test_paper.11th
test_paper.11th
In our modern industrial society we have grown accustomed to having energy ‘on tap’. Energy utilities
and road builders have encouraged us to use energy as suppliers were limitless and most of us have been
only too willing to go along. The reality is that almost all our energy used to run our consumer society
comes from fossil fuels………(1) and these are finite and nonrenewable resources.
We are just beginning to appreciate the extent of the environmental problems created by energy
extravagances of wealthy industrial countries. Statistics show that the average person in a rich country
uses more than ten times………(2)The consequences can be well seen by everybody. Established systems
of food and water supply, the forestry and fishing industries are put at risk by the likely destabilization of
the climate. As ocean waters expand, coastal lands could be inundated by rising sea levels forcing
communities………...(3)………….(4)If we are to have amore equitable sharing of natural energy
resources, without further endangering the environment, then wealthy nations will have to cut back
greatly on their fossil fuel consumption. In the same time people should use alternative sources of energy.
(SEA-US-Alternative, Save and Sustainable Sources of Energy)
1. Four sentences/ groups of word gave been removed from the text. Select the appropriate one for
each gap in the text. there is an extra sentence which you do not need to use. (20 points)
a) to withdraw to higher ground.
b) in Europe forests are dying from acid rain.
c) as much energy as a person in a very poor country.
d) The warning of the scientists is clear.
e) such as coal, oil and gas.
5.Write an opinion essay in response to the following statement: “ Becoming more aware of
environmental concerns is the only way to help save our planet.”( 80-100 words) (30points)
BAREM DE CORECTARE SI NOTARE
1. 20 puncte (5 p x 4)
1-e
2-c
3-a
4d
2. 20 puncte ( 4 p x 5)
a) old/ ancient
b) discouraged
c) poor
d) decreasing
e) unattractive/ boring/ annoying/ dull
3. 10 puncte (5p x 2)
a)Energy comes from fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas.
b)Statistics show that the average person in a rich country uses more
than ten times as much energy as a person in a very poor country.
4. 10 puncte (2,5 p x 4)
a) If I……….the bill, we wouldn’t have been cut off.
A. had been paid B. paid C. had paid
b)According……….Dr. Brown, diet plays amore important role than we might
think.
A. with B. to C. from
c) He plays football ………though he is 50.
A. even B. still C. and
d) No……. had I left the hotel than it started raining.
A. late B. soon C sooner