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MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE / INSPECTORATUL COLAR JUDEEAN SIBIU

OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZ


FAZA JUDEEAN 1 MARTIE 2014
CLASA a X-a

Question I (50 points)


Imagine you are waiting for a friend in the school yard during the break. Write a 300-word essay in
which you describe what you see around.

Question II (25 points)

Read the announcement below, which appeared online:

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are looking for volunteers to help out at a famous, international sporting event. Were looking for
friendly, respectful people with good communication skills, good team skills and a can-do attitude.
We need people to welcome delegates, provide customer service and solve problems.
If you think you have what it takes, apply now.

Write a letter of application to become a volunteer. Use 150 - 180 words.


Mention:
your language skills
your personal qualities
examples of times when you have demonstrated team skills
any relevant work experience

Question III (25 points)


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

US publication Rolling Stone is 1) _______________ be launched in China. The magazine,


2) _______________ should hit the shelves early next year, will focus on Chinas emerging youth culture
as well 3) _______________ on foreign arts and entertainment. Rolling Stone magazine
4) _______________ licensed Hong Kong-based One World to publish the Chinese-language edition.
Mr Jung, owner of One World Publishing, says that the magazine, printed in simplified Chinese
characters, will 5) _______________ a mix of local texts written primarily 6) _______________ Beijing-
based staff and translations of articles 7) _______________ the US edition. We want to make
8) _______________ that were faithful to the spirit of the brand, said Jung. He added that
9) _______________ Hong Kong and Taiwan had more developed pop cultures, mainland China is more
important. We feel China offers greater potential and we want to be there from the start, said Jung,
10) _______________ company also publishes Chinese editions of British car magazine Top Gear.

Clasa a X-a
MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE / INSPECTORATUL COLAR JUDEEAN SIBIU
OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZ
FAZA JUDEEAN 1 MARTIE 2014
CLASA a X-a

B. Read the text below and use the word given in capital on the right to form words that fit in
the gaps. The words in capitals are given in the order you need to use them. (5 points)

Computer Crime

Most people find that computers 1) ____________________ them to do ABLE


their work with greater 2) ____________________. For a few, the EFFICIENT
attraction of computers lies in the many possibilities they offer for
committing crimes. Criminals may use computers to transfer large sums of
money 3) ____________________ . Amateur computer experts may get a LEGAL
feeling of 4) ____________________ by obtaining secret information. EXCITE
These activities may not always receive a lot of 5) ____________________ PUBLIC
because companies, especially financial institutions, do not want to reveal
the weaknesses of their computer system.

C. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given. Do not
change the word given. (10 points)

1. The rescue team managed to rescue all the victims of the crash. IN
The rescue team ______________________ all the victims of the crash.
2. Someone stole Jennys bracelet as she was leaving the airport. HER
Jenny ______________________ as she was leaving the airport.
3. I walked quietly because I didnt want to wake the baby. SO
I walked quietly ______________________ wake the baby.
4. The union claims its members will only return if the company agrees to a meeting. NOT
The union claims its members will ______________________ the company agrees to a
meeting.
5. You shouldnt eat so many sweets if you want to lose weight. DOWN
You should ______________________ amount of sweets you eat if you want to lose weight.

TOTAL: 100 PUNCTE


TOATE SUBIECTELE SUNT OBLIGATORII.
TIMP DE LUCRU 3 ORE.
NU SE ACORD PUNCTE DIN OFICIU

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MINISTERUL EDUCAIEI NAIONALE / INSPECTORATUL COLAR JUDEEAN SIBIU
OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZ
FAZA JUDEEAN 1 MARTIE 2014
CLASA a X-a

BAREM DE CORECTARE

Use of English

Question 3 - 25 points

A. Open cloze 10 words x 1 point = 10 points


1. to
2. which
3. as
4. has
5. have / be / contain
6. by
7. from
8. sure
9. although
10. whose

B. Word formation 5 words x 1 point = 5 points


1. enable
2. efficiency
3. illegally
4. excitement
5. publicity

C. Key word transformations 5 sentences x 2 points = 10 points


1. succeeded in ][ rescuing
2. had/got her bracelet ][ stolen
3. so as not ][ to wake
4. not return ][ unless
5. cut down ][ on the

Any other correct answer(s) will be accepted.

Key Clasa a X-a


MARKING SCHEME FOR THE DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY
10th Grade
Analytical criteria Exemplary Proficient Partially Proficient Weak Incomplete Points

10p 8p 6p 4p 2p
CONTENT The essay is completely The essay is fairly completed The essay is partially completed with slight The essay is faulty, including serious The essay is wholly inadequate
relevant to topic, with the descriptions of logical impediments in the logical logical impediments in the the quality of the descriptions
describing persons/places/events and development of the descriptions around an sequencing of events. failing the requirements of the
persons/places/events and objects, being ascribed to an engendering idea. task.
objects, ascribing the engendering idea.
whole description to an
engendering idea.
ORGANIZATION There is complete logical There is a fairly completion of There is partial completion of the task. There is serious inconsistency in the Paragraphs are incomplete,
AND COHESION connection of paragraphs paragraph organization due to Paragraphs are partially complete due to organization of the paragraphs due both linking devices,
due to a judicious use of scarce misuse of linking unfinished ideas and scarce use of linking to the misuse of the linking devices, mechanics, and length
linking devices, mechanics, devices, mechanics, and length devices, mechanics, and length mechanics, and length requirements. requirements having been
and length requirements. requirements. requirements. disrespected.
VOCABULARY A wide range of A range of vocabulary is used The range of vocabulary is adequately used A limited range of vocabulary is A very narrow range of
vocabulary is used appropriately and accurately in in the essay; errors in word choice / present within the essay; less vocabulary is present; errors in
appropriately and the essay ; occasional errors in Formation are present when more common items of vocabulary are rare word choice/formation
accurately throughout the word choice/formation are sophisticated items of vocabulary are and may be often faulty; spelling predominate; spelling errors
essay; precise meaning is possible; spelling is well attempted; spelling can be faulty at times. errors can make text understanding can make the essay obscure at
conveyed; minor errors controlled with occasional slips. The register of the descriptive essay is difficult. The register of the narrative times. The register used in the
are rare; spelling is very The register of the descriptive partially relevant to the task with a narrow is inconsistent due to the mixture of descriptive essay is
well controlled. The essay is relevant to the task inconsistency of style, leading to halts in the styles. inappropriate for the type of
register of the descriptive with slightly incongruent lapses logical development of ideas functional writing.
essay is totally relevant to within the discourse.
the task, being organically
integrated all along the
discourse.
STRUCTURES A wide range of A range of grammatical A mix of complex and simple grammatical A limited range of grammatical A very narrow range of
grammatical structures is structures is used accurately structures is present throughout the essay; structures is present along the essay; grammatical structures is
used accurately and and with some flexibility along errors are present when complex language complex language is rare and may be present within the essay; errors
flexibly throughout the the essay; occasional errors are is attempted; punctuation can be faulty at often faulty; punctuation errors can predominate; punctuation
essay; minor errors are possible; punctuation is well times. make text understanding difficult. errors make the text obscure at
rare; punctuation is very controlled with occasional slips. times.
well controlled.
EFFECT ON The interest of the reader The text has a good effect on The effect on the reader is satisfactory. The effect on the reader non- The text has a negative effect
TARGET READER is aroused and sustained the reader. relevant. on the reader.
throughout
MARKING SCHEME - ARTICLE
Analytical Excellent Good Adequate Weak Inadequate Task
criteria not
10p 9 8p 7 6p 5p 4p 3p 2p 1p attempt
p p ed
0p
Task The content of the article is The article covers the The article addresses the The article does not cover the The article does not relate to
achievement completely relevant to the task, requirements of the task but requirements of the task but not requirements of the task; the the task
fully responding to its the key ideas could be better all key ideas are relevant; the introduction/ conclusion are
requirements; the format of the substantiated; the format of introduction or the conclusion may missing or totally irrelevant;
article is fully observed; an the article is observed; an be missing; there are many irrelevant details are
introduction/ a conclusion is introduction/ a conclusion is inconsistencies in register included; there are major
present; the register is present but not fully linked to inconsistencies in register
appropriate throughout. the topic; the register is
appropriate, although minor
inconsistencies are possible
Organization There is a logical progression There is a logical progression The text is generally coherent but There is serious inconsistency in The text is not logically
and cohesion throughout; although minor inconsistencies the internal organization of some the organization of the text; the organized and does not
the paragraphs are well built, are possible; the paragraphs are paragraphs may be faulty; the topic sequencing of ideas can be convey a message; no control
well extended, the topic well built but could be more sentence is not always clear or may followed with difficulty; of cohesive devices.
sentence is clear; a wide range extended or balanced;; a range be missing; cohesive devices are paragraphing may be missing;
of cohesive devices is used of cohesive devices is used present but sometimes they are cohesive devices are limited or
effectively. effectively. not accurate. most of them are faulty.
VOCABULARY A wide range of vocabulary is A range of vocabulary is used The range of vocabulary is A limited range of vocabulary is A very narrow range of
used appropriately and appropriately and accurately; adequate; errors in word choice/ present; less common items of vocabulary is present; errors
accurately; precise meaning is occasional errors in word formation are present when more vocabulary are rare and may be in word choice/formation
conveyed; minor errors are choice/ formation are possible; sophisticated items of vocabulary often faulty; spelling errors can predominate;
rare; spelling is very well spelling is well controlled with are attempted; spelling can be make text understanding difficult. spelling errors make the text
controlled. occasional slips. faulty at times. obscure at times.

STRUCTURES A wide range of grammatical A range of grammatical A mix of complex and simple A limited range of grammatical A very narrow range of
structures is used accurately structures is used accurately grammatical structures is present; structures is present; complex grammatical structures is
and flexibly; minor errors are and with some flexibility; errors are present when complex language is rare and may be present; errors predominate;
rare; punctuation is very well occasional errors are possible; language is attempted; often faulty; punctuation errors punctuation errors make the
controlled. punctuation is well controlled punctuation can be faulty at times. can make text understanding text obscure at times.
with occasional slips. difficult.
EFFECT ON The interest of the reader is The text has a good effect on The effect on the reader is The text has not a relevant effect The text has a negative effect
TARGET READER aroused and sustained the reader. satisfactory. on the reader. on the reader.
throughout.
MARKING SCHEME - FORMAL/ INFORMAL LETTER
Analytical Excellent Good Adequate Weak Inadequate Task not
criteria attempt
10p 9 8p 7 6p 5 4p 3p 2p 1p ed
p p p 0p
Task The letter is completely relevant The letter covers the The letter addresses the The letter does not cover the The letter does not relate
achievement to the task, fully developing all requirements of the task but the requirements of the task but not requirements of the task; bullet to the task.
content points; the format of content points could be more all content points are included; points are attempted but many
the letter is fully observed; the fully extended; the format of the the format may be faulty at irrelevant details are included;
purpose of the letter is clearly letter is observed; the purpose times; the purpose of the letter the format is faulty; the purpose
and fully explained; of the letter is presented; the is presented but it is not very for writing is missing; there are
the register is appropriate register is appropriate , although clear; there are inconsistencies major inconsistencies in register.
throughout. minor inconsistencies are in register.
possible.
ORGANIZATION There is a logical progression There is a logical progression The text is generally coherent There is serious inconsistency in The text is not logically
AND COHESION throughout; the paragraphs are although minor inconsistencies but the internal organization of the organization of the text; the organized and does not
well built, well extended, the are possible; the paragraphs are some paragraphs may be faulty; sequencing of ideas can be convey a message; No
topic sentence is clear; a wide well built but could be more the topic sentence is not always followed with difficulty; control of cohesive
range of cohesive devices is extended; a range of cohesive clear or may be missing; paragraphing may be missing; devices.
used effectively. devices is used effectively. cohesive devices are used but cohesive devices are limited or
sometimes they are not most of them are faulty.
accurate.
VOCABULARY A wide range of vocabulary is A range of vocabulary is used The range of vocabulary is A limited range of vocabulary is A very narrow range of
used appropriately and appropriately and accurately; adequate; errors in word choice/ present; less common items of vocabulary is present;
accurately; precise meaning is occasional errors in word choice/ formation are present when vocabulary are rare and may be errors in word
conveyed; minor errors are rare; formation are possible; spelling is more sophisticated items of often faulty; spelling errors can choice/formation
spelling is very well controlled. well controlled with occasional vocabulary are attempted; make text understanding predominate;
slips. spelling can be faulty at times. difficult. spelling errors make the
text obscure at times.
A wide range of grammatical A range of grammatical A mix of complex and simple A limited range of grammatical A very narrow range of
structures is used accurately structures is used accurately and grammatical structures is structures is present; complex grammatical structures is
and flexibly; minor errors are with some flexibility; occasional present; errors are present language is rare and may be present; errors
rare; punctuation is very well errors are possible; punctuation when complex language is often faulty; punctuation errors predominate;
STRUCTURES controlled. is well controlled with occasional attempted; punctuation can be can make text understanding punctuation errors make
slips. faulty at times. difficult. the text obscure at times.
EFFECT ON The interest of the reader is The text has a good effect on the The effect on the reader is The text has not a relevant The text has a negative
TARGET READER aroused and sustained reader. satisfactory. effect on the reader. effect on the reader.
throughout.
MARKING SCHEME - REPORT/PROPOSAL
Analytical Excellent Good Adequate Weak Inadequate Task not
criteria attempted
10p 9 8p 7 6p 5 4p 3 2p 1 0p
p p p p p
Task The report/proposal is The report/proposal covers the The report/ proposal addresses the The report/ proposal does not The report/ proposal does
achievement completely relevant to the requirements of the task but the requirements of the task but not cover the requirements of the not relate to the task
task, fully developing all content points could be more fully all content points are included; the task; the content points are
content points; the format of extended; The format of the format may be faulty at times; the attempted but many irrelevant
the report/ proposal is fully report/ proposal is observed; the purpose of the report/ proposal is details are included, the format is
observed; the purpose of the purpose of the report/ proposal is presented but it is not very clear; faulty; the purpose for writing/
report/proposal is clearly and presented; the information is there are lapses in the the conclusion is missing or the
fully explained, the appropriately categorized in spite categorization of the information; information is inappropriately
information is appropriately of minor inaccuracies; the the conclusion is not logically categorized; there are major
categorized, a relevant conclusion drawn could be better linked to the content; there are inconsistencies in register
conclusion is drawn; the substantiated; the register is inconsistencies in register.
register is appropriate appropriate, although minor
throughout. inconsistencies are possible.
Organization and There is a logical progression There is a logical progression The text is generally coherent but There is serious inconsistency in The text is not logically
cohesion throughout; the paragraphs although minor inconsistencies are the internal organization of some the organization of the text; the organized and does not
are well built, well extended, possible; the paragraphs are well paragraphs may be faulty; the topic sequencing of ideas can be convey a message; no
the topic sentence is clear; a built but could be more extended sentence is not always clear or may followed with difficulty; control of cohesive devices.
wide range of cohesive devices or balanced; a range of cohesive be missing; cohesive devices are paragraphing may be missing;
is used effectively. devices is used effectively. present but sometimes they are cohesive devices are limited or
not accurate. most of them are faulty.

VOCABULARY A wide range of vocabulary is A range of vocabulary is used The range of vocabulary is A limited range of vocabulary is A very narrow range of
used appropriately and appropriately and accurately; adequate; errors in word choice/ present; less common items of vocabulary is present; errors
accurately; precise meaning is occasional errors in word choice/ formation are present when more vocabulary are rare and may be in word choice/formation
conveyed; minor errors are formation are possible; spelling is sophisticated items of vocabulary often faulty; spelling errors can predominate;
rare; spelling is very well well controlled with occasional are attempted; spelling can be make text understanding spelling errors make the
controlled. slips. faulty at times. difficult. text obscure at times.
STRUCTURES A wide range of grammatical A range of grammatical structures A mix of complex and simple A limited range of grammatical A very narrow range of
structures is used accurately is used accurately and with some grammatical structures is present; structures is present; complex grammatical structures is
and flexibly; minor errors are flexibility; occasional errors are errors are present when complex language is rare and may be present; errors
rare; punctuation is very well possible; punctuation is well language is attempted; often faulty; punctuation errors predominate;
controlled. controlled with occasional slips. punctuation can be faulty at times. can make text understanding punctuation errors make
difficult. the text obscure at times.
EFFECT ON The interest of the reader is The text has a good effect on the The effect on the reader is The text has not a relevant effect The text has a negative
TARGET READER aroused and sustained reader. satisfactory. on the reader. effect on the reader.
throughout.

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