Session 27

 

REVIEW BLURT VOCAB 1 & 2

30th March 2022

sunny, warm 

Wednesday 

SUBJECT I – USE OF ENGLISH (25 points)

 

I.1. Read the following and choose the correct verb forms (10 points)

 

1. I …this article.

a) do not understand   b) am not understanding

 

2. When ……………. Shakespeare ……….….. (write) his plays?

a) was Shakespeare write   b) did Shakespeare write  

 

3. Tom burnt his hand while he …………………. (cook) dinner.

a) were cooked    b) was cooking

 

4. I’m tired. I …………………. (do) a lot of work today.

a) did            b) have done

 

5. We usually drink coffee, but today we …………………. (drink) tea.

a) drank   b) are drinking

 

6. Our family…………………… (visit) Disneyland   next year.

a) is visiting    b) visit

 

7. How long ………. you ……..... (teach) about tenses ?

a) have you been teaching   b ) have been you teaching

 

8. He ……(leave ) his house at seven o’clock every morning .

a) leaves    b) does leave

 

9. ……..… you ….…….. (hear) the wind? It’s blowing heavily right now.

a) are you hearing  b) can you hear

 

10. I …………………. (read) this book for a month now.

a) have been reading b) have read

 

I.2. For sentences 1 – 10 choose which answer (A, B, C ) best fits each gap (10 points)

 

 

1. Excuse me. I'm a............... in this neighborhood. Can you tell me what number bus will take me to the town center, please? I want to do some shopping.

a)      foreigner   b) customer  c) stranger  

2.How much must I ............... a good second-hand car?

a)      borrow from   b) buy from  c) pay for    

3.It's getting quite ______. I think it's going to rain soon.

        a) windy   b) foggy  c) cloudy

4. The ............... today is full of the news of yesterday's concert.

a)       press b) reporter  c) publisher

5. Nobody gave him a hand. He did it on his...

      a) self    b) single  c) own

6. He received another letter from the ............... demanding more money.

    a) burglar  b) blackmailer  c) thief

7. "How much is the ______?" she asked the bus conductor.

    a) fare   b) fee  c) price

8. There are a lot more television ............... today than there were some twenty years ago.

   a) viewers   b) spectators  c) onlookers

9. FATHER: "Tell me. Do you love him or not?"

DAUGHTER: "Well, I'm very ______ of him."

a)      fond   b) keen  c) in love

10. Yes, we certainly want to move to a bigger house, but our ............... of money is only part of the problem.

      a) inflation   b) shortage   c) absence

 

 

 

 

 

I.3. Complete with the appropriate word . (5 points)

 

Cats of all kinds are present in the legends, religion, mythology, and history of (1)many ... different cultures. Cave paintings created by early humans display different types of wild cats (2)that/ which ... are now extinct, or no longer around. Many of these great beasts saw humans as food, but were hunted by humans in return. Cats similar (3) to... the ones kept as pets today started showing up in artwork thousands of years ago. For example, the ancient Egyptians believed cats were the sacred, or special animal of a goddess named Bast. They believed that Bast often appeared as a cat, so many ancient Egyptians respected and honored cats and kittens. (4) However..., other cultures feared cats or thought that they brought illnesses and bad luck. Today, with millions kept as pets in homes around the world, cats have become important members of many families. No one knows for sure when or (5) how/ why... cats became  popular household pets.

 

            SUBJECT II -READING COMPREHENSION ( 25 points)

 II. 1  Read the text and choose the correct answers to the sentences. (20 points)

 

To: Ellie Crest
Subject: Surfing Holiday

Hi Ellie,
I’m so pleased you can come surfing in August! Paul, Rose and Kevin are coming too, so there will be five of us.  We’ve decided to return to New Sands, because the surf board hire is so cheap there. 
I’m starting to think about accommodation. We won’t camp again after last year! I hated staying in a tent in all that rain!
Kevin wants to hire a caravan. There are some nice ones with 3 bedrooms, showers and cooking facilities. The problem is, none of the caravan parks take short bookings in the summer. The minimum stay is a week. It’s a shame because there are several nice parks near the beach.
There’s a youth hostel in New Sands. It’s the cheapest option after camping, and there’s a big kitchen and dining room where we can cook. The problem is, accommodation is in dormitories and I don’t really want to sleep with strangers. 
There are a few guest houses in New Sands. Some have triple rooms, so we’d only need to book two rooms. They’re not expensive, but we wouldn’t be able to cook there. We’d have to eat out at restaurants, or eat sandwiches for every meal!  We’ll have to book soon if we choose that option, because many guest houses are already full. The hotels in New Sands are far too expensive, even though I’d love to stay at the Sunrise Pavilion with its rooftop pool!
The final option is to rent a cottage. Few cottages offer mid-week breaks in summer, but I found one. It has three bedrooms - a double, a single and a twin, so two of us would have to share a bed!  There’s a big kitchen diner with a microwave, washing machine and dishwasher. The living room has a TV and DVD player. There’s just one bathroom, but there’s a separate WC.  There’s a nice garden too. The problem is, it’s 5 miles from the beach, so we’d have to hire a car, because there aren’t any buses.
Let me know which option you prefer.
Cheers
Natalie

 

1.Last year the friends stayed in a…

a) tent b) caravan  c) youth hostel

2. Last year the friends had problems with…

a)the weather b)the transport   c) the surfboards

 

3.The friends want to stay in New Sands for…

a) a week  b)a week and a half  c) less than a week

 

4. The problem with the caravan park is that…

a) caravans are only available for full weeks

b) there are not enough beds for everyone

c)all the caravans are fully booked

 

5. Natalie doesn’t want to stay in the youth hostel because…

a) it is too expensive

b) she doesn’t want to share with people she doesn’t know

c) it does not have any self-catering facilities

 

6. The guest house …

a) is too expensive

b) does not have self-catering facilities

c) does not have a restaurant

 

7. The Sunrise pavilion …

a) is too expensive

b) does not have a swimming pool

c) is fully booked

 

8. Natalie chose this cottage because…

a) it is cheaper than the other cottages

b) everyone can sleep in a different room

c) it allows people to stay less than a week

 

9.  In the cottage…

a) the dining area and the living area are in the same room

b) the shower and toilet are in the same room

c) the cooking area and dining are in the same room

 

10. The problem with the cottage is…

a) its size

b) its location

c) its price

 

II. 2  Write T/ F  according to the information in the text ( 5 points )

 

1. They are going to spend their vacation in New Sands. T
2. Kevin would like to stay in a youth hostel this year. F
3. They have to share their room with others at the youth hostel.T
4. There are not many available guest houses.T
5. If they rent a cottage they will be  near the beach .F

 OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZĂ

ETAPA JUDEŢEANĂ

26 martie 2022

CLASA a VIII-a

 

I. Use of English:

A) Fill in the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in the brackets:

(10 points)

1. My parents got to know each other when they ……studied/ were studying  ( study) at university.

2. This is only the second time I’ ve ever flown…… ( ever fly ) in an aeroplane.

3. By the time she arrived I …had been waiting ……. ( wait) for two hours.

4. We’re going to eat a big hot meal as soon as we …find…. ( find) a restaurant.

5. A government minister …was found….. ( find) guilty of fraud yesterday.

6. If I …went…. (go) to the wedding, it would mean buying a new dress.

7. We’re going out unless the weather …gets… ( get) much worse.

8. She wishes she …met… (meet) him .

9. I …am seeing… ( see) an old friend tonight.

10. He…is thinking … ( to think ) of studying Law.

Rephrase the following sentences, so that the meaning stays the same:

(5 points)

1. It’s a pity you didn’t tell us about it.

I wish you had told us about it . 

2. The heat was such that I nearly fainted.

It was so hot that I nearly fainted .

3. “I’m meeting my friends this evening”, said William.

William said he was meeting his friends that evening . 

4. I advise you to talk to your wife as soon as possible.

If I were you, I would talk to my wife as soon as possible. 

5. I find it hard to go at the same speed as my husband on walking holidays.

I find it hard to keep up with my husband on walking holidays.

I find it hard to go as fast as  my husband on walking holidays.

Session 26

 23rd March 2022

sunny, cool

Wednesday 

Conditionals - rephrasing 

 

1. We didn't see "The Two Towers"  because the cinema was closed. 

If the cinema hadn't been closed we would have seen "The Two Towers" . (3)

2. She doesn't understand because you haven't explained the situation to her. 

If you explained the situation to her she would understand. (2)

3. You won't get a promotion if your work doesn't improve. 

You will get a promotion if your work improves.

4. I never eat octopus because I get sick. 

If I eat octopus I get sick. (0)

I will get sick if I eat octopus. (1)

5. We didn't pick you up at the station because you didn't phone us. 

If you had phoned us we would have picked you up at the station.(3)

6. The government won't win the elections unless they create employment.

If the government creates employment it will win the elections.(1)

 7. I'll buy a new computer provided that I get a rise in salary. 

Unless I get a rise in salary I won't buy a new computer. (1)

8. She wanted to buy that picture, but she didn't have enough money.

If she had had enough money, she would have wanted to buy that picture. (3)

 9. Whenever I make a promise, I keep it. 

If I make a promise I keep it.(0)

10. We haven't got any matches, so we can't light a fire. 

If we had got any matches we could light a fire.(2)

11. I didn't renew my subscription because I lost interest in the magazine's articles.

If I hadn't lost my interest in the magazine's articles I would have renewed my subscription.(3)

 12. He was too slow to win the race. 

If he hadn't been so slow he would have won the race.(3)

13. I won't go to Rio unless I find a cheap flight.

If I find a cheap flight I will go to Rio. (1)

 14. I never sunbathe because I get sunburt easily. 

If I sunbathe I get sunburt easily.(0)

15. She will understand you provided that you don't speak too fast. 

Unless you speak too fast she will understand you.(1)

16. He won't come for a drink because he's got work to do.

If he didn't have work to do he would come for a drink.(2)

 17. She's too young to get a driving licence. 

If she weren't so young she would get a driving licence. (2)

18. They lost the match because of the heavy rain. 

They wouldn't have lost the match if there hadn't been the heavy rain. (3)

19. Whenever Peter and I meet, we talk about the good old times. 

If Peter and I meet, we will talk about the good old times. (1)

20. Should you see Paul, tell him about the meeting.

If you see Paul tell him about the meeting.(1)

REPHRASING ON CONDITIONAL SENTENCES AND WISH / IF ONLY

I wish / If only ;

- past simple - desire for present or future  ( = cond 2)

I wish you were here ( Mi-as dori sa fii aici ) 

- past perfect - regret (= cond 3 ) 

I wish you had been there. ( Mi-as fi dorit sa fii acolo) 

- would + V ... annoying habit 

I wish you wouldn't spit in the street . 

 1. Those of you who did not give in their names last week must do so today. 

- If only you did not give in your names last week, do it today.

2. Those of you who haven’t got cars will have to take the bus.

 - Unless you  have got a cars you will have to take a bus.

 3. I didn’t know anything about it. Otherwise, I’d told you.

 - If I had known anything about it I would have told you.(3)

 4. It may not fit you. In that case, you can return it to the shop. 

- If only it didn't fit you, you could return it to the shop. (2)

5. You didn’t tell me in time. Otherwise, I might have been able to help. 

- If you had told me in time, I might have been able to help. (3)

6. You could have had an accident and your family would have blamed me. 

- If you had an accident your family would blame me.(2)

7. If you aren’t on a diet, try the cheesecake. 

- Unless you are on a diet , you can try the cheesecake.(0)

8. Danny wants to lose weight, but he doesn’t have any will power. - 

If Danny had some will power he would lose weight.(2)

9. Sue didn’t mention the tennis game so I didn’t turn up to watch.

 - If Sue had mentioned the tennis game I would have turned up to watch.(3)

10. In my opinion, you should drink low-fat milk.

 - If I were you I would drink low -fat milk.(2)

 11. You should have a medical check-up when starting a diet.

 - If I were you I would have a medical check-up when starting a diet.(2)

12. I didn’t buy any vegetables so I couldn’t make a salad.

 - If  I had bought some vegetables I could have made a salad.(3)

13. Paul won’t swim in the pool because there is no lifeguard. 

-Paul won't swim in the pool unless there is a lifeguard.(1)

14. Peter gets angry with people who don’t take him seriously. 

- Unless people take him seriously, Peter gets angry.(1)

15. It was a mistake to go to England in winter.

 - I wish I hadn't gone to England in winter.

16. She is so careless! 

- If only she wouldn't be so careless.

17. You press this button to stop the machine. - If 18. My advice is that you must go to the doctor. - If I 19. I’m sorry I didn’t meet you at the station. - If only 20. It’s a pity you don’t like this food. - I wish 21. What a pity Mary didn’t remember to take the camera. - I wish Mary 22. You should tell them immediately. - If I 23. She should have called her parents earlier. - I wish 24. I’m sorry but I can’t help you now. - I wish 25. The computer was stolen because nobody saw the thief. - If someone 26. I really want you to stop smoking. - I wish 27. He shouts so much, and it’s so annoying! - I wish 28. I didn’t have an umbrella with me and so I get wet. - I wouldn’t 29. I’ll call the police if you don’t leave me alone. - Unless 30. In the snowy weather, we don’t go to the school. - If 31. Without Jack’s help, I wouldn’t have been able to move the table. - If 

Session 25

 16th March 2022 

cloudy, cool 

Wednesday 

Conditionals review 

https://agendaweb.org/exercises/verbs/conditional/first-second-third

Strategic song to remember conditional 2 

https://www.engblocks.com/grammar/exercises/conditionals/conditional-sentences-type-1-3-exercise-5/

https://www.grammarism.com/mixed-conditionals-exercises/

unless = if not 

* Cand folosim ' unlesss' vb care ii urmeaza trebuie sa fie la afirmativ . 

Unless your mom comes , the other moms in class won't be happy. 

to heed (ed) = a tine seama de / a acorda atentie 

hardly = cu greu / din greu ( sens negativ ) 

He would have  hardly spoken to his dad if he  had found out the truth . 

to shield= a proteja

to scorn(ed)= a dispretui

to comfort(ed)= a-ti aduce alinare

TriWords 

Ariana - 128 

Cosmina - 84 

Mada- 88

SEssion 24

 9th March 2022 

cloudy, wet, cold 

WEdnesday 

rat race = cursa pentru afirmare 

footwear = incaltaminte 

 sneakers = tenisi 

trainers = pantofi sport 

show- off = laudaros 

shallow / superficial= superficial / fara profunzime 

to annoy (ed) =  a irita / enerva 

to keep on + V-ing =    a continua sa ...

bad quality = defect 

to postpone / put off =  a amana 

to victimize himself= a se victimiza (el)

Reading A2 

https://www.onestopenglish.com/download?ac=3175

Listening 

https://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/food/chocolate/how-chocolate-is-made.html

pod = pastaie 

to harvest 

to ferment 

bean = boaba/ margea 

to ship (ed) = a livra 

to collect (ed) = a aduna 

Eg. I am going to collect my children from school . 

to weigh (ed) = a cantari 

to conch(ed) = a amesteca mult timp 

BLURT 3 

 a person employed to receive and pay out money in a bank - teller ( trezorier)

a tall post for the sails of a boat = mast ( catarg) 

a person ,especially among Native Americans , who is believed to have magical healing powers= medicine man 

a small , round , red fruit with a hard pit = cherry 

the part of a tree left in the ground after the tree has been cut down = stump ( buturuga)

a person who throws garbage on the ground on purpose = litterbug 

a large number of people collected together = crowd 

free from guilt or blame = innocent 

a job or booking for a musician or band at a public place - gig ( concert )

a large , deep pit from which stone or other materials are taken = quarry (cariera)

a foot ring that hangs from a horse's saddle = stirrup ( etrier/ suport pentru picior)

a pillar supporting a roof = column 

a three-legged stand for holding a painting, sign or picture = easel (sevalet)

a waterbird with a flat bill, short legs , webbed feet and a waddling walk = duck 

a large, greenish insect with wings and long hind ( de dinapoi) legs used for jumping = grasshopper

 a patriotic song of praise and love for your country = anthem ( imn)

a mark left on the skin after a cut has healed = scar 

a small animal with six legs and often one or two pairs of wings = insect 

a thin, pointed , hanging mass of ice formed from water that freezs as it drips = icicle ( turture)

a device for producing light = lamp 

a very lightweight wood used for making models = balsa

gas or smoke that smells strongly or is dangerous to inhale = fumes ( gaze arse)

a device for raising something heavy  a short distance = jack ( troliu manual)

something that is twice another = double 

a building , monument or piece of historic importance = landmark 

a dark underground prison in a castle = dungeon (teminta)

a toy muiscal instrument that produces a buzzing tone when you hum into it = kazoo 

a large , long-handled spoon with a cup-shaped bowl used for serving = ladle ( polonic)

a portable burner in which a flame is made hotter by a blast of air or oxygen = blowtorch ( arzator)

a room in a tower for a bell or set of bells = bellfry ( clopotnita)

the space in the house just under the roof = attic 

an area with a smooth surface for ice-skating or roller -skating = rink 

 the short , loud sound made by dogs = bark 

bread baked in one piece = loaf 

to push hard in a rough way= to shove ( a indesa)

an apartment located on the roof of a building = penthouse 

a poisonous snake that spreadsout the skin of its neck to form a flattened hood when disturbed = cobra

to demand money  from a person by threatening to reveal information = blackmail 

a circular metal band worn on a finger = ring 

a small bag that is sewn into or on clothing used for carrying small items = pocket 

an arch of colours formed in the sky = rainbow

a cookie made of egg whites , sugar almonds and coconut = macaroon 

a sudden panicked rush  of startled animals in one direction = stampede 

a piece of music for two performers = duet 

to put your arms around someone = to hug 

an animal with gills and fins that lives wholly in the water = fish 

a hand tool made of a heavt, solid head attached to a handle and used to drive nails = hammer 

a dark stain, typically one made by ink = blot (pata )

a series of pleasant thoughts you have while awake that distract you from the present = daydream 

a loud cry expressing disapproval = boo

the kitchen in a ship or plane = galley 

a support that forms a step on a ladder = rung (treapta de scara)

to boil food very gently = to simmer 

to rearrange playing cards to chage their order = to shuffle

a person who operates an aircraft = pilot 

the part of the body where the eyes , nose ,outh are = head 

the decision made at the end of a trial = verdict 

the quantity of medicine taken at one time = dose 

an area in a desert where water is found = oasis

to shut and open your eyes quickly = to blink ( a clipi ) 

a wild plant that grows where it is not wanted = weed (buruiana)

a sketch done while thinking of something else = doodle ( mazgalitura)

a cord worn around the neck to hold a whistle , badge or other object = lanyard (snur)

riding a horse without a saddle = bareback 

the front part of your neck = throat 

to take smth that is not yours = to steal 

TriWords 

AAAAriaaaaaaaaaaaaaanaaaaaaaaa- 84 

Andraaaaaaaaaaaaa-74 

Cosminaaaaaaaaaaaaa- 72 

Mada- 58 

Session 23

 

TriWords 

Andra- 115 

Ariana - 102 

Mada - 98

Cosminache -95

2nd March 2022 

wet, chilly 

Wednesday 

Ariana - green character 

 Mada - orange character 

Andra - blue one

Cosmina - yellow one 

https://www.bookwidgets.com/play/nDFYp-JE-iQAF8QX2_AAAA/WCQPEWY/flatlife-engli

to encounter (ed) =  a intampina (situatii / probleme ) 

mock exam = simulare 

washing machine = masina de spalat rufe 

dishwasher = masina de spalat vase 

blanket = patura 

chest of drawers = sertare dispuse unul peste celalalt

wildlife programmes = programe despre viata in natura 

neat = ordonat la infatisare / imbracaminte / ingrijit 

 sloppy = neingrijit 

tool box = trusa de scule 

 easel = sevalet 

stool = taburet 

to hammer  a nail = a bate un cui cu ciocanul 

https://www.bookwidgets.com/play/61Rpbt3q-iQAFNAD3fAAAA/TCQ8MTE/happiness-engl