COLEGIUL TEHNIC ANGHEL SALIGNY BACU TEST DE EVALUARE INIIAL Anul colar 2011-2012 LIMBA ENGLEZ Clasa a XII-a

a L2, FILIERA TEORETIC

NUMELE I PRENUMELE ELEVULUI: _______________________________ CLASA: __________________ DATA SUSINERII TESTULUI: _____________________________________ Pentru rezolvarea corect a tuturor cerinelor din Partea I si din Partea a II -a se acord 90 de puncte. Din oficiu se acord 10 puncte. Timpul efectiv de lucru este de 45 de minute. PARTEA I (60 de puncte)

The following text is given:

Reading as a teen leads to success. When teens read more than just their classroom assignments, research clearly shows that they generally do well in school. ____ (1) It also shows them how different writers put down their thoughts leading to better writing skills. And teens who read more serious literary works gain skills in handling complex ideas. The more teens read, ____ (2) This leads to a solid core of knowledge that is useful in a wide variety of classes. For example, the teen who reads biographies has a better understanding of prominent people studied in history classes. Another big advantage of reading as a teen is a good score on the verbal section of a college admission test. No other activity builds the vocabulary and comprehension skills needed to do well on these tests as well as reading ____ (3) reading also helps them expand their horizons as they learn more about people and the world. Plus, reading can show teens that everyone has problems in their life and may even help teens see solutions to their own problems. Parents can encourage their children to stay involved with reading by expressing interest in what they are reading and tying it to other activities. If a teen likes a book ____ (4) they should make sure the teen sees the movie. (Family Education Benefits of reading as a teen) 1. Four sentences/groups of words have been removed from the text. Select the appropriate sentence/ group of words for each gap in the text. There is one extra sentence/group of words which you do not need to use. (4*3p. =12p.) A. What are the benefits of reading as a teen? B. that has been turned into a movie, C. Besides helping teens do well in school, D. First of all, the extra reading expands their vocabulary. E. the more information they pick up. 2. Give the antonyms of the following words. (5*2p. =10p.) a) b) c) d) e) success different useful advantage likes

3. Choose the correct variant and, on your exam sheet, write the corresponding letter next to the number of the sentence. (4*4p. =16p.) a) Angela is not very well. Perhaps she see a doctor. A. should B. would C. may b) I much of Tim lately. A. didnt see B. hadnt seen C. havent seen

D. might D. havent saw

c) You should him that he was in danger. A. warn B. have warned C. be warning

D. have been warning

d) If I . the answer I would tell you. A. know B. have known

C. had known

D. knew

4. Each of the following sentences contains an extra word. Write the correct sentence on your exam sheet. (5*2p. =10p.) a) b) c) d) e) Jamie hasnt ever arrived yet. Youll have to study harder if you want to go to the university. He was being one of the founder members of this club. Even if you want to be competitive, you have to practise a lot. She still hasnt already finished cooking dinner.

5. Complete the sentences with one word only. (3*2p. =6p.) 1) He has always been interested history. 2) Youll have to get to waking up early in the morning. 3) Would you opening the window, please? 6. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the words given. (3*2p. =6p.) 1) I advise you to find another job. If 2) Im sorry I told her a lie. I regret 3) The teacher made her do that exercise She PARTEA a II-a (30 de puncte)

Your name is John Brown. You recently moved to a big city and have decided to write to a friend, Ben Jackson, from your old neighbourhood. Write a letter describing life in your new city and your feelings about the change. Write about 100 words.

TEST DE EVALUARE INIIAL Anul colar 2011-2012 LIMBA ENGLEZ Clasa a XII-a L2, FILIERA TEORETIC BAREM DE EVALUARE I DE NOTARE Se puncteaz oricare alte formulri/ modaliti de rezolvare corect a cerinelor. Nu se acord punctaje intermediare, altele dect cele precizate explicit prin barem. Nu se acord fraciuni de punct. Se acord 10 puncte din oficiu. Nota final se calculeaz prin mprirea punctajului total acordat pentru test la 10.

PARTEA I (60 de puncte) 1. Four sentences/groups of words have been removed from the text. Select the appropriate sentence/ group of words for each gap in the text. There is one extra sentence/group of words which you do not need to use. : 4*3p. =12p. 1-D 2-E 3-C 4-B

2. Give the antonyms of the following words: 5*2p. =10p.) 1. success failure; 2. different similar/alike; 3. useful-useless; 4. advantage-disadvantage; 5. likes-dislikes/hates 3. Choose the correct variant: 4*4p. =16p. a. A b. C c. B d. D

4. Each of the following sentences contains an extra word. Write the correct sentence: 5*2p. =10p. a. Jamie hasnt arrived yet. b. Youll have to study harder if you want to go to university. c. He was one of the founder members of this club. d. If you want to be competitive, you have to practise a lot. e. She still hasnt finished cooking dinner. 5. Complete the sentences with one word only: 3*2p. =6p. a. in; b. used; c.mind.

6. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the words given: 3*2p. =6p. 1) If I were you I would find another job. 2) I regret telling her a lie. 3) She was made by the teacher to do that exercise again. PARTEA a II-a (30 de puncte) Your name is John Brown. You recently moved to a big city and have decided to write to a friend, Ben Jackson, from your old neighbourhood. Write a letter describing life in your new city and your feelings about the change. Write about 100 words. 4 points for appropriately beginning and ending the letter: - 2 points for the beginning: Dear + the friends name - 2 points for the ending: Best wishes / Love / Lots of love /Yours + the senders name 6 points for correct grammar structures and connectors 5 points for the use of appropriate vocabulary 10 points for covering the aspects demanded by the task 3 points for a balanced structure (greeting/introduction, content, conclusion) 2 points for the general impression