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I. READING COMPREHENSION - 20 p
1. Read the text. For questions 1-5, choose the answer (A, B, or C) which you think best fits the text.
10x2p. = 20p

A day in the life of Paula Radcliffe - Marathon Runner

8.30am
Sometimes, my daughter Isla wakes me and my husband, Gary, up, or, more often, we wake her up. After I
get up, I always check my pulse. It's usually 38-40 beats per minute. If it is too high, I rest for the day. It's so
important to listen to my body. I have a drink and a snack while giving Isla her breakfast.

9.30am
We take Isla to nursery and then I start my training. I run, and Gary rides his bike next to me and gives me
drinks. Four times a week, I have a cold bath or go for a swim in a lake after training.

12.30pm
I pick up Isla from nursery and we go home and I eat a big lunch of cereal and fruit. Then I have rice and
salmon, or toast and peanut butter. I try to eat as soon as possible after training. After lunch, I play with my
daughter.

2pm
I have a nap in the afternoon, and Gary usually takes Isla out while I sleep. When I wake up, I have a drink
and a snack while Isla has milk. I eat a lot during the day, especially bananas and dark chocolate.

5pm
I go running again. In total, I run about 145 miles every week. I write about all my runs in my training
journal. I record everything, including how I feel and what the weather is like. I train hard every other day,
go on an extra long run every four days and rest every eighth day.

7pm
In the evening, I do my exercises. These keep me strong during long runs. Isla likes to climb on me while I
stretch. Gary gives Isla her tea and cooks mine while I finish my exercises. Then I finish cooking dinner
while Gary gives Isla her bath.

7.30pm
Gary and I eat our dinner. I have red meat four times a week with rice, pasta or potatoes, and lots of
vegetables. We also eat a lot of stir-fries, because they're quick and healthy.

8pm
We put Isla to bed and relax. I check my emails and watch TV or chat with Gary. I love police and hospital
dramas!

10.30pm
Time for bed. As I brush my teeth, I stand on one leg and then the other. This keeps my legs strong. I enjoy
reading, but I haven’t read much since Isla was born.

1 Usually,…
a) Paula and Gary wake up Isla.
b) Gary wakes up Paula and Isla.
c) Isla wakes up Paula and Gary
2 While Paula has her morning run, Gary…
a) takes Isla to nursery.
b) cycles next to her.
c) goes to work.
3 After training, Paula…
a) has lunch, bathes, then collects her daughter.
b) bathes, collects her daughter, then has lunch.
c) collects her daughter, bathes, then has lunch.
4 After lunch, Gary looks after Isla while Paula…
a) trains.
b) sleeps.
c) eats.
5 Paula…
a) eats large meals but never eats snacks.
b) eats large meals and often eats snacks.
c) eats small meals but often eats snacks.
6 Every two days, Paula.
a) goes for a long run.
b) runs 145 miles.
c) trains extra hard.
7 While Paula does her exercises, her daughter…
a) has dinner.
b) climbs on her.
c) plays with Gary.
8 In the evening,…
a) Gary bathes Isla, then Gary and Paula eat, then Isla goes to bed.
b) Gary bathes Isla, then Isla goes to bed, then Gary and Paula eat.
c) Gary and Paul eat, then Gary bathes Isla, then Isla goes to bed.
9 Paula does exercises to strengthen her legs while she…
a) cooks dinner.
b) brushes her teeth.
c) watches TV.
10 Now Paula has a daughter, she rarely…
a) reads.
b) watches TV.
c) spends time with Gary.

II. USE OF ENGLISH (40 points)

Multiple choice 2px10=20 points
1. Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space (1-10).

The Rocky Mountains

The Rocky Mountains run almost the length (0) _A_ North America. They start in the northwest, but
lie only a (1) _______ hundred miles from the center in more southern areas. Although the Rockies
are smaller (2) ________ the Alps, they are no less wonderful. There are many roads across the
Rockies, (3) _____ the best way to see them is to (4) ______ by train. You start from Vancouver, (5)
_______ most attractive of Canada’s big cities. Standing with its feet in the water and its head in the
mountains, this city (6) _______ residents to ski on slopes just 15 minutes by car from the city (7)
________. Thirty passenger trains a day used to (8) ______ off from Vancouver on the cross-
continent railway. Now there are just three a week, but the ride is still a great adventure. You sleep on
boards, (9) _____ is fun, but
travel through some of the best (10) _______ at night.
0. A of B down C in D through
 1. A many B lot C few D couple
2. A from B to C as D than
3. A but B because C unless D since
4. A drive B travel C ride D pass
5. A a B one C the D its
6. A lets B allows C offers D gives
7. A center B circle C middle D heart
8. A leave B get C take D set
9. A when B which C who D where
10. A scenery B view C site D beauty

2. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form. 2px10=20p

1. You can't see Tom now: he _______________________ (have) a bath.

2. He usually ________________ (drink) coffee but today he ______________________ (drink) tea.
3. My brother _________________ (travel) to Ireland last summer.
4. My mum ____________________ (not cook) dinner last night.
5. I kicked the ball and it __________________ (break) a window..
6. He sometimes ________________ (speak) so quickly that I _______________ (not understand) him!
7. ______________they ____________ (dance) at the party, yesterday?
8. Five days ago, I _____________________ (play) computer games with my cousins.

III. WRITING (40 points)

You are on holiday and want to send a picture postcard to an English friend. In no more than 100 words
you write to your friend. Write something about three of the six following points.

• Write something about the town/country where you are staying.

• Tell your friend who you are on holiday with.
• Tell your friend about your plans for the rest of your holiday.
• Tell your friend what the weather is like.
• Say something about what you did yesterday.
• Ask something about your friend.

*Don´t forget to begin and end the postcard!

Nota!!

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BAREM DE CORECTARE SI NOTARE

I.Reading comprehension
1. a 2. b 3. b 4. b 5. b 6. c 7. a 8. a
9. b 10. A

II.Use of English – EX 1

1 C 2 D 3 A 4 B 5 C 6 B 7 A 8 D 9 B 10 A
EX. 2
1. is having, 2. drinks, is drinking, 3. travelled, 4. did not cook 5.broke, 6. speaks, do not understand, 7.
Did they dance?, 8. Played.
2.
3. III. Creative writing……….40 points
4.
5. -task achievement & original input ……………..........10p
6. -length constraint………….…………….…................. 5p
7. - relevance of ideas to topic …………………….....5p
8. -correct use of grammar, vocabulary and connectors..............................................................5p
9. -range of grammar structures, connectors and vocabulary……………..................................5p
10. -cohesion and coherence ………...............………...….5p
11. -overall effect………………………....................…….5p.