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Manuela Florentina STICUOzana Alexandra STRU

LIMBA ENGLEZPENTRUAFACERI


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ISBN: (10) 973-687-465-6

(13) 978-973-687-465-9Editura Eurostampa

Timioara, bd. Revoluiei nr. 26

Tel./fax: 0256-204816

E-mail: [email protected]


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UNIVERSITATEA TIBISCUS TIMIOARAFacultatea de tiine Economice

Prep. fil. Manuela Florentina STICUFil. Ozana Alexandra STRU

LIMBA ENGLEZPENTRUAFACERINote de curs pentru uzul studenilor de la FR

Timioara 2006


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CUPRINS

TEMA 1 FORMULE DE SALUT (UNIT 1 - GREETINGS).........................................7

1.1. Reading & speaking......................................................................................................7

1.2. Basic vocabulary...........................................................................................................81.3. Grammar reference ......................................................................................... ..............9Teste de evaluare..................................................................................................................9

TEMA 2 MNCRURI I BUTURI (UNIT 2 - FOODS & BEVERAGES) ..........11

2.1. Reading & speaking....................................................................................................112.2. Basic vocabulary.........................................................................................................122.3. Grammar reference .................................................................................... .................13Teste de evaluare................................................................................................................13

TEMA 3 HOBBYURI (UNIT 3 HOBBIES) ................................................................15


TEMA 4 CLTORII (UNIT 4 TRAVELLING)......................................................214.1. Reading & speaking....................................................................................................214.2. Basic vocabulary.........................................................................................................224.3. Grammar reference .................................................................................... .................23Teste de evaluare................................................................................................................24

TEMA 5 FAMILIA (UNIT 5 - THE FAMILY).............................................................26


TEMA 6 TIMPUL EXPRIMAREA OREI (UNIT 6 - TELLING THE TIME)......31

6.1. Reading & speaking....................................................................................................316.2. Basic vocabulary.........................................................................................................32

6.3. Grammar reference .................................................................................... .................33Teste de evaluare................................................................................................................34

TEMA 7 LA CUMPRTURI (UNIT 7 SHOPPING)..............................................35


TEMA 8 MBRCMINTE I ACCESORII (UNIT 8 - CLOTHING &ACCESSORIES)...................................................................................................................39

8.1. Reading & speaking....................................................................................................39

8.2. Basic vocabulary.........................................................................................................408.3. Grammar reference .................................................................................... .................41teste de evaluare ......................................................................................... ........................42

TEMA 9 DESCRIEREA UNEI PERSOANE (UNIT 9 - DESCRIBING PEOPLE).44


TEMA 10 EDUCAIE I NVMNT (UNIT 10 EDUCATION)....................49

10.1. Reading & speaking..................................................................................................4910.2. Basic vocabulary.......................................................................................................5010.3. Grammar reference ......................................................................................... ..........51


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Teste de evaluare................................................................................................................52

TEMA 11- PROFESII (UNIT 11 PROFESSIONS).......................................................54

11.1. Reading & speaking..................................................................................................5411.2. Basic vocabulary.......................................................................................................5511.3. Grammar reference ..................................................................................... ..............57Teste de evaluare................................................................................................................58

TEMA 12 N ORA(UNIT 12 - GOING OUT).............................................................59

12.1.Reading & speaking...................................................................................................5912.2. Basic vocabulary.......................................................................................................6012.3. Grammar reference ..................................................................................... ..............61Teste de evaluare................................................................................................................62

TEMA 13 PETRECEREA TIMPULUI LIBER (UNIT 13 - MAKING PLANS) ......63


TEMA 14 CASA & MOBILA (UNIT 14 - HOUSE & FURNITURE)........................67

14.1. Reading & speaking..................................................................................................68

14.2. Basic vocabulary.......................................................................................................6814.3. Grammar reference ..................................................................................... ..............69Teste de evaluare................................................................................................................70

TEMA 15 RELATAREA UNOR ACIUNI TRECUTE(UNIT 15 - NARATTING)71


TEMA 16 PREZENTAREA UNUI PARTENER DE AFACERI (UNIT 16 -BUSINESS INTRODUCTIONS)........................................................................................76

16.1. Reading & speaking..................................................................................................7616.2. Basic vocabulary.......................................................................................................7716.3. Grammar reference ..................................................................................... ..............78

Teste de evaluare................................................................................................................78TEMA 17 STABILIREA UNEI NTLNIRI DE AFACERI (UNIT 17 - MAKINGAPPOINTMENTS)...............................................................................................................80


TEMA 18 NTLNIRI DE AFACERI (UNIT 18 - BUSINESS MEETINGS)...........84

18.1. Reading & speaking..................................................................................................8418.2. Basic vocabulary.......................................................................................................8518.3. Grammar reference ..................................................................................... ..............85

Teste de evaluare................................................................................................................86

TEMA 19 SRBTORI (UNIT 19 CELEBRATING) ..............................................88


TEMA 20 RECAPITULARE (UNIT 20 - REVISION).................................................93

BIBLIOGRAFIE.................................................................................................................105


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TEMA 1 FORMULE DE SALUTUNIT 1 - GREETINGS

~ An interesting encounter ~

to be + introductions

CONINUT1.1.Reading & Speaking1.2.Basic Vocabulary1.3.Grammar Reference

OBIECTIVEIntroducerea i nsuirea urmtoarelor structuri lexicale:

- principalele formule de salut i de prezentare;- informaii personale legate de vrst, ocupaie i loc natal;- prezentul verbului to be i utilizarea acestuia n context.

REZUMATn cadrul acestui lecii sunt prezentate cele mai uzuale formule de

salut i de prezentare, precum i alte cuvinte si expresii folosite n englezaconversaional curent; lecia mai cuprinde i formele de prezent aleverbului to be.

1.1. READING & SPEAKING

Situation: Paul is an American student from New York. He is inLondon now. Hes staying at Marks house, his best friend from childhoodwhom he hasnt seen for several years. It is Thursday and Mark is giving a

party for Pauls arrival; he is just starting a conversation with Marissa,Marks neighbour from across the door.

The story of aninterestingencounter

Paul: How do you do? My name is Paul.

Marissa: How do you do? Im Marissa. Pleased to meet you. Tell me Paul,are you here on holiday?

Paul: Well, yes. Mark wrote me a letter two weeks ago and he thought itwould be a great idea to spend my summer holiday at his house.So, here I am.

Marissa: How nice! Do you like London?Paul: I do, actually. You know, this is my first time here.Marissa: Oh, I see. What do you do?Paul: Im twenty-four years old. I am still a student.Marissa: What are you studying?Paul: Economics. What about you?

Marissa: Im studying Medicine. Im twenty-two years old. Where are youfrom, Paul?

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Paul: Im from Chicago, but Ive established myself in New York. Howabout you, Marissa? Are you from London?

Marissa:No, Im not. I come from Leeds, but I moved here last year and Ihave to say I love it and Looking at her watchOh, its so late!

Im afraid I have to go now.Paul: Leaving so soon?Marissa: Yes, I have to get up early in the morning.Paul: Oh, all right then. However, it was a pleasure meeting you. I hope

well spend some time together one day.Marissa: Yes, that would be great. I enjoyed talking to you, even if it was

for such a short time. Good night, Paul. See you soon!Paul: Good night, Marissa! See you around!

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

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Who is Paul?Readingcomprehension

2. Where is he now?3. How old is Paul? Is he a student?4. Who is Marissa?5. How old is she? What does she do?6. Where is Paul from?7. Does he live in New York?8. Where is Marissa from?9. Does she live in Birmingham?10.Why does Marissa have to leave so soon?

1.2. BASIC VOCABULARY

Greetings and introductions

Hello/Hi Bun/SalutTerminologyHow do you do? Bun ziua/V salut/mi pare bine de cunotin (sefolosete doar cnd ntlnim pe cineva pentru prima oar)Good morning Bundimineaa (se spune n primele ore ale dimineii)Good evening Bunseara (se spune dupora 6)

Good night Noapte bun (se spune doar la plecare seara trziu sau cndvrem smergem la culcare)Good bye/So long La revedereSee you soon/later/around La revedere/Pe curndSee you tomorrow Pe mineThis is. Acesta/Aceasta este. (Se folosete cnd prezentm pe cineva)Glad/Pleased/Nice to meet you M bucur s v cunosc/ncntat decunotin

1.3. GRAMMAR REFERENCE

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Verb to be Indicative Present

FormAffirmative

I am (Im)He, she, it is (Hes/shes/its)We, you, they are (Were/youre/theyre)

The verb TO BEfromEngland

Interrogativeam Iis He, she, itWhereare We, you, they

from?

NegativeI am not (m not)He, she, it is not (isnt)We, you, they are not (arent)

fromEngland

TESTE DE EVALUARE

1 Fill in the blanks with the right forms of the verb to be: Exercises

Example: My nameisJohn.

a) Where.you from?b) I.from France.c) Are you from England? Yes, d) Is she from Italy? No, .e) Hean engineer.f) They..at home.g) Anne and Christian.from Spain.h) Whather name?i) You.from Brazil, .?

j)

Shetwenty years old.

2. Complete the following text:

Hello. Jane Portman and I am a doctor. I .. 35 yearsold. I . married. My husband, Jack .. an architect. I adaughter. Her name . Jessica. She ten years old. We all.. in a beautiful house in London, England. It such a bighouse, but we like it.

3 Say whether the following sentences are correct or not:

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Example: My name is Laura. (correct)

Her name are Laura (incorrect)

a)

We are not from England.b) She is from France.c) You arent from Japan.d) They is coming to see you.e) You are so beautiful.f) Where are you not from?g) I have twenty years old.h) It is a nice house.i) It isnt raining.

j) I am happy to see you.

4. Translate into English:

Bun. Mnumesc Diane Stevenson i am 25 de ani. Sunt profesoarde istorie. Locuiesc ntr-un apartament n Los Angeles. Nu este unapartament foarte spaios, dar este destul de confortabil. Nu sunt cstorit.Am o sor i un frate. Pe sora mea o cheam Mary, iar fratele meu senumete Sam. Sam este medic. El are 35 de ani. Sora mea este ncstudent.Ea are doar 20 de ani.

5. Practice

Now talk about you. Introduce yourself to the others. Try to give asmuch personal information as you can.

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TEMA 2 MNCRURI I BUTURIUNIT 2- FOODS & BEVERAGES

~ At the restaurant ~

expressions of quantity + socializing


OBIECTIVEnsuirea vocabularului englezesc legat de :- mncruri i buturi;- utilizarea expresiilor specifice legate de luarea unei mese la restauranti purtarea unei astfel de conversaii;

- folosirea gramatical corecta expresiilor cantitative.

REZUMATAceast lecie conine un dialog legat de luarea unei mese la

restaurant, n care apar structuri i noiuni referitoare la mncruri i buturin general, precum i folosirea corect a expresiilor cu ajutorul crora se

exprimcantitatea, n acest context.


Situation: Still thinking about last nights party and all the fun theyhad, Paul decides to call Marissa and ask her out to dinner at a fancyrestaurant. They talk over the telephone and decide to go to the Royal Inn.Paul makes a phone call and books a table for two, for eight oclock. In theevening, he picks Marissa up and they arrive at the restaurant.

An evening at therestaurant

Waiter: Good evening Sir, Madam!Paul: Good evening!Marissa:Good evening!Waiter: Do you have a reservation, Sir?

Paul: Yes, I do. Its a table for two right next to the window.Waiter: All right then. Follow me, please.

Paul: Waiter, can we have the menu please?Waiter: Certainly, Sir. Here you are!

Waiter: Do you wish to order now?Marissa: Do you have any seafood today?

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Waiter: No, Im afraid we dont have any seafood at the moment.Marissa: How about some pasta?Waiter: Yes, we have spaghetti.

Marissa: Great! Ill have the spaghetti carbonara.

Waiter: How about you, Sir?Paul: Ill have the same.Waiter: Have you decided on the wine, Sir?

Paul: What would you recommend?Waiter: Id recommend a dry Riesling.

Paul: Well have one bottle, please.Waiter: Do you care for some dessert?

Marissa: Do you have any tiramisu?Waiter: Yes, we do Madam.

Marissa: All right then! Well have the tiramisu with a coffee to follow.

Paul: Waiter, the bill please!


1. Where does Paul take Marissa out to dinner?Readingcomprehension 2. Do they have a reservation?

3. What is Marissas first choice?4. What does the waiter answer?5. What do they finally decide upon?6. What do they drink afterwards?7. Do they have dessert?8. What do they have after dessert?


food = hran, mncareTerminology

health food = alimentaie sntoasjunk food = alimentaie nesntoasconvenience food = semipreparatelow-cal food = mncare cu coninut redus de calorii

pasta = paste

seafood = fructe de marecoffee = cafea

black/green tea = ceai negru/verdestill mineral water = applatsparkling water = apmineralacidulatred/white wine = vin rou/albthe wine list = meniul pentru vinurimenu = meniuto book/ to reserve a table = a rezerva o masreservation = rezervareto order = a comanda

bill = nota de plattip = baci

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Socializing

to socialize = a socializato go out = a iei (n ora)

to go on a date = a merge la o ntlnireto go out with friends = a iei cu prietenii


Expressions of quantity

Some/anyExpressing

quantity

Someis generally used in positive sentences. Anyis used in questions and

negatives.

Examples: Have you got any tomatoes?There is some milk, but there isnt anycheese.

Much/many/a lot ofMuchand manyare generally used in questions and negatives, muchwithuncountable nouns and manywith countable nouns.

Examples:How muchsalt have you got?There arent manypotatoes on the plate.

A lot of is used in positive sentences, with countable and uncountablenouns.

Examples: Hes got a lot ofpepper.There are a lot ofcarrots in the basket.

A few/a littleA few is used with countable nouns. A little is used with uncountablenouns.

Examples: There are a fewbiscuits on the table.Theres a little whisky left.

TESTE DE EVALUARE

1 Divide into groups.ExercisesUse your dictionaries to complete the following lists: food: bread, butter,

meat , beverages: coffee, tea , fruit: cherries, strawberries ,vegetables: tomato, cabbage

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2 Putsomeorany into each gap:

a. Have you got ______ salt or pepper?b. We dont need ______ butter.

c. There are ______ eggs on the table.d. I want ______ flour because I want to bake a cake.e. Is there ______milk in the fridge?

3. Putmuch,many, ora lot ofinto each gap:

a. Have you got ______ sugar in the bag?b. We dont need ______eggs.c. There are ______ onions in the basket.d. There is ______ coffee in the coffee-pot.e. Are there______ olives in your salad?


a. Avem nite ou, dar nu avem deloc unt.b. Sunt cteva lmi i multe portocale.c. Este puin unt i multfin.d. Nu sunt muli struguri i nu este mult ulei.

5. Practice

You are in a restaurant and you want to have lunch. Imagine andwrite down your dialogue with the waiter.

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TEMA 3 HOBBYURIUNIT 3 HOBBIES

~ What is your favourite pastime? ~present simple + likes and dislikes


OBIECTIVEmbogirea vocabularului de bazcu noiuni i expresii legate de:- descrierea programului zilnic;- exprimarea activitilor preferate din timpul liber;- utilizarea prezentului simplu n limba englez i formareadeprinderilor legate de folosirea acestuia n vorbire.

REZUMATConinutul acestei lecii cuprinde vocabularul de baz folosit la:

prezentarea programului zilnic, a hobby-urilor personale i exprimareapreferinelor legate de petrecerea timpului liber.

Majoritatea verbelor i expresiilor din cadrul acestei lecii sunt

folosite pentru a indica ct de mult i place sau displace unei persoane, oanumitactivitate.n continuare, s-a insistat asupra acelor forme gramaticale legate de

folosirea prezentului simplu.


Situation:Paul and Marissa are having dinner at a restaurant in thecentre of town. They have just finished eating, and now they are chattingover a glass of wine.

Hobbies

Paul: Tell me Marissa, do you have a busy daily schedule?Marissa: Well, it depends. I usually wake up at 7 oclock during weekdays;

I shower, eat breakfast, and get ready for school until about 8oclock. At 9, I hurry to catch the bus, I attend classes, I always eatmy lunch in the park, at 4 oclock I come back home, I do someshopping if I have to or I do some cleaning in the house, at 6 Iusually have dinner, and in the evening I either study, watchtelevision, read, and sometimes I listen to music or go out with myfriends.

Paul: Wow, you do so many things in just a single day! Im impressed!

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Marissa: What can I say, I am a very active person, and I cant stand justsitting down and doing absolutely nothing. Still, I never wake up

before 9 at the weekend.Paul: I see. And what do you do in your spare time? Tell me some of

your hobbies, things you like or dislike.Marissa: I love listening to music because its very relaxing, going for

walks in the park or reading a good novel before I go to sleep. I ammad about going to parties or to the cinema with my friends, Ienjoy dancing and jogging whenever I have the time. It gives methe chance to stay healthy. What else? I also like travelling a lot,

but I cant say Im a great fan of horror movies, and I definitelyhate cold weather. How about you? What is your favourite

pastime?Paul: I like many things. I like watching television, playing tennis in the

summer or going to the gym when I have some free time. I am

very keen on taking photos; I think its very interesting and I reallyenjoy that, but I must admit that I just love travelling. This is myfavourite hobby. I think its so exciting. If I had a lot of money, Iwould travel all over the world. I want to see new places and meetinteresting people.

Marissa: Oh, its already 9 oclock! I guess time flies whenyou are havingsuch a good time. Dont you agree?

Paul: Of course I do. Lets stay some more.


1. Does Marissa have a busy daily schedule?Readingcomprehension 2. What time does she get up in the morning?

3. What time does she come back home?4. What are some of the activities that she does in the evening?5. Does Marissa wake up early at the weekends?6. What are some of Marissas hobbies and favourite spare time activities?7. What does Paul like to do in his free time?8. Does he like playing football?9. Does Paul enjoy taking photographs?10. Do they both enjoy travelling?


Terminology daily schedule programul zilnicweekdays zilele din timpul sptmniispare/free time timpul liberleisure/pastime activities activitile pentru petrecerea timpul liberlikes and dislikes preferine i nonpreferine

Hobbies and spare time activities

listening to music a asculta muzicgoing for walks/walking - a face plimbri, a se plimba

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reading a citiparty/cinema (going to) a merge la petreceri sau la cinematografdancing - a dansa

jogging a face jogging, a alerga

travelling a cltoriwatching television a se uita la televizorplaying tennis a juca tenisgoing to the gym a face sport, a merge la sala de sporttaking photographs a face fotografii, a fotografia

painting - a pictafishing a pescuiswimming a notacooking - a gti

Characterizing hobbies

interesting interesantexciting palpitant, captivantrelaxing - relaxanthealthy sntosfunny amuzant

cheap ieftinexpensive scump, costisitor

boring (for others) plictisitordangerous periculos, riscantenjoyable - plcut

Expressing likes and dislikes: to be keen on, to be very fond of, to be madabout, to adore, to love, to like, to enjoy, to be a great fan of, to dislike,dont mind, cant stand, to hate.


The Present Simple Tense

Form

AffirmativeIYouWe

They

get up

HeSheIt

gets up

Present simple

at 7.30

Interrogative

doIYouWeTheyWhen

doesHeSheIt

get up?

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NegativeIYouWeThey

do not (dont)

HeShe

get up at

7.30does not (doesnt)

It

Explanation

The Present Simple Tense has the same form as the short infinitive,except for the third person singular, in which case adds an s. We use theauxiliary DO in order to form the interrogative and the negative form; itsform for the third person singular changes into does.

Use1. to denote repeated, habitual or permanent actions:

Examples: I goto school every morning.John usuallydrivesto work.She lives in Spain.

Note: Such actions are usually accompanied by the following adverbs:always, usually, sometimes, never, rarely, seldom, every day, every week,every month, every year, once a week, two times a month.

2. to express general truths or facts:

Examples: The sun setsin the West.Paris is in France.Windows aremade of glass.The Danube flowsinto the Black Sea.

3. to indicate actions which are officially planned in the future:

Examples: The train leavestomorrow at 6.30.The plane landson Tuesday at 10.00 P.M.

4. in exclamatory sentences introduced by here or there:

Examples: Here she comes!There they go!

5. to express a future action:

Examples: Give me a call when you arrive.He will be very angry if she doesnt explainthe situation.

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TESTE DE EVALUARE

1. Fill in the blanks with s or es whenever necessary:

1. She love_ chocolate. Exercises2. He doesnt like_ fruit.3. They go_ to school every day.4. We go_ to the theatre every week.5. He usually drink_ coffee before breakfast.6. She watch_ T.V in the evening.7. Jennifer never dress_ in grey.8. She always go_ to see her mother on Sundays.9. I go_ to the cinema once a week.10. You dont start work_ at 8.00.

2. Turn the following sentences into negatives:

1. He drinks a cup of tea almost every day.2. I write poems.3. Mary goes to the cinema every week.4. We live in Italy.5. You visit us every year.6. They always talk too much.7. Jack speaks German.8. Mother often eats fish.9. My children usually play in the garden.10.

I laugh easily.


1. De obicei, mduc la coalpe jos.2. Cte limbi strine vorbeti?3. El nu locuiete n Bucureti.4. Mama lui bea o ceacde cafea n fiecare diminea.5. i place smergi la cinematograf?6. Verioara mea cntla chitar.

7.

Ei fac plimbri n parc de douori pe sptmn.8. Iat-i cvin!9. Paul ascultmuzicpop.10.Ea iubete vara.

4. Translate into Romanian:

1. I usually drink a glass of orange juice at breakfast.2. Do you wash your teeth every morning?3. Jane lives in a new flat.4. Mr. Jones likes autumn, but he doesnt like winter.

5.

We read stories before we go to bed.6. The children run in the park very often.

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7. She plays volleyball every Saturday.8. George wakes up at 8 oclock on weekdays.9. What kind of films do they enjoy?10.What does he usually do in the evening?

5. Practice

1. Describe your favourite hobby.2. Speak about your daily programme.

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TEMA 4 CLTORIIUNIT 4 TRAVELLING

~ Ive never been to India. ~

present perfect simple + nationalities


OBIECTIVE- cunoaterea terminologiei specifice cltoriilor;- dobndirea capacitii de a descrie o arstrincu specificul ei;- nsuirea numelor de ri i naionaliti n limba englez;- folosirea prezentului perfect simplu.

REZUMATLecia urmrete att nsuirea vocabularului legat de cltorii, ri i

naionaliti, ct i folosirea, n acest context i nu numai, a prezentuluiperfect simplu.


Situation: Still talking about their hobbies, Paul and Marissa reachthe subject of travelling, which is Marissas greatest passion.

A passion fortravelling

Marissa: The hobby I love most is definitely travelling!Paul: I love to travel too, although I havent seen many countries so far.

For instance, Ive never been to India.Marissa: India? Oh! Ive been there twice. Its a beautiful country. And the

Indians, although very poor, are such lovely, spiritual people.Paul: What do you think about their culture?Marissa: Well, I really loved their religious atmosphere, their fine silk and

their spicy food.Paul: Where else have you been?Marissa: Ive been to France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Thailand,

China, Japan and Indonesia.Paul: So you like exotic places.Marissa: Yes, I do. I really enjoy observing all these different cultures that

have nothing in common with the European one. What countrieshave you visited?

Paul: Well, not as many as you have and not so far away. Ive onlyvisited European countries like: France, Germany, Austria,Switzerland or Hungary. But Id really love to travel more.

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Marissa: Perhaps Ill take you with me on my next trip.Paul: That would be great!


1. What is Marissas favourite hobby?Readingcomprehension 2. How many times has she been to India?

3. What does she think about the Indians?4. What does she love most about their culture?5. Has Paul travelled anywhere so far?6. Has he already visited as many exotic places as Marissa?7. What does he think about travelling?8. What is Marissas suggestion and what does Paul think about it?


to travel = a cltoritrip = excursie

journey = cltorietour = turtourist = turisthike = drumeiehiker = drumeto go on a hike = a pleca n

drumeiesightseeing = vizit, plimbare,excursie

itinerary = itinerar, rutTerminology guide = ghid (persoana i cartea)

destination = destinaieresort = staiunecustoms = vam

passport = paaportvisa = vizinsurance = asigurare

luggage = bagajbag = geantsuitcase = serviet, diplomat

Countries and nationalities:

Afghanistan AfghanAlbania AlbanianAlgeria AlgerianAmerica AmericanAngola Angolan

Austria AustrianBahamas BahamianBangladesh BangladeshiBelgium BelgianBermuda BermudanBulgaria BulgarianCanada CanadianChile ChileanChina ChineseCongo CongoleseCuba Cuban

Denmark DanishEgypt Egyptian

England EnglishFinland FinnishFrance FrenchGermany GermanGreat Britain British

Greece GreekGuatemala GuatemalanHolland Dutch / DutchmanHungary HungarianIndia IndianIran IranianIraq IraqiIsrael IsraeliItaly ItalianJamaica JamaicanJapan Japanese

Korea KoreanMexico Mexican

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Monaco MonegasqueNew Zealand New ZealanderNorway NorwegianPalestine Palestinian

Peru PeruvianPoland PolishPortugal PortugueseRomania RomanianRussia Russian

Somalia SomaliSpain SpanishSweden SwedishSwitzerland Swiss

Taiwan TaiwaneseTibet TibetanTurkey TurkishVietnam VietnameseZimbabwe Zimbabwean


Present Perfect Simple

Form:have/has+ verb + -ed(past participle)

Affirmative and negative

IWeYouThey

ve (have)havent

beentoGreece.

He

Present perfectsimple

SheIt

s (has)hasnt

beentoItaly.

InterrogativeHave I

weyouthey

been to theUnited States?

Has hesheit

been to Spain?

Short answersHave you beento Egypt?Yes, I have. / No, I havent.

Hasshe ever been to Romania?Yes, she has. / No, she hasnt.

Use

1. to express an action in the past (an experience, part of someones life)

Examples: Ihave learnt a lot from my journeys to Egypt.Theyve travelled all over the world.

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Note: Ever and neverare common with this use:Have you ever beento Portugal?My mother hasnever travelledby plane.

2. to express an action or state which began in the past and continuesto the present

Examples: Ive knownAlice for six years.How long haveyou workedas an accountant?

Note: Forand sinceare common with this use:

Examples: Weve livedin this town forten years.Ive hadlong hair since I finished school.

3. to express a recent past action with a result in the present

Note: Ive lostmy glasses. (I havent got them now.)My passports beenstolen. (It isnt here now.)Has your mother brought any potatoes? (Are there any

potatoes now?)

TESTE DE EVALUARE

1. Write down the nationality corresponding to the indicated

country:

a. Germany -b. Spain -c. France -d. Romania -e. Hungary -f. Italy -

g. Russia -Exercisesh. Ireland -i. Poland -

j. Turkey -k. Japan -l. Iraq -

2. Complete the following sentences putting the verbs in brackets

at the present perfect tense:

a. I________the Rolling Stones twice this year. (to see)b. How long ____ you____ Peter? (to know)c. We _________ together for over ten years. (to be)d. ____ you ever ____ India? (to see)e. Marys crying because she ____ just _____ some bad news. (to hear)f. Johns laughing because someone ____ just ____ him a joke. (to tell)g. My parents are furious because I ________ the car keys. (to lose)h. Im angry because someone ________ my bike. (to steal)

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3. Put for or since into each gap:

a. ____ two weeksb. ____ half an hour

c. ____ Augustd. ____ 9.15e. ____ I was tenf. ____ a long timeg. ____ 3 Marchh. ____ agesi. ____ the beginning of the term

j. ____ a couple of days


a. Paul nu a fost niciodatn Japonia.b. Marissa cltorete de cnd era mic.c. Noi locuim n Londra de apte ani.d. A fost el vreodatn Peru?

5. Practice

Write down a short composition (about 10 lines) in which you talkabout a country that youve never been to. Youve learnt a lot about it atschool or on T.V. and you would love to go there.

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TEMA 5 - FAMILIAUNIT 5 - THE FAMILY

~ Do you have any brothers or sisters? ~have/have got + family members


OBIECTIVEnsuirea vocabularului care face referire la:- membrii familiei i relaiile dintre acetia;- utilizarea lui have i have got.

REZUMATAceast lecie cuprinde vocabularul de baz folosit la enumerarea

membrilor familiei i descrierea relaiilor familiale. S-a pus accent pesituaiile de utilizare ale formulrilor: have i have got, n limba vorbit.

5.1. READING & SPEAKINGSituation:Due to the fact that they had such a good time the last

time they went out, Marissa has decided to invite Paul for dinner at herplace. While eating dessert, Marissa seizes the opportunity to show Paulsome photos of her family.

Speaking about onesfamily

Marissa: Did you enjoy dinner, Paul?Paul: Of course I did. Everything was absolutely delicious.

Congratulations to the chef! I have to admit you are a great cook.Marissa: How nice of you to say that. Thank you very much! ... (While

opening the photo album) Now, let me show you some photosof my family: this is my mother, Sylvia and this is my father, Jack.They still live in Leeds, but I visit them very often. They have gota beautiful house there, with a lovely garden in front, with lots ofcolourful flowers. Mom loves gardening.

Paul: Oh, I see. Do you have any brothers or sisters?Marissa: Yes, I do. I have got a brother. His name is Peter. He is 28 years

old. I havent got any sisters, though.Paul: Is this Peter in the photo?Marissa: Yes, this is Peter. Hes married. Theres his wife, Eve. She is so

pretty, dont you think?

Paul: Yes, I do. And who is this, beside the red car?

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Marissa: Well, this is my aunt Greta, my mothers sister. And do you seethe man in the car? That is my uncle, Nelson. They live just acrossthe street from my parents.

Paul: Do they have any children?

Marissa: They have got a daughter and a son. Her name is Lily and hisname is John. And finally, these are my best friends, Sarah and hercousin, Sam.

Paul: Do they live in London?Marissa: Yes, Sarah has got a flat not far away from here, and her cousin

lives just three blocks from there.Paul: You have a lovely family, Marissa. These are very beautiful

photos, indeed.Marissa: Im very glad to hear that.


1. Who are Sylvia and Jack? Readingcomprehension2. Where do Marissas parents live?

3. Do they own a house or a flat?4. Does Marissa have any brothers or sisters?5. How old is Peter? Whom is he married to?6. Do Nelson and Greta, Marissas uncle and aunt, have children?7. Do they live in London?8. Who are Marissas best friends?9. Where does Sarah live? What about Sam?10. Does Paul like Marissas family?


Members of the family:Terminologyfather/mother tat, mam

brother/sister frate, sorson/daughter fiu, fiicgrandfather/grandmother bunic, bunicgrandson/grand-daughter nepot, nepoat(de bunici)uncle/aunt unchi, mtu

cousin - verior, verioarnephew/niece nepot,nepoat(de unchi)son-in-law/daughter-in-law ginere, nor

brother-in-law/sister-in-law - cumnat/cumnatfather-in-law/mother-in-law socru, soacrstep father/step mother tatvitreg, mamvitregstep brother/step sister frate vitreg, sorvitreggodfather/godmother na, nagodson/god daughter fin, fin

Family relations

husband/wife so, soieparents prini

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grandparents - bunicichildren copiigrandchildren - nepoi

parents-in-law - socri

in-laws - cuscrigodparents naispouses soisiblings frai


Have and have got

Form

HaveAffirmative

IYouWeThey

haveExpressingpossession

a houseHeSheIt

has

Interrogative

DoIYouWeThey have a house?

DoesHeSheIt

Negative

I

YouWeThey

dont

have a house

doesntHeSheIt

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Have gotAffirmative

IYou

WeThey

have

got a garden

HeSheIt

has

Interrogative

HaveIYouWe

They got a garden?

HasHeSheIt

Negative

IYouWeThey

havent

got a garden

hasntHeSheIt

Explanation

Haveand have gotmean the same thing when we talk about possession, butthe form is very different. We often use have gotin spoken English. The

past of both haveand have got ishad.

Use

1. We often use have got/has got instead of have/hasalone:

Example: - I have got a new computer. /I have a new computer.- She has got a toothache. /She has a toothache.

2. We use havefor actions:Example: - Let me have a look at your letter!

- I had breakfast at 9.00.- She has a shower every morning. (= She takes ashower- as an action)

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TESTE DE EVALUARE

1. Complete these sentences withhave:

Exercises 1. Excuse me, .. some cigarettes, please?2. Do you . a headache?3. I dont .. a car.4. He ... any money.5. Wheres Jennifer? She breakfast.6. They havent . an umbrella.7. What time does Joe . dinner?

2. Translate the above sentences into Romanian.

3. Make up sentences with some of the words in the vocabulary

section.

4. Practice

Speak about your family. Try to name as many members as you can.

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TEMA 6 TIMPUL EXPRIMAREA OREIUNIT 6 - TELLING THE TIME

~ See you tomorrow at noon. ~

the numeral + time expressions


OBIECTIVE- exprimarea orei n limba englez;- folosirea expresiilor legate de timp;- stabilirea unui program;- utilizarea corect a numeralului cardinal i ordinal, precum i a

fraciilor i procentajelor.

REZUMATLecia cuprinde modaliti de exprimare a orei n limba englez, de a

stabili un program folosind expresiile legate de timp, precum i exprimareanumeralului n limba englez.


Situation: Our characters are still at Marissas house, after dinner.Its getting late though, and Paul has to go home. So Marissa walks him out.He thanks her for a wonderful night and tells her that he wants to see heragain as soon as possible.

Telling the time

Marissa: I hope you enjoyed my dinner. I know I may lack modesty, but Iloved it. And besides, Ive had a wonderful time.

Paul: Are you kidding? The food was incredibly tasty! And Ive had awonderful time too. In fact, you make me want to have you aroundall the time. I really must see you again tomorrow.

Marissa: Id love to see you too, but Im afraid Im busy the whole day.Paul: Are you sure you cant find an hour for me in your schedule?Marissa: I would like to, but I dont know if I can.Paul: Well, lets give it a try! How about 10 oclock in the morning?Marissa: That would be impossible. Ill be at the university.Paul: O.K. And in the afternoon, are you available around 4.30?Marissa: Unfortunately, Im not. I must get to my dance class at a quarter

to 5.Paul: How about the evening? Are you free then?

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Marissa: Ill have to say no again. Im visiting my grandmother at thehospital.

Paul: It would have been nice but if you say youre so busy Marissa: Wait! I have an hour at noon!

Paul: Really? Now this is great news!Marissa: Could you pick me up? Ill be at home.Paul: Of course, Marissa. I would love to.Marissa: All right then! Good night! See you tomorrow at noon!Paul: Good night, Marissa! See you!


1. Did Paul and Marissa have a good time at dinner?Readingcomprehension 2. What does Paul think about Marissas food?

3. Does Paul want to see Marissa again?

4. What does he suggest?5. What does Marissa answer?6. Is she available in the morning?7. What is she doing in the evening?8. When do they decide to meet?


a quarter toten = 10 frun sfertten minutes tofive = 5 fr10a quarterpasteight = 8 i un sfertfive minutespastnine = 9 i 5twelve thirty = 12 i jumtate

a.m. = ante-meridianTerminologyp.m. = post-meridianseven a.m. = ora 7seven p.m. = ora 19

Time expressions:

What time is it? = Ct e ceasul?Its a quarter past five. = Este ora 5 i un sfert.after three oclock = dupora 3at about one oclock = cam pe la ora 1

before noon = nainte de prnzbefore midnight = nainte de miezul nopiinearly five oclock = aproape ora 5two hours ago = acum 2 oresoon = curndin half an hour = ntr-o jumtate de orin an hours time = ntr-o orearly = devremelate = trziu

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The numeral

The cardinal numeral:

1 - one2 - two3 - three4 - four5 - five6 - six7 - seven8 - eight9 - nine10 - ten11 - eleven12 - twelve13 - thirteen14 - fourteen15 - fifteen16 - sixteen17 - seventeen18 - eighteen19 - nineteen

20 - twenty21 - twenty-one

22 - twenty-two Numbers30 - thirty37 - thirty-seven40 - forty43 - forty-three50 - fifty60 - sixty70 - seventy80 - eighty90 - ninety100 - one hundred101 - a hundred and one112 - a hundred and twelve150 - a hundred and fifty1,000 - one thousand

100,000 - one hundred thousand1,000,000,000 - one million

The ordinal numeral:

the first primul;the second al doilea;the third al treilea;the fourth al patrulea;the fifth al cincilea;

the tenth al zecelea;the eleventh al unsprezecelea;

the thirtieth al treizecilea;the fortieth al patruzecilea;the fiftieth al cincizecileathe eighty-seventh al optzeci i

aptelea.

Fractions and percentages:

a half = o jumtatea quarter = un sferta third = o treimetwo thirds = doutreimi10% (ten per cent) = 10 la sut

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TESTE DE EVALUARE

1. Write down in words the following numbers:

45, 68, 23, 79, 91, 163, 240, 795, 933, 98, 56, 13, 17, 14, 42, 39, 21, 497,333, 667Exercises

2. Transform the following numbers into ordinals:

3, 15, 19, 24, 36, 57, 49, 2, 68, 71, 83, 92, 51, 84, 73, 22, 16, 81, 45, 7


1. We are going to meet tomorrow at 7.30.2. He wants to be there at about 5 oclock.

3. Marias mother told her to come back home before midnight.4. I was offered a 20% discount because of my loyalty to the company.


1. Vreau sdorm o jumtate de or.2. Ai terminat cartea? Nu nc. Am citit doar doutreimi.3. 10% dintr-o mie este 100.4. Am nevoie de un sfert de orca s-mi termin treaba.

5. Practice

Write down your schedule for tomorrow.

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TEMA 7 LA CUMPRTURIUNIT 7 SHOPPING

~ Im looking for a souvenir~

this/that/these/those + prices


OBIECTIVEnsuirea terminologiei referitoare la:- efectuarea cumprturilor;- exprimarea preurilor;- fixarea cunotinelor legate de folosirea pronumelor/adjectivelor

demonstrative, this, that, these i those.

REZUMATAceastlecie include principalele cuvinte i expresii utile n cadrul

unei conversaii purtate ntr-un magazin, folosite att la efectuareacumprturilor, ct i la exprimarea corecta preurilor produselor.

n privina aspectelor gramaticale, s-au evideniat formele i

folosirea pronumelor i adjectivelor demonstrative.


Situation: It is Monday afternoon. Paul and Marissa are in town.Ontheir way to the restaurant theyve settled to eat lunch, Marissa sees a giftshop and asks Paul to enter it together, in order to help her choose a nicesouvenir for her best friend, Sarah.

Shopping

Shop assistant: Good afternoon. May I help you?

Marissa: Yes. Im looking for a souvenir.Shop assistant: Can I help you find something?Marissa: Well, I could use some help. What would you recommend?Shop assistant: Might I ask who is it for?

Marissa: Its for my best friend, Sarah. Shes going away for a coupleof months, and were planning to give her a surprise farewell

party.Shop assistant: Oh, this is a very special occasion, indeed! What do you

think of this lovely silver ring? It is right here in the glasscase in front of you. Would you like to put it on your fingerto see if it fits?

Marissa: Well, it does look good. How much is it?Shop assistant: Its fourteen pounds seventy.

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Marissa: Its not so expensive, either. Paul, what do you think? Doyou like it?

Paul: Certainly. Im sure Sarah will love it.Shop assistant: Might I suggest matching earrings, a bracelet or a necklace

as well?Marissa: I dont know what to say What about that bracelet over

there near the counter? How much does it cost?Shop assistant: Thats a little bit more expensive. It costs thirty pounds.

Marissa: Hmm, I am not sure. And these earrings beside thebracelet youve just shown me?

Shop assistant: These are twenty pounds fifty. They look magnificent, dontthey?

Marissa: Yes, they do. Paul, I cant seem to make up my mind!Would you help me, please?

Paul: Let me look around. What about those brooches in the shop

window?Marissa: Oh Paul, they are absolutely wonderful! Well take one of

those.Shop assistant: Good choice. Thats twelve pounds ninety. Would you like

anything else?Marissa: No, thank you. Thats all Im going to buy today. Here you

are.


1. Who does Marissa want to buy a souvenir for?Readingcomprehension 2. Does Marissa want to find a birthday present for Sarah?

3. What does the shop assistant first recommend?4. How much does the silver ring cost?5. Do they decide to buy it?6. Is the bracelet cheap?7. Are the earrings very expensive?8. Can Marissa make up her mind easily?9. Who helps her in the end?10. Is she content with the present shes finally bought?


Useful words and expressions

customer client/clientTerminology

shop assistant/keeper/sales person vnztor/vnztoare (ntr-un magazin)price precounter - tejgheashopping cumprturishopping bag/basket geant, sacopentru cumprturi

shopping centre/supermarket supermarket, supermagazinshop/store magazing

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gift shop magazin de cadouridepartment store magazin universalexpensive/dear scump, costisitorcheap ieftin

souvenir suvenir, amintirepresent/gift cadouMay/Can I help you?- Pot svajut cu ceva?What can I do for you? Cu ce v pot ajuta?/Ce pot face pentrudumneavoastr?/Ce dorii?Can I help you find something? Vpot ajuta sgsii un produs anume?Im looking for - Caut Do you have ? - Avei ?Where can I find? Unde pot gsi?How much is it?/How much does it cost? Ct cost?Anything else? Altceva?

pound lira sterlin( a pound = 100 pence: o lir= 100 penny; Pence=p)


This, that, these, thoseForm

Singular Plural

Nearreference

This TheseThe demonstrativepronoun and adjective

That ThoseDistantreference

Explanation

1. The demonstrative pronoun

It usually expresses temporal and spatial relationship between theobjects it stand for and the speaker:Examples: Thisis our car.

Thatis your sister.Theseare her books.Thosearent your parents.

2.The demonstrative adjectiveIt determines a noun and indicates the place of the noun in time or

space:Examples: Thisringin my hand looks beautiful.

That coat over there by the window is black.

These shoes in the window cost twenty pounds.Those paintings on the wall are not so expensive.

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Note:

- we use this and these to talk about persons and objects that arenear to us.

- we use thatand those to talkabout personsand objects that are farfrom us (that arent so near to us).

TESTE DE EVALUARE

1. Putthis,that,these,thoseinto the gaps:

1. Is your sister? Introduce me to her.Exercises2. .. woman over there is looking at me.3. How much are .. shoes on that shelf?

4.

trousers in your hand are so dirty!5. Look! .......... girl is crying!6. . pictures youre holding, are mine!7. I dont know. boy from across the street.8. book is quite interesting.9. Do people near you have an umbrella to borrow?10.What are children doing?

2. Translate the above sentences into Romanian.


1. Cine este btrnul acela de acolo?2. Prietena mea vrea sviziteze acest muzeu.3. Ale cui sunt caietele acelea de pe mas?4. Aceste mere sunt foarte gustoase. Amai vrea unul.5. Acesta este fratele meu, iar acela de lngueste veriorul meu.6. Acele scaune din captul slii sunt stricate.7. Nu tiu dacacest brbat tie cum srepare maina noastr.8. Aceea este poeta mea!9. Acetia nu sunt ochelarii mei! Cred ci-am pierdut.

10.

Acelea sunt florile pe care le-am primit ieri de ziua mea.4. Imagine you have to buy a birthday present for somebody in

your family. Make up a dialogue in which you decide what to buy.

5. Practice

What would be the perfect present for you? Try to describe it inmore than just a few words.

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TEMA 8 MBRCMINTE I ACCESORIIUNIT 8 - CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

~ You look lovely in red! ~

the article (definite / indefinite / zero) + colours


OBIECTIVE- nsuirea vocabularului specific vestimentaiei i a celui legat de

accesorii;- reamintirea termenilor care exprim culorile i utilizarea lor n

context;- folosirea gramatical corecta articolului.

REZUMATAceast lecie conine un dialog care urmrete nsuirea

vocabularului englezesc legat de mbrcminte i accesorii, reamintireatermenilor care exprimculorile, precum i folosirea corecta articolului.


Situation: A week has gone by since Paul and Marissa wentshopping. As she really enjoyed Pauls company and appreciated his goodtaste, Marissa decided to ask him to repeat the experience and go shoppingfor clothes this time. So here they are now, at the mall, looking for somenice outfits.

Shopping for clothes

Marissa: Look at that green dress! Isnt it nice? I think Ill try it on.Paul: You should do that. It looks all right.

Marissa: What do you think?Paul: It doesnt look bad, but the colour doesnt really suit you. Why

dont you try the red one over there?Marissa: Youre right. It looks great! Could you please bring it to me?Paul: Of course! Here you are!

Marissa: Well What do you think?

Paul: It fits you perfectly. And its very fancy. I find it very beautiful.And you look lovely in red.

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Marissa: Im glad you like it. Its also very comfortable. Ill take it.Paul: Id really love to pay for it,if you agree to go out with me dressed

in it.Marissa: Thank you, but that isnt necessary. Ill wear it anyway just to

please you.

Marissa: Paul! Look at those blue trousers! I think they would look great onyou.

Paul: O.K.! Lets go and check them out.

Paul: Well?Marissa: They really suit you. You look very cool!Paul: If you think so, Ill take them.Marissa:O.K.! And after you pay for them, lets go and find a matching

shirt. And oh! Id also like to see some accessories to go with my

new dress Perhaps some earrings, a necklace or a bracelet.


1. Where does Marissa invite Paul and for what purpose?Readingcomprehension 2. Does Paul like the green dress?

3. What does he think of the red one?4. On what condition does he offer to pay for the red dress?5. What does Marissa show Paul?6. Does she like the way Paul looks in those trousers?7. What does she suggest to find that would match the trousers?8. Does Marissa want anything to go with her dress?


Terminology clothes = hainedress = rochieto wear = a purtato take off = a da joscoat = hain

jacket = jachetsuit = costumtuxedo = smoching

blouse = bluzpullover = pulovershirt = cmaT-shirt = tricoutrousers = pantaloni

jeans = blugishorts = pantaloni scuriskirt = fust

boxers = boxeri

panties = chiloi de dambikini = bikinibra = sutienswimsuit / bathing suit = costum

de baie

nightdress = cmade noaptepyjamas = pijamaledressing gown = capot

bathrobe = halat de baiesocks = oseteshoes = pantofi

boots = cizmesandals = sandaleslippers = lapihat = plriecap = apc

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Accessoriestie = cravat

bow tie = papionscarf = earf

gloves = mnuibelt = cureabutton = nasture, buton

zip = fermoarring = inelearrings = cercei

bracelet = brarnecklace = lnior

Coloursyellow = galbenorange = portocaliured = rou

blue = albastrugreen = verdeviolet / mauve / purple = violet

pink = rozwhite = albgrey = gri

black = negrubrown = maro


The article

The indefinite article

We use the indefinite article:

1. with professions:The articleExamples: Imateacher.

Hes anengineer.2. with some expressions of quantity:

Examples: apair of bootsacouple of hoursahundredthree times aweekthirty milesan houra littleafew

3. in exclamations with what + a countable nounExamples: What alovely day!What apity!What abeautiful dress!

The definite article

We use the definite article:1. before seas, rivers, hotels, theatres, museums, newspapers etc.

Examples: theAtlantictheBritish Museum

theTimestheRitz

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2. if the determined noun is unique:Examples: thesun

the moontheEarth

theQueentheGovernment3. with superlative adjectives

Examples: therichest man in the worldtheyoungest of us all

The zero article

There is no article:

1. before plural and uncountable nouns when we talk about things in

generalExamples: I like skirts.

I love blue T-shirts.Cigarettes are not good for you.

2. before countries, towns, streets, languages, magazines, meals,airports, stations and mountains

Examples: I had breakfast in Glasgow.I bought Cosmopolitan at Paddington Station.

3. before some places and with some means of transportExamples: at home

in / to bedat / to schoolat / to work

by bus / plane / car / trainon foot

4. in exclamations with what +an uncountable nounExamples: What lovely weather!

What loud music!

TESTE DE EVALUARE:

1. Puta,anorno articlebefore each noun:

______ trousersExercises

______ dress______ earring______ belt______ shoes______ dressing gown

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2. Puttheorno articleinto each gap:

1. These are ______ cheapest shoes Ive ever seen.2. I love ______ necklaces.

3. He bought ______ Daily Mirror and ______ Readers Digest.4. She hates ______ gloves.5. Forget about the dress. ______ skirt looks a lot better.6. Its not so cold outside. Ill leave ______ coat at ______ home.

3. Putaorno articleinto each gap:

1. What ______ cool T-shirt!2. What ______ nice day.3. What ______ deep eyes!4. What ______ mess!

5. What ______ bad weather!6. What ______ lovely music!


1. Am cumprat o pereche noude cizme.2. Ce plrie frumoas!3. Ea are o cmade noapte portocalie.4. El poartpijamale albastre.5. A dori s cumpr o bluz roie, dou fuste verzi, o curea maro i o

pereche de pantaloni albi.6. Paul dorete o cravatgri, care sse asorteze cu costumul negru.

5. Practice

You are out shopping. You want to complete your wardrobe.Imagine and write down your dialogue with the shop assistant. You areasking for at least five items.

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TEMA 9 DESCRIEREA UNEI PERSOANEUNIT 9 - DESCRIBING PEOPLE

~ Look! Theres Sarah! ~

the adjective + opposites


OBIECTIVE- nsuirea cuvintelor i expresiilor folosite la descrierea unei personae;- introducerea adjectivului ca parte de vorbire i folosirea lui corectn

limba vorbiti scris.

REZUMATAceast lecie conine cele mai uzuale cuvinte i expresii folosite

la descrierea unei persoane i urmrete fixarea cunotintelor referitoare laforma, poziionarea i clasificarea adjectivului.

9.1.READING & SPEAKING

Situation: Our two main characters, Marissa and Paul, have juststepped out of a clothing store, and now they are in a hurry to catch the 5oclock bus. On their way to the bus stop, Paul has the impression he seesSarah, Marissas best friend whom he has seen in pictures only, on the otherside of the street.

People description

Marissa: Do you think I can make a quick stop at the bookshop, Paul? Ireally need to buy a book I have to use at school.

Paul: I dont know what to say. There isnt enough time; if you stay too

long, were going to miss the 5 oclock bus.Marissa: I wont. Ill be right back!Paul: Marissa, wait! Look! Theres Sarah!Marissa: Sarah?! Where? I dont see her.Paul: Right there, across the street, in front of that big red car. If my

memory serves me right, shes rather short, thin, and she has curlydark hair. Am I right?

Marissa: Yeah, thats what she looks like, but I still cant spot her. There aretoo many people there.

Paul: She is right between that tall old man, whos wearing a long blackcoat and a big strange looking hat, and that young woman with a

short white jacket and straight blonde hair. She is holding a littlegrey purse in her hand.

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Marissa: I think I see her now; it looks like shes waiting for someone, butthats not Sarah! Its just someone who looks a lot like her!

Paul: Are you sure?Marissa: Of course Im sure. Sarah isnt that short, and she doesnt have

glasses.Paul: Oh, I see. It is my mistake. I really thought it was her.Marissa: Its already 6 oclock! Weve missed the bus! What are we going

to do now?Paul: We are going to catch a cab. Its too cold, wet and cloudy. Its

also getting dark.Marissa: All right. I just cant stand bad weather. I love it when its warm,

dry and sunny.


1.

What are Marissa and Paul doing? Readingcomprehension2. Is there enough time for Marissa to buy the book she needs for

school?3. Whom does Paul think he sees?4. Where does Paul see Sarah?5. What does Sarah look like?6. Does Sarah have glasses?7. Is the girl on the street Sarah?8. Did Paul and Marissa catch the bus?9. What do they decide to do?10.What is the weather like?


Opposites

Terminologyshort, tall/long scund/scurt, nalt/lungthin/slender, fat/plump slab/subire, gras/rotund, durduliuold, young/new btrn/vechi, tnr/noucurly, straight cre, drept-ntins

dark (haired), fair/blonde (haired) brunet, blondlittle, big mic, mareblack, white negru, albcold, warm/hot rece, caldwet, dry umed, uscatcloudy, sunny nnorat, nsorit

bad, good - ru, bun

Describing people

He is very sociable, ambitious and funny.

He is twenty years old, hes quite tall, about one metre eighty, and hes veryhandsome.

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She has curly black hair and blue eyes.She is rather tall, slender and beautiful.She has straight blonde hair, green eyes and a lovely smile.He is wearing dark brown trousers and a light green jumper.

She is wearing a pink skirt and a black shirt.She is wearing high heels, and she is carrying a little leather purse.


The adjective is the speech part that describes and modifies nouns;it is used to give more details or information about the nouns they areassociated with.

Adjectives Examples: It is a very interestingnovel.

Hand me that big brown squarebox, please!Her sister is thin, youngand pretty.

Form1.Adjectives are always invariable; they don't have a singular and pluralform or a masculine, feminine and neuter form; they never add a final s;

Example: awfulnot awfuls

Position

Adjectives are always placed before the noun; they are never situatedafter the noun.

Example: an orangedress not a dress orange

2.Adjectives can also be placed at the end of a sentence if they describe thesubject of the sentence.

Example: My mother is great.

Classification

If we refer to the word-formation, adjectives can be:

Simple: new, cheap, cleanDerived: wonderful, dark-colouredComposed: downright, manlike

Note: When we use two or more adjectives together, place them in thefollowing order:

1. OpinionExample: an interestingbook, a boringfilm

2. DimensionExample: a littledoll, a thickbook

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3. AgeExample: an oldhouse, a newbuilding4. Shape

Example: a squarebox, a roundball

5. ColourExample: some blackshoes, a bluescarf

6. OriginExample: a Frenchtown, a Britishcar

7. MaterialExample: a velvet jacket, a plasticglass, a silk dress

TESTE DE EVALUARE

1. Write the opposite of the following adjectives:

large: ............................pretty :...........................happy : ..........................full: ...............................interesting: ....................

rich: .............................. Exerciseseasy:..............................clean: ............................calm:.............................early:.............................

2. Make up sentences with the following words:

- beautiful, handsome, hungry, friendly, favourite, rested, tired, angry, tidy,difficult.


1. Last night, I met your beautiful sister.2. It was an amazing event.3. Do you think he is an intelligent child?4. My mother is friendly and nice.

5.

I want to sit in that old rocking chair.6. Do you want to buy a new family car?7. She is tall, thin, and she has brown eyes.8. Dinner smells good.9. I wish to take a hot bath.10.This is going to be an interesting journey.


1. Ieri, am gsit o pisica neagr.2. Acela este un tablou foarte vechi.

3.

Nu cred ceste o problemprea dificil.4. Crezi ceste un brbat artos?

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5. Trandafirii roii sunt florile mele preferate.6. El este un om ru i periculos.7. Aceastfemeie ine n mno cutie mare, galben.8. Ce zi frumoasi nsorit! Mergem sne plimbm prin parc?

9.

Nu suport vremea urti rece!10.Cine este acel biat firav i tcut?

5. Practice

How would you describeyour best friend? Write at least 10 lines.

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TEMA 10 EDUCAIE I NVMNTUNIT 10 EDUCATION

~ Dont disturb me. Im studying. ~

present continuous + education terminology


OBIECTIVE

- nsuirea terminologiei englezeti specifice domeniului educaiei;- capacitatea de a folosi termenii din domeniul educaiei n limbajul

curent;- cunoaterea i folosirea corespunztoare a prezentului continuu.

REZUMATLecia are n vedere nsuirea vocabularului englezesc din domeniul

educaiei i ntrebuinarea acestuia n limbajul curent; cunoaterea ifolosirea gramatical corecta prezentului continuu.


Situation: Months have gone by. Paul and Marissa have spent a lotof time together. But now, Marissa is busy studying, and she cannot go outas much as she used to. She is preparing for her winter exams. Paul missesher. He is calling her to ask her out.

Studying

Paul: Hello! Marissa? This is Paul speaking.Marissa: Oh! Hi, Paul! How are you?Paul: Fine, thanks. And you?

Marissa: Could be worse I suppose, but Im busy studying.Paul: I was thinking of going out tonight.Marissa: Im afraid thats impossible. Im preparing for my anatomy exam

on Tuesday.Paul: Cant you take a break? Just for a couple of hours.Marissa: No, I couldnt do that! Ive got a lot to learn, and I wouldnt want

to fail my exam.Paul: Please!!! How about half an hour?Marissa: Im sorry. Ill see you on Tuesday. Im taking my exam at noon,

and Ill be free in the evening. We can get together then.Paul: But that means Id have to wait five more days And I miss

you!Marissa: I miss you too, but well survive. Youll see.

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Paul: Well, it seems like theres no way of getting you out of the housetonight. I guess Ill call you on Tuesday then.

Marissa: O.K., Paul. We have a deal.Paul: Bye, Marissa! And good luck!

Marissa: Thanks, Paul! Bye!

Paul: Hi, Marissa! Its me again.Marissa:Hi, Paul!Paul: I called to see if you changed your mind about tonight.Marissa: Oh, Paul! I thought we had a deal! Please, dont disturb me! Im

studying!


Reading

comprehension

1. Why does Paul call Marissa?2. What is she doing?3. Does she accept his proposition?4. Why doesnt she?5. When does Marissa tell Paul that they can meet?6. How many days are there left until then?7. Does Paul give up on trying to get Marissa out of the house?8. What does Marissa say when he calls her for the second time?


Terminology state school = coalde statprivate school = coalprivatnursery school / kindergarten = grdini

primary school = coala primarsecondary school = coala secundarhigh school = liceucollege = colegiuhigher education = studii superioareuniversity = universitatemedical school = facultatea de medicin

commercial / business school = facultate cu profil comercial / economicsubject = obiect de studiu, materieoptional subject = materie facultativcompulsory subject = materie obligatoriecourse = cursexam = examenoral exam = examen oralwritten exam = examen scrisfinal exam = examen de absolvireto prepare for an exam = a se pregti pentru un examento take an exam = a da un examen

to pass an exam = a lua un examento fail an exam = a pica un examen

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to cheat in an exam = a copia la un examencredit = creditgraduate = subst.: absolvent

vb.: a absolvi, a ncheia studiile

diploma = diplomhe holds a diploma in economics = el este liceniat n economieto learn = a nvato study = a studiatextbook = manualhomework = tem


Present continuous

Form

amis + verb + -ing (present participle)are

AffirmativeI

Present continuous

amm

studying

HeSheIt

iss eating

WeYouThey

arere singing

NegativeI am not

m notstudying

HeSheIt

is notisnt eating

We

YouThey

are not

arent singing

InterrogativeWhat am I studying?

What ishesheit

eating?

weWhat are you singing?

they

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Short answers:

Areyou listening to me? Yes, I am. / No, Im not.Is Marie studying? Yes, she is. / No, she isnt.

Use

We use the present continuous:

1. to talk about an action that is happening now

Examples: He is walking in the park. (now)They cant go out, because they are preparing for tomorrowsexam.

2. to talk about an action that is happening around now, but not

necessarily at the moment of speaking

Examples:Shes studying Mathematics at the University.Im reading a great novel by Hermann Hesse.

3. to express a future action that is already planned

Examples: Im meeting Jane on Wednesday at 5 oclock.Shes starting her poetry classes next week.What are you doing on Sunday?

TESTE DE EVALUARE

1. Put the verbs in brackets at the present continuous tense:

Exercises 1. What are you (do) ________ on Friday?2. I (go) ________ to the movies.3. He (watch) ________ you attentively.4. They (read) ________ Bernard Shaw this semester.5. We (listen) ________ to music now.

6. Are you (talk) ________ to me?2. Transform the sentences from the previous exercise into

negatives.


1. I hold a diploma in Architecture.2. Ive made my decision. Im going to get higher education.3. He failed the exam in Business English.4. What optional subjects are you going to follow?

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1. Anatomia este o materie obligatorie la Facultatea de Medicin.2. Sylvia a trecut examenul la englez.

3. Cte cursuri avei anul acesta?4. Mike i face tema de la pagina 17 din manual. (acum)

5. Practice

John wants to cheat at his final exam. Convince him not to. Tell himhow important it is to graduate honestly and underline the fact that he reallyshouldnt risk his diploma. Write at least 10 lines.

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TEMA 11- PROFESIIUNIT 11 PROFESSIONS

~ Im going to be a doctor. ~

going to (future plans) + professions/jobs


OBIECTIVE- introducerea i nsuirea vocabularului referitor la profesii;- exprimarea planurilor de viitor cu ajutorul lui going to.

REZUMATConinutul leciei are n vedere nsuirea vocabularului de bazdin

domeniul profesional i ntrebuinarea n limbajul curent, prin exprimareaplanurilor de viitor.


Situation: Paul and Marissa are visiting Mark and his girlfriend,Jane. After discussing about several things, they reach the subjects of

professions and future plans.

Career plans

Jane: Are you still a student, Marissa?Marissa: Yes, I am.Jane: What are you studying?Marissa: Medicine.Jane: And this is what youve always wanted to do?Marissa: Of course. Ive never pictured myself doing something else.Jane: What are you going to do after graduation?Marissa: Im going to work in a hospital. Im going to be a doctor. In fact,

Im going to be a pediatrist. I love working with kids.Jane: What about you, Paul? What are you studying?Paul: Economics.Jane: What do you intend do to afterwards?Paul: I intend to work in a multinational bank. Im going to be a loan

officer and maybe a branch manager some day.Mark: Well, Im definitely going to be a painter. I really enjoy spending

time in my studio, painting. I could stay in there for hours.Marissa: And you, Jane? You havent told us what your future plans are.

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Paul: Mark has just told us you are studying Architecture.Jane: Yes, and I guess Im going to be a house decorator. At least, this

is the career I want to pursue.Mark: Well, I wish you all good luck in achieving your goals!

Jane: Its nine oclock. What do you want to do now?Mark: Grab your coats, and lets all go for a walk downtown. How about

that?Paul: Sure! Marissa? Is it fine with you?Marissa: Certainly. Why not?Jane: Its going to be great!


Readingcomprehension

1. Where have Paul and Marissa been invited to?2. Who is Jane?

3.

What are they all discussing about?4. What is Marissa going to be?5. Is Paul going to be a lawyer?6. Where does Paul intend to work?7. Does Mark enjoy painting?8. Is Jane going to be a house decorator?9. Is this the career she wants to pursue?10.What do they finally decide to do?


Jobs &Professionsaccountant/book keeper - contabil Terminologyactor/actress - actor, actriarchitect - arhitect

barman /bartender - barmanbusinessman /executive afacerist, om de afaceri, directorcarpenter - tmplarchef buctar efcivil servant - funcionar public, de stat

clerk funcionar (comercial), contabil, notarcomputer operator / programmer operator, programatorcook buctardancer dansator, dansatoaredecorator - decoratordentist - dentistdesigner designerdirector director, membru n consiliul de administraiefilm director - regizordoctor/physician doctor, medicdriver ofer

economist - economisteditor redactor (ef)

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electrician - electricianengineer inginerchemist/pharmacist farmacistfire fighter/fireman - pompier

fisherman - pescarflight attendant nsoitoare de zbor, stewardeshairdresser coafor, coafez, frizerhead master/teacher director de coal, ef de catedr

jeweler - bijutierjournalist ziarist, jurnalistjudge - judectorlawyer - avocatlecturer confereniarloan officer ofier de creditmanager director, administrator

branch manager director de filialmechanic - mecanicmusician - muziciannews reader / news presenter prezentator de tirinurse - asistent

painter/artist - pictorphotographer - fotografpilot - pilotplumber - instalatorpolice officer/policeman ofiter de poliie, poliistpolitician - politicianreceptionist - recepionistsailor marinarsalesperson agent de vnzriscientist om de tiinsecretary secretarsinger cntresoldier - soldatsolicitor - jurisconsultsurgeon - chirurgtailor - croitor

teacher/professor profesor, profesor universitartravel agent agent de turismwaiter/waitress chelner/chelneriwriter scriitor

Institutionsairport aeroporttravel agency agenie de voiaj

bank bancbar bardentists cabinet dentar

surgery cabinet medicalcaf cafenea

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savings bank casde economiihairdressers coafortailors croitoriedry-cleaners curtorie chimic

university, faculty universitate, facultatechemists/pharmacy farmacierailway station garhotel hotelmotel motelmuseum muzeuopera house oper

police (station) poliiepost-office potrestaurant restaurantinsurance company companie de asigurri

hospital spitalschool coaltheatre teatrucourt, tribunal tribunal


Going toForm

Expressing intentionwith GOING TO

I am

You/we/theyare

to be a singer.listen to music.

going to to study English.leave on Saturday.He/She iswork in an office.

Note:Compare the following situations:

Now: I am an economist. In the future: I am going to be an economist.I am in Paris. I am going to be in Paris.

Use

We use going towhenwe say what we have already decided to do, what weintend to do in the future.

Examples: Im going to the seaside next summer.Shes going to be a lawyer when she graduates.We are going to the cinema tomorrow.They are going to buy a television.

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TESTE DE EVALUARE

1. Translate into Romanian(use your dictionaries):

Exercises - fisherman, farmer, baker, butcher, construction worker, miner, astronaut,researcher, gardener, florist, foreman, cashier.

2. Make up sentences with at least ten words in the vocabulary

section.


1. Mduc la o petrecere n seara asta, dar nu tiu cu ce smmbrac.2. Uit-te la cer! Cred cva ploua n curnd.3. Nu tiu ce va face acum.

4.

Ea va lucra la o companie italian.5. El i va cumpra o mainnou.6. Noi vom merge la cinematograf n seara aceasta.7. Plec n Grecia sptmna viitoare.8. Intenionez s-mi rennoiesc garderoba9. Robert i va zugrvi biroul n alb.10.Te uii la televizor n seara asta?

4. Practice

What do you do? Write about your job/profession.

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TEMA 12 N ORAUNIT 12 - GOING OUT

~ At the cinema ~

prepositions + the weather


OBIECTIVE

- introducerea vocabularului referitor la ieirile mondene;- dobndirea capacitii de a purta o conversaie legatde acestea i de a

lansa o invitaie la o astfel de ieire;- nsuirea terminologiei i a expresiilor despre vreme;- cunoaterea i folosirea principalelor prepoziii din limba englez.

REZUMATAceast lecie i propune studierea vocabularului legat de ieirile

mondene, dar i a celui referitor la vreme, ct i ntrebuinarea n limbajulcurent.

Din punct de vedere gramatical, se insist att asupra cunoateriiprepoziiilor, ct i asupra utilizrii corecte a acestora.


Situation: As Pauls job interview was a total success, it is onlynatural that it should be followed by a celebration. So Paul decides to talk toMarissa and find a way to celebrate his new job.

Going to the movies

Paul: So, what should we do today?

Marissa: Well, I was thinking about going out in the park for a picnic, butsince its raining, I guess well have to find something else to do.Paul: How about going to that new dancing club that opened last week?Marissa: I dont know what to say. I dont really feel like dancing.Paul: Should we go to the theatre?Marissa: Ive checked this weeks programme and theres nothing in it for

tonight.Paul: How about the opera?Marissa: Sorry! Nothing either.Paul: Do you want to go some place for dinner then?Marissa: Not really, Im afraid. Im on a diet.

Paul: Ive got it! Well go to the cinema.Marissa: That sounds good! What film is playing tonight?

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Paul: Its Sweet November.Marissa: Whos in the cast?Paul: Well, I think its Charlize Theron and Keanu Reeves.Marissa: Great! I love them both.

Paul: Its settled then. Were going to the cinema. Ill pick you up atseven oclock.Marissa: O.K.!

At the cinema:

Marissa: Look at the poster, Paul! It looks promising, doesnt it?Paul: Yes, it does. Lets go in now!


1. What are Paul and Marissa celebrating?Readingcomprehension 2. Why cant they go out for a picnic?

3. Do they go dancing? Why?4. Do they choose the theatre or the opera?5. Why doesnt Marissa want to eat out?6. What is their final choice?7. What movie is on?8. When does Paul pick Marissa up?


Going outerminologycinema = cinematografat the cinema / the movies = lacinematograf.theatre = teatruopera = opercast = distribuiemuseum = muzeushow = spectacol, reprezentaie

circus = circ

disco = discotecnightclub = club de noapteclub = club

bar = barpub = pubrestaurant = restaurantcasino = cazinoufunfair = parc de distracii

races = curse

The weathernice weather = vreme bun

bad weather = vreme readreadful weather = vremegroaznica fine day = o zi frumoassun = soarea sunny day = o zi nsoritcloud = nor

cloudy = nnoratrain = ploaie

a rainy day = o zi ploioasprecipitation = precipitaiistorm = furtunstormy weather = vremefurtunoasa flash of lightning = un trsneta thunder = un tunetwind = vnt

the wind is blowing = bate vntulsnow = zpad

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its snowing = ningesnowflakes = fulgi de zpadtemperature = temperaturits warm = este cald

its hot = este foarte cald

its chilly = este rcoareits cold = este frigits freezing = este ngheatfrost = ger


Main prepositions and their use:

at: - indicates the place: PrepositionsWe are atthe station.

- indicates the time:Shes coming at8 oclock.- indicates a target:He threw a rockatme.

- indicates a state:These are men at work.

by: - signifies near or next to:The mailbox isbythe bus stop.

- indicates the creatorof a work:Weve seen a playby William Shakespeare.

- indicates a followed rule:

I sorted the itemsbycategory.- indicates the amountof some progression:Our stock is upby10%.

- in the formulax by x, indicates a progression, onexafter another:She read the book page bypage.

- indicates the means of transportused:I went to the seasidebytrain / bybus /bycar /byplane etc.

in: - indicates containment:There is water inthe glass.

- indicates the surrounding:

We are inthe city walls.

of: - indicates belongingor association:This is a friend ofmine.- indicates containment:Please bring me a cupof coffee.- indicates material:This f

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