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Examenul de bacalaureat naţional 2015

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de evaluare a competenţelor lingvistice într-o limbă de circulaţie internaţională
studiată pe parcursul învăţământului liceal

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Proba scrisă la Limba engleză

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Toate filierele, profilurile şi specializările/ calificările

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• Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii.
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Timpul efectiv de lucru este de 120 de minute.
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ÎNŢELEGEREA TEXTULUI CITIT
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SUBIECTUL I (40 de puncte)

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Read the text below. Are the sentences 1-5 'Right' (A) or 'Wrong' (B)? If there is not
enough information to answer 'Right' (A) or 'Wrong' (B), choose 'Doesn't say' (C). Mark A,
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B or C on your exam sheet.

The Fault in Our Stars is the sixth novel by author John Green, published in January

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2012. The story is narrated by a sixteen-year-old cancer patient named Hazel Grace Lancaster,
who is forced by her parents to attend a support group where she subsequently meets and falls
in love with the seventeen-year-old Augustus Waters, an ex-basketball player and amputee.
The title is inspired from Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, in which the
nobleman Cassius says to Brutus: "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, / But in ourselves,
that we are underlings."
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Green stated that the first inspiration for The Fault in Our Stars came from when he
worked as a student chaplain at a children's hospital. He found the children to be as human as
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healthy people, and wanted to capture the feeling that "the stories that I was reading sort of
oversimplified and sometimes even dehumanized them.”
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The novel was also influenced by Esther Earl, a girl whom Green was friends with who
died when she was 16 years old of thyroid cancer. Green credits Earl for inspiring him to finally
write the book, as she demonstrated how a short life could also be a full one. The birth of his
first child during the writing process also influenced The Fault in Our Stars, as it allowed him to
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understand the love between parent and child.

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(Wikipedia)
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1. The Fault in Our Stars is the sixteenth novel by J. Green.

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A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn't say

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3. John Green went to see Julius Caesar.

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A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn't Say

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4. Green’s first inspiration came from when he worked as a doctor at a children’s hospital.

A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn't say

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A. Right
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B. Wrong C. Doesn't say

SUBIECTUL al II-lea (60 de puncte)

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Read the text below. For questions 1-10, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you
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think fits best according to the text.

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For me, the unofficial start of London’s holiday season is awash in poppy red—the flowers that
seem to adorn every lapel and storefront in the city to honour Remembrance Day. I am always
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blown away by the sense of solidarity the occasion continues to bring to the English capital.

While the city isn’t high on many people’s travel lists past early fall, I happen to love London

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when it’s cold outside. “You get to see the city for what it really is in the winter,” my friend
Lauren Bryan Knight, aka London blogger Aspiring Kennedy, told me. “It’s London with her hair
down, devoid of anything other than the quiet rhythm of Londoners living out their daily
routines.” As she pointed out, what’s better than getting to see the masterpieces of the National
Gallery without having to elbow through a gaggle of tourists?
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Here’s why London should be on your winter-travel list—and how to make the most of
your time while you’re there:
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Embrace the Weather: I can’t tell you how many English people have told me—usually with a
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wink—that it’s not bad weather, just bad clothing! And it’s true. Having the right gear is
essential, so be sure to pack your umbrella and rain boots. “The truth is, the weather in England
is terrible year-round so coming in the winter only guarantees that there will be less people,”
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Lauren confided. “At least in the winter, you can feel that the cold and wet is seasonally
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appropriate!” Once you’re on the ground, there are countless places to escape the drear and
drizzle.
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Find a New Street to Love: On this trip I discovered Lamb’s Conduit, a pocket-sized street
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tucked away in Bloomsbury and refreshingly free of chain stores. It’s small enough that you can
wander in the rain without much trouble and has plenty of cafés (I especially liked Knockbox
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Coffee) and shops (the French House and Pentreath & Hall on nearby Rugby Street are two
favorites) to duck into for respite along the way. For sustenance, try family-run Vats Wine Bar
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and Restaurant or chic Cigala for Spanish tapas.

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Luxuriate Over Lunch: When it’s cold outside, you want to indulge in long lunches. The best
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place I found to do that was at one of London’s most anticipated restaurant openings, Spring at
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Somerset House. On a particularly gray day with sheets of rain pouring down, I was happy to be

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cocooned in a large, airy space with white columns, globed chandeliers, and textured blue walls

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and dining on grilled fish and bitter chocolate mousse from acclaimed chef Skye Gyngell.

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Book a Hideaway Hotel: I fell completely in love with the Marylebone Hotel and the
neighborhood it inhabits. But Marylebone was not always this hip—it used to be much sleepier,

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albeit with the same elegant architecture and the best high street in town. As my English friend
remarked: “It was dead as a dodo 10 years ago!” At the hotel, I found stylish rooms with a view

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(mine revealed the bright red doors of a pub and a charming shop selling ribbons and lace), the
cheeriest breakfast area in London, and an inviting lobby complete with a flickering fireplace and
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soft chairs. Tip: Ask concierge Rahim Ismail to recommend a show to see at the nearby
Peacock Theatre. […]
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Explore a New Museum: London’s museums are (mostly) free to visit, many of which
house gorgeous cafés in addition to brilliant artwork. On another afternoon, thanks to Lauren’s
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tips, I parked myself in the sumptuous mosaic-clad eatery at the Victoria and Albert. In
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Marylebone, I discovered what feels like a hidden gem, at least for visitors: the Wallace
Collection. Though there are Rembrandts and Rubens adorning the walls, I spent the most
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time in a gallery filled with paintings of Venice, many centuries-old and painted for British
tourists who visited the city on their Grand Tour.

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Go Where the Locals Go: Once again, I relied on Lauren to guide me to her favorite
neighborhood spots in Notting Hill. At Walmer Castle, which looks like a classic English pub, I
dug into delicious Thai food amid a boisterous local crowd. She also drew my attention to Beach
Blanket Babylon, one of her favorite places to meet for post-work drinks with friends. “It lends
itself to cozy conversations around their fireplace while sipping sparkling drinks and generous
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glasses of wine,” she said. “It’s definitely a place someone has to bring you to or you’d never

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(adapted from http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com)
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1. The poppies adorning London in honor of Remembrance Day make the author feel that
A. she is smothered by the sense of solidarity throughout the capital.
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B. there is a high chance of an explosion nearby.

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C. she is overwhelmed by the unanimity of feelings.

D. she should be much more impressed.
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2. How does Lauren Bryan Knight feel about London when it is cold outside?
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A. It is imperative for people to wear their hair down in order to feel warmer.
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B. It is not advisable to visit London at this time since all the attractions are closed.
C. It is a pity that there is no longer a gaggle of tourists.
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D. Tourists are given the chance to witness the real London.

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3. According to the article, the weather in England is

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A. considered a nuisance because of bad gear.
B. one of the reasons why people avoid visiting London.

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C. suffering the worst changes during winter.
D. guaranteed to be better during winter.

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A. moral support.
B. their familiar atmosphere.
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D. drinks.
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5. Somerset House is where the author felt particularly

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A. acclaimed by the customers.

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B. relaxed due to the surrounding space.

C. depressed because of the never-ending rain.
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D. happy because the food was prepared by a famous chef.

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A. considerably.
B. for the worse.
C. imperceptibly.
D. into a dodo.
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7. The Wallace Collection displays

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B. only paintings of Venice.
C. paintings of Venice done by famous artists.
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D. both famous paintings and old paintings of Venice.

8. The classic English pub Walmer Castle is the place where the author
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A. had to dig into the food in order to escape the crowds.

B. shared delicious Thai food with other busy customers.
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C. ate delicious Thai food alongside other lively customers.

D. had to fight the crowds in order to enter.
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A. how they can enjoy themselves in London during winter time.

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A. subjective.

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B. ironic.
C. mawkish .
D. matter-of-fact.

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PRODUCEREA DE MESAJE SCRISE
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SUBIECTUL I
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You have recently moved to a small village. Write an email to a friend of yours letting him/her know
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how you are getting on, what has changed in your life and how you see your future in your current
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home. Write your answer in 80 - 100 words.

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SUBIECTUL al II-lea (60 de puncte)

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Do you believe that e-books will completely replace books made out of paper? Why (not)? How do
you see the future readers? Write your essay in 180 - 200 words.

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