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Pentru rezolvarea corecta a tuturor cerintelor din Partea I si din Partea a II-a se acorda 90 de puncte. Din oficiu se acorda 10 puncte.

PARTEA I_______________________________________50 de puncte

I. 1. Read the text below and complete the following tasks. Write all your answers on the Answer Sheet.Many people long to escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. (1) The Sirrs family, however, decided to do exactly that. Unhappy with their busy lifestyles they sold their 400 year-old cottage in Yorkshire to move to the tiny Scottish island of Graemsay. (2) attracted initially by the low price, Rob and Jill contacted the agent concerned and discovered that the estate advertised actually comprised a post office, six houses and a private sandy beach- all for 60,000. Once on the island the Sirrs tried to imagine what life could be like for them. (3). However, they had no need to worry. On that first trip they met up to half of the sixty or so island inhabitants and were given a warm welcome! (4) I. 1. a. Four sentences have been removed from the text. Select the appropriate sentence for each gap in the text. Write your answers on the Answer Sheet. 8 pointsA. They were anxious to meet their neighbours as soon as possible.B. Incredibly for less than the price of a modest semi-detached house, it was possible to buy half the island.C. But few people would actually give up a warm comfortable home to move to a remote island in the middle of the North Sea.D. The couple were thrilled that the people of Graemsay were so friendly. Many of them urged the couple to complete the transaction as soon as possible. Within two weeks of their visit, the Sirrs bid of 55,000 was accepted.I 1.b Match the words in bold in the text to their definition given below. Write your answers on the Answer Sheet. 5 points

A.a person or animal that inhabits a place, especially as a permanent resident.

B. a small, modest house at a lake, mountain resort, etc., owned or rented as a vacation home.

C. to consist of; be composed of

D. the habits, attitudes, tastes, moral standards, economic level, etc., that together constitute the mode of living of an individual or group.

E. a piece of landed property, especially one of large extent with an elaborate house on it

I 1.c For the following sentences, choose the answer (A, B, C, D) which fits according to the text. Write your answers on the Answer Sheet. 25 points1. Why did the Sirrs family move to the island?

A. They had always wanted to live on an island.

B. It was a chance to escape.

C. They hated Yorkshire.

D. Their children were unhappy at school.

2. When they first visited the island, the Sirrs

A. were a little shy and felt isolated.

B. could not imagine what their neighbours would be like.

C. Wanted to get to know the island people.

D. Were anxious about meeting the island people. 3. Their neighboursA. told them to buy the property before someone else got it.

B. urged them to bid a higher price.

C. told them that 55,000 was acceptable.

D. urged them to complete the sale of their house in Yorkshire.4. The Scottish island of Graemsay lies in:A. the South Sea.

B. the North Sea.

C. the English Channel.

D. the Pacific Ocean.

5. On their first trip to the island, the Sirrs met up to

A. 30 inhabitants.

B. 60 inhabitants.

C. 15 inhabitants.

D. 63 inhabitants.I.2 Read the text below and fill in the missing information.On your answer sheet, write only the missing words next to the number indicating each blank space. 12 pointscattle, challenges, facilities, farm, property, pupilsThe Sirrs sold their (1) in Yorkshire to move to the Welsh island of Graemsay. The family viewed the(2) in September. The move brought new(3) to the family. Rob and Jill have started a (4) farm. The children are the only(5) at school and take advantage of the schools free(6). The family consider themselves lucky.PARTEA a II- a (40 de puncte)

Read the text below. In 10 linesadd as many ideas as possible. Since the move, the family have been visited by many friends who are envious of their beautiful surroundings. For very little cost, they have all the benefits of a beautiful place to live. They also hope that by improving their property they can, in future, give something back to the island.