Ministerul Educaţiei, Cercetării şi Tineretului
Centrul Naţional pentru Curriculum şi Evaluare în Învăţământul Preuniversitar
SUBIECTUL II (30 puncte) Varianta 021
1. Choose the correct forms to complete the sentences: 4 points
For those people who go out in search of adventure, a long-distance flight in a hot-air balloon is a
particularly exciting (1)….Indeed, around-the-world balloon trip is widely regarded as the (2)...
challenge. One well-known adventurer, David Hemplemann-Adams would not agree, however.
Recently, he became the first man to (3).... the North Pole in a hot-air balloon, a more significant (4) ...
in his eyes.
1. A. campaign B. prospect C. motion D. engagement
2. A. ultimate B. extreme C. utmost D. eventual
3. A. meet B. reach C. attain D. fulfil
4. A. recognition B. acquisition C. achievement D. realisation
2. Use the words in bold to form one word that fits in the text. Write the new words in the
gaps. 6 points
Fortunately for life on Earth, the Sun's production of heat is remarkably consistent. But
scientists are aware that even a small change would have grave (1) ... sequence
for the future, triggering either a new ice age, or runaway global warming. There is (2)... evident
that this has happened before. In 17th century England, for example, the River
Thames in London was regularly (3)… over. freeze
3. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ONE word in
each gap. 10 points
Peter Molan, a doctor from New Zealand, is a specialist in stomach disorders. He offers his patients
a simple, but effective alternative (1)...taking medicine: honey. Dr Molan claims the active
component in honey is an antibacterial agent called UMF. There is some doubt in the medical
world (2)…to whether UMF can destroy bacteria completely, (3)… research clearly shows that
people with stomach problems experience some relief soon (4)…taking honey. Is this yet
(5)…case of science simply giving credibility to (6)…we have always known? After all, it is common
knowledge (7)…soothing hot water laced with honey and lemon can be good for sore-throat
sufferers. In accepting the beneficial effects of honey, however, a (8)…reservations should be
borne in mind. Firstly, the popular belief that honey is healthier than sugar isn't entirely well-
founded. (9)…all foods, honey can be healthy (10) …eaten in moderation, but may also have some
downsides.
4. Most of the following lines contain an extra word. Write the extra word on your exam
sheet. Put a tick to the numbers indicating a correct line. 6 points
In the early part of the twentieth century, Bob Tisdall became famous 1___________
by the winning four events in just two hours in a university athletics 2___________
competition. He won the 400 meters, the 100 meters hurdles, the long 3___________
jump, and putting the shot. Because of at that time university athletics 4___________
made it the front page of national newspapers, and as Tisdall was 5___________
extremely handsome, he became very well-known. 6___________
5. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has a similar meaning to the
sentence printed before it. 4points
1. You ought to leave now - it's past midnight.
It's………….. ............................................................................................... - it's past midnight.
2. Mary hates vampire films and so does George.
Ministerul Educaţiei, Cercetării şi Tineretului
Centrul Naţional pentru Curriculum şi Evaluare în Învăţământul Preuniversitar
Neither………………………………………………………………………………… vampire films.
3. I don't feel like going to the party.
I………………. .......................................................................................................to the party.
4. She will have her book published next month.
Her .........................................................................................................................next month.
