”

A. can B. can’t C. must7. Two months ____ a long time to wait for a reply.

A. are B. were C. is8. She spends ____ of her income on clothes.

A. a large amount B. many C. a large number9. Steve fell asleep on ____ sofa in his living room last night.

A. a B. the C. one10. Simon is ____ friendly than Jason.

A. the least B. as C. less

5. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the word on the right. (10x1= 10p)1. Do you believe everyone has a right to ____? HAPPY2. I don’t know why it caused so much ____. EMBARRASS3. I think his ____ was hurt when she left him. PROUD4. I don’t know why he felt such ____. ANGRY5. They were all moved by the ____ of the occasion. SAD6. Her ____ was the cause of most of their arguments. JEALOUS7. The film she saw was really ____. FRIGHT8. I found the map very ____. CONFUSE9. To the ____ of her colleagues, she didn’t resign. ASTONISH10. I’m ____ pleased to hear that you’ve got a job. TERRIBLE

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6. Complete the text using words from the box. Remember to put the verbs in the correct form. There are more words in the box than you need. (10x1= 10p)

humour have 2X ring finish can leave get moodbreak iron run get function ruin crash burn become

Pete wasn’t in a very good 1.)____ when I left the house this morning. He got up and discovered that we had run out of coffee, so he had 2.)____ tea, which he hates. Then he had to iron a shirt before he 3.)____ go to work. While he was doing that, the phone 4.) ____. He ran to answer it and, of course, forgot about the 5.)____. When he came back he had 6.)____ a big hole in one sleeve of his shirt and it was completely 7.)____; he’ll have to buy a new one. But things 8.)____ even worse: he set off for work, and forgot his briefcase behind with all his notes for a very important business meeting.Mind you, I 9.)____ a great start either: I fell over when I 10.)____ for the train and dropped my mobile phone. I noticed I’d cut myself quite badly and my mobile wasn’t working either. We both decided it was ‘just one of those days’.

7. Complete the email. Write ONE word for each space. (10x1= 10p)Hi Tom!Did you have a good weekend? 1.) ____ Saturday, my uncle came to see us. He’s got a new motorbike! He took me for a ride on 2.)____ through the park. 3.) ____ lot of people were there. I saw Helen, Lucy 4.)____ some other friends from school. They looked really surprised and I waved and said “Hello!” 5.) ____ them!On Sunday morning, I cleaned my bicycle 6.) ____ it was so dirty. I 7.) ____ love to buy a new one! Mine’s so slow. It needs new tyres 8.) ____ lights too.What 9.)____ going to the skate park tomorrow? There’s a competition there. Text me 10.) ____ you want to go!Paul

8. Write the correct question tags. (10x1= 10p)1. You have a lot on your mind, _____?2. I am a bit younger than you, _____?3. He has got his own business, _____?4. Don’t move, _____?5. They’ll be there in a minute, _____?6. You washed the dishes, _____?7. There are many shops in the area, _____?8. He knows I’m planning a party for him, _____?9. Everyone has enjoyed the party, _____?10. They aren’t moving, _____?

SUBJECT III. WRITING – 25P

9. Write a composition between 150-180 words, with one of the following endings:

“We all agreed that helping them was the best decision we’ve ever taken.”

OR

“I have to admit that it was the greatest surprise of my life!”

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INSPECTORATUL ŞCOLAR JUDEŢEAN MUREŞ

OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ

ETAPA LOCALĂ - 29 ianuarie 2019

CLASA a VIII-a, Varianta 2

BAREM DE CORECTARE

SUBJECT I. READING COMPREHENSION-25p

Exercise 1. (1x5=5p)1. flow 2. freely 3. blinds 4. materials 5.energy

Exercise 2. (1x10=10p) 1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F 5. T 6. F 7. F 8. T 9. T 10. F

Exercise 3. (1x10=10p) Suggested answers:1. cushions 2. lamp 3. television 4. vase / veranda 5. fan 6. switch 7. armchair 8. mat 9. Antiques/antiquities 10. curtains

SUBJECT II. USE OF ENGLISH – 50p

Exercise 4. (1x10=10 p)1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. C 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. C

Exercise 5. (1x10=10 p)1. happiness 6. jealousy2. embarrassment 7. frightening/frightful3. pride 8. confusing4. anger 9. astonishment5. sadness 10. terribly

Exercise 6. (1x10=10 p)1. mood 6. burnt / burned2. to have 7. ruined3. could 8. got4. rang 9. didn’t have/hadn’t5. iron 10. was running

Exercise 7. (1x10=10 p)1. On/Last; 2. it; 3. A; 4. and; 5. to;6. because / as; 7. would / ‘d; 8. and; 9. about; 10. if /

when/whether

Exercise 8. (1x10=10 p)1. don’t you?/haven’t you? 6. didn’t you?2. aren’t I? 7. aren’t there?3. hasn’t he? 8. doesn’t he?4. will you? 9. haven’t they?5. won’t they? 10. are they?

SUBJECT III. WRITING – 25 p

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INSPECTORATUL ŞCOLAR JUDEŢEAN MUREŞ

OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ, CLASA a VIII-a, FAZA LOCALĂ – 29 IANUARIE 2019

Marking Scheme for the Narrative Composition - 8th form, 25 points

Analytical Criteria

Excellent5 p

Good4 p

Adequate3 p

Limited2 p

Incomplete/Poor1 p

Content

The story is completely relevant to the topic, describing places/events/characters/atmosphere /reaching climax, including the final reactions of the protagonist.

The story is fairly completed with all the sequencing elements of a narrative.

The story is partially completed with slight logical impediments in sequencing the moments of the narrative.

The story is faulty, including serious logical impediments in the sequencing of events.

The story is incomplete, the sequencing of the narrative moments being inconsistent.

Organization/Cohesion

There is complete logical connection of paragraphs due to a judicious use of linking devices, mechanics and length requirements.

There is a fairly completion of paragraph organization due to scarce misuse of linking devices, mechanics and length requirements.

There is partial completion of the task. Paragraphs are partially complete due to unfinished ideas and scarce use of linking devices, mechanics and length requirements.

There is serious inconsistency in the organization of the paragraphs due to the misuse of the linking device, mechanics and length requirements.

Paragraphs are incomplete, both linking devices, mechanics and length requirements having been disrespected.

Vocabulary/Spelling

A wide range of vocabulary is used appropriately and accurately throughout the story; precise meaning is conveyed; minor errors are rare; spelling is very well controlled.

A range of vocabulary is used appropriately and accurately in the story; occasional errors in word choice/formation are possible; spelling is well controlled with occasional slips.

The range of vocabulary is adequately used in the story; errors in word choice/formation are present when more sophisticated items of vocabulary are attempted; spelling can be faulty at times.

A limited range of vocabulary is present within the story; less common items of vocabulary are rare and may be often faulty; spelling errors can make text understanding difficult.

A very narrow range of vocabulary is present; errors in word choice/formation predominate; spelling errors can make the story obscure at times.

Structures/Punctuation

A wide range of grammatical structures is used accurately and flexibly throughout the story; minor errors are rare; punctuation is very well controlled.

A range of grammatical structures is used accurately and with some flexibility along the story; occasional errors are possible; punctuation is well controlled with occasional slips.

A mix of complex and simple grammatical structures is present throughout the story; errors are present when complex language is attempted; punctuation can be faulty at times.

A limited range of grammatical structures is present along the story; complex language is rare and may be often faulty; punctuation errors can make text understanding difficult.

A very narrow range of grammatical structures is present within the story; errors predominate; punctuation errors make the text obscure at times.

Register and Style /Effect on target reader

The register of the narrative composition is totally relevant to the task, being organically integrated all along the discourse. The interest of the reader is aroused and sustained throughout.

The register of the narrative composition is relevant to the task with slightly incongruent lapses within the discourse.The text has a good effect on the reader.

The register of the narrative composition is partially relevant to the task, with a narrow inconsistency of style, leading to halts in the logical development of ideas. The effect on the reader is satisfactory.

The register of the narrative composition is inconsistent due to the mixture of styles.The effect on the reader is non-relevant.

The register used in the narrative composition is inappropriate for this type writing.The effect on the reader is non-relevant.

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