Limba Engleza Engleza Pentru Afaceri

LIMBA ENGLEZ
PENTRU AFACERI
CUPRINS
TEMA 1 FORMULE DE SALUT (UNIT 1 - GREETINGS)
.........................................7
1.1. Reading & speaking......................................................................................................7
1.2. Basic vocabulary ...........................................................................................................8
1.3. Grammar reference .......................................................................................................9
Teste de evaluare..................................................................................................................9
TEMA 2 MNCRURI I BUTURI (UNIT 2 - FOODS & BEVERAGES) ..........11
2.1. Reading & speaking....................................................................................................11
2.2. Basic vocabulary .........................................................................................................12
2.3. Grammar reference .....................................................................................................13
Teste de evaluare................................................................................................................13
TEMA 3 HOBBYURI (UNIT 3 HOBBIES)
................................................................15
TEMA 4 CLTORII (UNIT 4 TRAVELLING)......................................................21
TEMA 5 FAMILIA (UNIT 5 - THE FAMILY) .............................................................26
TEMA 6 TIMPUL EXPRIMAREA OREI (UNIT 6 - TELLING THE TIME)......31
TEMA 7 LA CUMPRTURI (UNIT 7
SHOPPING)..............................................35
TEMA 8 MBRCMINTE I ACCESORII (UNIT 8 - CLOTHING &
ACCESSORIES) ...................................................................................................................
39
8.3. Grammar reference
.....................................................................................................41 teste 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..................................................................................................49
10.2. Basic vocabulary.......................................................................................................50
10.3. Grammar reference ...................................................................................................51
TEMA 11- PROFESII (UNIT 11 PROFESSIONS).......................................................54
TEMA 12 N ORA (UNIT 12 - GOING OUT).............................................................59
12.1.Reading & speaking...................................................................................................59
TEMA 13 PETRECEREA TIMPULUI LIBER (UNIT 13 - MAKING PLANS) ......63
TEMA 14 CASA & MOBILA (UNIT 14 - HOUSE & FURNITURE) ........................67
TEMA 15 RELATAREA UNOR ACIUNI TRECUTE(UNIT 15 - NARATTING)71
TEMA 16 PREZENTAREA UNUI PARTENER DE AFACERI (UNIT 16
- BUSINESS INTRODUCTIONS)
........................................................................................76
TEMA 17 STABILIREA UNEI NTLNIRI DE AFACERI (UNIT 17 - MAKING
APPOINTMENTS) ...............................................................................................................
80
TEMA 18 NTLNIRI DE AFACERI (UNIT 18 - BUSINESS MEETINGS)...........84
TEMA 19 SRBTORI (UNIT 19 CELEBRATING) ..............................................88
TEMA 20 RECAPITULARE (UNIT 20 - REVISION).................................................93
BIBLIOGRAFIE.................................................................................................................105
TEMA 1 FORMULE DE SALUT

UNIT 1 - GREETINGS
~ An interesting encounter ~
to be + introductions
CONINUT
1.1. Reading & Speaking
1.2. Basic Vocabulary
1.3. Grammar Reference
OBIECTIVE
Introducerea 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.
REZUMAT
n cadrul acestui lecii sunt prezentate cele mai uzuale formule de
salut i de prezentare, precum i alte cuvinte si expresii folosite n engleza
conversaional curent; lecia mai cuprinde i formele de prezent ale
verbului to be.
1.1. READING & SPEAKING
Situation: Paul is an American student from New York. He is in
London now. Hes staying at Marks house, his best friend from childhood
whom 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.
Paul:
Hello! My name is Paul. How do you do?
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 it
would 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. And you? What are you studying?
Marissa: Medicine. Im twenty-two years old. Where are you from, Paul?
Paul:
Im from Chicago but Ive established myself in New York. How

about you, Marissa? Are you from London?
Marissa: No, Im not. I come from Leeds but I moved here last year and I
have to say I love it and(looking at her watch)Oh, 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:
1. Who is Paul?
2. Where is he now?
3. How old is Paul? Is he a student?
4. Who is Angela?
5. How old is she? What does she do?
6. Where is Paul from?
7. Does he live in New York?
8. Where is Angela from?
9. Does she live in Birmingham?
10. Why does Angela have to leave so soon?
1.2. BASIC VOCABULARY
Greetings and introductions
Hello/Hi Bun/Salut
How do you do? Bun ziua/V salut/mi pare bine de cunotin (se
folosete doar cnd ntlnim pe cineva pentru prima oar)
Good morning Bun dimineaa (se spune n primele ore ale dimineii)
Good afternoon Bun ziua (se spune dup ora 12)
Good evening Bun seara (se spune dup ora 6)
Good night Noapte bun (se spune doar la plecare seara trziu sau cnd
vrem s mergem la culcare)
Good bye/So long La revedere
See you (soon)/later/around La revedere/Pe curnd
See you tomorrow Pe mine
This is. Acesta/Aceasta este. (se folosete cnd prezentm pe cineva)
Glad/Pleased/Nice to meet you M bucur s v cunosc/ncntat de
cunotin
1.3. GRAMMAR REFERENCE

Verb to be Indicative Present
Form
Affirmative
am (Im)
is (Hes/shes/its)
are (Were/youre/theyre)
I
He, she, it
We, you, they
am
is
are
Where
I
He, she, it
We, you, they
Interrogative
I
He, she, it
We, you, they
Negative
am not (m not)
is not (isnt)
are not (arent)
from
England
from?
from
England
TESTE DE EVALUARE
1 Fill in the blanks with the right forms of the verb to be:
Example: My nameisJohn.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
Where.you from?
I.from France.
Are you from England? Yes,
Is she from Italy? No,.
Hean engineer.
They..at home.
Anne and Christian.from Spain.
Whather name?
You.from Brazil,.?
Shetwenty years old.
2. Complete the following text:

HelloJane Portman and Im a doctor. I..35 years old.
I.married. My husband, Jack..an architect. Ia daughter.
Her name.Jessica. Sheten years old. We all..in a
beautiful house in London, England. Itsuch a big house but
we like it.
3 Say whether the following sentences are correct or not:

Example: My name is Laura. (correct)
Her name are Laura (incorrect)
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
We are not from England.

She is from France.
You arent from Japan.
They is coming to see you.
You are so beautiful.
Where are you not from?
I have twenty years old.
It is a nice house.
It isnt raining.
I am happy to see you.
4. Translate into English:
Bun. M numesc Diane Stevenson i am 25 de ani. Sunt profesoar

de istorie. Locuiesc ntr-un apartament n Los Angeles. Nu este un
apartament 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 se
numete Sam. Sam este medic. El are 35 de ani. Sora mea este nc student.
Ea are doar 20 de ani.
5. Practice
Now talk about you. Introduce yourself to the others. Try to give as
much personal information as you can.
TEMA 2 MNCRURI I BUTURI

UNIT 2- FOODS & BEVERAGES
~ At the restaurant ~
expressions of quantity + socializing
CONINUT
OBIECTIVE
nsuirea vocabularului englezesc legat de :
- mncruri i buturi
- utilizarea expresiilor specifice legate de luarea unei mese la restaurant
i purtarea unei astfel de conversaii
- folosirea gramatical corect a expresiilor cantitative
REZUMAT
Aceast lecie conine un dialog legat de luarea unei mese la
restaurant, n care apar structuri i noiuni referitoare la mncruri i buturi
n general, precum i folosirea corect a expresiilor cu ajutorul crora se
exprim cantitatea, n acest context.
Situation: Still thinking about last nights party and all the fun they
had, Paul decides to call Marissa and ask her out to dinner at a fancy
restaurant. 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 the
evening, he picks Marissa up and they arrive at the restaurant.
Waiter:
Paul:
Marissa:
Waiter:
Paul:
Waiter:
Good evening Sir, Madam!

Good evening!
Good evening!
Do you have a reservation, Sir?
Yes, I do. Its a table for two right next to the window.
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?
Waiter:
Marissa:
Waiter:
Marissa:
Waiter:
Paul:
Waiter:
Paul:
Waiter:
Paul:
Waiter:
Marissa:
Waiter:
Marissa:
No, Im afraid we dont have any seafood at the moment.

How about some pasta?
Yes, we have spaghetti.
Great! Ill have the spaghetti carbonara.
How about you, Sir?
Ill have the same.
Have you decided on the wine, Sir?
What do you recommend?
Id recommend a dry Riesling.
Well have one bottle, please.
Do you care for some dessert?
Do you have any tiramisu?
Yes, we do Madam.
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?

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, mncare
health food = alimentaie sntoas
junk food = alimentaie nesntoas
convenience food = semipreparate
low-cal food = mncare cu coninut redus de calorii
pasta = paste
seafood = fructe de mare
coffee = cafea
black/green tea = ceai negru/verde
still mineral water = ap plat
sparkling water = ap mineral acidulat
red/white wine = vin rou/alb
the wine list = meniul pentru vinuri
menu = meniu
to book/ to reserve a table = a rezerva o mas
reservation = rezervare
to order = a comanda
bill = nota de plat
tip = baci
Socializing
to socialize = a socializa
to go out = a iei (n ora)
to go on a date = a merge la o ntlnire
to go out with friends = a iei cu prietenii

Expressions of quantity
Some/any
Some is generally used in positive sentences. Any is used in questions and
negatives.
Examples: Have you got any tomatoes?
There is some milk, but there isnt any cheese.
Much/many/a lot of
Much and many are generally used in questions and negatives, much with
uncountable nouns and many with countable nouns.
Examples: How much salt have you got?
There arent many potatoes on the plate.
A lot of is used in positive sentences, with countable and uncountable
nouns.
Examples: Hes got a lot of pepper.
There are a lot of carrots in the basket.
A few/a little
A few is used with countable nouns. A little is used with uncountable
nouns.
Examples: There are a few biscuits on the table.
Theres a little whisky left.
TESTE DE EVALUARE
1 Divide into groups.
Use your dictionaries to complete the following lists: food: bread, butter,
meat , beverages: coffee, tea , fruit: cherries, strawberries ,
vegetables: tomato, cabbage
2 Put some or any 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. Put much, many, or a lot of into 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 mult fin.
d. Nu sunt muli struguri i nu este mult ulei.
5. Practice
You are in a restaurant and you want to have lunch. Imagine and
write down your dialogue with the waiter.
TEMA 3 HOBBYURI
UNIT 3 HOBBIES
~ What is your favourite pastime? ~
present simple + likes and dislikes
CONINUT
OBIECTIVE
mbogirea vocabularului de baz cu noiuni i expresii legate de:
- descrierea programului zilnic
- exprimarea activitilor preferate din timpul liber
- utilizarea prezentului simplu n limba englez i formarea
deprinderilor legate de folosirea acestuia n vorbire.
REZUMAT
Coninutul acestei lecii cuprinde vocabularul de baz folosit la:
prezentarea programului zilnic, a hobby-urilor personale i exprimarea
preferinelor 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, o
anumit activitate.
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 the
centre of town. They have just finished eating and now they are chatting
over a glass of wine.
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 8
oclock. At 9 I hurry to catch the bus, I attend classes, I always eat
my lunch in the park, at 4 oclock I come back home, I do some
shopping if I have to or I do some cleaning in the house, at 6 I
usually have dinner, and in the evening I either study, watch
television, read, and sometimes I listen to music or go out with my
friends.
Paul:
Wow, you do so many things in just a single day! Im impressed!
Marissa: What can I say, I am a very active person and I cant stand just
sitting 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 am
mad about going to parties or to the cinema with my friends, I
enjoy dancing and jogging whenever I have the time. It gives me
the 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 definitely
hate 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 really
enjoy that, but I must admit that I just love travelling. This is my
favourite hobby. I think its so exciting. If I had a lot of money, I
would travel all over the world. I want to see new places and meet
interesting people.
Marissa: Oh, its already 9 oclock! I guess time flies when you are having
such a good time. Dont you agree?
Paul:
Of course I do. Lets stay some more.
1. Does Marissa have a busy daily schedule?
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?
daily schedule programul zilnic
weekdays zilele din timpul sptmnii
spare/free time timpul liber
leisure/pastime activities activitile pentru petrecerea timpul liber
likes and dislikes preferine i nonpreferine
Hobbies and spare time activities
listening to music a asculta muzic
going for walks/walking - a face plimbri, a se plimba
reading a citi
party/cinema (going to) a merge la petreceri sau la cinematograf
dancing - a dansa
jogging a face jogging, a alerga
travelling a cltori
watching television a se uita la televizor
playing tennis a juca tenis
going to the gym a face sport, a merge la sala de sport
taking photographs a face fotografii, a fotografia
painting - a picta
fishing a pescui
swimming a nota
cooking - a gti
Characterizing hobbies
interesting interesant
exciting palpitant, captivant
relaxing - relaxant
healthy sntos
funny amuzant
cheap ieftin
expensive scump, costisitor
boring (for others) plictisitor
dangerous periculos, riscant
enjoyable - plcut
Expressing likes and dislikes: to be keen on, to be very fond of, to be mad
about, 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
Affirmative
I
You
We
They
He
She
It
get up
at 7.30
gets up
do
When
does
Interrogative
I
You
We
They
He
She
It
get up?
Negative
I
You
We
They
He
She
It
do not (dont)
get up at
7.30
does not (doesnt)
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 the
auxiliary DO in order to form the interrogative and the negative form; its
form for the third person singular changes into does.
Use
1. to denote repeated, habitual or permanent actions:
Examples:
I go to school every morning.

John usually drives to 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 sets in the West.

Paris is in France.
Windows are made of glass.
The Danube flows into the Black Sea.
3. to indicate actions which are officially planned in the future:

Examples:
The train leaves tomorrow at 6.30.

The plane lands on 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 explain the situation.
TESTE DE EVALUARE
1. Fill in the blanks with s or es whenever it is necessary:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
She love_ chocolate.

He doesnt like_ fruits.
They go_ to school every day.
We go_ to the theatre every week.
He usually drink_ coffee before breakfast.
She watch_ T.V in the evening.
Jennifer never dress_ in grey.
She always go_ to see her mother on Sundays.
I go_ to the cinema once a week.
You dont start work_ at 8.00.
2. Turn the following sentences into negatives:
1. He drinks a cup of tea.

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, m duc la coal pe jos.
2. Cte limbi strine vorbeti?
3. El nu locuiete n Bucureti.
4. Mama lui bea o ceac de cafea n fiecare diminea.
5. i place s mergi la cinematograf?
6. Verioara mea cnt la chitar.
7. Ei fac plimbri n parc de dou ori pe sptmn.
8. Iat-i c vin!
9. Paul ascult muzic pop.
10. Ea iubete vara.
4. Translate into Romanian:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
I usually drink a glass of orange juice at breakfast.

Do you wash your teeth every morning?
Jane lives in a new flat.
Mr. Jones likes autumn, but he doesnt like winter.
We read stories before we go to bed.
The children run in the park very often.
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.
TEMA 4 CLTORII
UNIT 4 TRAVELLING
~ Ive never been to India. ~
present perfect simple + nationalities
CONINUT
OBIECTIVE
- cunoaterea terminologiei specifice cltoriilor
- dobndirea capacitii de a descrie o ar strin cu specificul ei
- nsuirea numelor de ri i naionaliti n limba englez
- folosirea prezentului perfect simplu
REZUMAT
Lecia urmrete att nsuirea vocabularului legat de cltorii, ri i
naionaliti, ct i folosirea, n acest context i nu numai, a prezentului
perfect simplu.
Situation: Still talking about their hobbies, Paul and Marissa reach
the subject of travelling, which is Marissas greatest passion.
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 countries
have you visited?
Paul:
Well, not as many as you have and not so far away. Ive only
visited European countries like: France, Germany, Austria,
Switzerland or Hungary. But Id really love to travel more.
Marissa: Perhaps Ill take you with me on my next trip.

Paul:
That would be great!
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
What is Marissas favourite hobby?

How many times has she been to India?
What does she think about the Indians?
What does she love most about their culture?
Has Paul travelled anywhere so far?
Has he already visited as many exotic places as Marissa?
What does he think about travelling?
What is Marissas suggestion and what does Paul think about it?

to travel = a cltori
trip = excursie
journey = cltorie
tour = tur
tourist = turist
hike = drumeie
hiker = drume
to go on a hike = a pleca n
drumeie
sightseeing = vizit, plimbare,
excursie
itinerary = itinerar, rut

guide = ghid (persoana i cartea)
destination = destinaie
resort = staiune
customs = vam
passport = paaport
visa = viz
insurance = asigurare
luggage = bagaj
bag = geant
suitcase = serviet, diplomat
Countries and nationalities:

Afghanistan Afghan
Albania Albanian
Algeria Algerian
America American
Angola Angolan
Austria Austrian
Bahamas Bahamian
Bangladesh Bangladeshi
Belgium Belgian
Bermuda Bermudan
Bulgaria Bulgarian
Canada Canadian
Chile Chilean
China Chinese
Congo Congolese
Cuba Cuban
Denmark Danish
Egypt Egyptian
England English
Finland Finnish
France French
Germany German
Great Britain British
Greece Greek
Guatemala Guatemalan
Holland Dutch / Dutchman
Hungary Hungarian
India Indian
Iran Iranian
Iraq Iraqi
Israel Israeli
Italy Italian
Jamaica Jamaican
Japan Japanese
Korea Korean
Mexico Mexican
Monaco Monegasque
New Zealand New Zealander
Norway Norwegian
Palestine Palestinian
Peru Peruvian
Poland Polish
Portugal Portuguese
Romania Romanian
Russia Russian
Somalia Somali
Spain Spanish
Sweden Swedish
Switzerland Swiss
Taiwan Taiwanese
Tibet Tibetan
Turkey Turkish
Vietnam Vietnamese
Zimbabwe Zimbabwean

Present Perfect Simple
Form:
have/has + verb + -ed (past participle)
Affirmative and negative
I
We
You
They
He
She
It
Have
Has
ve (have)
havent
been to
Greece.
s (has)
hasnt
been
to
Italy.
Interrogative
I
we
been to the
you United States?
they
he
she
been to Spain?
it
Short answers
Have you been to Egypt?
Yes, I have. / No, I havent.
Has she 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: I have learnt a lot from my journeys to Egypt.
Theyve travelled all over the world.
Note: Ever and never are common with this use:

Have you ever been to Portugal?
My mother has never travelled by plane.
2. to express an action or state which began in the past and continues
to the present
Examples: Ive known Alice for six years.
How long have you worked as an accountant?
Note: For and since are common with this use:
Examples: Weve lived in this town for ten years.
Ive had long hair since I finished school.
3. to express a recent past action with a result in the present
Note: Ive lost my glasses. (I havent got them now.)
My passports been stolen. (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
h. Ireland
i. Poland
j. Turkey
k. Japan l. Iraq -
2. Complete the following sentences putting the verbs in the

brackets at the present perfect tense:
a. I
the Rolling Stones last 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)
3. Put for or since into each gap:

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
two weeks
half an hour
August
9.15
I was ten
a long time
3 March
ages
the beginning of the term
a couple of days
a. Paul nu a fost niciodat n Japonia.

b. Marissa cltorete de cnd era mic.
c. Noi locuim n Londra de apte ani.
d. A fost el vreodat n Peru?
5. Practice
Write down a short composition (about 10 lines) in which you talk
about a country that youve never been to. Youve learnt a lot about it at
school or on T.V. and you would love to go there.
TEMA 5 - FAMILIA
UNIT 5 - THE FAMILY
~ Do you have any brothers or sisters? ~
have/have got + family members
CONINUT
OBIECTIVE
nsuirea vocabularului care face referire la:
- membrii familiei i relaiile dintre acetia
- utilizarea lui have i have got
REZUMAT
Aceast lecie cuprinde vocabularul de baz folosit la enumerarea
membrilor familiei i descrierea relaiilor familiale. S-a pus accent pe
situaiile de utilizare ale formulrilor: have i have got, n limba vorbit.
Situation: 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 her
place. While eating dessert, Marissa ceases the opportunity to show Paul
some photos of her family.
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 photos of
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 got
a beautiful house there, with a lovely garden in front, with lots of
colourful 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?
Marissa: Well, this is my aunt Greta, my mothers sister. And do you see
the man in the car? That is my uncle, Nelson. They live just across
the street from my parents.
Paul:
Do they have any children?
Marissa: They have got a daughter and a son. Her name is Lily and his
name is John. And finally, these are my best friends, Sarah and her
cousin, 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?
2. 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:
father/mother tat, mam
brother/sister frate, sor
son/daughter fiu, fiic
grandfather/grandmother bunic, bunic
grandson/grand-daughter nepot, nepoat (de bunici)
uncle/aunt unchi, mtu
cousin - verior, verioar
nephew/niece nepot,nepoat (de unchi) sonin-law/daughter-in-law ginere, nor brotherin-law/sister-in-law - cumnat/cumnat fatherin-law/mother-in-law socru, soacr
step father/step mother tat vitreg, mam vitreg
step brother/step sister frate vitreg, sor vitreg
godfather/godmother na, na
godson/god daughter fin, fin
Family relations
husband/wife so, soie
parents prini
grandparents - bunici
children copii
grandchildren - nepoi
parents-in-law - socri
in-laws - cuscri
godparents nai
spouses soi
siblings frai
Have and have got
Form
Have
Affirmative
I
You
We
They
He
She
It
have
a house
has
Do
Does
Interrogative
I
You
We
They
have
He
She
It
a house?
Negative
I
You
We
They
dont
have
He
She
It
doesnt
a house
Have got
Affirmative
I
You
We
They
have
got
He
She
It
a garden
has
Have
Has
Interrogative
I
You
We
They
got
He
She
It
a garden?
Negative
I
You
We
They
havent
got
He
She
It
a garden
hasnt
Explanation
Have and have got mean the same thing when we talk about possession, but
the form is very different. We often use have got in spoken English. The
past of both have and have got is had.
Use
1.
2.
We often use have got/has got instead of have/has alone:

Example:
- I have got a new computer. /I have a new computer.
- She has got a toothache. /She has a toothache.
We use have for actions:
Example:
- Let me have a look at your letter!
- I had breakfast at 9.00.
- She has a shower every morning. (= She takes a
shower- as an action)
TESTE DE EVALUARE
1. Complete these sentences with have:
1. Excuse me, .. some cigarettes, please?
2. Do you. a headache?
3. I dont.. a car.
4. He... any money.
5. Wheres Jennifer? Shebreakfast.
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 from the
vocabulary section.
4. Practice
Speak about your family. Try to name as many members as you can.
TEMA 6 TIMPUL EXPRIMAREA OREI

UNIT 6 - TELLING THE TIME
~ See you tomorrow at noon. ~
the numeral + time expressions
CONINUT
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
REZUMAT
Lecia cuprinde modaliti de exprimare a orei n limba englez, de
a stabili un program folosind expresiile legate de timp, precum i
exprimarea numeralului 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 her
again as soon as possible.
Marissa: I hope you enjoyed my dinner. I know I may lack modesty, but I
loved it. And besides, Ive had a wonderful time.
Paul:
Are you kidding? The food was incredibly tasty! And Ive had a
wonderful time too. In fact, you make me want to have you around
all 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?
Marissa: Ill have to say no again. Im visiting my grandmother at the

hospital.
Paul:
It would have been nicebut 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?
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 to ten = 10 fr un sfert
ten minutes to five = 5 fr 10
a quarter past eight = 8 i un sfert
five minutes past nine = 9 i 5
twelve thirty = 12 i jumtate
a.m. = ante-meridian
p.m. = post-meridian
seven a.m. = ora 7
seven 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 = dup ora 3
at about one oclock = cam pe la ora 1
before noon = nainte de prnz
before midnight = nainte de miezul nopii
nearly five oclock = aproape ora 5
two hours ago = acum 2 ore
soon = curnd
in half an hour = ntr-o jumtate de or
in an hours time = ntr-o or
early = devreme
late = trziu

The numeral
The cardinal numeral:
1 - one
2 - two
3 - three
4 - four
5 - five
6 - six
7 - seven
8 - eight
9 - nine
10 - ten
11 - eleven
12 - twelve
13 - thirteen
14 - fourteen
15 - fifteen
16 - sixteen
17 - seventeen
18 - eighteen
19 - nineteen
20 - twenty
21 - twenty-one
22 - twenty-two
30 - thirty
37 - thirty-seven
40 - forty
43 - forty-three
50 - fifty
60 - sixty
70 - seventy
80 - eighty
90 - ninety
100 - one hundred
101 - a hundred and one
112 - a hundred and twelve
150 - a hundred and fifty
1,000 - one thousand
100,000 - one hundred thousand
1,000,000,000 - 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;
Fractions and percentages:

a half = o jumtate
a quarter = un sfert
a third = o treime
two thirds = dou treimi
10% (ten per cent) = 10 la sut
the thirtieth al treizecilea;

the fortieth al patruzecilea;
the fiftieth al cincizecilea
the eighty-seventh al optzeci i

aptelea.
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, 667
2. Transform into ordinals the following numbers:
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 s dorm o jumtate de or.
2. Ai terminat cartea?
Nu nc.Am citit doar dou treimi.
3. 10% dintr-o mie este 100.
4. Am nevoie de un sfert de or ca s-mi termin treaba.
5. Practice
Write down your schedule for tomorrow.
TEMA 7 LA CUMPRTURI
UNIT 7 SHOPPING
~ Im looking for a souvenir~
this/that/these/those + prices
CONINUT
OBIECTIVE
nsuirea terminologiei referitoare la:
- efectuarea cumprturilor
- exprimarea preurilor.
- fixarea cunotinelor legate de folosirea pronumelor/adjectivelor
demonstrative, this, that, these i those.
REZUMAT
Aceast lecie include principalele cuvinte i expresii utile n cadrul
unei conversaii purtate ntr-un magazin, folosite la efectuarea
cumprturilor ct i la exprimarea corect a 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. On
their way to the restaurant theyve settled to eat lunch, Marissa sees a gift
shop and asks Paul to enter it together, in order to help her choose a nice
souvenir for her best friend, Sarah.
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 couple
of 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 right here in the glass case in
front of you? Would you like to put it on your finger to see if
it fits?
Marissa:
Well, it does look good. How much is it?
Shop assistant: Its fourteen pounds seventy.
Marissa:
Its not so expensive, either. Paul, what do you think? Do

you like it?
Paul
: Certainly. Im sure Sarah will love it, especially if it comes
from your part.
Shop assistant: Might I suggest matching earrings, and perhaps 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 the
bracelet youve just showed me?
Shop assistant: These are twenty pounds fifty. They look magnificent, dont
they?
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 glass globes in the
shop window?
Marissa:
Oh Paul, they are absolutely wonderful! Well take one of
those.
Shop assistant: Good choice. Thats twelve pounds ninety. Anything else?
Marissa:
No, thank you. Thats all for today. Here you are.
1. Who does Marissa want to buy a souvenir for?
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/client
shop assistant/keeper/sales person vnztor/vnztoare (ntr-un magazin)
price pre counter tejghea shopping
cumprturi
shopping bag/basket geant, saco pentru cumprturi
shopping centre/supermarket supermarket, supermagazin
shop/store magazing
gift shop magazin de cadouri
department store magazin universal

expensive/dear scump, costisitor
cheap ieftin
souvenir suvenir, amintire
present/gift cadou
May/Can I help you?- Pot s v ajut cu ceva?
What can I do for you? Cu ce v pot ajuta?/Ce pot face pentru
dumneavoastr?/Ce dorii?
Can I help you find something? V pot ajuta s gsii 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, those
Form
Singular
Plural
Near
reference
This
These
Distant
reference
That
Those
Explanation
1. The demonstrative pronoun
It usually expresses temporal and spatial relationship between the
objects it stand for and the speaker:
Examples:
This is our car.
That is your sister. These
are her books. Those
arent your parents.
2. The demonstrative adjective
It determines a noun and indicates the place of the noun in time or
space:
Examples:
This ring in 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.
Note:
- we use this and these to talk about persons and objects that are
near to us.
- we use that and those to talk about persons and objects that are far
from us (that arent so near to us).
TESTE DE EVALUARE
1. Put this, that, these, those into the gaps:
1. Isyour sister? Introduce me to her.
2. ..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. Dopeople near you have an umbrella to borrow?
10. What arechildren doing?
1. Cine este btrnul acela de acolo?
2. Prietena mea vrea s viziteze acest muzeu.
3. Ale cui sunt caietele acelea de pe mas?
4. Aceste mere sunt foarte gustoase. Mai vreau s mnnc unul.
5. Acesta este fratele meu, iar acela de lng u este veriorul meu.
6. Acele scaune din captul slii sunt stricate.
7. Nu tiu dac acest brbat tie cum s repare maina noastr.
8. Aceea este poeta mea!
9. Acetia nu sunt ochelarii mei! Cred c i-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 in
more than just a few words.
TEMA 8 MBRCMINTE I ACCESORII

UNIT 8 - CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
~ You look lovely in red! ~
the article (definite / indefinite / zero) + colours
CONINUT
OBIECTIVE
- nsuirea vocabularului specific vestimentaiei i a celui legat de
accesorii
- reamintirea termenilor care exprim culorile i utilizarea lor n
context
- folosirea gramatical corect a articolului
REZUMAT
Aceast lecie conine un dialog care urmrete nsuirea
vocabularului englezesc legat de mbrcminte i accesorii, reamintirea
termenilor care exprim culorile, precum i folosirea corect a articolului.
Situation: A week has gone by since Paul and Marissa went
shopping. As she really enjoyed Pauls company and appreciated his good
taste, Marissa decided to ask him to repeat the experience and go shopping
for clothes this time. So here they are now, at the mall, looking for some
nice outfits.
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.
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 on
you.
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?
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?
clothes = haine
dress = rochie
to wear = a purta
to take off = a da jos
coat = hain
jacket = jachet
suit = costum
tuxedo = smoching
blouse = bluz
pullover = pulover
shirt = cma
T-shirt = tricou
trousers = pantaloni
jeans = blugi
shorts = pantaloni scuri
skirt = fust
boxers = boxeri
panties = chiloi de dam

bikini = bikini
bra = sutien
swimsuit / bathing suit = costum
de baie
nightdress = cma de noapte
pyjamas = pijamale
dressing gown = capot
bathrobe = halat de baie
socks = osete
shoes = pantofi
boots = cizme
sandals = sandale
slippers = lapi
hat = plrie
cap = apc
Accessories
tie = cravat
bow tie = papion
scarf = earf
gloves = mnui
belt = curea
button = nasture, buton
zip = fermoar
ring = inel
earrings = cercei
bracelet = brar
necklace = lnior
Colours
yellow = galben
orange = portocaliu
red = rou
blue = albastru
green = verde
violet / mauve / purple = violet
pink = roz
white = alb
grey = gri
black = negru
brown = maro

The article
The indefinite article
We use the indefinite article:
1. with professions:
Examples: Im a teacher.
Hes an engineer.
2. with some expressions of quantity:
Examples: a pair of boots
a couple of hours
a hundred
three times a week
thirty miles an hour
a little
a few
3. in exclamations with what + a countable noun
Examples: What a lovely day!
What a pity!
What a beautiful dress!
The definite article
We use the definite article:
1. before seas, rivers, hotels, theatres, museums, newspapers etc.
Examples: the Atlantic
the British Museum
the Times
the Ritz
2. if the determined noun is unique:

Examples: the sun
the moon
the Earth
the Queen
the Government
3. with superlative adjectives
Examples: the richest man in the world
the youngest of us all
The zero article
There is no article:
1. before plural and uncountable nouns when we talk about things in
general
Examples: 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 transport
Examples: at home
in / to bed
at / to school
at / to work
by bus / plane / car / train
on foot
4. in exclamations with what + an uncountable noun
Examples: What lovely weather!
What loud music!
TESTE DE EVALUARE:
1. Put a, an or no article before each noun:
trousers
dress
earring
belt
shoes
dressing gown
2. Put the or no article into 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. Put a or no article into each gap:
1. What
2. What
3. What
4. What
5. What
6. What
cool T-shirt!
nice day.
deep eyes!
mess!
bad weather!
lovely music!
1. Am cumprat o pereche nou de cizme.

2. Ce plrie frumoas!
3. Ea are o cma de noapte portocalie.
4. El poart pijamale 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 cravat gri, care s se 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 are
asking for at least five items.
TEMA 9 DESCRIEREA UNEI PERSOANE

UNIT 9 - DESCRIBING PEOPLE
~ Look! Theres Sarah! ~
the adjective + opposites
CONINUT
OBIECTIVE
- nsuirea cuvintelor i expresiilor folosite la descrierea unei persoane
- introducerea adjectivului ca parte de vorbire i folosirea lui corect n
limba vorbit i scris
REZUMAT
Aceast lecie conine cele mai uzuale cuvinte i expresii
folosite la descrierea unei persoane i urmrete fixarea cunotintelor
referitoare la forma, poziionarea i clasificarea adjectivului.
Situation: Our two main characters, Marissa and Paul, have just
stepped out of a clothing store, and now they are in a hurry to catch the 5
oclock bus. On their way to the bus stop, Paul has the impression he sees
Sarah, Marissas best friend whom he has seen in pictures only, on the other
side of the street.
Marissa: Do you think I can make a quick stop at the bookshop, Paul? I
really need to buy a book I have to use at school.
Paul:
I dont know what to say. There isnt enough time and were
going to miss the 5 oclock bus if you stay too long.
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 curly
dark hair. Am I right?
Marissa: Yeah, thats what she looks like, but I still cant spot her. There are
too many people there.
Paul:
She is right between that tall old man whos wearing a long black
coat and a big strange looking hat and that young woman with a
short white jacket and straight blonde hair. She also has a little
grey purse in her hand.
Marissa: I think I see her nowit looks like shes waiting for someone
but thats 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. 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?
2. 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
short, tall/long scund/scurt, nalt/lung
thin/slender, fat/plump slab/subire, gras/rotund, durduliu
old, young/new btrn/vechi, tnr/nou
curly, straight cre, drept-ntins
dark (haired), fair/blonde (haired) brunet, blond
little, big mic, mare
black, white negru, alb
cold, warm/hot rece, cald
wet, dry umed, uscat
cloudy, 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 very
handsome.
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 carrying a little leather purse.
The adjective - is the speech part which describes and modifies nouns; it is
used to give more details or information about the nouns they are associated
with.
Examples:
It is a very interesting novel.

Hand me that big brown square box, please!
Her sister is thin, young and pretty.
Form
1. adjectives are always invariable; they don't have a singular and plural
form or a masculine, feminine and neuter form; they never add a final s;
Example:
awful not awfuls
Position
- adjectives are always placed before the noun; they are never situated after
the noun.
Example:
an orange dress not a dress orange
2. they can also be placed at the end of a sentence if they describe the
subject of the sentence.
Example: My mother is great.
Classification
If we refer to the word-formation, adjectives can be:
- simple: new, cheap, clean
- derived: wonderful, dark-coloured
- composed: downright, manlike
Note: When we use two or more adjectives together, place them in the
following order:
1. Opinion
Example: an interesting book, a boring film
2. Dimension
Example: a little doll, a thick book
3. Age
Example: an old house, a new building
4. Shape
Example: a square box, a round ball
5. Colour
Example: some black shoes, a blue scarf
6. Origin
Example: a French town, a British car
7. Material
Example: a velvet jacket, a plastic glass, a silk dress
TESTE DE EVALUARE
1. Write the opposite of the following adjectives:
large: ............................
pretty :...........................
happy : ..........................
full: ...............................
interesting: ....................
rich: ..............................
easy:..............................
clean: ............................
calm: .............................
early:.............................
2. Make up sentences with the following words:

- beautiful, handsome, hungry, friendly, favourite, rested, tired, angry, tidy,
difficult.
3.Translate into Romanian:
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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Ieri, am gsit o pisica neagr.

Acela este un tablou foarte vechi.
Nu cred c este o problem prea dificil.
Nu crezi c este un brbat artos?
Trandafirii roii sunt florile mele preferate.
El este un om ru i periculos.
7. Aceast femeie ine n mn o cutie mare i galben.

8. Ce zi frumoas i nsorit! Mergem s ne plimbm prin parc?
9. Nu suport vremea urt i rece!
10. Cine este acel biat firav i tcut?
5. Practice
How would you describe your best friend? Write at least 10 lines.
TEMA 10 EDUCAIE I NVMNT

UNIT 10 EDUCATION
~ Dont disturb me. Im studying. ~
present continuous + education terminology
CONINUT
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.
REZUMAT
Lecia are n vedere nsuirea vocabularului englezesc din domeniul
educaiei i ntrebuinarea acestuia n limbajul curent; cunoaterea i
folosirea gramatical corect a prezentului continuu.

Situation: Months have gone by. Paul and Marissa have spent a lot
of time together. But now Marissa is busy studying and she cannot go out as
much as she used to. She is preparing for her winter exams. Paul misses her.
He is calling her to ask her out.
Paul:
Marissa:
Paul:
Marissa:
Paul:
Marissa:
Hello! Marissa? This is Paul speaking.

Oh! Hi Paul! How are you?
Fine, thanks. And you?
Could be worse I suppose, but Im busy studying.
I was thinking of going out tonight.
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.
Paul:
Marissa:
Paul:
Marissa:
Paul:
Marissa:
Paul:
Marissa:
Well, it seems like theres no way of getting you out of the house
tonight. I guess Ill call you on Tuesday then.
O.K. Paul. We have a deal.
Bye Marissa! And good luck!
Thanks Paul! Bye!
Hi Marissa! Its me again.

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

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?
state school = coal de stat
private school = coal privat
nursery school / kindergarten = grdini
primary school = coala primar
secondary school = coala secundar
high school = liceu
college = colegiu
higher education = studii superioare
university = universitate
medical school = facultatea de medicin
commercial / business school = facultate cu profil comercial / economic
subject = obiect de studiu, materie
optional subject = materie facultativ
compulsory subject = materie obligatorie
course = curs
exam = examen
oral exam = examen oral
written exam = examen scris
final exam = examen de absolvire
to prepare for an exam = a se pregti pentru un examen
to take an exam = a da un examen
to pass an exam = a lua un examen
to fail an exam = a pica un examen
to cheat in an exam = a copia la un examen

credit = credit
graduate = subst.: absolvent
vb.: a absolvi, a ncheia studiile
diploma = diplom
he holds a diploma in economics = el este liceniat n economie
to learn = a nva
to study = a studia
textbook = manual
homework = tem
Present continuous
Form
am
is
+ verb + -ing (present participle)
are
Affirmative
am studying
m
He
is
She
s
eating
It
We
are
You re singing
They
I
I
He
She
It
We
You
They
What
What
What
Negative
am not studying
m not
is not
isnt
eating
are not
arent
singing
Interrogative
am I
studying?
he
is
she
eating?
it
are
we
you
they
singing?
Short answers:
Are you 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 tomorrows
exam.
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:
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?

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 him
how important it is to graduate honestly and underline the fact that he really
shouldnt risk his diploma. Write at least 10 lines.
TEMA 11- PROFESII

UNIT 11 PROFESSIONS
~ Im going to be a doctor. ~
going to (future plans) + professions/jobs
CONINUT
OBIECTIVE
- introducerea i nsuirea vocabularului referitor la profesii
- exprimarea planurilor de viitor cu ajutorul lui going to
REZUMAT
Coninutul leciei are n vedere nsuirea vocabularului de baz din
domeniul profesional i ntrebuinarea n limbajul curent, prin exprimarea
planurilor 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.
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:
And what are you going to do after you graduate?
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:
And 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 career plans
are.
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:
Wonderful! Its going to be great!
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 & Professions
accountant/book keeper - contabil
actor/actress - actor, actri
architect - arhitect
barman /bartender - barman
businessman /executive afacerist, om de afaceri, director
carpenter - tmplar
chef buctar ef
civil servant - funcionar public, de stat
clerk funcionar (comercial), contabil, notar
computer operator / programmer operator, programator
cook buctar
dancer dansator, dansatoare
decorator - decorator
dentist - dentist
designer designer
director director, membru n consiliul de administraie
film director - regizor
doctor/physician doctor, medic
driver ofer
economist - economist
editor redactor (ef)
electrician - electrician
engineer inginer
chemist/pharmacist farmacist
fire fighter/fireman - pompier
fisherman - pescar
flight attendant nsoitoare de zbor, stewardes
hairdresser coafor, coafez, frizer
head master/teacher director de coal, ef de catedr
jeweler - bijutier
journalist ziarist, jurnalist
judge - judector
lawyer - avocat
lecturer confereniar
loan officer ofier de credit
manager director, administrator
branch manager director de filial
mechanic - mecanic
musician - muzician
news reader / news presenter prezentator de tiri
nurse - asistent
painter/artist - pictor
photographer - fotograf
pilot - pilot
plumber - instalator
police officer/policeman ofiter de poliie, poliist
politician - politician
receptionist - recepionist
sailor marinar
salesperson agent de vnzri
scientist om de tiin
secretary secretar
singer cntre
soldier - soldat
solicitor - jurisconsult
surgeon - chirurg
tailor - croitor
teacher/professor profesor, profesor universitar
travel agent agent de turism
waiter/waitress chelner/chelneri
writer scriitor
Institutions
airport aeroport
travel agency agenie de voiaj
bank banc
bar bar
dentists cabinet dentar
surgery cabinet medical

caf cafenea
savings bank cas de economii
hairdressers coafor
tailors croitorie
dry-cleaners curtorie chimic
university, faculty universitate, facultate
chemists/pharmacy farmacie
railway station gar
hotel hotel motel
motel museum
muzeu opera house
oper
police (station) poliie
post-office pot
restaurant restaurant
insurance company companie de asigurri
hospital spital
school coal
theatre teatru
tribunal tribunal
Going to
Form
I am
You/we/they
are
He/She is
going to
to be a singer.
listen to music.
to study English.
leave on Saturday.
work in an office.
Note:
Compare the following situations:
Now: I am an economist.
I am in Paris.
In the future: I am going to be an economist.

I am going to be in Paris.
Use
We use going to when we say what we have already decided to do, what we
intend 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.
TESTE DE EVALUARE
1. Translate into Romanian (use your dictionaries):
- fisherman, farmer, undertaker, baker, butcher, construction worker, miner,
astronaut, researcher, gardener, florist, foreman, cashier, surveyor.
2. Make up sentences with at least ten words from the
vocabulary section.
1. M duc la o petrecere n seara asta, dar nu tiu cu ce s m mbrac.
2. Uit-te la cer! Cred c va ploua n curnd.
3. Nu tiu ce va face acum.
4. Ea va lucra la o companie italian.
5. El i va cumpara o main nou.
6. Noi vom merge la cinematograf.
7. Sptmna viitoare plec n Grecia.
8. Intenionez s-mi rennoiesc garderoba
9. 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.
TEMA 12 N ORA
UNIT 12 - GOING OUT
~ At the cinema ~
prepositions + the weather
CONINUT
OBIECTIVE
- introducerea vocabularului referitor la ieirile mondene
- dobndirea capacitii de a purta o conversaie legat de 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
REZUMAT
Aceast lecie i propune studierea vocabularului legat de ieirile
mondene, dar i a celui referitor la vreme, ct i ntrebuinarea n limbajul
curent.
Din punct de vedere gramatical, se insist att asupra cunoaterii
prepoziiilor, ct i asupra utilizrii corecte a acestora.
Situation: As Pauls job interview was a total success, it is only
natural that it should be followed by a celebration. So Paul decides to talk to
Marissa and find a way to celebrate his new job.
Paul:
So, what should we do today?
Marissa: Well, I was thinking about going out in the park for a picnic, but
since 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?
Paul:
Marissa:
Paul:
Marissa:
Paul:
Its Sweet November.

Whos in the cast?
Well, I think its Charlize Theron and Keanu Reeves.
Great! I love them both.
Its settled then. Were going to the cinema. Ill pick you up at
seven 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?
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 out
cinema = cinematograf
at the cinema / the movies = la
cinematograf.
theatre = teatru
opera = oper cast
= distribuie
museum = muzeu
show = spectacol, reprezentaie
circus = circ
disco = discotec
nightclub = club de noapte
club = club
bar = bar
pub = pub
restaurant = restaurant
casino = cazinou
funfair = parc de distracii
races = curse
The weather
nice weather = vreme bun
bad weather = vreme rea
dreadful weather = vreme
groaznic
a fine day = o zi frumoas
sun = soare
a sunny day = o zi nsorit
cloud = nor
cloudy = nnorat
rain = ploaie
a rainy day = o zi ploioas

precipitation = precipitaii
storm = furtun
stormy weather = vreme
furtunoas
a flash of lightning = un trsnet
a thunder = un tunet
wind = vnt
the wind is blowing = bate vntul
snow = zpad
its snowing = ninge

snowflakes = fulgi de zpad
temperature = temperatur
its warm = este cald
its hot = este foarte cald
its chilly = este rcoare

its cold = este frig
its freezing = este ngheat
frost = ger

Main prepositions and their use:
at:
- indicates the place:

We are at the station.
- indicates the time:
Shes coming at 8 oclock.
- indicates a target:
He threw a rock at me.
- indicates a state:
These are men at work.
by:
- signifies near or next to:

The mailbox is by the bus stop.
- indicates the creator of a work:
Weve seen a play by William Shakespeare.
- indicates a followed rule:
I sorted the items by category.
- indicates the amount of some progression:
Our stock is up by 10%.
- in the formula x by x, indicates a progression, one x after another:
She read the book page by page.
- indicates the means of transport used:
I went to the seaside by train / by bus / by car / by plane etc.
in:
- indicates containment:
There is water in the glass.
- indicates the surrounding:
We are in the city walls.
of:
- indicates belonging or association:

This is a friend of mine.
- indicates containment:
Please bring me a cup of coffee.
- indicates material:
This furniture is made of wood.
on:
- indicates location:
Theres a carpet on the floor.
- indicates the date:
Ill see you on Friday.
- indicates the subject of something:

This is a book on history.
to:
- indicates direction:
Im going to Rome.
- used after certain adjectives, it indicates a relationship:
Dont be cruel to me!
This problem is similar to the one we had last week.
TESTE DE EVALUARE
1. Fill in the gaps with the appropriate prepositions:
1. Anna has returned

her home town.
2. Are the boys still swimming
the pool?
3. The baby spilled the milk
the floor.
4. I went home
bus.
5. I want a glass
milk.
6. Im reading a novel
William Faulkner.
2. Describe each of the four seasons using the words and
expressions in the vocabulary section.
1. This is a very harsh winter. Lets go in! Im freezing.
2. Its raining cats and dogs. I cant leave without an umbrella.
3. There were thunders and flashes of lightening It was a terrible storm.
4. Look at that funny snowman that those kids are making!
1. Mine voi merge la gar cu autobuzul.
2. Copiii studiaz un roman de Henry James.
3. Janice va ajunge n Canada smbt la ora 5.
4. Te voi urmri pas cu pas.
5. Practice
You are inviting your girlfriend / boyfriend to the theatre. Write
down your dialogue. Talk about the programme, about the play that you are
going to see, about the actors playing it etc.
TEMA 13 PETRECEREA TIMPULUI LIBER

UNIT 13 - MAKING PLANS
~ Are you free for the weekend? ~
modal verbs + making plans
CONINUT
OBIECTIVE
nsuirea cuvintelor i expresiilor referitoare la:
- organizarea planurilor i stabilirea activitilor pentru petrecerea
timpului liber
- folosirea acestora ntr-un context adecvat
- introducerea principalelor verbe modale i cunoaterea situaiilor n
care ele sunt utilizate
REZUMAT
Aceast lecie cuprinde cele mai uzuale cuvinte i expresii
referitoare la organizarea planurilor i stabilirea activitilor pentru
petrecerea timpului liber i folosirea acestora n conversaie, ntr-un context
adecvat.
Textul conine principalele verbe modale care apar n situaii de
utilizare diferit.
Situation: It is Thursday afternoon. Paul and Marissa are talking
about their plans for the weekend and they cant seem to decide what to do.
Paul:
Can I ask you something?
Marissa: Of course.
Paul:
Are you busy tonight?
Marissa: I have something planned but I could
Paul:
I understand. What about the weekend? Are you free then?
Marissa: I don't have anything scheduled. I'm free all weekend. Why? Do
you want to do something?
Paul:
Lets seewe could go to the cinema. What do you think?
Marissa: Well, we could do that, but we already did that two weeks ago. I
feel like doing something different.
Paul:
We may go dancing. Do you feel like it?
Marissa: We might do this on Saturday. You know I love to go dancing.
Paul:
And tomorrow? Would you like to go the theatre?
Marissa: That sounds good. And maybe after, we could go bowling.

Paul:
I would really enjoy that. So, what time shall I pick you up? Is 6
oclock all right with you?
Marissa: Well, I dont know what to say. Maybe we should meet there at
6.30. There is something I really have to do first. UnlessNever
mind. 6 oclock is fine with me.
Paul:
So, its all settled. Its going to be fun, youll see.
Marissa: I cant wait for the weekend to come
ANSWER THE FOLOWING QUESTIONS:
1. Is Marissa free for the weekend?
2. Does Marisa want to go to the cinema?
3. What does she want to do this time?
4. Whats Pauls second proposition?
5. Does Marissa like to go dancing?
6. What is their plan for Friday?
7. What does Marissa propose to do after the theatre?
8. Do they decide to meet at 7 oclock?
9. Does Paul offer himself to pick Marissa up?
10. Are they satisfied with the plans theyve made?
Useful words and expressions
Are you busy tonight? Eti ocupat() n seara asta?
Are you free for the weekend? Eti liber() n weekend?
What are you doing this Saturday? Ce faci smbta asta?
I dont have anything scheduled Nu am nimic programat/stabilit
Im free all weekend Sunt liber() pe toat durata weekend-ului
I'm open tomorrow evening Sunt liber() mine sear
Do you want to do something? Vrei s facem ceva?
Unfortunatelly, I have plans this weekend Din pcate, mi-am fcut planuri
pentru acest weekend
Sorry, I'm kind of busy tonight mi pare ru, sunt cam ocupat() n seara
asta
Lets see we could go to the cinema Pi, s vedem am putea s
mergem la cinematograf
We may go dancing Am putea/putem s mergem la dans
Would you like to go to the theatre? i-ar plcea s mergem la teatru?/Ai
vrea/vrei s mergem la teatru?
We could go bowling Am putea/putem s mergem la bowling
Sounds good Sun bine/sunt de acord
I would really enjoy that Mi-ar face mare placere s

Modal Verbs
The most common modal auxiliaries in English are:
can
could
may
might
shall
should
must
will
would
Features
1. Modals form the negative by adding the verb not:
Example: She cannot swim, but she can ride the bike.
2. Modals form the interrogative:
Example: Could you help me, please?
rd
3. Modals dont add s at the 3 person singular, at Present Simple:

Example: He might help us.
4. We always use the short infinitive after modals:
Example: You may sit down.
Use
1. Can/Could
Examples:
She can paint. (expressing ability)

Can I ask you something? (asking for permission)
They could mean well. (possibility)
2. May/Might
Examples:
May I come in? (permission)

I might take you up on that. (possibility)
3. Shall/Should
Examples:
Shall we meet in front of the theatre? (suggestion)

Should we agree with him? (asking for advice)
3. Must
Examples:
He really must go now. (strong obligation)

You must clean your room.
4. Will/Would
Examples:
Will you give me a hand, please? (polite request)

Would you sign here, please? (polite request more
conventional than will)
TESTE DE EVALUARE

1. The film must be starting any minute.
2. I must leave now.
3. She can help us.
4. Could you bring me my coat, please?
5. You could be right.
6. Might I interfere in your conversation?
7. May I join you?
8. She couldnt have done that.
9. I would rather go with him.
10. I was not able to convince her she was wrong.
1. El va trebui s plteasc pentru ceea ce a fcut.
2. tii s vorbeti englezete?
3. Trebuie s vorbesc cu prinii ti.
4. Ar trebui s-i vizitezi bunicii mai des.
5. Ce vrei s mnnci astzi?
6. A dori s dai muzica mai ncet.
7. Poi s m ajui puin? Nu sunt n stare s m descurc singur.
8. Ar trebui s-l asculi ce spune. Are dreptate.
9. Ea nu poate s conduc.
10. Nu pot s rezolv problema asta fr ajutorul vostru.
3. Make up ten sentences with the modals given above.
4. Practice
Divide into groups. Establish appoitments for tomorrow.
TEMA 14 CASA & MOBILA

UNIT 14 - HOUSE & FURNITURE
~ Lets move in together. ~
countable nouns / uncountable nouns
CONINUT
OBIECTIVE
- nsuirea vocabularului referitor la locuin i mobilier
- dobndirea capacitii de a folosi n limbajul curent aceste noiuni
- cunoaterea i folosirea corect a substantivelor cu i fr form de
plural
REZUMAT
Aceast lecie urmrete familiarizarea cu vocabularul englezesc
legat de locuin i mobilier, de obinerea capacitii de utilizare a acestuia
n limbajul curent, avndu-se n acelai timp n vedere, i problematica de
ordin gramatical a substantivelor cu i fr form de plural.
Situation: Paul and Marissa have been together for several months
now. Their relationship has become more and more stable. Presently, they
are both thinking about moving in together, but none of them has the
courage to say it out loud. This evening, as they are walking home after a
party, while chatting about the food, the drinks, the music, and the people
that were there, Paul approaches the subject.
Paul:
Marissa I was thinking Weve been together for a few

months now and you know Ive loved every minute spent
with you.
Marissa: I feel the same.
Paul:
Since were getting along so well and we see each other almost
every day, why wouldnt we spend more time together?
Marissa: More time? But I have my classes at the university and youre
working now. Were already spending all of our spare time
together.
Paul:
Youre not reading me Marissa! What I was saying actually
Marissa: Wait! I think Ive got it!
Paul and Marissa: Lets move in together!
Paul:
This is such a relief! I wasnt sure you wanted this too.
Marissa: Of course I do!

Paul:
Great! Oh! By the way, we need some furniture for our new
place.
Marissa: Lets just buy a table, a bed, a wardrobe, and a few shelves first
and well worry about the rest later.
Paul:
Well, what about a cosy sofa?
Marissa: And a mirror and
1. Have Paul and Marissa been together for a long time?
2. Whats on their mind?
3. Which one of them finds the courage to open the subject?
4. How does Paul approach the subject?
5. What is Marissas reaction?
6. What do they need for their new place?
7. Which are the first items that Marissa suggests to buy?
8. Does Paul have anything to add to that list? What about her?
flat = apartament
block of flats = bloc de apartamente
studio = garsonier
house = cas
my home / my place = locuina mea
floor = etaj
ground floor = parter
first floor = etajul nti
third floor = etajul al treilea
loft = mansard
door = u
window = fereastr
chimney = co
roof = acoperi
yard = curte
garage = garaj
swimming pool = piscin
cupboard = dulap
wardrobe = dulap de haine
bed = pat
mattress = saltea
pillow = pern
sheet = cearaf
blanket = ptur
shelf = raft
bookcase = bibliotec
bureau = birou
table = mas
dining table = mas de sufragerie
kitchen table = mas de buctrie
bedside table = noptier
tablecloth = fa de mas
chair = scaun
armchair = fotoliu
sofa = canapea
water closet = WC
bath = cad de baie
shower = du
tap = robinet
washbasin / sink = chiuvet
electrical appliances = aparatur
electrocasnic
cooker = aragaz
central heating = nclzire central
lamp = lamp
power point / plug = priz
wall / grandfather clock = ceas de
perete
alarm clock = ceas detepttor
mirror = oglind
curtains = perdele
blinds = jaluzele
carpet = covor
mat = pre
wastepaper basket = co de hrtii

rubbish bin = gleat de gunoi
dustbin = tomberon
doorbell = sonerie

Countable nouns
Countable nouns refer to things that we can count. They can take either
singular or plural form.
- concrete nouns
Examples: There are four chairs at my kitchen table.
I bought a new mat for my front door.
- collective nouns
Examples: She attended three classes today.
London is home to several orchestras.
- some proper nouns
Example: There are many Romanians living in Spain.
Uncountable nouns
Uncountable nouns refer to things that we cannot count. They take only
singular form.
- abstract nouns
Example: Her writing shows maturity and intelligence.
- some concrete nouns (when understood in their undivided sense)
Examples: The price of oil has stabilized recently.
May I borrow some rice?
Categories of uncountable nouns:
- abstract: advice, help, information, knowledge, trouble, work,
enjoyment, fun, recreation, relaxation
- material: meat, rice, bread, cake, coffee, ice cream, water, oil,
grass, hair
- generic: fruit, wildlife, equipment, machinery, furniture, mail,
luggage, jewellery, clothing, money
- non-plurals with s: mathematics, economics, physics, civics,
ethics, news
TESTE DE EVALUARE
1. Divide into groups.
Use your dictionaries to find the names of all the rooms in a house.
2. Make up five sentences with countable nouns, and five
sentences with uncountable nouns.
1. I didnt find the novel on my bureau. Ill have to look in the bookcase.
2. Would you like to sit on that chair or would you prefer to make yourself
comfortable in the armchair?
3. Ive just moved to London. I dont have my own place yet. For the
moment Ive rented a studio.
4. We are living in a block of flats but we are thinking about moving to a
house.
1. Nu mai trebuie s spl vasele. Mi-am cumprat o main de splat vase.
2. Diana locuiete ntr-un apartament mare, cu patru camere, un hol, o
buctrie i dou bi.
3. Covorul tu este murdar. Ar trebui s foloseti mai des aspiratorul.
4. N-am dormit bine azi noapte. Salteaua a fost prea tare, iar pernele prea
moi.
5. Practice
Describe your room. Write at least 20 lines.
TEMA 15 RELATAREA UNOR ACIUNI TRECUTE

UNIT 15 NARATTING
~ What did you do yesterday? ~
past simple + past activities
CONINUT
OBIECTIVE
- fixarea cunotinelor i noiunilor gramaticale legate de forma i
folosirea trecutului simplu.
- relatarea corect a unor activiti cu ajutorul trecutului simplu.
REZUMAT
n aceast lecie s-a insistat asupra aspectelor i noiunilor
gramaticale care fac referire la forma i utilizarea trecutului simplu, precum
i relatarea unor activiti trecute, ncheiate, prin intermediul acestui timp
verbal.
Situation: Marissa and her best friend Sarah havent seen each other
for several weeks, due to the fact Sarah was out of town for a business trip.
It is Tuesday morning and the girls are chatting over a cup of coffee. Sarah
is just telling Marissa about the strange happenings from the previous day.
Marissa: Tell me, what did you do yesterday?
Sarah: Well, yesterday I had a rather busy and unusual day from the
moment I woke up in the morning till I got back home late in the
evening. First, there was the phone. It didnt stop ringing all day. It
seemed like everybody wanted something from me that day. Then,
at around 9 oclock, my cousin Margaret came to visit me. She
said she wanted to go for a walk in the park.
Marissa: Your cousin? A walk in the park? But she hates doing that.
Sarah: Exactly. She said she wanted to exercise a bit. So, I put my training
suit on, I took the dog and went outside. You know Margaretshe
doesnt take no for an answer.
Marissa: I certainly know that. Still, I absolutely love her. Shes so funny
and pleasant. So, what happened next?
Sarah: At 12 oclock I got back home. I was already exhausted. Max
carried me through the entire park. I wasnt able to keep up with
him. I dont understand. Max is usually so lazy.
Marissa: And your cousin? What did she do all this time?
Sarah: She sat on the first bench she laid her eyes on, she bought herself a
magazine and she didnt move the whole time we were there. At 2
oclock I had to go for my dentist appointment, but when I got there
my dentist told me that I had the wrong day, though I was absolutely
sure it was the right one. Fortunately, somebody cancelled their
appointment at the last moment, so he was able to attend me instead.
Marissa: Go on! I can barely wait to hear what happened next.
Sarah: On my way home I stopped to buy the things I needed to cook
dinner, I took a taxi and right at that moment I remembered I still
had to pick up my coat from the dry-cleaning. Unfortunately, when I
got there, it was already closed. At 8 o clock sharp, I finally got
home and
Marissa: And what?
Sarah: My coat was there hanging on the hallstand. I was so amazed. I
couldnt believe my eyes. Right next to the phone, there was a note.
It said: I know you are very busy, so I thought this might be helpful
for you. See you on Saturday. Love, mother
1. What are Marissa and Sarah talking about?
2. How did Sarahs day start?
3. Who came to visit Sarah at 9 oclock?
4. What did Margaret want to do?
5. Does Margaret enjoy going for walks in the park?
6. Where did Sarah have to go at 2 oclock?
7. Was the dry-cleaning still open when Sarah got there?
8. What time did she get home?
9. What did Sarah see?
10. Who left her the note by the phone?
rather destul (de), mai degrab
busy ocupat, activ
unusual
neobinuit, ieit din
comun
to seem a prea
to exercise a face micare
training suit trening
certainly fr ndoial, bineneles
pleasant plcut
exhausted epuizat, extrem de obosit
to keep up a ine pasul, a menine
lazy lene, comod

entire tot, total
whole ntreg, tot
appointment ntlnire, or fixat
(la dentist, etc.)
to cancel a anula
to attend a asista, a se ocupa de
instead n schimb
barely abia, doar
dry-cleaning curtorie

The Past Simple Tense
Form
Affirmative
I You
He/She/It
We
You
They
Did
went to the theatre
Interrogative
I You
He/She/It
We
You
They
yesterday.
go to the theatre
yesterday?
Negative
I You
He/She/It
We
You
They
didnt go to the theatre
yesterday.
Explanation
The normal rule is that regular verbs form their past tense by adding
ed to the short infinitive and irregular verbs form this tense in different
ways which must be learnt for each verb in part.
We form the interrogative and the negative past of both regular and
irregular verbs with the auxiliary DO (past form - DID) plus the short
infinitive of the verb to be conjugated. (Note: the Simple Past Tense is in
fact also known as the narrative tense).
Use
1. to denote repeated, habitual actions in the past:
Examples: I went to the cinema every week.
My sister ate an orange a day.
2. to express past actions completed at a specified time:
Examples: She wrote two letters yesterday.
He played tennis last month.
3. to denote actions which occupied a length of time now

finished:
Examples: My father taught French for ten years.
4. to enumerate a series of actions which are usually part of a
narrative:
Examples: She opened the door, entered the room and took off her
coat.
TESTE DE EVALUARE
1. Turn the following sentences from the Present Simple Tense
into the Past Simple Tense:
1. I usually meet him on my way to school.
2. She always wears red.
3. Her children play in the park every afternoon.
4. Paul drinks a cup of tea every morning.
5. They visit their relatives twice a year.
6. She talks too much.
7. He listens to music in the evening
8. Mary eats an apple every day.
9. His aunt never dresses in pink.
10. My family is composed of five members.
2. Turn the following sentences into negatives:
1. I washed my car last week.
2. She went to the seaside two days ago.
3. He left for Venice yesterday.
4. We moved to Prague in 1995.
5. I was born in 1980.
6. My brother drove to school today.
7. They got married in September.
8. You were here last year.
9. I took care of you all this time.
10. He always loved her.

1. Am mncat o prjitur cu ciocolat ieri.
2. El a primit o scrisoare de cinci pagini de la soia sa acum dou luni.
3. Ai fost la banc lunea trecut?
4. Piesa a nceput la ora apte seara.
5. Bunicul meu a murit n 1993.
6. Shakespeare a scris 154 sonete.
7. Am locuit n San Francisco timp de trei ani.
8. Brbatul a privit-o, s-a apropiat de ea i i-a dat florile.
9. M-am ridicat din pat, am cobort scrile i am deschis ua.
10. El i-a rupt piciorul ieri la coal.
5. Practice
Write about a strange happening in your life. Use Past Simple.
TEMA 16 PREZENTAREA UNUI PARTENER DE

AFACERI
UNIT 16 - BUSINESS INTRODUCTIONS
~ How do you do? ~
copula verbs + basic business terminology
CONINUT
OBIECTIVE
- dobndirea vocabularului necesar n a aborda un eventual partener de
afaceri n limba englez, n vederea stabilirii unui prim contact
- nsuirea unui vocabular de baz din domeniul afacerilor
- ntrebuinarea corect n limba englez a verbelor copulative
REZUMAT
Lecia i propune o scurt introducere n limbajul de baz al lumii
afacerilor, avnd n vedere n primul rnd dobndirea abilitii de a stabili
un prim contact de afaceri. n ceea ce privete partea de gramatic, atenia
noastr se va ndrepta asupra folosirii gramatical corecte a verbelor
copulative n limba englez.
Situation: Paul is in Venice. He has received an invitation to attend
a conference there. Now he is in the hall with some other participants. They
are having a small break. While having a snack or a coffee, they are
exchanging impressions about the conference.
Jack Coleman: Quite an expert, the last speaker, dont you think?
Paul:
As a matter of fact, I do. I happen to know Mr. Seymour and
Ive always been impressed with his work.
Jack Coleman: Ive seen a couple of his books and they all seem interesting,
but the way he speaks on the stage Well, its pretty
amazing! Now Im impatient to read them all.
Paul:
Well, you should do that. All of his research work is quite
impressive.
Jack Coleman: He really seems passionate about his work. I would really
like to have the opportunity to talk to him and ask him a
few questions.
Paul:
I think I might be able to help you. I could introduce you to
Mr. Seymour tonight at the cocktail after the conference.
Jack Coleman: That would be great! Oh, by the way! I dont believe weve
met. Im Jack Coleman.
Paul:
How do you do Mr. Coleman! Im Paul Blake.
Jack Coleman: How do you do? Please call me Jack.
Paul:
Certainly. Do call me Paul. And heres my card.
Jack Coleman: Thank you and heres mine.
Paul:
Thank you. Look! Theyre all getting inside. The break must
be over.
Jack Coleman: I guess it is. Lets go in.
Paul:
OK. See you in the evening then!
Jack Coleman: Very well. Have a nice day!
Paul:
You too, Jack!
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Where is Paul?
On what purpose is he there?
Who approaches him?
Where do they meet?
What do they exchange impressions about?
What does Paul suggest?
Who introduces himself first?
What do they give each other?
to establish / make a business contact = a stabili un contact de afaceri

to do business with = a face afaceri cu
businessman = om de afaceri
businesswoman = femeie de afaceri
businesspeople = oameni de afaceri
business partner = partener de afaceri
partnership = parteneriat
customer = client
prospect / prospective customer = potenial client
supplier = furnizor
holding company = societate-mam
subsidiary = filial
Board of Directors = Consiliu de administraie
manager = director, manager
executive = director executiv
shareholders = acionari
shares = aciuni
wholesaler = angrosist
retailer = detailist
Common abbreviations in English company names:

plc = public limited company = S.A.
Ltd = limited liability = S.R.L.
Inc. (U.S.A.) = incorporated = corporaie constituit legal
Copula verbs
Copulas or copula verbs are the verbs that we use to join an adjective with
the subject.
Examples: His intentions seem good.
You look tired.
This cake tastes good.
Some of the most frequent copula verbs are:
appear, be, become, feel, get, go, grow, keep, look, seem, smell, sound,
stay, taste, turn etc.
Examples: This player appears promising.
This conference is interesting.
She is becoming smarter.
The girls teddy bear feels so soft.
Were all getting old.
Hes growing bigger and bigger.
Im going crazy.
Keep quiet, please.
Your perfume smells nice.
That sounds great!
How can you stay so young?
The moon is turning brighter.
Note: Look carefully at the examples above. You will notice that some of
the copulas were used to express change (become, get, grow, go, turn),
while other copula verbs were used to say that things did not change (keep,
stay).
TESTE DE EVALUARE
1. Make up 10 sentences using copula verbs.
Two of them must express change, while other two of them will talk about
things that do not change.
2. Make up 10 sentences using the words and expressions in the
vocabulary section.

1. We do a lot of business with Pepsi.
2. This is the main shareholder of the company. He holds 40% of the
shares.
3. The chain of commerce basically includes: the producer, the
wholesaler, the retailer and the customer.
4. This issue will be brought to the attention of the Board of Directors.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Dorim s stabilim un contact de afaceri cu compania dumneavoastr.

La conferin au participat oameni de afaceri foarte importani.
Directorul nostru a luat decizia s deschidem o filial n New York.
D-mi voie s i-l prezint pe David Johnson, unul din cei mai de
ncredere parteneri de afaceri ai mei.
5. Practice
Role play:
Situation: You are at a trade fair in London. You work in advertising.
You want to establish a few contacts with prospective customers.
Tasks: 1.You are approaching two different persons. Write down a short
script with one of your colleagues.
2. Play the roles in your script successively: you are approaching
your colleague and vice versa.
TEMA 17 STABILIREA UNEI NTLNIRI DE AFACERI

UNIT 17 - MAKING APPOINTMENTS
~ A telephone conversation ~
Wh- question words + telephone language
CONINUT
OBIECTIVE
- nsuirea principalelor noiuni i expresii legate de stabilirea i fixarea
unei ntlniri de afaceri.
- introducerea limbajului specific folosit n timpul unei conversaii
telefonice de afaceri.
- fixarea cunotinelor referitoare la utilizarea celor mai uzuale cuvinte
interogative.
REZUMAT
Lecia cuprinde principalele noiuni i expresii folosite la stabilirea i
fixarea unei ntlniri de afaceri, precum i vocabularul specific unei
conversaii telefonice de afaceri.
S-a pus accent pe prezentarea i folosirea corect ntr-un context dat,
a celor mai uzuale cuvinte interogative.
Situation: It has been a month since the conference in Venice. Mr.
Jack Coleman calls Paul to make an appointment. They settle for the
following Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Jack Coleman: Hello. Paul? This is Jack Coleman.
Paul:
Oh, hello, Jack. I didnt recognise your voice. How nice to
hear from you again. How are you?
Jack Coleman: Im fine, thank you. And you?
Paul:
I cant complain. Things are going well.
Jack Coleman: The reason Im calling is to ask if you are available to
discuss a business matter Im very interested in.
Paul:
Certainly. Could you give me more details?
Jack Coleman: Well, perhaps we could get together to talk about it.
Paul: Of course. I believe Ill be open some time next week. When would
you like us to meet?
Jack Coleman: Great. Lets make an appointment. Would Monday at 12.30
be fine with you?
Paul:
Im afraid I cant make it on Monday. It is an extremely busy

day for me.
Jack Coleman: I see. What about Wednesday, lets say at 2 p.m.? Are you
free then?
Paul:
Let me have a look at my agenda. Yes, Wednesday would be
just perfect. I dont have anything scheduled that afternoon.
Jack Coleman: O.K. Ill see you then. Im glad youve agreed to meet me. I
really want your opinion on this.
Paul:
Where shall we meet?
Jack Coleman: Maybe the Royal Inn? Is that all right with you?
Paul:
Wonderful. Good-bye, Mr. Coleman.
Jack Coleman: Good-bye, Paul.
1. Who does Paul get a call from?
2. Is Mr. Jack Coleman Pauls employer?
3. What is the reason for Mr. Colemans phone call?
4. Does Paul agree to meet with Mr. Coleman?
5. What day does he suggest first?
6. Is Paul available on Monday?
7. Do they settle for Friday morning?
8. Do they change the day of their meeting?
9. What time do they finally agree upon?
10. What place do they decide to meet?
appointment/meeting ntlnire
agenda/schedule/ agend, program
to call/to phone a telefona
to make/to fix an appointment a stabili, a fixa o ntlnire
to be available/open/free a fi disponibil, liber
to get together/to meet a se ntlni
to schedule a programa
Hello. This is/Its - Bun ziua. Sunt(urmat de numele persoanei)
How nice to hear from you M bucur/Ce bine mi pare s v aud
How are you? - Ce mai facei?
Im fine, thank you Sunt bine, mulumesc
And you? Dumneavoastr?
Are you available/free on? Suntei liber/disponibil pe?
Im afraid I cant make it on - Nu cred c ajung.../Nu ne putem ntlni
What about/How about..(day)..at..(time)? Atunci, ce zicei de?
Is that all right with you? Suntei de acord?/ V convine?
Ill see you then Ne vedem la ora stabilit/atunci

Wh- question words
1. Person
Examples: Who is going to cook dinner today?
Who is he talking to?
2. Time
Examples: When did you finish school?
When was she born?
3. Place
Examples: Where are you from?
Where can I find a gas station?
4. Purpose
Examples: Why did they lie to me?
Why dont you tell me the real reason you are here?
5. Manner
Examples: How do you get back from work?
How can we help him solve this problem?
6. Action/object/idea
Examples: What are you doing with that register?
Whats your job?
TESTE DE EVALUARE
1. Who is that man standing there by the elevator? I havent seen him here
before.
2. Who is going to attend our clients?
3. What are you talking about? I cant believe he said such a thing about us.
4. What is the subject of our meeting?
5. Where is the head office of that company located?

6. Where is my briefcase? I cant seem to find it.
7. When can I schedule my next appointment?
8. When is he going to talk to my business associate? Its getting very late.
9. Why dont you finish your project? You only have two days left.
10. How do you know if youre doing the right thing?
1. Care este capitala Elveiei?
2. Cine este la telefon? Nu v aud prea bine.
3. Alo. Pot vorbi cu domnul Morrison, v rog?
4. Putem amna ntlnirea noastr pn mine?
5. Cum putem s aflm dac el mai este nc n ora?
6. De ce nu-l rogi pe eful tu s-i dea o zi liber?
7. Unde mi sunt ochelarii? Erau aici pe noptier.
8. Sptmna asta am foarte mult de lucru.
9. Nu putem s lum o astfel de decizie la telefon.
10. Trebuie s ne ntlnim joi la ora 3.
3. Make up sentences with the following words and phrases:
calendar, to make a phone call, arrangement, to have a busy schedule, to
cancel a meeting, to leave a message, to dial, tomorrow, to confirm, to be
available.
4. Complete the following phone conversation:
A: Good afternoon. This is John Carter from A&A.
B:
A: Could I speak to Mr. Lewis, please?
B:
A: Oh, I see. Its just that I really have to talk to him.
B:
A: Yes, please. Tell him I wont be able to make it on Thursday. I have to
leave town for a couple of days.
B: ...
A: Yes, thank you very much. Ill call him later. Good-bye.
B:...
5. Practice
Work in pairs. Write down your own dialogue in which you fix a
meeting with a business partner over the telephone.
TEMA 18 NTLNIRI DE AFACERI

UNIT 18 - BUSINESS MEETINGS
~A lunchtime appointment ~
the imperative + business communications
CONINUT
OBIECTIVE
- desfurarea unei ntlniri de afaceri
- cunoaterea principalelor forme de comunicare n afaceri
- cunoaterea i folosirea corect n limba englez a modului imperativ
REZUMAT
n cadrul acestui capitol, urmrim modul n care se deruleaz o
ntlnire de afaceri, avnd n vedere, n acelai timp, enumerarea i definirea
principalelor forme de comunicare din lumea afacerilor. Seciunea de
gramatic va face referire la modul imperativ i folosirea lui corect n
limba englez.
Situation: Its Wednesday, lunchtime. As established previously
over the phone, Jack Coleman and Paul get together. They are at the
restaurant.
Paul: Its very nice to see you again. How are you?
Jack: Im very well, thank you. And you?
Paul: Could be worse, I suppose. Hows business?
Jack: Going well, thank you. Weve just opened a subsidiary in Paris and
Ive been in charge of the whole project.
Paul: It must have been challenging.
Jack: Yes, thats true. But it all turned out all right and now the satisfaction
is much greater than the effort.
Paul: Im happy to hear this.
Jack: Thank you. Listen! I would like to know more about your company.
Perhaps we might start doing some business together sometime. As
for me, Ill provide all the information you need to know about us.
Paul: That would be interesting.
Jack: I will send you an e-mail or a fax, or even a presentation CD.
Paul: OK. Ill do the same. And after going through the materials, we can
talk over the phone and make another appointment.
Waiter: May I take your order, gentlemen?

Jack: Yes, thank you. And Paul, lets forget about business for the moment!
One has to find the time to enjoy the simple pleasures in life
Paul: Youre right. Lets focus on our lunch then!
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
What day is it?

Who does Paul meet for lunch?
What has Jack been doing recently?
Is he happy with the results? Why?
What does Jack propose?
What does Paul think about it?
How does Jack decide to send Paul the information?
What does Paul suggest?
Here are the most common business communications:

EXTERNAL: fax
e-mail
letter
phone call
INTERNAL: memo
phone call
The fax is mainly used when a quick written response is required.
The e-mail is the most currently used business communication. It may
contain little, as well as elaborated information, according to the situation.
The letter, although mostly replaced by e-mails nowadays, is generally used
when there is no urgency or when full details are required.
The phone call is also used on a daily basis in business, internally and
externally, mainly to communicate brief information or to make
appointments.
The memo is an internal business communication generally used to pass
information from one colleague to another.
The imperative
Form:
affirmative:
the base form of the verb
negative:
do not / dont + the base form of the verb
emphatic:
do + the base form of the verb
Use:
1. to give orders
Examples: Stop smoking in here!
Get out!
2. to give warnings
Examples: Be careful! You might fall.
Watch out! The train is coming!
3. to make informal offers or invitations
Examples: Come visit us sometime.
Have a coffee.
4. emphatic use common in polite requests, complaints and
apologies
Examples: Do sit down.
Do try to be a little nicer to her.
Do forgive me. It was not my intention to offend you.
5. to make suggestions lets + the base form of the verb
Examples: Lets take a seat.
Lets go out tonight.
TESTE DE EVALUARE
a.
b.
c.
d.
Stop staring at me like that! Youre making me feel uncomfortable.

Finish your meal and lets go! Were going to be late for work.
Get out of my room this instant!
Have a seat. You must be tired after such a long journey.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Taci! Nu mai vreau s aud nc o dat povestea asta.

Haide s mergem la mare n aceast var !
Nu te mai juca cu foarfeca, Mike ! E periculos.
Ai grij ! Dac te joci cu focul, s-ar putea s te arzi.
3. Practice I:
Paul and Jack receive the materials from each other; they both read them
and decide to develop a business relationship. Imagine and write down their
telephone conversation.
4. Practice II:
You are the sales representative for a health care production plant. The plant
has recently developed a new product: a chewable candy for children, rich
in minerals and vitamins.
a. Write a short memo for one of your colleagues, telling him that you
need his collaboration in launching the advertising campaign.
b. Write an e-mail for the plants customers, telling them about the new
product that is about to be launched on the market. Describe the
product and mention at least three of its advantages.
TEMA 19 - SRBTORI
UNIT 19 CELEBRATING
~Happy birthday~
If clauses + holidays
CONINUT
OBIECTIVE
- nsuirea vocabularului referitor la urri i srbtori n limba englez
- dobndirea abilitii de-a utiliza vocabularul englezesc referitor la
srbtori i srbtoriri
- exprimarea condiionalului n limba englez
REZUMAT
Acest ultim capitol se va referi la srbtori i srbtoriri, avnd n
centru aniversarea Marissei. n acest context, studenii se vor familiariza att
cu urrile i celebrarea unei zile de natere, ct i cu vocabularul englezesc
specific celorlalte tipuri de srbtori i aniversri. Seciunea de gramatic va
avea n vedere exprimarea condiionalului n limba englez.
Situation: Time has gone by. Paul is busy building a career.
Business is going well. Marissa is about to finish school. Everything goes
all right for their family and friends.
Today is Marissas birthday. Theyve just had lunch with her family and
now theyre home in their apartment, preparing for a little party with their
best friends, Mark and Sarah. The doorbell is ringing.
Paul:
Youd better get that, Marissa. Your guests must be arriving.
Marissa: OK. Paul. Im coming!
Sarah: Hi Marissa! Happy birthday!
Mark:
Happy birthday!
Marissa: Come in guys! Make yourselves comfortable. Mark, thank you for
the lovely flowers!
Mark: Youre welcome! But prepare yourself because theres more to
come.
Marissa: Im happy just to have you here.
Sarah: Ive got a little something for you too.
Marissa: Thank you! This bracelet is just beautiful! And the book ! Just
what I needed. If you didnt bring it as a present, I would have
bought it myself. I saw it in a bookshop last week.
Mark: And this is my present for you.
Marissa: What a wonderful carpet! Very exotic.
Mark: I brought it from my last trip to Indonesia. I thought it might look
good in your new apartment.
Marissa: Thank you very much! Its lovely. Hey! Theres our cook!
Mark:
Hi Paul!
Sarah: Hi!
Paul:
Hi guys!
Mark:
What have you brought us there?
Paul:
Youll have to wait and see. All Im saying is that its spaghetti,
and that its incredibly tasty.
Sarah: Mm, sounds good!
Paul:
Can I get you anything to drink? Weve got mineral water, orange
juice, tea, coffee, coke
Mark: Forget about all that! Bring some alcohol man! We must drink to
your girlfriends health, happiness and prosperity!
1. What has Paul been doing lately?
2. How about Marissa?
3. What are they celebrating today?
4. Where does the party take place?
5. Who are Marissas guests?
6. What has Mark brought for Marissa?
7. How about Sarah?
8. Who cooked for Marissas birthday and what did he cook?
9. What does Paul offer his guests to drink?
10. What does Mark suggest?
holiday = zi de srbtoare, vacan
bank holiday (BE) / legal holiday (AE) = srbtoare legal
The main holidays:
New Years Eve = Ajunul Anului Nou, Revelionul
New Years Day = Anul Nou
Easter = Pati
Good Friday = Vinerea Mare
Easter Sunday = Duminica Patilor
Easter Monday = a doua zi de Pati
May Day (BE) / Labor Day (AE) = Ziua Muncii
Whitsun = Rusalii
Independence Day (AE) = Ziua Independenei

Thanksgiving Day (AE) = Ziua Recunotinei
Christmas = Crciun
Christmas Eve = Ajunul Crciunului
Celebrations and special occasions:
to celebrate = a srbtori
celebration = srbtoare, srbtorire
ceremony = ceremonie
the wedding ceremony = ceremonia nunii
festivity = festivitate
feast = osp
birthday = zi de natere
anniversary = aniversare
silver / gold wedding = nunta de argint / aur
baptism = botez
funeral = nmormntare
Good wishes for special occasions:
Merry Christmas! = Crciun Fericit!
Happy New Year! = An Nou Fericit!
Happy Easter! = Pate Fericit!
Happy birthday! = La muli ani!
Happy anniversary!
Common toasts:
To your health! = n sntatea ta!
Cheers! = Noroc!
Heres to you! = Pentru tine!
Heres to your new home! = Pentru noua ta cas!
If clauses
The main types of if clause:
1. to express a probable action in the future
if + the simple present tense + will / can / may / might
Examples: If you wake up before 7.30, you will get to school in time.
I can help you if you want me to.
If you dont arrive at the exact hour, you may have to wait.
If you dont take your coat you might catch a cold.
2. if + the simple past tense + would / could / might

2.1. to express a less probable action in the future
Examples: If you took the train as I told you, you would be home by now.
If I saved more money, I could buy that car.
If he studied more, he might pass the exam.
2.2. to express an unreal action in the present
Examples: If I were in your shoes, I would be nicer to him.
If I were rich, I could go on expensive trips around the world.
If she dressed better, she might look prettier.
3. to express an impossible action in the past
if + the past perfect tense + would have / could have / might have
Examples: If it had snowed in the weekend, children would have made
snowmen.
If I hadnt been at work, I could have gone shopping with you.
I might have told him about the show if I had known about it
myself.
TESTE DE EVALUARE
1. Make up two conditional sentences of each type, as presented
in the grammar section.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
If I arrive on time tomorrow, I will go to the concert.

I can help you with your project if you come over to my house.
I may be a little late if I dont catch the bus.
If he arrives out of the blue, you might be surprised.
If you took my advice, you would be a student by now.
If he practiced more, he could win the competition.
He might be able to convince her if he only tried harder.
If I were you, I would talk to the police and tell them everything.
If he were taller, he could play basketball a lot better.
If you werent so selfish, you might have more friends.
I would have gone to the seaside last summer if the weather had
been better.
l. If he hadnt been so busy, he could have come to the party with us.
m. She might have danced with you if you had asked her to.

Nu tiu de ce sunt oamenii att de ri. Dac a putea, i-a face pe toi mai
buni. Dac a fi o floare, mi-a drui frumuseea celor triti. Dac a avea
timp, a face toi copiii s zmbeasc. Dac a putea s zbor, a pluti peste
muni i vi s rspndesc mesajul meu de pace. Dac a fi fericit, a cnta.
Dac a fi trist, a cnta Dac a fi mai curajos, a cuceri munii ca s fiu
mai aproape de cer.
4. Make up ten sentences using words and expressions from the
vocabulary section.
5. Practice:
Divide into groups. Choose a special event. Write a short script. Play
the roles of hosts and guests according to your script.
TEMA 20 - RECAPITULARE
UNIT 20 - REVISION
Choose the right answer:
1. She an English teacher.
a. are
b. is
c. am
2. I 20 years old.
a. have
b. is
c. am
3. You not from Prague.
a. come
b. am
c. are
4. He is happy to see us, he?
a. isnt
b. is
c. not
5. They here, are they?
a. are
b. were
c. arent
6. It is 10 a.m.; you say:
a. hello
b. bye
c. good morning
7. You only say Good night:
a. late at night
b. in the evening
c. when you are tired
8. See you soon means:
a. Ce mai facei?
b. Bun ziua
c. Pe curnd
9. Good-bye is used:
a. when you arrive
b. when you meet someone
c. when you leave
10. How do you do is answered with:

a. hello
b. how do you do
c. bye
11. There is bread in the cupboard.
a. some
b. any
c. not
12. There arent eggs in the refrigerator.
a. some
b. any
c. twelve
13. How oranges have you got in your hand?
a. much
b. lot
c. many
14. There isnt salt left in the salt cellar.
a. many
b. much
c. so
15. There are cookies on the table.
a. a few
b. any
c. much
16. I want to drink a glass of
a. honey
b. water
c. chocolate
17. Could I look at the , please?
a. menu
b. knife
c. tip
18. The is so tasty in this restaurant.
a. drinks
b. bill
c. food
19. Dont eat the yet. Its still hot.
a. soup
b. tea
c. butter
20. Let me have a look at the

a. table
b. wine list
c. window
21. I usually to school.
a. walk
b. walks
c. walks
22. She never yellow clothes.
a. wear
b. wears
c. wears
23. he like listening to music?
a. does
b. do
c. dont
24. They like poetry.
a. doesnt
b. dont
c. donot
25. We often to the theatre.
a. gone
b. go
c. goes
26. What is your favourite ?
a. hobby
b. hobbies
c. movies
27. Do you going to the seaside?
a. enjoy
b. loves
c. not like
28. My sister cant winter.
a. stand
b. see
c. seek
29. Im of playing basketball.
a. a big fan
b. dont like
c. love
30. What do you do in your ?

a. spare time
b. weekend
c. weekdays
31. I to Egypt yet.
a. have
b. havent been
c. has
32. She has seen this movie this year.
a. twice
b. never
c. yesterday
33. He in this company for three years.
a. worked
b. works
c. has worked
34. you washed your car?
a. Did
b. Have
c. Are
35. John to China.
a. has gone
b. went
c. is going
36. Swedish people live in:
a. Sweden
b. Switzerland
c. Spain
37. Turkish is the national language of:
a. Taiwan
b. Tibet
c. Turkey
38. Lisbon is the capital of:
a. Spain
b. Portugal
c. Italy
39. British people speak:
a. French
b. English
c. German
40. Polish people live in:

a. Poland
b. France
c. Norway
41. Do you a pet?
a. has
b. have
c. havent
42. Has your sister any hobbies?
a. got
b. get
c. gets
43. My best friend a car.
a. havent got
b. dont have
c. doesnt have
44. My parents a beautiful house at the countryside.
a. has got
b. have got
c. hasnt got
45. Dont bother him. He a terrible headache.
a. s got
b. got
c. have got
46. My has five members.
a. family
b. families
c. familys
47. His little is five years old.
a. mother
b. father
c. sister
48. Are these your two ?
a. sons
b. son
c. sons
49. I dont have any
a. brothers or sisters
b. brother or sister
c. brothers and sister
50. Her name is Laura.

a. daughters
b. daughter
c. daughters
51. I have just bought bars of chocolate. Would you like some?
a. to
b. too
c. two
52. Mother usually drinks cups of coffee a day.
a. three
b. tree
c. trees
53. My grandfather is years old.
a. sixty
b. sixties
c. sixteen
54. This is the time he reminds me to close the window.
a. for
b. forth
c. four
55. He was the to tell me I was wrong.
a. firsts
b. first
c. firsts
56. I waited for an hour in the rain, but he didnt show up.
a. half
b. one
c. two
57. We have decided to meet at
a. none
b. no
c. noon
58. Can you tell me
a. time is?
b. what time?
c. the time?
59. It is very late. It is almost
a. midnight
b. midday
c. noon
60. It is eight oclock.

a. near
b. nearly
c. nearest
61. What size is coat over there?
a. this
b. that
c. these
62. Are you comfortable in shoes?
a. these
b. this
c. that
63. I dont like book. I wont read it anymore.
a. those
b. these
c. this
64. Are glasses on the table yours?
a. that
b. those
c. this
65. painting in front of me is very beautiful.
a. this
b. that
c. these
66. How is that red dress?
a. many
b. more
c. much
67. These gloves cost twenty pounds. They are rather
a. expensive
b. cheap
c. free
68. Can you tell me the of those blue trousers?
a. prices
b. prize
c. price
69. This hat is only seven pounds. It is very
a. dear
b. cheap
c. expensive
70. Hand me that long black skirt from the coat hanger. I cant see its
from here.
a. colour
b. price tag
c. length
71. We havent got any food left. cupboard in the kitchen is empty.
a. the
b. a
c. an
72. I want to eat orange.
a. some
b. a
c. an
73. Give me pencil, please.
a. a
b. an
c. any
74. He is funniest friend Ive ever had.
a. the
b. a
c. an
75. She is architect
a. the
b. an
c. a
76. Its very cold outside. Dont forget your
a. scarf
b. muffler
c. sandals
77. Have you seen my ? They were here on the table yesterday.
a. slippers
b. gloves
c. shoes
78. He doesnt like that pair of blue
a. training suit
b. trousers
c. earrings
79. Could I borrow your ? Its raining.
a. sun glasses
b. gloves
c. umbrella
100
80. She looks wonderful in this lovely red

a. suit
b. gown
c. coat
81. His car is very . Hell have to buy a new one.
a. red
b. beautiful
c. old
82. Clarissa is twenty years old. She is so .
a. young
b. old
c. nice
83. Your is on the bed.
a. dress red
b. red dress
c. a red dress
84. Your cousin is so nice, kind and .
a. upset
b. bitter
c. funny
85. Give me that purse on the chair, please.
a. black and leather
b. black leather
c. leather
86. What are you doing? Why are you with your sister?
a. fighting
b. fight
c. fights
87. Dont disturb her! Shes at the moment.
a. sleeps
b. sleep
c. sleeping
88. Why are you at me like that? I didnt do anything wrong.
a. look
b. looks
c. looking
89. What are you on Saturday? Do you have anything planed?
a. doing
b. do you do
c. do
101
90. You cant go out now! Its .

a. rains
b. raining
c. rain
91. What do you do?
a. Im a teacher.
b. Im fine, thanks.
c. Im cooking.
92. to be a nurse. I like taking care of sick people.
a. I go
b. Im not going
c. Im going
93. I love writing novels. My dream is to become a .
a. plumber
b. sailor
c. writer
94. I have a terrible toothache. I need to go to the .
a. dentists
b. dentist
c. dentists
95. I would like to go for a walk. Its so and sunny.
a. cold
b. warm
c. cloudy
96. Bring me that black notebook the desk.
a. at
b. on
c. to
97. Is there any coffee left the cup?
a. on
b. in
c. to
98. I dont feel like going out. Its too I guess Ill wait for the rain to
stop.
a. cold and wet
b. hot and sunny
c. dry
99. Im going Paris. Are you coming with me?
a. for
b. to
c. in
102
100. We are meeting Helen 6 oclock.

a. at
b. for
c. on
101. You can the door.
a. open
b. opens
c. to open
102. She have heard the news.
a. mights
b might
c. mights
103. He say such horrible things.
a. must
b. must to
c. mustnt
104. ... I ask you a question?
a. Can to
b. Can
c. Cannot
105. she answer that?
a. Should
b. Shoulds
c.Shoulds
106. Is there any bread left in the ?
a. fridge
b. wardrobe
c. cupboard
107. Lets buy that lovely blue for our living room.
a. carpet
b. mirror
c. door
108. I live on the second
a. flower
b. flour
c. floor
109. Do you live in a house or in a ...?
a. building
b. farm
c. block of flats
103
110. Im too to go out tonight.

a. relaxed
b. exhausted
c. happy
111. She an entire bar of chocolate yesterday.
a. has eaten
b. ate
c. have eaten
112. He his leg last week.
a. broke
b. has broken
c. have broken
113. This ice-cream great.
a. taste
b. tastes
c. tastes
114. ... kind of food do you most enjoy?
a. Who
b. When
c. What
115. with me! Now!
a. Dont come
b. Come
c. Comes
116. If I were you, I forgive her.
a. will
b. would
c. was
117. If he tomorrow, we will go the theatre.
a. will come
b. comes
c. coming
118. I guess hell send you an
a. fax
b. e-mail
c. memo
119. Dont forget to buy a present for Marissas
a. birthday
b. arrival
c. holiday
120. Dont interrupt them! They are an appointment.
a. doing
b. fixing
c. taking
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9.2. Basic vocabulary .........................................................................................................45

TEMA 1 FORMULE DE SALUT

Im from Chicago but Ive established myself in New York. How

1.3. GRAMMAR REFERENCE

2. Complete the following text:

3 Say whether the following sentences are correct or not:

We are not from England.

Bun. M numesc Diane Stevenson i am 25 de ani. Sunt profesoar

TEMA 2 MNCRURI I BUTURI

Good evening Sir, Madam!

No, Im afraid we dont have any seafood at the moment.

Waiter, the bill please!

1. Where does Paul take Marissa out to dinner?

2.3. GRAMMAR REFERENCE

2 Put some or any into each gap:

I go to school every morning.

Note: Such actions are usually accompanied by the following adverbs:

The sun sets in the West.

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

The train leaves tomorrow at 6.30.

4. in exclamatory sentences introduced by here or there:

Here she comes!

Give me a call when you arrive.

She love_ chocolate.

1. He drinks a cup of tea.

I usually drink a glass of orange juice at breakfast.

7. She plays volleyball every Saturday.

Marissa: Perhaps Ill take you with me on my next trip.

What is Marissas favourite hobby?

4.2. BASIC VOCABULARY

itinerary = itinerar, rut

Countries and nationalities:

4.3. GRAMMAR REFERENCE

Note: Ever and never are common with this use:

2. Complete the following sentences putting the verbs in the

3. Put for or since into each gap:

a. Paul nu a fost niciodat n Japonia.

We often use have got/has got instead of have/has alone:

TEMA 6 TIMPUL EXPRIMAREA OREI

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

6.3. GRAMMAR REFERENCE

The ordinal numeral:

the tenth al zecelea;

Fractions and percentages:

the thirtieth al treizecilea;

the eighty-seventh al optzeci i

Its not so expensive, either. Paul, what do you think? Do

department store magazin universal

TEMA 8 MBRCMINTE I ACCESORII

Marissa: What do you think?

Marissa: Well What do you think?

panties = chiloi de dam

8.3. GRAMMAR REFERENCE

2. if the determined noun is unique:

2. Put the or no article into each gap:

1. Am cumprat o pereche nou de cizme.

TEMA 9 DESCRIEREA UNEI PERSOANE

She has curly black hair and blue eyes.

It is a very interesting novel.

2. Make up sentences with the following words:

Ieri, am gsit o pisica neagr.

7. Aceast femeie ine n mn o cutie mare i galben.

TEMA 10 EDUCAIE I NVMNT