TEST GRILĂ LA LIMBA ENGLEZĂ

Instrucţiuni:
Timpul de lucru este de 90 minute.
Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii.
Răspunsurile se scriu pe foaia de concurs.
Nota minimă de promovare a probei este 5,00 (20 itemi).
A. Partea I: CITIT
Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.
Bison have not always lived in North America, they are relative newcomers. They belong to the Bovidae
family, like domestic cattle and the wild buffalo of Africa and Asia. The oldest known bison fossils have been found in
China and Himalayan foothills, where an animal with all the essential features of the genus lived a million years ago.
They evolved rapidly and spread over most of the northern hemisphere in Europe and Siberia. During one of the Ice
Ages, the faunas of Asia and North America began to intermingle. Very early, the steppe bison moved eastward to the
North American continent. Much later, followed the same route.
1. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage?
a. The classification of Asian and North American fauna.
b. An introduction to the North American bison.
c. A hypothesis of the evolution of the bison.
d. An analysis of the bison genus in Bovidae family.
2. According to the passage, what is true about the evolution of the bison?
a. They originated in China and the Himalaya.
b. Their beginning was in Africa and Asia.
c. Their ancestors were domestic cattle and wild buffalo.
d. They evolved from the steppe bison.
3. According to the passage, when did the bison move to North America?
a.Relative recently in North American history.
b. During one of the Ice Ages.
c.Early in man’s habitation of North America.
d. Over a million years ago.
4. According to the passage, the bison moved from Asia to North America by:
a. walking over the land;
b. traveling through the foothills;
c. crossing the sea;
d. climbing over a bridge.
5. The passage would most likely be assigned “reading” for courses in which of the following subjects:
a. Anthropology;
b. Zoology;
c. Modern science;
d. American history.
When people join the army, they have a period of basic training. The trainees spend a few hours a week
drilling in the hot sun or the wind and rain. They learn to use and take care of a rifle. They march together to class, to
the mess hall, to the laundry and to the barbershop. They do almost everything together. The recruits must also clean
their dorm regularly. They cannot go into town to look around or go shopping. They must wait until their basic
training is over.
6. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
a. Basic training is a tough time.
b. Basic trainees aren’t allowed to go out.
c. Basic trainees love to go shopping.
d. Basic trainees have fun together.
7. What do the basic trainees learn to do during their training?
a. They learn how to handle and take care of a weapon.
b. They do almost everything together.
c. They learn how to march and drive trucks.
d. They learn how to survive in the hot sun.

8. What must they do regularly?

a. They must keep their dorms clean.
b. They must clean the mess hall.
c. They must do the laundry twice a day.
d. They must take care of their gun.
9. When can they go into town?
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 a. When there is a sunny weather.
b. After their marching.
c. When their basic training is over.
d. After a short period of basic training.
10. What is their way of going to class?
a. they walk;
b. they march;
c. they run;
d. they crawl.
Human memory, formerly believed to be rather inefficient, is rarely more sophisticated than that of a
computer. Researchers approaching the problem from a variety of points of view have all concluded that there is a
great deal more stored in our minds than has been generally supposed. Dr. Wilder Penned, a Canadian neurosurgeon,
proved that by stimulating the brain electrically, he could elicit the total recall of specific events in his subjects’ lives.
Even dreams and other minor events supposedly forgotten for many years suddenly emerged in detail. Although the
physical basic for memory is not yet understood, one theory is that the fantastic capacity for store in the brain is the
result of an almost unlimited communication of interconnections between brain cells, stimulated by patterns of
activity. Repeated references to the same information support recall. Or, to say that another way, improved
performance is the result of strengthening the chemical bonds in the memory.
11. What is the topic of the passage?
a. Neurosurgery;
b. Chemical reactions;
c. Human memory;
d. Wilder Penned.
12. According to the passage, researches have concluded that:
a. Human memory is inefficient.
b. Different points of view are valuable.
c. The physical basic for memory is clear.
d. The mind has a greater capacity for memory than believed.
13. How did Penned elicit dreams and other minor events from the past?
a. by repetition;
b. by chemical stimulation;
c. by surgery;
d. by electrical stimulation.
14. According to the passage, the capacity of storage in the brain:
a. is stimulated by pattern of activity;
b. has a limited combination of relationships;
c. can be understood by examining the physiology;
d. is not inflected by repetition.
15. The word “bonds” in the last sentence of the passage means:
a. connections;
b. promises;
c. agreements;
d. responsibilities.
B. Partea a II-a: ELEMENTE DE GRAMATICĂ ŞI VOCABULAR
Choose the correct answer a, b, c, or d:
16. If it ________ nice tomorrow, we’ll go to the zoo.
a. would be;
b. will;
c. is;
d. will be.
17. I ________ English since I was at school.
a. speaking;
b. don’t speak;
c. didn’t speak;
d. haven’t spoken.
18. We ________ to take a walk later.
a. can;
b. will;
c. are going;
d. will be.
19. What a pleasant holiday this one has been, ________ it?
a. hasn’t;
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 b. doesn’t;
c. wasn’t;
d. isn’t.
20. They got some valuable ________ from the reporter.
a. pieces of informations;
b. informations;
c. information;
d. piece of information.
21. The weather is getting ________.
a. worst and worst;
b. the worst;
c. badder and badder;
d. worse and worse.
22. Have you seen him lately? No, he was elected ________ president.
a. the;
b. a;
c. -;
d. an.
23. The ball hit him directly ________ the eyes.
a. for;
b. between;
c. among;
d. in front of.
24. John is a good worker; he works ________.
a. hard;
b. hardly;
c. good;
d. the harder.
25. I was ________ hungry that I ate six burgers.
a. so;
b. as;
c. too;
d. so much.
26. The guide ________ us some interesting things.
a. told;
b. spoke;
c. talked;
d. said.
27. When did you ________ that photo?
a. do;
b. made;
c. make;
d. take.
28. I’d like to know what you do for ________.
a. a living;
b. work;
c. a profession;
d. job.
29. What is she ________? She is smart and honest.
a. seem;
b. look;
c. like;
d. appear.
30. Sam is very ________. He is sure he will pass the exam.
a. confident;
b. tense;
c. talkative;
d. reserved.
31. My dad has a shop that sells ________ parts for motorbikes.
a. spare;
b. exchange;
c. change;
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32. Everyone ________ mistakes, so don’t get upset – just apologize.
a. has;
b. makes;
c. commits;
d. does.
33. Rhinos may become ________ if we do nothing to save them.
a. dead;
b. exhausted;
c. extinct;
d. tired.
34. Jim has got black hair and dark ________.
a. skin;
b. complexion;
c. appearance;
d. look.
35. My feet are ________. I guess my new shoes are a bit tight.
a. ache;
b. pain;
c. hurt;
d. sore.
C. Partea a III-a: SCRIS
Choose the correct answer a, b, c, or d:
36. Choose the most appropriate line to formulate an informal invitation:
a. Dear Mr. John,
Would you please honor our house and come to dinner? We serve pies, also.
b. Dear John,
We request the pleasure of your attendance to our residence tonight. The menu includes, among other foods,
a home-made cherry pie.
c. John, we cook tonight. If you want to come over, we won’t be available.
d. John, come over our place tonight! Ellen’s baking our favorite pie so, don’t miss it!
37. Choose the most appropriate line to make a formal invitation:
a. You come to the movies tomorrow afternoon?
b. Would you like to go to the movies tomorrow afternoon?
c. Let’s go to the movies tomorrow afternoon!
d. Do you care about going to the movies tomorrow afternoon?
38. Choose the most appropriate line to finish a formal letter:
a. Sincerely yours,
b. I wish you happiness,
c. We are nervous to meet you again,
d. Your,
39. Which is the most appropriate line to begin a letter of application?
a. I would like to apply for a job with your company.
b. I am writing this letter hoping that you will choose me.
c. My experience in the field makes me the best of all applicants.
d. My education recommends me. You cannot ignore my resume.
40. Which is the most suitable way to start a complaint letter?
a. I’d like to complaint about your bad car servicing.
b. I would like to set a complaint about your car servicing.
c. I’m writing to you because your car servicing is a pain in the neck.
d. I wish I complain about your car servicing.
41. Which is the most suitable way to end a formal letter?
a. I’m expecting your answer.
b. I would like to hear about you.
c. I’m waiting your answer.
d. I look forward to hearing from you.
42. Which is the most appropriate manner to start an informal thank you letter?
a. Dear friends,
We have been more than honored to benefit from your support in these rainy days for our families.
b. Dear all,
Loads of thanks for your help. It meant a lot to us.
c. Hey you all,
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 If you helped us, thanks.
d. Dear beloved friends,
We couldn’t have made it happened without your help. You owed us, anyway.
43. Which is the appropriate way to initiate a letter to the editor?
a. Dear Sir,
About the Military Awards Ceremony now.
What was said in your newspaper is a lie!
b. Dear editor,
I don’t clearly understand what was on your mind when you wrote the article about the Military Awards…
c. Dear Sir,
In reply to your article published on the occasion of the Military Awards Ceremony …
d. Dear editor,
The article mentioning the Military Awards Ceremony is wrong … And your language!
44. Which is the most suitable manner to end an application letter?
a. I am confident that my qualifications and experience in the field of computers will be suitable for your
company’s needs.
b. In conclusion, I consider that I am better than any of your company’s employees. If you really need me, pick
me.
c. If my diplomas and references are not enough, try me! I can bet I’m the best!
d. I know that my knowledge in the field of computer is unbeatable. So, call me soon.
45. Which is the most correct ending to an informal letter?
a. Hoping that the beginning of a fruitful collaboration has just been established,
b. Yours truly friend,
c. I look forward to meeting you over some coffee,
d. Bye for now. Hugs and kisses.
NOTĂ: Evaluarea se efectuează astfel:
1. Partea I = 3 puncte (15 itemi x 0,2 puncte = 3 puncte);
2. Partea a II-a = 4 puncte (20 itemi x 0,2 puncte = 4 puncte);
3. Partea a III-a = 2 puncte (10 itemi x 0,2 puncte = 2 puncte);
4. Se acordă 1 punct din oficiu.

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 GRILĂ DE EVALUARE
TEST GRILĂ LA LIMBA ENGLEZĂ
1 a b c d 16 a b c d 31 a b c d
2 a b c d 17 a b c d 32 a b c d
3 a b c d 18 a b c d 33 a b c d
4 a b c d 19 a b c d 34 a b c d
5 a b c d 20 a b c d 35 a b c d
6 a b c d 21 a b c d 36 a b c d
7 a b c d 22 a b c d 37 a b c d
8 a b c d 23 a b c d 38 a b c d
9 a b c d 24 a b c d 39 a b c d
10 a b c d 25 a b c d 40 a b c d
11 a b c d 26 a b c d 41 a b c d
12 a b c d 27 a b c d 42 a b c d
13 a b c d 28 a b c d 43 a b c d
14 a b c d 29 a b c d 44 a b c d
15 a b c d 30 a b c d 45 a b c d

NOMOGRAMA DE TRANSFORMARE
A ITEMILOR REZOLVAŢI CORECT ÎN PUNCTAJ ŞI NOTĂ
TEST GRILĂ LA LIMBA ENGLEZĂ
Nr. itemi Punctaj Nota Nr. itemi Punctaj Nota
0. 0 1,00 23. 4,6 5,60
1. 0,2 1,20 24. 4,8 5,80
2. 0,4 1,40 25. 5 6,00
3. 0,6 1,60 26. 5,2 6,20
4. 0,8 1,80 27. 5,4 6,40
5. 1 2,00 28. 5,6 6,60
6. 1,2 2,20 29. 5,8 6,80
7. 1,4 2,40 30. 6 7,00
8. 1,6 2,60 31. 6,2 7,20
9. 1,8 2,80 32. 6,4 7,40
10. 2 3,00 33. 6,6 7,60
11. 2,2 3,20 34. 6,8 7,80
12. 2,4 3,40 35. 7 8,00
13. 2,6 3,60 36. 7,2 8,20
14. 2,8 3,80 37. 7,4 8,40
15. 3 4,00 38. 7,6 8,60
16. 3,2 4,20 39. 7,8 8,80
17. 3,4 4,40 40. 8 9,00
18. 3,6 4,60 41. 8,2 9,20
19. 3,8 4,80 42. 8,4 9,40
20. 4 5,00 43. 8,6 9,60
21. 4,2 5,20 44. 8,8 9,80
22. 4,4 5,40 45. 9 10

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