Initial Evaluation for the 9th form

Date:_______________ Name:__________________________________
1. Choose the right word: 8p./
1. How many ……………………… have you got lately?
a. pieces of information b. information c. informations
2. The news we have just received ……………….. not very good.
a. were b. is c. are
3. I need to be ………… not to mention anything about his recent resignation.
a. remembered b. reminded c. said
4. The cheaper the price, the …………… the quality.
a. bad b. worse c. worst
5. If I had had more many, I ……………… a trip to France.
a. would have made b. would make c. would have make
6. I would visit you if I ………more spare time.
a. have b. had c. would have
7. If I ……… you again, I will bring you a bunch of flowers.
a. will see b. see c. saw
8. ……… brought you this present?
a. Who b. Whose c. Which

2. Underline the right form: 5p./

1. I’ll give him your news when I see / will see him next week.
2. He’s quite excited because he will start / is starting university next month.
3. According to the timetable, the train leaves / will leave at 7 o’clock tonight.
4. I don’t know what to cook for dinner. Oh, I know! I make / will make a pizza.
5. As soon as it gets / is going to get dark, come round to my place.

3. Insert the prepositions in the right place. behind, with, in, for, at, in, for
1. He arrived at the party just __________ time to see the birthday cake being brought out. 7p./
2. Don't forget to wait ___________ the bus stop, not on the road.
3. She is famous __________ her beautiful voice.
4. I'll trade my sandwich __________ your salad.
5. They live in the house __________ the red door.
6. They went hiking __________ the mountains.
7. The cat hid __________ the sofa when the thunderstorm started.

4.Put in the correct question, word or phrase: 10p./

1.……………………….money do you earn?- About $250 a week.
2.……………………… are you going?- To Bucharest.
3. ……………………...did you meet? – My sister.
4. ...................................will you spend your holiday? –In Great Britain.
5 ……………………....are?- I’m fine.
6. .................................... did you buy?- A book.
7. ....................................will you go to Germany? –Next year.
8. ....................................cooked dinner? My mother.
9. .................................... blouse do you like? –The red one.
10. …………………….. is this phone?- It’s mine.
5. Fill in the blanks with the right tense of the verb in brackets:
10p./
 (hurt) He ………………….. himself badly last week.
 (tell) I …………………. you about it tonight.
 (meet) We ……………….. just him.
 (play) He ………………………. the piano now.
 (play) He ………………. ……….the piano at this time yesterday.
 (stay up) They …………………… late every evening.
 (work) They ………….. ………..very hard next year.
 (get up) She ………….. ………..early every day.
 (see) I …………….. ………..a good film two days ago.
 (rain) It………………………. now.

6.Write about the most important day of your life. Give arguments and examples to support your
ideas. (10-15 lines). 15p./

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Score

10 9 8 7 6 5 4
55-53 52-48 47-42 41-34 33-26 25-18 17-9
Choose the right word: (8p)

1. How many pieces of information have you got lately?

a. pieces of information
2. The news we have just received is not very good.
b. is
3. I need to be reminded not to mention anything about his recent resignation.
b. reminded
4. The cheaper the price, the worse the quality.
b. worse
5. If I had had more money, I would have made a trip to France.
a. would have made
6. I would visit you if I had more spare time.
b. had
7. If I see you again, I will bring you a bunch of flowers.
b. see
8. Who brought you this present?

2. Underline the right form: (5p)

1. I’ll give him your news when I see him next week.
2. He’s quite excited because he is starting university next month.
3. According to the timetable, the train leaves at 7 o’clock tonight.
4. I don’t know what to cook for dinner. Oh, I know! I will make a pizza.
5. As soon as it gets dark, come round to my place.

3. Insert the prepositions in the right place: (7p)

1. He arrived at the party just in time to see the birthday cake being brought out.
2. Don't forget to wait at the bus stop, not on the road.
3. She is famous for her beautiful voice.
4. I'll trade my sandwich for your salad.
5. They live in the house with the red door.
6. They went hiking in the mountains.
7. The cat hid behind the sofa when the thunderstorm started.

4. Put in the correct question, word, or phrase: (10p)

1. How much money do you earn? - About $250 a week.

2. Where are you going? - To Bucharest.
3. Who did you meet? - My sister.
4. Where will you spend your holiday? - In Great Britain.
5. How are you? - I’m fine.
6. What did you buy? - A book.
7. When will you go to Germany? - Next year.
8. Who cooked dinner? - My mother.
9. Which blouse do you like? - The red one.
10. Whose is this phone? - It’s mine.
5. Fill in the blanks with the right tense of the verb in brackets: (10p)

1. He hurt himself badly last week. (Past Simple)

2. I will tell you about it tonight. (Future Simple)
3. We have just met him. (Present Perfect)
4. He is playing the piano now. (Present Continuous)
5. He was playing the piano at this time yesterday. (Past Continuous)
6. They stay up late every evening. (Present Simple)
7. They will work very hard next year. (Future Simple)
8. She gets up early every day. (Present Simple)
9. I saw a good film two days ago. (Past Simple)
10. It is raining now. (Present Continuous)

6. Write about the most important day of your life: (10-15 lines)

The most important day of my life was when I graduated from university. It was the culmination of years of hard
work, dedication, and perseverance. I remember the sense of accomplishment I felt as I walked across the stage to
receive my diploma. My family was there to support me, which made the day even more special. That day marked a
significant transition in my life, from being a student to stepping into the professional world. It also taught me that
with determination and effort, I could achieve any goal I set my mind to. The lessons I learned during that time have
stayed with me, and they continue to shape my decisions today.
Competencies and Units of Competency

Competency 1: Vocabulary and Grammar Proficiency

 Unit 1.1: Understand and use vocabulary related to various contexts (e.g., work, daily activities, and
emotions).
 Unit 1.2: Correctly use grammatical structures, including tenses, modal verbs, and question
formation.

Competency 2: Reading Comprehension

 Unit 2.1: Analyze and understand texts of varying complexity.

 Unit 2.2: Extract relevant information and infer meanings from context.

Competency 3: Writing Skills

 Unit 3.1: Compose clear and coherent texts with appropriate structure and content.
 Unit 3.2: Use proper grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary in writing.

Competency 4: Listening and Speaking Skills

 Unit 4.1: Demonstrate active listening skills and the ability to respond appropriately.
 Unit 4.2: Engage in conversations, expressing opinions and arguments clearly.

Grading Rubric

Total Points: 55

Score Description Points Range

10 Excellent understanding and application of the material. 55-53
9 Very good comprehension and application with minor errors. 52-48
8 Good understanding but with noticeable errors. 47-42
7 Satisfactory performance, some understanding, but multiple errors. 41-34
6 Basic understanding, several significant errors. 33-26
5 Limited understanding; major errors that affect meaning. 25-18
4 Very limited understanding; numerous errors. 17-9

Competency Descriptions

 Vocabulary and Grammar Proficiency: Students will demonstrate their ability to choose the
correct vocabulary and grammar in context, ensuring clear communication.
 Reading Comprehension: Students will analyze and understand different texts, providing accurate
responses to questions and extracting key information.
 Writing Skills: Students will write coherent and organized texts, using correct grammar and
vocabulary to convey their ideas effectively.
 Listening and Speaking Skills: Students will show their ability to listen actively and engage in
discussions, expressing their thoughts clearly.
 Grading Rubric for Initial Evaluation

Total Points: 55

1. Choose the Right Word (8 points)

Criteria Points Description

Correct choice for all 8 items 8 All answers are correct.
Correct choice for 6-7 items 6-7 Most answers are correct; minor mistakes.
Correct choice for 4-5 items 4-5 Some correct answers; several errors.
Correct choice for 1-3 items 1-3 Few correct answers; many errors.
No correct answers 0 All answers incorrect.

2. Underline the Right Form (5 points)

Criteria Points Description

Correct choice for all 5 items 5 All answers are correct.
Correct choice for 4 items 4 One mistake.
Correct choice for 3 items 3 Two mistakes.
Correct choice for 2 items 2 Three mistakes.
Correct choice for 1 item 1 Four mistakes.
No correct answers 0 All answers incorrect.

3. Insert the Prepositions (7 points)

Criteria Points Description

Correct preposition for all 7 items 7 All answers are correct.
Correct preposition for 5-6 items 5-6 Minor mistakes present.
Correct preposition for 3-4 items 3-4 Some correct answers; several errors.
Correct preposition for 1-2 items 1-2 Few correct answers; many errors.
No correct answers 0 All answers incorrect.

4. Put in the Correct Question Word/Phrase (10 points)

Criteria Points Description

All questions correctly formed 10 All questions are correct.
8-9 questions correctly formed 8-9 Minor mistakes in phrasing.
6-7 questions correctly formed 6-7 Some correct; noticeable errors.
4-5 questions correctly formed 4-5 Several errors present.
1-3 questions correctly formed 1-3 Few correct; many errors.
No correct questions 0 All questions incorrect.

5. Fill in the Blanks with the Right Tense (10 points)

Criteria Points Description

All verbs correctly conjugated 10 All answers are correct.
8-9 verbs correctly conjugated 8-9 Minor errors in conjugation.
6-7 verbs correctly conjugated 6-7 Some correct; noticeable errors.
4-5 verbs correctly conjugated 4-5 Several errors present.
 Criteria Points Description
1-3 verbs correctly conjugated 1-3 Few correct; many errors.
No correct conjugations 0 All conjugations incorrect.

6. Write About the Most Important Day of Your Life (15 points)

Criteria Points Description

Well-structured, clear, and coherent text; excellent grammar
15 Exceptional writing quality.
and vocabulary
Good structure and clarity; minor errors in grammar or Overall good quality with minor
12-14
vocabulary mistakes.
Noticeable mistakes; some clarity
Some structure; several errors but understandable 8-11
issues.
Difficult to understand; lacks
Poorly structured; many errors affecting clarity 4-7
coherence.
Little or no relevant content; numerous errors 1-3 Minimal effort; unclear writing.
No response 0 No writing submitted.
Obiectivele testului:

1. Evaluarea utilizării corecte a structurilor gramaticale – pentru a identifica capacitatea elevilor de

a alege formele gramaticale corecte în funcție de context.
2. Consolidarea utilizării timpilor verbali corecți – în diferite contexte (prezent, trecut, viitor) și
forme (simple, continue, perfecte).
3. Exersarea utilizării prepozițiilor corecte – pentru a evalua capacitatea de a recunoaște și folosi
prepozițiile potrivite în propoziții.
4. Îmbunătățirea capacității de a formula întrebări corecte – folosind cuvinte interogative potrivite.
5. Dezvoltarea abilității de a scrie o compunere coerentă – în care să descrie o zi importantă din
viața lor, folosind exemple și argumente.
6. Exersarea utilizării corecte a vocabularului specific – prin completarea propozițiilor cu cuvintele
corecte în funcție de context.

Competențele vizate:

1. Competențe lingvistice și gramaticale:

o Capacitatea de a alege formele gramaticale corecte în propoziții (informație singular/plural,
forme verbale, interogații).
o Utilizarea corectă a timpilor verbali pentru a exprima acțiuni în diferite momente (trecut,
prezent, viitor).
2. Competențe de înțelegere și aplicare:
o Capacitatea de a folosi prepozițiile potrivite în contexte adecvate.
o Formularea corectă a întrebărilor în funcție de context.
3. Competențe de scriere:
o Dezvoltarea abilităților de scriere narativă și argumentativă prin descrierea unui eveniment
important din viață.

Unitățile de competență:

1. Utilizarea corectă a formelor gramaticale – evaluarea capacității de a alege formele corecte de

substantive, verbe și adjective în funcție de context.
2. Utilizarea corectă a timpilor verbali – prezent, trecut și viitor, în forme simple și continue.
3. Folosirea corectă a prepozițiilor – în funcție de relațiile spațiale, temporale sau cauzale indicate în
propoziții.
4. Formularea întrebărilor corecte – prin utilizarea adecvată a cuvintelor interogative (what, where,
who, when, how).
5. Scrierea unei compuneri – capacitatea de a descrie coerent și argumentat un eveniment important
din viața personală.