Școala Gimnazială “Alexandru Ioan Cuza”, Tg.Mureş
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH REALITY
Concurs judeţean de limba engleză
21 ianuarie 2017
Keep in touch
with reality
Clasa a VIII-a
2 ore pe săptămânǎ
Subject 1. Read the text and mark the sentences below True (T) or False (F). Write your answers on
the answer sheet .
10 points
The history of Computer Games
Brought to you by George’s Games
Early ideas
The origin of video games lies in early missile
defence systems in the late 1940s. These were
later adapted into simple games during the 1950s.
Eventually video games diverged into different
types:mainframe, arcade, console, personal
computer and later handheld games.
Mainframe games
Game development blossomed in the early 70s,
using huge University mainframe computers. There
is little record of these games, as they were not
marketed, or available to the public. The students
creating them often did so illicitly by making
questionable use of very expensive computing
resources, and so kept their work secret.
Rise of the video Arcade
The arcade game industry entered its Golden Age
in 1978 with the release of Space Invaders by Taito,
a success that inspired dozens of manufacturers
to enter the market. Colour arcade games became
more popular in 1979 and 1980 with the arrival of
titles such as Pac-Man. The Golden Age of video
arcade games reached its zenith in the 1980s.
The Game Console and Home Computer
With improvements to consoles in the 90s, home
video games began to approach the level of
graphics seen in arcade games. An increasing
number of players would wait for popular arcade
games to be adapted for consoles rather than
going out. Home computers also became cheaper,
more widespread and gained gaming abilities.
Today and Tomorrow
Today’s technology is changing rapidly. The newest
developments include hand-held and mobile
phone gaming, huge online games with many
players, alternate reality games such as Second
Life, and games, such as Farmville that are linked
to social networks.
For more information, the latest game products, and to play a selection of authentic vintage arcadge games,
visit us at George’s Games conveniently located at the Central Enternainment Complex on Derby Road.
Opening hours:4-10 pm, Sunday-Thursday
12 noon – 12 midnight, Friday and Saturday
1. The first video games were used to make defence systems.
2. Most homes contained a mainframe computer in the 70s.
3. Students developed mainframe games to earn money.
4. The first arcade game were black and white.
5. Pac-Man is an arcade game.
6. Arcade games were most popular in the late 70s.
7. Arcade games became less popular as consoles improved.
8. Modern game equipment is getting smaller.
9. Online games are always played alone.
10. You can try out an old-fashioned arcade game at George’s Games.
Subject 2. Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question,
choose the correct letter A, B, C or D. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
10 points
Look after your eyes
The eye is one of the (0) most astonishing organs in the body, working constantly to turn light into streams of nerve
impulses (1)...................... the brain can convert into visual images. But (2)................ our vision dominates how we
understand the world around us, most people take it (3)........................ granted, giving little thought to the complex
processes that (4)................... them to see, (5)................. one day they realise they have a problem. From midlife
onwards (6)....................... different eye conditions become common and (7)........................... the age of 45 most
people have noticed that they can’t see as well as they once (8)............................... . (9)................ of these problems
can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses, while (10)............................. need surgery.
0.
A. very
B. too
C. most
D. So
1.
A. who
B. which
C. whom
D. whose
2.
A. although
B. however
C. whatever
D. despite
3.
A. with
B. at
C. for
D. on
4.
A. grant
B. endure
C. enable
D. provide
5.
A. besides
B. moreover
C. furthermore
D. until
6.
A. several
B. few
C. maximum
D. most
7.
A. by
B. to
C. on
D. with
8.
A. should
B. could
C. ought
D. will
9.
A. few
B. others
C. some
D. all
10.
A. those
B. these
C. additional
D. others
Subject 3. In this extract from a letter, choose the incorrect extra word in each line and write it on the
answer sheet.. There is an example at the beginning.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10 points
Sorry that I haven’t been written sooner., but I’ve been busy.
Anyway, thanks you very much for your letter. It was great to
hear your news. I’m writing because to tell you about a concert
I’ve seen advertised. Rotten Eggs are playing at the
Mandela Stadium. I know you can really like them , and I
thought of you might like to come with me to see them..
They are only be doing two concerts. Which date would you
rather prefer – the 21st or the 22nd? Also, how much are you
prepared to pay? The most cheapest ticket is $15, the most
expensive is $25. Anyway, I hope when you can come. Don’t
forget to write so soon and let me know.
Subject 4. Complete the sentences using a form of the word in brackets. Use prefixes and suffixes
or make internal spelling changes. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
10 points
1. He’s nearly eighteen but he still hasa very .......................... attitudes and interests. (child)
2. Smoking is ............................. to your health. ( harm)
3. I was given a pay rise by my ................................ (employ)
4. ’ Now children I hope you’ll all be on your best ................................ when we go to the museum.” (behave)
5. The priest asked us to say a .............................. for world peace. (pray)
6. The ......................... between Alan and Susan wil take place in St. Andrew’s Church on April 21st. ( marry)
7. I like a museum with a ............................ of objects – pictures, sculptures and other things. (mix)
8. His dirty appearance made a bad .......................... on the judge. (impress)
9. There was a newspaper ............................... for a job as a typist. (advertise)
10. That shop is offering a big .......................... in the price ot its clothes. (reduce)
Subject 5. Put the words and phrases in the correct order to form passive sentences. Write your
answers on the answer sheet.
10 points
1. given / my school / from / to / the prize / was / a girl
____________________________________________________
2. the danger / told / the public / be / about / must
__________________________________________________
3. yesterday / repaired / computer / was / your ?
__________________________________________________
4. sent / be / business messages / fax / to / by / used
________________________________________________________
5. increasing / thought / are / is / sales / that / is / still
________________________________________________________
6. the government / denied / the stories / by / were
________________________________________________________
7. the driest / believed / the world / be / in / is / to / the Atacama Desert
________________________________________________________
8. a team of scientists / carried out / by / is / a new study
________________________________________________________
9. affected / reported / that / is / millions of computers / were / it
_________________________________________________________
10. given / a delicious / I / yesterday / chocolate / was
_____________________________________________________________
Subject 6. Complete the following sentences with the words/expressions from the box. Use each
word only once. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
10 points
shore
tour
scary
afford
naughty
reduce
crops
crowded
become
affect
1. We watched a very __________ film yesterday.
2. Sam’s mum punished him for being ________________.
3. We had a picnic by the _______________ of Lake Tobey last Sunday.
4. Using alternative forms of energy will __________ pollution levels.
5. We can’t _________ to go on holiday this year.
6. My brother is going to __________ Europe next summer.
7. If endangered species are not protected, they will __________ extinct.
8. High pollution levels can __________ the weather.
9. The shop was _____________ with people.
10. Farmers shouldn’t spray their _________ with chemicals.
Subject 7. Fill in: on, for, in, from, about, to, at. Write your answers on the answer sheet. 10 points
1. I hate standing ___ long queues.
2. I’m ___ a diet, so no ice cream for me.
3. How can people who live in big cities protect themselves ____ air pollution?
4. I can’t wait ____ my birthday party.
5. There are some really good websites ____ the net.
6. Now that she has found a job, she is independent _____ her parents.
7. I’m really sorry ____ what happened.
8. Don’t shout ____ me.
9. We are looking forward ___ going on holiday.
10. I hate travelling ___ boat.
Subject 8. Fill in the question tags. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
10 points
1. It doesn’t rain much in the desert, _________________?
2. The wedding was lovely, _________________?
3. They locked the front door, __________________?
4. This is where you live, _________________?
5. Don’t tell anybody, _________________?
6. Let’s go dancing, _____________________?
7. He has a bicycle, __________________?
8. You don’t like spicy food, _________________?
9. I am taller than you, __________________?
10. Everybody likes holidays, __________________?
Subject 9. Read the passage about a teacher who is warning a student about his behaviour and put
the verbs in brackets into a suitable form. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
10 points
Now listen. I (1)…………….(want) to talk to you about your attitude and behaviour. For the last two
months you (2)…………………………(miss) most of your classes and (3)……………………….(not do) any
homework. Furthermore, I (4)……………………………..(become) increasingly annoyed with the way you
talk to your teachers. The other day, for example, you (5)………………..(tell) Mr Roberts he looked like a
‘hideous gorilla’, and while he (6)………………………..(try) to talk to you, you just walked away from him.
He (7)……………………(be) very upset since then. Tomorrow, I (8)……………………………….(write) a report
for your parents, and unless you (9)……………………(start) showing some signs of improvement, I’ll send
it to them. Now, your next class (10)……………………(begin) at 11 o’clock. Make sure you’re there, or
else!
BAREM DE CORECTARE
Subject 1. (10 x 1 = 10 points)
1 F, 2 F, 3 F, 4 T, 5 T, 6 F, 7 T, 8 T, 9 F, 10 T
Subiect 2. (10 x 1 = 10 points)
1 B, 2 A, 3 C, 4 C, 5 D, 6 A, 7 A, 8 B, 9 C, 10 D
Subiect 3. (10 x 1 = 10 points)
1. you
2. because
3. the
4. can
5. of
6. be
7. rather
8. most
9. when
10. so
Subiect 4. (10 x 1 = 10 points)
1. childish
2. harmful
3. employer
4. behaviour
5. prayer
6. marriage
7. mixture
8. impression
9. advertisement
10. reduction
Subiect 5. ( 10 x 1 = 10 points)
1. The prize was given to a girl from my school.
2. The public must be told about the danger.
3. Was your computer been repaired yesterday?
4. Business messages used to be sent by fax.
5. It is thought that sales are still increasing.
6. The stories were denied by the government.
7. The Atacama Desert is believed to be the driest in the world.
8. A new study is carried out by a team of scientists.
9. It is reported that millions of computers were affected.
10. I was given a delicious chocolate yesterday.
Subiect 6. (10 x 1 = 10 points)
1. scary
2. naughty
3. shore
4. reduce
5. afford
6. tour
7. become
8. affect
9. crowded
10. crops
Subiect 8. (10 x 1 = 10 points)
1. does it?
2. wasn’t it?
3. didn’t they?
4. isn’t it?
5. will you?
6. shall we?
7. hasn’t he?
8. do you?
9. aren’t I?
10. don’t they?
Subiect 7. (10 x 1 = 10 points)
1. in
2. on
3. from
4. for
5. on
6. from
7. about
8. at
9. to
10. on
Subject 9. (10 x 1 = 10 points)
1. want
2. have missed
3. haven’t done
4. have become / am becoming
5. told
6. was trying
7. has been
8. am going to write
9. start
10. begin