BAC ENG, 2009, SCRIS, L1-L2, SB-2, Var 26-50

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Varianta 26 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and, on your exam paper, write the corresponding letter to the number of the sentence. 4 points

1) Stop making noise! Your sister … for one hour.

A. sleeps ; B. is sleeping ; C. has been sleeping ; D. has slept

2) I am sure you will soon get … your disappointment.

A. through ; B. over ; C. away ; D. out of

3) Father was so angry that he did not … look at us.

A. even ; B. only ; C. just ; D. usually

4) It is time you … home; it’s rather late!

A. will go ; B. to go ; C. are going ; D. went

2. Fill in these mini-dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1) A:…………….. today?
B: It’s June 25th.
2) A:… ……………………….?
B: It’s our new classmate.
3) A:………..(your cat) ……………?
B: It’s white, with very long whiskers.

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 10 points

1) John has visited us last week.
2) The news are very interesting.
3) The train arrived at 7 o’clock, isn’t it?
4) What means “mitten”?
5) Peter said to us lot of jokes.

4. Complete the sentences with one word only. 6 points

1) The boy has not been seen … several days.
2) Do you have tea … coffee for breakfast?
3) … is the next train to Cardiff?

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the given word. 4 points

1) Please, don’ interrupt me now.
I wish ....

2) Father is washing our car.
` Our car ….

3) I was so busy that I didn’t notice him enter the room.
I was too …

4) We last spoke to them five days ago.
We haven’t …


Varianta 27 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and, on your exam paper, write the corresponding letter to the number of the sentence. 4 points

1) No … had I left the hotel than it started raining.

A. later ; B. soon ; C. late ; D. sooner

2) By the end of this unit, you … a lot of new things about Great Britain.

A. learn ; B. will learn ; C. are learning ; D. will have learned

3) His new joke made all of us ….

A. laugh ; B. laughing ; C. to laugh ; D. laughed

4) Nobody could hear what she was ….

A. telling ; B. talking ; C. speaking ; D. saying

2. Fill in these mini-dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1) A: …………………………….?
B: £ 50
2) A: …………………………… ?
B: No, she isn’t. She is reading a book.
3) A: ……………………………..?
B: Alice? She is going to the cinema.

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 10 points

1) Are you hearing me now?
2) Where are your money?
3) Nobody hasn’t seen such a nice car before.
4) Tom runs more faster than George.
5) Jane is two years bigger than her sister.

4. Complete the sentences with one word only. 6 points

1) There were many more people present ….we expected.
2) Tom doesn’t go to football matches very often; in fact he goes there once in a ….
3) In winter the days become colder and …..

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the given word. 4 points

1) You’d better go to bed now.
It’s time …

2) Steve did not hear the alarm clock this morning, so he was late for work.
If …

3) Harry is older than Adrian.
Adrian …

4) “I will not be late again,” Paul promised.
Paul promised …


Varianta 28 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and, on your exam paper, write the corresponding letter to the number of the sentence. 4 points

1) Have you … many photos?

A. made ; B. taken ; C. done ; D. achieved

2) How long …this man?

A. have you known ; B. do you know ; C. you are knowing ; D. you know

3) Can you … me some money till tomorrow?

A. give ; B. borrow ; C. lend ; D. show

4) The tourists were so frightened that they couldn’t give us any …information

A. far ; B. further ; C. farther ; D. furthest

2. Fill in these mini-dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1) Teacher : ‘……. the word house?’
Pupil: ‘h – o – u – s - e’
2) A: ...... ?
B: It’s 239067.
3) A: … have you known this man?
B: I first met him two years ago.

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 10 points

1) There are less people present than we expected.
2) How could she do so many mistakes in her test paper?
3) I am sure you will can finish your homework this afternoon.
4) Alice passed that difficult exam because she had worked hardly.
5) I asked her to not open the window.

4. Complete the sentences with one word only. 6 points

1) On their … they were greeted by the head of the department.
2) I was so tired … I could hardly walk.
3) No, thank you, I have … had breakfast.

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the given word. 4 points

1) The scientists have discovered a new planet.
A new planet …

2) I want you to tell me the truth.
I’d rather …

3) What a pity he didn’t pass this exam.
I wish ...

4) Perhaps Tom is still in the park.
Tom …


Varianta 29 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and, on your exam paper, write the corresponding letter to the number of the sentence. 4 points

1) Peter … your sister a few minutes ago.

A. see ; B. have seen ; C. will see ; D. saw

2) I am two years older than you, …. ?

A. aren’t I? ; B. isn’t it? ; C. am I? ; D. aren’t you?

3) All of us should do exercise if we want to keep ….

A. strong ; B. happy ; C. fit ; D. rich

4 ) The hunter aimed … the wolf, but he missed.

A. to ; B. at ; C. for ; D. on

2. Fill in these mini-dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1) A : …………………………. ?
B : Oh, that’s too expensive. Can I have a look at the other coat?
2) A: …………………………..?
B: No, it was horrible. I didn’t enjoy it at all.
3) A: ……………………………?
B: Yes, please. I love doughnuts!

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 10 points

1) The boy he looked at us and smiled.
2) As usually, Martin arrived late.
3) The man which is just crossing the street is our neighbour.
4) I wish I go there, but I can’t.
5) I will finish all my work today if my brother help me.

4. Complete the sentences with one word only.
6 points

1. … her efforts, she did not manage to finish the race.
2. Danish is not so difficult … Chinese.
3. I promise to visit you as … as possible.

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the given word. 4 points

1. We saw nobody in the street.
We didn’t …

2. They have just repaired this bridge.
This bridge …

3. Both the girls and the boys dislike such cartoons.
Neither …

4. Alice started to read the story one hour ago and she hasn’t finished it yet.
Alice has …


Varianta 30 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and, on your exam paper, write the corresponding letter to the number of the sentence. 4 points

1) Spending there more than three days is out of …

A. answer ; B. chance ; C. thought ; D. question

2) We were very tired so we stopped at a youth … for that night.

A. hotel ; B. hostel ; C. home ; D. cottage

3) Nobody could see what was going … in the garden.

A. off ; B. up ; C. on ; D. about

4) Can you give me … advice about the trip to the mountains?

A. some ; B. a ; C. an ; D. every

2. Fill in these mini-dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1) A: Good morning. Can I help you?
B: Yes, … brown shoes.
2) A: Hello, Mike. ……..?
B: Very well, thank you. And you?
3) A: ……..?
B: I’m from Romania.

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 10 points

1) If I would see her there, I would give her the invitation to our party.
2) Why does that man look at us now?
3) Tomorrow it is Sunday, so we mustn’t go to school.
4) We have such a fine weather today!
5) The police has just arrived.

4. Complete the sentences with one word only. 6 points

1) John … longer lives in this house.
2) Most of my opinions differ … yours.
3) I wonder … his new friend looks like.

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the given word.
4 points

1) This classroom is not large enough for so many pupils.
This classroom is …

2) Who does this house belong to?
Whose … ?

3) Skiing in the mountains is enjoyable.
It …

4) I offered the lady some red flowers.
The lady …


Varianta 31 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and, on your exam paper, write the corresponding letter to the number of the sentence. 4 points

1) I ... to bed now. Good night, everybody!

A. go ; B. am going ; C. went ; D. is going

2) … are these two albums?

A. Who ; B. How many ; C. What prices ; D. How much

3) What time …back home?

A. does Tom come ; B. comes Tom ; C. come Tom ; D. does Tom comes

4) John is two years … than his sister.

A. bigger ; B. longer ; C. older ; D. smaller

2. Fill in these mini-dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1) A: How ………………………………..?
B: I watch TV every evening.
2) A: …………………………………… ?
B: No, I didn’t travel by train. I travelled by plane.
3) A: Are …………………………………..?
B: No, I’m not. I planted cherry trees last year.

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 10 points

1) We did not know what time our friend will arrive there.
2) I borrowed him some money yesterday.
3) Only then she recognized him.
4) If only I knew then what I know now!
5) Would you mind to help me with this exercise?

4. Complete the sentences with one word only. 6 points

1) My little sister is looking at … in the mirror all the time!
2) Jane is … intelligent and hardworking.
3) I saw two boys at the gate, but I did not recognize …

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the given word. 4 points

1) May I leave now?
Am I .... ?

2) Mary is fifteen and Mark is fifteen, too.
Mary is as …

3) It is not necessary for him to get up so early.
He doesn’t …

4) I’d prefer you to keep this secret for the moment.
I wish …


Varianta 32 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and, on your exam paper, write the corresponding letter to the number of the sentence. 4 points

1) You … cross the street when the traffic light is red.

A. needn’t ; B. mustn’t ; C. should ; D. don’t have to

2) The weather today is … it was yesterday.

A. worse than ; B. bad ; C. as worse as ; D. not so bad

3) The two children looked at … and burst laughing.

A. every other ; B. all other ; C. each another ; D. each other

4) I don’t like mushrooms and my sister doesn’t like them …

A. also ; B. too ; C. either ; D. neither

2. Fill in these mini-dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1) A : ………………………home this evening?
B : Yes, I will. I will be working on a project.
2) A: ………………………………………….?
B: No, I have never spoken to that man.
3) A: ………………………………………….?
B: I saw it on TV two days ago.

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 10 points

1) Come hear to see something interesting!
2) I don’t know nothing about what happened there.
3) She gave me some very useful advices.
4) Everybody are satisfied with the results of the exam.
5) When I opened the radio, I heard some terrible news.

4. Complete the sentences with one word only. 6 points

1) There is no exception … the rule.
2) You’ll have to go there … you like it or not.
3) This is the most captivating story I have … read.

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the given word. 4 points

1) When did you start to learn in this school?
How long …

2) What are her plans for this weekend?
What is …?

3) It is impossible for Jane to go to London tomorrow.
Jane …

4) Who does this house belong to now?
Whose ….. ?


Varianta 33 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and, on your exam paper, write the corresponding letter to the number of the sentence. 4 points

1) Hazel hasn’t visited her grandparents … three months.

A. since ; B. from ; C. on ; D. for

2) What time …. home last night?

A. did Jimmy come ; B. came Jimmy ; C. has Jimmy come ; D. Jimmy came

3) Do you know where … ?

A. is the station ; B. the station is ; C. the station ; D. exists the station

4) I cannot buy that car because I have too … money.

A. few ; B. small ; C. little ; D. enough

2. Fill in these mini-dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1) A: …………………………..?
B: I don’t know. She must be in the garden.
2) A: …………………………………………..?
B: They started school in 2004.
3) A: …………………………………?
B: We have been living in this house since 2001.

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 10 points

1) As soon as we will get there, we will try to contact her.
2) If you would have taken my advice, you wouldn’t have made this mistake.
3) Peter hasn’t spoken to his neighbour since three days.
4) There were more than twenty people in that room, isn’t it?
5) These exercises are enough easy for us.

4. Complete the sentences with one word only. 6 points

1) Our participation in this trip is out of …; it is too expensive for us.
2) … had he left home, when it started raining.
3) John will spend this weekend in the mountains, and so … Peter.

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the given word. 4 points

1) Mike didn’t have enough money so he didn’t buy that car.
If …

2) I haven’t phoned her for three days.
The last …

3) We were surprised when she bought such an expensive car.
We didn’t expect …

4) Is this his first visit to Spain?
Has he … ?


Varianta 34 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and, on your exam paper, write the corresponding letter to the number of the sentence. 4 points

1) People live longer today … they used to.

A. than ; B. when ; C. since ; D. then

2) If you mix red and blue paint, you … purple.

A. are getting ; B. get ; C. have got ; D. have gotten

3) That was the … boring play I have ever seen.

A. most ; B. more ; C. outstanding ; D. clearly

4) After we reach Brasov, we’ll head … Sinaia.

A. to ; B. for ; C. by ; D. in

2. Fill in these mini-dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1) A: ……… to that new Chinese outlet this afternoon?
B: That’s a great idea.
2) A: ……… joining a health club?
B: It’s a good idea, but I don’t know if I have the time.
3) A: ……… Mr. Stock, please?
B: I’m afraid Mr. Stock isn’t in at the moment.

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 10 points

1) My family got used to spend every summer in the countryside when I was a child.
2) Are you sure that does Martin is thinking about moving house?
3) Could you try to speaking a little louder?
4) The manager told the secretary to stop wasting of time drinking coffee.
5) She could not avoid from damaging the other car.

4. Complete the sentences with one word only. 6 points

1) Do you believe … love at first sight?
2) We’ll go to the beach … it rains.
3) Our office is … daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the given word. 4 points

1) It was wrong of him to shout at her.
He shouldn’t …

2) You didn’t make an effort, so you failed.
If you …

3) I’d prefer you to stay with me tonight.
I’d rather …

4) You don’t have to pay the bill until August.
The bill…


Varianta 35 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and, on your exam paper, write the corresponding letter to the number of the sentence. 4 points

1) Can you help me … my homework, please ?

A. at ; B. of ; C. with ; D. on

2) I would rather you … there today.

A. didn’t go ; B. don’t go ; C. will not go ; D. not go

3) Would you mind … that window now, please?

A. open ; B. opened ; C. opens ; D. opening

4) When mother opened the door, my brother … TV.

A. watched ; B. was watching ; C. watching ; D. is watching

2. Fill in these mini-dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1) A. …………………………….. ?
B. No, I couldn’t. This exercise is too difficult for me.
2) A. ............................................ ?
B. If I had a younger brother, I would play with him all day long.
3) A. ............................................?
B. I last spoke to him a few days ago.

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 10 points

1) Neither the boys nor their sister know where the dog is.
2) Do you happen to know what time does this shop open?
3) We have seen a policeman a few minutes ago.
4) My father came at my school yesterday to talk to the headmaster.
5) I advised them to not be late.

4. Complete the sentences with one word only. 6 points

1) Peter, as … as John, are fond of fishing.
2) The … news is very interesting.
3) Who … participated in the debates?

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the given word. 4 points

1) I met her for the first time two months ago.
I have …

2) Angela said she would never go on such a trip again.
“I ...

3) They always serve milk for breakfast.
Milk ….

4) A banana is sweeter than an apple.
An apple …


Varianta 36 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and, on your exam paper, write the corresponding letter to the number of the sentence. 4 points

1) Don’t interrupt me, let me … what I want to say first.

A. finishing ; B. to finish ; C. finish ; D. have finished

2) John speaks French fluently, and so … his sister.

A. does ; B. speaks ; C. is ; D. is speaking

3) You will not catch the plane unless you … a taxi.

A. will not take ; B. take ; C. will take ; D. took

4) My neighbour’s dog … two days ago.

A. dead ; B. is dead ; C. is died ; D. died

2. Fill in these mini-dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1) A : …………………………………….. ?
B : I have one sister and two brothers.
2) A : ……………………………………. ?
B : She has been studying German since she was in the fifth grade.
3) A : …………………………………….. ?
B : I was born on 16th April.

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 10 points

1) I don’t like be made to wait.
2) Leslie knows the truth for several days.
3) We ourself played an important part in this.
4) Nick would surely help us if he would be here.
5) I wish I have enough money to buy a new car.

4. Complete the sentences with one word only. 6 points

1) Do you have … money for this dictionary?
2) … now on we will have to work very hard.
3) Lucy is much prettier … her sister.

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the given words. 4 points

1) I’m sorry I am not in the mountains now.
I wish ....

2) The sleeves of my shirt are too short for me to wear.
The sleeves of my shirt aren’t ….

3) “Don’t run in the street!” mother advised me.
Mother advised ….

4) Peter promised to help us at the weekend.
Peter promised that …

Varianta 37 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and, on your exam paper, write the corresponding letter to the number of the sentence. 4 points

1) We … for him for two hours and he has not come yet.

A. have been waiting ; B. waited ; C. have waited ; D. are waiting

2) I have taken my umbrella in case …

A. of raining ; B. of rain ; C. it rains ; D. is raining

3) It’s over five years since he … us a visit.

A. paid ; B. has paid ; C. has been paying ; D. is paying

4) John is two years … than his friend.

A. smaller ; B. younger ; C. fewer ; D. less

2. Fill in these mini-dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1) A:. …………………………………?
B: The museum is only 15 minutes’ walk from school.
2) A: .................................................?
B: This car is Martin’s.
3) A: …………………………………..?
B: No, I have never visited London before.

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 10 points

1) I’d rather you tell me the truth.
2) We are seeing the plane now.
3) The harder we work, the best our results will be.
4) “The boys’s games are noisier than ours,” said the girls.
5) Do you remember what is his name?

4. Complete the sentences with one word only. 6 points

1) The four brothers always helped one …
2) This is the boy … gave me the book.
3) It’s 10 o’clock and you are … in bed!

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the given words. 4 points

1) Brian does not work as hard as William.
William …

2) “Where do you live? ” I asked the little girl.
I asked ....

3) As he eats more, he becomes fatter.
The …

4) There is nothing else to tell you.
I ....

Varianta 38 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and write the correct form on your exam sheet.
4 points

1) Buying a house nowadays ……… more and more expensive all the time.

A. becomes ; B. is becoming ; C. became ; D. has became

2) I think ......... a break now; I’m exhausted.

A. I have ; B. I’ll have ; C. I’m having ; D. I would have

3) What you ............... have done is call the police, not get involved yourself.

A. must ; B. should ; C. will ; D. can

4) What …………… you doing all day?

A. have you been ; B. did you ; C. will you ; D. must

2. Fill in these mini – dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1) A: Could you give me a lift home tonight?
B: Yes, …………………………….
2) A: ……………………………………
B: No, 1970. Germany won in ’74.
3) A:............................................................
B: That’s OK. I’m beginning to get used to it.

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 10 points

1) When I bought some fruit I went back to the beach.
2) There isn’t any danger, is it?
3) They were satisfied with the new equipments.
4) I wish you to stop talking.
5) You must come more early next time.

4. Fill in each gap with a suitable word or phrase. 6 points

1) I …my mobile phone if I’m driving.
2) She took … breath and dived off the cliff.
3) The police brought charges…him.

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the words given. 4 points

1) They were making every effort to end the strike.
Every effort………………………..

2) ‘How far is the stadium?’ the man asked me.
The man asked me how………………

3) I’m sorry but we have decided not to accept your application.
I regret to…………………………………

4) You must work harder.
You aren’t…………………………………


Varianta 39 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and write the correct form on your exam sheet. 4 points

1) His English won’t improve ........... he studies more.

A. provided ; B. unless ; C. if ; D. suppose

2) An election ................. in the autumn, the Government announced this morning.

A. will have been held ; B. will be held ; C. is holding ; D. will hold

3) She said she .................... to phone you all day.

A. had been trying ; B. had been trieing ; C. has been trying ; D. has been trieing

4) They arrived ................. than expected.

A. more early ; B. earlier ; C. more earlier ; D. earlier

2. Fill in these mini – dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheets. 6 points

1) A: You…………………………………………….
B: I’ve apologized; what else can I do?
2) A: Shall………………………………………….?
B: I’d rather stay at home.
3) A: ……………………………………………… ?
B: I’m sorry, but I’m using it.

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 10 points

1) That was the third time I heard the same lame excuses for their inefficiency.
2) He had no sooner lighted his cigar when the smoke alarm went off.
3) I slept when my friend called.
4) You never trust strangers, don’t you?
5) She works like a secretary in a local firm.

4. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word or phrase. 6 points

1) If the weather………., I might go for a stroll.
2) They…………………..for five hours before they reached the top of the mountain.
3) Can you…………..a minute while I check my diary?

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the words given. 4 points

1) Someone has stolen my bicycle.
I....................................................

2) She doesn’t smoke as much as she used to.
She ……………………………………………….

3) As soon as she finished her chocolate, she started eating an ice-cream.
Scarcely…………………………………………………………………………..

4) I wouldn’t have managed if she hadn’t trusted me.
But for.......................................................................


Varianta 40 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and write the correct form on your exam sheet. 4 points

1) Jones was found guilty and sentenced to five years in ...........prison.

A. the ; B. – ; C. a ; D. an

2) That’s the man ........................................house was burnt down.

A. whose ; B. who’s ; C. whom ; D. which

3) They’ll be going ......................Paris for a few days at Easter.

A. in ; B. to ; C. at ; D. for

4). What ...................................I do if she refuses to listen to me?

A. can ; B. would ; C. need ; D. have

2. Fill in these mini – dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheets.; 6 points

1) A: Do you think I………………….?
B: It’s up to you really; it depends how strongly you feel.
2) A: Is anything the matter, sir?
B: Well, I…………………………………………………………
3) A: ........................................... ....
B: I’m so glad. I helped my mum to make them.

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 10 points

1) She works as a slave.
2) This is the first time when I’ve eaten oysters.
3) I’m not sure if he has some brothers.
4) Could you drive slowlier?
5) The pizza smells beautifully.

4. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word or phrase. 6 points

1) Mary…before I arrived, so I couldn’t talk to her about the party.
2) For…information, please write to the above address.
3) Sarah rejected her brother’s….of help.

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the words given. 4 points

1) The committee accepted what he proposed.
He made ………………………………………...

2) If you behave better in class you’ll learn more.
If your……………………………………………………

3) We can’t hear her because her voice is very soft.
She speaks……………………………………………

4) Somebody has mended her car for 500 pounds.
She………………………


Varianta 41 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and, on your exam sheet, write the corresponding letter next to the number of the sentence. 4 points

1) About 100 people………………outside the theatre for tickets when we got there.

A. queued ; B. have queued ; C. were queuing ; D. will queue

2) Next month, the National Theatre ………..a new production of Hamlet.

A. is putting on ; B. shall put on ; C. put on ; D. have put

3) . ……..you could visit another planet, would you go?

A. Provided ; B. Suppose ; C. Whether ; D. Even

4) I’ve been waiting in the rain ….hours!

A. during ; B. since ; C. for ; D. from

2. Fill in these mini – dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1) A: ..................................................................
B: Thanks! I can’t move it; the battery is flat.
2) A: You shouldn’t get upset so easily.
B: I can’t …………………………………………
3) A: Can I get you anything from the shops?
B: Not really;……………………………………..

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet.
10 points

1) We were not prepared for such a cold weather.
2) If you are not busy, it is something I would like to ask you.
3) When he will arrive, everyone must stand.
4) He is elder than me.
5) Let’s go to the beach, do we?

4. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word or phrase. 6 points

1) It was …………with rain and she was wondering what to do.
2) I wish I ………my money on CDs last week.
3) Who……………………their baby when they are at work?

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the words given. 4 points

1) I think it would be a good idea to take the train.
I suggest…………..

2) The magician has shown us the secret.
We………………………

3) ‘Where did you get such a lovely pullover?’ she asked her sister.
She asked her sister where…………………..

4) They managed to persuade their partners to sign the contract.
They succeeded………………………


Varianta 42 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and write the correct form on your exam sheet. 4 points

1) Leave the dishes –………………………do them for you if you like.

A. I’ll ; B. I’m going to ; C. I go ; D. I need

2) She …………………………to take any money because her friend was going to pay.

A. wouldn’t ; B. needn’t have ; C. shouldn’t ; D. didn’t need

3) The soup …………………………………….delicious.

A. tastes ; B. is tasting ; C. not taste ; D. not tasting

4) The police …………………………………………arrested the serial arsonist.

A. have ; B. has ; C. will ; D. might

2. Fill in these mini – dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1) A: Could I have some time off to visit my friend in hospital?
B: Actually, ……………………
2) A:........................................................
B: Thank you very much. It’ll be a challenge, anyway.
3) A: I’m sorry but…………………………………….
. B: Could you give me another three days then?

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 10 points

1) I’d rather you pay me in cash.
2) She hasn’t got any money and I haven’t neither.
3) I wish I would tell her about it.
4) I went shopping and took a pullover.
5) I am keen of tennis.

4. Fill in each gap with a suitable word or phrase. 6 points

1) I’d rather you ………see her tomorrow.
2) Look, I can………………..to the station. I’ll be driving that way anyway.
3) I will …………responsible for the failure of the project.

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the words given. 4 points

1) It’s a pity he missed the show.
I wish he…………......................

2) They say his great-grandfather started the company from scratch.
His great-grandfather..........................................................................

3) “I’ll bring it back tomorrow,” he said.
He said…………………………….....

4) Jack said he had to catch the early flight.
Jack insisted…………………..


Varianta 43 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and, on your exam sheet, write the corresponding letter next to the number of the sentence. 4 points

1) This time last week I …………….to Athens.

A. have driven ; B. was driving ; C. have been driving ; D. had been driving

2) ……….I was coming home I met my old English teacher.

A. During ; B. While ; C. Since ; D. Meanwhile

3) According to the programme, the show……..at 9 o’clock prompt.

A. starts ; B. shall start ; C. is start ; D. will be starting

4) It’s made .................wool, not plastic.

A. for ; B. by ; C. of ; D. with

2. Fill in these mini – dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1) A:...................................................................?
B: Do I have to? I’ve got to do my homework.
2) A: You ………………………….
B: I couldn’t because there was no one to take me.
3) A: ................................?
B: The name definitely sounds very familiar. It rings a bell.


3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet 10 points

1) He doesn’t have many money.
2) When I finish this book it means I will read all of her books.
3) The accident was owing to human error.
4) Somebody assassinated the President, didn’t he?
5) I am right, amn’t I?

4. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word or phrase. 6 points

1) He……………………my car without asking my permission..
2) …….you stop wasting time, I’m leaving right now.
3) That’s the man……….house was burnt down.

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the words given. 4 points

1) ‘Who bought the Picasso painting?’ he wondered.
He wondered………………………

2) It looks as if this door’s locked after all.
This……………………….

3) I can’t wait to get your next letter.
I look forward to……………………

4) There has never been a time when I didn’t like music.
I……………………………………………..music.


Varianta 44 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and, on your exam sheet, write the corresponding letter next to the number of the sentence. 4 points

1) …………..to Johnny’s party on Saturday – do you want to come?

A. I I’m going ; B. I will go ; C. I go ; D. I have gone

2) She was born 25 years………..in a small village in Yorkshire.

A. before ; B. over ; C. ago ; D. behind

3) ...... were a few people in the room.

A. They ; B. It ; C. There ; D. Their

4) You ……wear your seatbelt during the whole of the flight.

A. are not to ; B. don’t have to ; C. mustn’t ; D. may not

2. Fill in these mini – dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1) A: Do………………………………….?
B: No, I don’t actually. How do you do, Mr Reynolds?
2) A: ....................................................?
B: I don’t really think you should drive, you’re not insured.
3) A: ......................................................
B: Well, there’s a café over there. Let’s go and get one.

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 10 points

1) The policeman said me to go with him.
2) Susan can hardly say a word in German, can’t she?
3) She went on a diet not to be fat.
4) What a shame I haven’t took the camera with me.
5) I’m living in London for four weeks.

4. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word or phrase. 6 points

1) Australia is the …………….I’ve ever been to.
2) The guide to the city was………..because it was years out of date.
3) It’s ……..time we had the living room redecorated.

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the words given. 4 points

1) They are repairing the old bridge, so we can’t use it at the moment.
The old bridge.............................................................................

2) She went into the room as soon as I left.
No…………………………………………….

3) The weather is not fine so we won’t go to the beach.
If………….…………………………………………………………

4) The singer arrived two hours late but I’m glad I waited for him.
The singer was worth……………………………………………….


Varianta 45 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and, on your exam sheet, write the corresponding letter next to the number of the sentence. 4 points

1) I ……a shower when the telephone rang.

A. had ; B. was having ; C. have had ; D. had been having

2) We haven’t decided yet, but we ………………of moving house.

A. think ; B. don’t think ; C. are thinking ; D. can think

3) The witness claimed he………….the accused before.

A. did not see ; B. hasn’t seen ; C. hadn’t seen ; D. not saw

4) The soup tastes……………….

A. delicious ; B. deliciosly ; C. deliciously ; D. delicios

2. Fill in these mini – dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1) A: Here’s…………………………………………….!
B: Oh, thanks. You shouldn’t have, really.
2) A: Would…………………………………………….?
B: I’m in two minds about coming or not.
3) A: ..........................................................................
B: There’s nothing to worry about. Your English seems very good to me.

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 10 points

1) Water is boiling at 100 degrees.
2) Who did built this house?
3) I wish they will stop arguing.
4) The police is after the burglar.
5) He regretted lying the police.

4. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word or phrase. 6 points

1) The ….I get, the more forgetful I become.
2) Weather……………….., we’ll go to the country at the week end.
3) No sooner……………than she entered the room.

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the words given. 4 points

1) ‘Do you work in the central branch or in the provinces?’ she said.
She asked him………………………………………………………..

2) ‘I wasn’t anywhere near the scene of the crime,’ the accused claimed.
The accused claimed……………………..

3). They’ll catch all the prisoners again by tonight.
All……………………………………………………

4) John’s marks were too low for the university.
John’s marks weren’t …………………………..


Varianta 46 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and, on your exam sheet, write the corresponding letter next to the number of the sentence. 4 points

1) By the time the teacher arrived, the classroom was empty: the students…………….

A. left ; B. were leaving ; C. had left ; D. were left

2) I’ve…seen the film and I don’t want to see it again.

A. yet ; B. still ; C. already ; D. never

3) ........ and get a video for this evening?

A. Shall I go ; B. Will I go ; C. Am I going ; D. Do I go

4) How..... is Athens above the sea?

A. up ; B. high ; C. tall ; D. upper

2. Fill in these mini – dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1) A : - I’m really worried. I wish that letter would arrive soon.
B: – Mm, ………………………………….
2) A: - Which of these two books about garden flowers is better, do you think?
B: – I’m afraid…………
3) A: -Can I……………………………………..?
B:– Oh, that’s very kind of you. Thank you very much.

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 10 points

1) I’d rather you to come now than at six o’clock.
2) We discussed towards John’s attitude.
3) Supposing you fall ill, what would you do?
4) We went to the cinema to pass the time until the train arrives.
5) His best friend, that lives in London, is a lawyer.

4. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word or phrase. 6 points

1) Goods must be………..for before leaving.
2) The …..interesting the subject is, the more bored the students become.
3) I wish you………………shut yesterday. Now Mary knows everything.

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the words given. 4 points

1) If this soup was not so hot I could drink it now.
This soup is too…………………………………….

2) Isn’t it time someone fixed your television?
Isn’t it time you………………………………..?

3) “I gave you my homework last week,” the boy said.
The boy insisted………………..

4) They were carrying very heavy bags.
The luggage..........................................


Varianta 47 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and, on your exam sheet, write the corresponding letter next to the number of the sentence. 4 points

1) Someone’s at the door. –That ………………..be Joan.

A. can ; B. will ; C. need ; D. may

2) He ……………his essay for two hours when his parents got back home.

A. had been writing ; B. will have been writing ; C. will be writing ; D. has been writing

3) She’s changed a lot ………..she left school.

A. for ; B. after ; C. since ; D. when

4) I couldn’t live ……….. my precious IPod.

A. without ; B. for ; C. between ; D. beneath

2. Fill in these mini – dialogues. Write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1) A: Do you………………………………?
B: I’m sorry, sir, they’re all sold out. But there are two cancellations for tonight, if you’re able to come.
2) A: I.........................................................
B: I’d rather live in San Francisco any time.
3) A: ..........................................................!
B: Thanks, the same to you.

3. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your exam sheet. 10 points

1) I’m looking forward to see you at the party.
2) You’re getting a headache if you don’t turn the volume down.
3) I want that you will be happy.
4) Whether he arrives late, he’ll miss the start of the show.
5). The fire brigade arrived just on time.

4. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word or phrase. 6 points

1) I was on the …calling the doctor when he suddenly got better.
2) It’s time we…the roof repaired.
3) By next Friday, I…this new book by Marquez.

5. Rephrase each sentence beginning with the words given. 4 points

1) If you happen to run into Jones, tell him to look me up at my new address.
Should.......................................................................................................................

2) The police towed away Fiona’s car.
Fiona........................................................................

3) I’m sorry I wasn’t able to explain.
If only........................................................................

4) He ate the main course and then started eating the dessert.
After eating the main course, he went.......................................


Varianta 48 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and write the corresponding letter on your exam sheet. 4 points

1. She threatened ……… the meeting.

A. to leave ; B. leave ; C. to leaving ; D. leaving

2. If you had looked harder, you ……… him at the station.

A. will see ; B. would see ; C. see ; D. would have seen

3. She ……… the silverware polished yesterday.

A. will have ; B. had ; C. is having ; D. has

4. They ……… him of lying in court.

A. denied ; B. accused ; C. charged ; D. insisted

2. Complete these mini- dialogues and write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1. A ………………………………………….?
B Yes. I’ve just seen her in the cafeteria.
2. A …………………………………………?
B No, I’d rather go to the theatre.
3. A …………………………………………?
B I’m getting used to it.

3. Find the unnecessary word in each sentence. Write it on your exam sheet. 10 points

1. Unless you not know the details, you can’t reach a decision.
2. Don’t you wish you were being someone famous?
3. She’d better to take a course in French before she moves to France.
4. I’d rather they had stayed at a hotel the next time they’re in town.
5. We would like for you to accept our sincere apologies.

4. Complete the sentences with a word. 6 points

1. He lives …… the suburbs and commutes to the city every day.
2. She takes …… her mother; they have the same eyes.
3. If you have …… questions, I’ll be in my office.

5. Rewrite the following sentences beginning with the words given. 4 points

1. Perhaps she got caught in traffic.
She might …………………………

2. “I got better marks in the test than you did,” she said.
She boasted …………………………………………….

3. Although it was raining, we still went swimming.
In ……………………………………………………….

4. I do not run as fast as I did when I was younger.
I used ………………………………………………..


Varianta 49 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and write it on your answer sheet. 4 points

Stress is important. We all need a certain (1) ….. of it in order to (2) …..fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite (3) ….. . Some people can tolerate greater (4) ….. of stress than others, but most of us will suffer at some time in our lives.

1 : A number ; B bulk ; C amount ; D load

2 : A guide ; B lead ; C carry ; D spend

3 : A influence ; B solution ; C answer ; D effect

4 : A levels ; B platforms ; C grades ; D scales

2. Complete these mini-exchanges and write them on your answer sheet. 6 points

1. A ……………………………………?
B Yes, we’re going on a cruise round the Mediterranean.
2. A ……………………………………?
B Greece. Can’t you tell? He’s got a really strong accent.
3. A ……………………………………?
B Yes, it is. It really gets me down.

3. Find the unnecessary word in each sentence. Write it on your answer sheet. 10 points

1. There he is a man at the door. It must be the postman.
2. He kept talking about how so expensive their holiday had turned out to be.
3. The manager wants all of applicants to be called for an interview.
4. I asked for a friend to give me a lift.
5. The park can to be seen from my window.

4. Complete the sentences with a word. 6 points

1. I can’t work ….. this equation. It’s too difficult for me.
2. What ….. your brother look like?
3. She reminds me ….. an old friend.

5. Rewrite the following sentences beginning with the words given. 4 points

1. My friends have never been abroad.
None …………………………………

2. I’m sure Frank didn’t see the burglar.
Frank can’t …………………………….

3. “I didn’t exceed the limit,” Sam said.
Sam denied ………………………….

4. Columbus first discovered America.
It was ………………………………..


Varianta 50 : SUBIECTUL II (30 de puncte)

1. Choose the correct variant and write the corresponding letter on your exam sheet. 4 points

For thousands of years the moon has caught our (1) ……. Although it can be seen during the day, it is associated (2) …… things that come out after (3) …… like werewolves and witches. For thousands of years the moon has been considered to have magical (4) …… and it is still a symbol of the supernatural.

1 : A breath ; B thoughts ; C imagination ; D minds

2 : A for ; B at ; C to ; D with

3 : A night ; B dark ; C day ; D light

4 : A talents ; B gifts ; C powers ; D strengths

2. Complete these mini-exchanges and write the answers on your exam sheet. 6 points

1. A ……………………………………………………?
B I design books for architectural companies.
2. A ……………………………………………………..?
B Sorry. I’ll see to it at once.
3. A ………………………………………………………?
B Brilliant. I had a great time.

3. Find the unnecessary word in each sentence. Write it on your exam sheet. 10 points

1. He has been being offered an interesting job.
2. Were you be shown how to fix it?
3. We should to have a new garage built.
4. No other secretary is as much efficient as she is.
5. She’d sooner than forget about it.

4. Complete the sentences with a word. 6 points

1. Some people are deliberately cruel …… stray animals.
2. But …… his help we’d still be in the forest.
3. He’s very good …… speaking in public.

5. Rewrite the following sentences beginning with the words given. 4 points

1. I can’t wait to go on holiday.
I’m really …………………….

2. Prices may go up next year, so you should buy now.
You should buy now in ………………………………….

3. He had no right to treat me so rudely.
He shouldn’t …………………………….

4. John has invited me to his birthday party.
I ……………………………………………….