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1. Buildings

Buildings are the first thing you notice about a town or a city. You can tell whether a city is old ornew by looking at its buildings. In other words, buildings have changed over the years. Lets try tofind outwhy.

Two things that people have been concerned with (= preoccupied with) are the form and thefunction of things. It is easy to see that function is receiving a lot of attention today, unlike in thepast. The main reason for this is the stressthat our society placeson efficiency.

First of all, our world is more crowded than it was in the past, because the population hasgrowna lot. As a result of this, space has to be used more efficiently. The best examples areapartment buildings (= blocks of flats) and office buildings. These buildings are usually tall, butthey dont occupy so much space on the ground. And, thanks to the development of newbuildingtechniques, it is now possible to build higherand higher blocks.

When onestarts to buildsomething, one should also consider(= take into account) the costs.Ornaments, for instance, are often expensive and usually unnecessary.

But we have leftout the most important thing: safety. When it is finished, a building will serveasa home, a shop, a workplace, etc, and the people inside it must not be at risk.

What can we say about the form of a construction? At the end of thenineteenthcentury, LouisSullivan, an architect from Boston, said that form follows function. He was one of the firstarchitects who designedskyscrapersand his idea of choosing a form which fits the function isstill sharedby architects today.

over the years = de-a lungul anilorto find out = a aflapreoccupied = preocupaiunlike = spre deosebire de

stress = accentplaces = punehas grown = a crescutefficiently = n mod eficientapartment buildings = blocuri de apartamenteblocks = blocuriflats = apartamenteoffice buildings = cldiri pentru sedii de firmethanks to = mulumitdevelopment = dezvoltarebuilding techniques = tehnici de construciehigher and higher = tot mai nalteone = cinevaconsider = a lua n considerareunnecessary = nenecesarehave left = am lsatsafety = siguranserve = servithe nineteenth = al nousprezeceleadesigned = au proiectatskyscrapers = zgrie-norifits = se potrivete cushared = mprtit


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Buildings

Buildings are the first thing ____ notice about a town or a ____. You can tell whether a city ____

old or new by looking at ____ buildings. In other words, buildings have ____ over the years. Lets

try ____ find out why.

Two things that ____ have been concerned with (= preoccupied with) ____ the form and the

function of ____. It is easy to see that ____ is receiving a lot of attention ____, unlike in the past.

The main ____ for this is the stress that ____ society places on efficiency.

First of ____, our world is more crowded than ____ was in the past, because the ____ has grown

a lot. As a ____ of this, space has to be ____ more efficiently. The best examples are ____

buildings (= blocks of flats) and office ____. These buildings are usually tall, but ____ dont

occupy so much space ____ the ground. And, thanks to the ____ of new building techniques, it is

____ possible to build higher and higher ____.

When one starts to build something, ____ should also consider (= take into account) ____

costs. Ornaments, for instance, are often ____ and usually unnecessary.

But we have ____ out the most important thing: safety. ____ it is finished, a building will ____ as

a home, a shop, a ____, etc, and the people inside it ____ not be at risk.

What can ____ say about the form of a ____? At the end of the nineteenth ____, Louis Sullivan,

an architect from Boston, ____ that form follows function. He was ____ of the first architects

who designed ____ and his idea of choosing a ____ which fits the function is still ____ by

architects today.


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Buildings Exercises

Put the following words in the correct order:

over/ other/ buildings /In /changed /the/ words/ years /have

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out /have/ But/ left/ the/ most/ thing:/ important/ safety/we__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

live/ I /wanted /wooden/ to /in/ house/ have /always________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

you /have /Budapest? /been/ to________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

has /He/ the /exam/ passed__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

neighbourhood /Weve/ were/ in /since/ we/ nine/ lived/ this

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Fill in:I worry about the children's ________ (the state of being safe) on these busy roads.

My fathers office is situated in a __________ (a very tall building).The dress_________ (tobe of the right size or shape) her perfectly.The two chemists __________ (to use jointly) the Nobel prize.The two students share a __________ (an apartment).Drama reached its highest __________ (a developed state) in the plays of Shakespeare.We saw a ________( having a relatively great height) woman walking down the street with a stickin her hand.

Match the beginnings of the sentences with the endings:1. Two things that my parents have been concerned2. Lets try to find3. Our son is taller than

4. Thanks to the development5. We have left6. She was one of

a)out why tall men usually like short women.b) with were children safety and development.c) of new building techniques, it is now possible to build higher and higher blocks.d) yours, maybe because he plays basketball.e) the first architects who designed skyscrapers in Manhattan.f) out the most important thing: safety.


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2. Traffic

If you are under the impression that the roads are getting more and more crowded everyyear, you are perfectly right. A lot of people dont like to relyon public transport and preferusing their own cars. But if we take a look at todays traffic, the car no longer seems to be

such a smart(= clever) choice. If you are driving during rushhour, you haveevery chance ofgetting stuckin traffic. Indeed, trafficjamscause a lot of delaysevery day.

Many attemptshave been made to solve this problem, such as building roads with morethan two lanesand encouraging people to use public transportation. If several people usedthe same car, that would also help. But somehow, these attempts do not seem to besuccessful.

The ironic thing is that the fastest means of transport in a large city is now the bicycle.Because a lot of people have begunto ride their bikes on the city streets, the traffic has alsobeen regulatedso as to make bikeriding safe. In most cities, there are separate lanes forcyclists.

At least large trucksare not allowed in the cities. They have to use alternative routes that go

around the city instead of crossingit. Such a route is called bypass. Bypasses are not usedby trucks alone: a lot of drivers prefer using the bypass, eitherbecause it enablesthem toavoid the crowded areas of the city, or because they do not know the city well enough andthey are afraid they might get lost.Finally, if youre driving between two cities or two countries, the best thing you can do is totake the highway: it has many lanes, you can drive very fast, and you dont have to worryabout the cars coming from the oppositedirection.

you are under the impression = you havethe impressionyou are perfectly right = avei perfectdreptateto rely on = a se baza pesmart = deteapt

clever = istearush hour = ora de maximaglomeraiestuck = blocattraffic jams = blocaje, aglomerridelays = ntrzieriattempts = ncercrilanes = benzi de circulaie

if people used = dacoamenii ar folosihave begun = au nceputregulated = reglementatlanes = benzi (de osea)trucks = camioanecrossing = a traversa

bypass = centuralone = doareither or = ori orienables = dposibilitateaget lost = a se rtcihighway = autostradopposite = opus


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Traffic

If you are under the impression ____ the roads are getting more and ____ crowded every

year, you are perfectly ____. A lot of people dont ____ to rely on public transport and ____

using their own cars. But if ____ take a look at todays traffic, ____ car no longer seems to

be ____ a smart (= clever) choice. If you ____ driving during rush hour, you have ____

chance of getting stuck in traffic. ____, traffic jams cause a lot of ____ every day.

Many attempts have been ____ to solve this problem, such as ____ roads with more than

two lanes ____ encouraging people to use public transportation. ____ several people used

the same car, ____ would also help. But somehow, these ____ do not seem to be

successful.

____ ironic thing is that the fastest ____ of transport in a large city ____ now the bicycle.

Because a lot ____ people have begun to ride their ____ on the city streets, the traffic ____

also been regulated so as to ____ bike riding safe. In most cities, ____ are separate lanes for

cyclists.

At ____ large trucks are not allowed in ____ cities. They have to use alternative ____ that

go around the city instead ____ crossing it. Such a route is ____ bypass. Bypasses are not

used by ____ alone: a lot of drivers prefer ____ the bypass, either because it enables ____

to avoid the crowded areas of ____ city, or because they do not ____ the city well enough

and they ____ afraid they might get lost.

Finally, ____ youre driving between two cities ____ two countries, the best thing you ____

do is to take the highway: ____ has many lanes, you can drive ____ fast, and you dont

have ____ worry about the cars coming from ____ opposite direction.


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Traffic - Exercises

Write five changes that have been made in your city/company/school in the last five

years:

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Fill in:

a) Im ______ ___ you to fix the problem as soon as possible.

b) He drives very fast along the narrow country _________c) We were stuck in a ________ ______ for an hour yesterday.d) This is her second ____________ at the exam.e) Computerization should ____________ us to work faster.f) Tell him to _________ _________ ! I dont want to see him again.

Match the beginning of each sentence with the appropriate ending:

1. Pete was under2. The scalpel enables surgeons3. We told the doctor to get4. Rescuers make5. Success may be the ability to be happy with whatever we're stuck

6. The doctor was worried

a) about the operation.b) new attempt to find miners

c) to open and repair the heart.d) lost because we didnt want him around.e) the impression that they were heading towards the pub.f) with. (Marilyn vos Savant)


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3. Objects?

Thefact is(= the truth is) that the car has become too important forus tostopusing it. It isno longer just a means of transport, it has become a symbol in our society. Most of thetimes, it is a statussymbol, but it often reflects the personalityof its owner, too. More than

that, carmakers(= car manufacturers) claim that their cars have a personality of their own.Of course, that personality doesnt come free: if you want to be the owner of a BMW or aMercedes, youll have to be prepared to pay more.

But cars are only one such example, and not necessarily the best one. Take for examplecomputers. Quite a lot of people will go for the best one they can afford, even if itscapabilitiesclearly exceedtheir needs. Following the same pattern, they will probably wantthe largest house they can buy, the most expensive stereo, the smallest cell phone, and soon.

Why is that? Is it peoples desire to HAVE? It might go deeper than that: it might be theirdesire to BE. The explanation is simple: we are often judgedaccording to what we have.Our possessions are easy to assess, and most people will not look deeper than that. If youown valuablethings, chances arepeople will look up toyou. In peoples eyes, there seems

to be a transfer of qualities from the object to its owner.

With this in mind, can we say that objects ruleour lives? Have we created our own masters?Its a rather scary thought

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exceed = depescpattern = modelstereo = combinmuzicaldesire = dorindeeper = mai adncjudged = judecaito assess = a estimavaluable = valoroasechances are = sunt anse cawill look up to = vor admirarule = conduc, stpnesc


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Objects?

The fact is (= the truth ____) that the car has become too ____for us to stop using it. ____is

no longer just a means ____transport, it has become a symbol ____our society. Most of the

times, ____is a status symbol, but it ____ reflects the personality of its owner, ____. Morethan that, carmakers (= car manufacturers) ____ that their cars have a personality ____ their

own. Of course, that personality ____ come free: if you want to ____ the owner of a BMW or

____ Mercedes, youll have to be ____ to pay more.

But cars are ____ one such example, and not necessarily ____ best one. Take for example

computers. ____ a lot of people will go ____ the best one they can afford, ____ if its

capabilities clearly exceed their ____. Following the same pattern, they will ____ want the

largest house they can ____, the most expensive stereo, the smallest ____ phone, and so

on.

Why is ____? Is it peoples desire to HAVE? ____ might go deeper than that: it ____ be theirdesire to BE. The ____ is simple: we are often judged ____ to what we have. Our

possessions are ____ to assess, and most people will ____ look deeper than that. If you

____ valuable things, chances are people will ____ up to you. In peoples eyes, ____ seems

to be a transfer of ____ from the object to its owner.

____ this in mind, can we say ____ objects rule our lives? Have we ____ our own masters?

Its a ____ scary thought


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Objects? Exercises

Fill in with the appropriate words:a) Hed always __________________ (admire and respect) his uncle.b) Few people are able to _________(be able to buy something) cars like that.c) He was able to provide the police with some ______________ (very important)

information.d) Are you planning to ____________ (try to achieve something) that scholarship?e) We need to __________ whether the project is worth doing.

Match the beginning of each sentence with the appropriate ending.1. The fact2. I think it is too late for3. I think both chess players will go4. The weather forecast said that chances

5. My grandfather has never had a phone of6. I will always look

a) are that it will rain tonight.b) for the first prize this year.c) up to my Romanian teacher. She convinced me this is a great job.d) is nothing can be said after the wedding.e) us to stop and think of the consequences.f) his own.

Put the words in order so to make sentences:

$ /final /exceed /cost /should/ The /not/ 5000/

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________apartment /wanted /his /an/ He/ of /own/____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________mother /I /looked /have /to /my/ grandfathers /up/ always/____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Olympic /for /The/ at/team/ will /go /the/gold/ the /Olympic /Romanian/Games/medal/____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________theyll/ late /are/ be /anyway/ Chances/____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

today /cold / rather,/ it? /Its/ isnt/____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________their /queens /modern /rule /formal/ countries /only/ Most /in a /way/

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4. Tourism

Relaxation is good for our health, we are all awareof that. And since gettingawayfrom homeis usually a relaxingexperience, a lot of people like to spend their vacation travelling. As aconsequence, tourism has developed a lot and it is becoming better organized each year.

New resorts are flourishing everywhere. Governments and business owners are investingmassively in this promising field.Before you decide where you want to go, you need to know your options well. This is not at alldifficult, as(= since) there are a lot of brochures and catalogues that drawyour attention toexotic places where you can have a holiday to remember. Whether youre rich or poor, theresalways a place you can choose.Before going away, people usually arrange for transportation and make hotel reservations. Ifyou dont want to do all that yourself, you can always turn toa travelagency and let them takecareof it for you. But you need to do that in time, to avoid the risk of hotels being alreadybookedto capacity. Another reason why it might be wiseto travel through an agency is thatthey are familiar with the place you want to go (to) and you can ask them to tell you the goodparts as well as the bad ones. Usually, the information you get from them is more reliablethan what you read in brochures: an agency is less likely to lie to its clients, because thatwould build it a bad reputation.

Some countries have benefited a lot from tourism. Think of Spain, Greece or Tunisia forexample. Their beautiful landscapes, combined with high-quality tourism services, haveenabled their economy to recover from a criticalphase. These days (= nowadays), they aredrawing (= they are attracting) more and more tourists from all over the world. Of course,vacations in these countries have also become more expensive.So, whats your destination this summer?

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take care = a se ocupabooked = rezervatewise = neleptreliable = de ncredere, fiabilelikely = probabilto lie = a minibenefited = beneficiatlandscapes = peisajecritical = critic


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Tourism

Relaxation is good for our health, ____ are all aware of that. And ____ getting away from

home is usually ____ relaxing experience, a lot of people ____ to spend their vacation

travelling. As ____ consequence, tourism has developed a lot ____ it is becoming better

organized each ____. New resorts are flourishing everywhere. Governments ____ business

owners are investing massively in ____ promising field.

Before you can decide where you ____ to go, you need to know ____ options well. This is

not at ____ difficult, as (= since) there are ____ lot of brochures and catalogues that ____

your attention to exotic places where ____ can have a holiday to remember. ____ youre rich

or poor, theres ____ a place you can choose.

Before ____ away, people usually arrange for ____ and make hotel reservations. If ____

dont want to do all that ____, you can always turn to a ____ agency and let them take care

____ it for you. But you need ____ do that in time, to avoid ____ risk of hotels being already

booked ____ capacity. Another reason why it might ____ wise to travel through an agency

____ that they are familiar with the ____ you want to go (to) and ____ can ask them to tell

you ____ good parts as well as the ____ ones. Usually, the information you get ____ them is

more reliable than what ____ read in brochures: an agency is ____ likely to lie to its clients,

____ that would build it a bad ____.

Some countries have benefited a lot ____ tourism. Think of Spain, Greece or ____ for

example. Their beautiful landscapes, combined ____ high-quality tourism services, have

enabled their ____ to recover from a critical phase. ____ days (= nowadays), they are

drawing (= they ____ attracting) more and more tourists from ____ over the world. ____

course, vacations in these countries have ____ become more expensive.

So, whats ____ destination this summer?


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Tourism - Exercises

Put the words in the right order.

health for good is relaxation good our____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________of their traveling a people spend like vacation to lot__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________a you agency turn travel can to always__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________your destination so what is summer this__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Well need options you your to know__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________make you advance hotel you did in reservations__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Choose a word beginning with the given letter:

They b _ _ _ _ d a table for two in their favorite restaurant to celebrate their engagement .A w_ _ _ person thinks a lot and says little.

Usually children t _ _ _ t_ their parents whenever they have a problem.It is li_ _ _ _ that it will rain tomorrow so put an umbrella in your luggage too.I m afraid my watch is not re_ _ _ _ _ _, could you please tell me what time it is?We were not a _ _ _ e of the late hour so we lost the last tram.The l _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ was so beautiful that we decided to stay one more week in our summervacation.I will g_ _ a _ _ _ from work as soon as possible and leave for the Bora Bora islands.What d _ _ w my attention was that the shoplifter was wearing a very scruffy and large jacket.

What kind of questions could these answers have?

We are taking a trip to South America this autumn together with our family.I work as an assistant manager so my job requires a lot of travelling.Our staff is leaving to Europe for a short vacation this week.They are offering catalogues and brochures to advertise their travel agency.

We always book our hotel rooms in advance before leaving home.Spain, Greece and Tunisia are benefiting a lot from tourism.A lot of people like to spend their vacation traveling.


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5. Communication

Julia comes from a small town in Italy. She is a psychologistand works for a researchcentrein Rome. Recently, she came to Romania to do some research. During her stay, she alsoenrolledin an English course. Now she is back in Italy for a few weeks.

How is it possible for Julia to stay intouchwith the people at the research centre while she isin Romania? And how can she communicate with her colleagues from the English coursewhile she is in Italy? Who is paying her phone bills?

In recent years, communication has got much easier, faster, cheaper, and more diverse. Wehave a widerangeof options to choose from: telephone, e-mail, fax. Your company can haveoffices in ten different countries and you can stil l know what is going on in each of them all thetime. Almost everyone has a cell phone (= a mobile phone) and an e-mail address is nolonger something unusual. You can have a conference with participants from all over theworld without anyone having to travel a singlemile. People are not hard to reachif they areneeded urgently, wherever they might be.

However, being reachable is not always enough to help us communicate. Advanced

technology is not the solution to all problems. While communication is technically much easiertoday, people are still confronted with the century-old difficulty of finding a good way toexpressthemselves. Sometimes, talking to someone is just as difficult whether they are milesaway or right in front of you. Thats one problem we have to fix ourselves.

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single = singurmile = milto reach = de gsit, de ajuns lareachable = uor de gsitconfronted = confruntaicentury-old = de secoleto express = a exprima


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Communication

Julia comes from a small town ___ Italy. She is a psychologist and ___ for a research centre

in Rome. ___, she came to Romania to do ___ research. During her stay, she also ___ in an

English course. Now she ___ back in Italy for a few ___.

How is it possible for Julia ___ stay in touch with the people ___ the research centre while

she is ___ Romania? And how can she communicate ___ her colleagues from the English

course ___ she is in Italy? Who is ___ her phone bills?

In recent years, ___ has got much easier, faster, cheaper, ___ more diverse. We have a

wide ___ of options to choose from: telephone, ___, fax. Your company can have offices

___ ten different countries and you can ___ know what is going on in ___ of them all the

time. Almost ___ has a cell phone (= a mobile ___) and an e-mail address is no ___

something unusual. You can have a ___ with participants from all over the ___ withoutanyone having to travel a ___ mile. People are not hard to ___ if they are needed urgently,

wherever ___ might be.

However, being reachable is not always ___ to help us communicate. Advanced technology

___ not the solution to all problems. ___ communication is technically much easier today,

___ are still confronted with the century-___ difficulty of finding a good way ___ express

themselves. Sometimes, talking to someone ___ just as difficult whether they are ___ away

or right in front of ___. Thats one problem we have ___ fix ourselves.


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Communication - Exercises

Try to match the definitions with the words they apply to:

1. research a) having a large distance from one side to theother2. stay b) easy to arrive at3. enrol c) a detailed study of a subject4. to be in touch d) to show a feeling or opinion5. bill e) a set of similar things6. wide f) a period of time that you spend in a place7. range g) to continue to communicate with somebody8. reachable h) request of money owed9. to express i) to put yourself on the official list of a course,

college or group

Can you still remember the words?

Is it too late to e _ _ _ _ _ to the college or I still have a chance?The Madagascar island is r _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ only by aeroplane or ship.We usually keep i_ t_ _ _ _ by e-mail or cell phone and meet twice a year.It is better to do your shopping in this supermarket as it has a w _ _ _ range of products.Parents are c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ d with all kinds of situations when their sons reach adolescence.During our s _ _ _ we will visit the whole resort and the surroundings.I was so embarrassed because I left the restaurant and forgot to pay the b_ _ _.She is so involved in her r _ _ _ _ _ _ _ that she sometimes forgets to eat.It is very _ _ u _ _ _ l to write letters nowadays when there is the e-mail and the fax.

Which of the words best complete the sentences? Underline or circle them. Onesentence takes two variants.The fax is very fast/ reliable/ easyif you receive a confirmation from the recipient.You need to inform your colleges/ colleagues/ collegsabout your absence on Monday.The means of communication are quite different/ diverse/ wide.We solved the car problem each other/ ourselves/ weselves so the mechanic came fornothing.The couple stay in communication/ in contact/ in touchby using the Internet.Although we are miles ago/ away / aparted we have teleconferences once a month with our

partners in China.


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6. Its a small world, isnt it?

I have just returned from a lovelyvacation in sunny Spain, where I spent 10 wonderful days inthe hot sun. One day after I arrived (one day after my arrival), I was enjoying a glass of beeroutside a caf, when I heard a familiar voice behind me. I turned aroundand, to my surprise, I

saw a neighbour of mine sitting at one of the other tables. He was just as surprised as me,because neitherof us expectedto see familiar faces in a place so far (= far away) from home.When we saw each other (= one another), we both remarked, Small world, isnt it?

Actually, its not. TheEarthis not really small, but it seems that waybecause it is a lot easierfor us to travel nowadays. You can fly over oceans or acrosscontinents in a few hours. Insome cities, there are railwaysunder the ground; subway trainscan go a lot faster becausethey are not moving through crowded places. However remote your destination (is), nojourneytakes days anymore. All these things make long distances seem shorter and give usthe illusion that the world is small.

As a consequence, it has become almost commonto have friends far (= far away) from wherewe live: we can e-mail, we can telephone, and we can even visit one another occasionally.Wouldnt you say thats a good thing?

lovely = foarte frumoasarrival = sosireturned around = m-am ntorsto my surprise = spre surprinderea meaneither = nici unulexpected = se ateptaearth = pmntthat way = aaacross = de-a lungulrailways = ci feratesubway trains = metrouriremote = ndeprtat, la distanjourney = cltorie


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Its a small world, isnt it?

I have just returned from a ____ vacation in sunny Spain, where I ____ 10 wonderful days in

the hot ____. One day after I arrived (one ____ after my arrival), I was enjoying ____ glass of

beer outside a caf, ____ I heard a familiar voice behind ____. I turned around and, to my____, I saw a neighbour of mine ____ at one of the other tables. ____ was just as surprised

as me, ____ neither of us expected to see ____ faces in a place so far (=____ away) from

home. When we saw ____ other (= one another), we both remarked, ____ world, isnt it?

Actually, its ____. The Earth is not really small, ____ it seems that way because it ____ a lot

easier for us to ____ nowadays. You can fly over oceans ____ across continents in a few

hours. ____ some cities, there are railways under ____ ground; subway trains can go a ____

faster because they are not moving ____ crowded places. However remote your destination

(____), no journey takes days anymore. All ____ things make long distances seem shorter

____ give us the illusion that the ____ is small.

As a consequence, it has become ____ common to have friends far (= far ____) from where

we live: we can ____, we can telephone, and we can ____ visit one another occasionally.

Wouldnt you ____ thats a good thing?


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Its a small world, isnt it? - Exercises

Match the sentences to their ending:

They are building a new bridge before taking this vacation

Actually, I never spoke to my neighbour we take the subway trains to work

The University of Manitoba is a very let small children in a nursery during

work

In order to avoid heavy traffic remote place to do your studies

It is very common nowadays for parents to we occasionally take the car and have

small journeys

The team did not expect to across Bega River

We dont want any routine in our lives so have such a lovely reception

Write about a funny thing that happened to you on one of your holidays. Mention the

place and the people involved.

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Now imagine you are interviewing your colleague on the same subject. Think of five

questions to ask.

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7. Crime and Punishment

Hello, this is April Turner. Welcome to Channel 9 News.A street fight broke out in the city centre this morning. The police came and made a fewarrests.

Meanwhile, just a few streets away, a food store was robbed by three armedmen. Theythreatened to kill the saleswoman if she didnt give them the money. When the policearrived, the robberswere already gone. There is no obviouslink(= connection) between thetwo incidents, but the police are still investigating that possibility. Police officerRobert Parkerwill join us for an interview later on.

Obviously, our world is not a very safe place. But it would be even less safe if there were nolaws to protect us against crime. This protection is far from perfect, but the fearof punishmentis sometimes enough to make people think twicebefore committing a crime.The punishment itselfcan take many different forms, depending on how serious the crime is:a fine, certain restrictionsor, if the crime is serious, evenjail(= prison). For murder, there isstill a death penaltyin some countries.

However, a criminals fate is less hard today than in the past. Before a sentence is

pronounced, they have the right to a fairtrial. Throughoutthat trial, the defendantis presumedinnocent until proven guilty. This is to prevent innocent people from being convicted forsomething they havent done.

In the past, prisons used to be horrible places. Today, convicts enjoy reasonable livingconditions the period of time they have to spend in jail is seen as rehabilitation rather thanpunishment. Some prisons have all kinds of facilities libraries, Internet, gyms. The only thingconvicts cant do is go outside the prisons walls but even that is painfulenough.

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Crime and Punishment

Hello, this is April Turner. ___ to Channel 9 News.

A street ___ broke out in the city centre ___ morning. The police came and made ___ few

arrests.

Meanwhile, just a few ___ away, a food store was robbed ___ three armed men. They

threatened to ___ the saleswoman if she didnt give ___ the money. When the police

arrived, ___ robbers were already gone. There is ___ obvious link (= connection) between

the two ___, but the police are still investigating ___ possibility. Police officer Robert Parker

will ___ us for an interview later on.

___, our world is not a very ___ place. But it would be even ___ safe if there were no laws

___ protect us against crime. This protection ___ far from perfect, but the fear ___

punishment is sometimes enough to make ___ think twice before committing a crime.___ punishment itself can take many different ___, depending on how serious the crime ___:

a fine, certain restrictions or, if ___ crime is serious, even jail (= prison). ___ murder, there is

still a death ___ in some countries.

However, a criminals ___ is less hard today than in the ___. Before a sentence is

pronounced, they ___ the right to a fair trial. ___ that trial, the defendant is presumed ___

until proven guilty. This is to ___ innocent people from being convicted for ___ they havent

done.

In the past, ___ were horrible places. Today, convicts enjoy ___ living conditions the

period of time ___ have to spend in jail is ___ as rehabilitation rather than punishment.

Some ___ have all kinds of facilities libraries, ___, gyms. The only thing convicts cant do

___ go outside the prisons walls but ___ that is painful enough.


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Crime and Punishment - Exercises

What synonyms groups do the words below belong to?

a) Threaten 1) illegality, lawbreaking

b) Crime 2) opportunity, resource

c) Fate 3) during, in the meantime

d) Obvious 4) clear, easy to see

e) Meanwhile 5) destiny, fortune

f) Facilities 6) intimidate, endanger

g) Convicted 7) guilty, condemned

Complete the following sentences with suitable words beginning with the given letter

The old photograph brought back p_ _ _ _ _ _ memories.He has twice been c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of robbery.The defendant is accused of a range of c_ _ _ _ _.We want to decide our own f_ _ _.War b_ _ _ _ o_ _ in 1914.Carl's starting college in September. M_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, he's travelling around Europe.They t_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ the shopkeeper with a gun.We are in big trouble this time. There is no o_ _ _ _ _ _ solution to our problem.If found guilty, he faces six months in jail and a severe f_ _ _.

Think of five ways in which you could fight crime in Timisoara.

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8. A Lifeguards Day

Most people will associate words like ocean and beach with the idea of fun and relaxation.But for others, its a job.

Jack Stevenson is a lifeguard at a small beach club on the Canadian coast. His job is to keepan eye on (= to watch) the people swimmingor bathing, to warn them about the danger ofdrowning, and to rescue them if they ignore his warningsand cannot swim to the shore bythemselves.

Contrary to what some people might think, that is no easy job (= that is not an easy job at all).First of all, it requires excellent physical abilities. Jack trains every day in order to stay inshape. He holdstwo local records for swimming and running one of the reasons why he isone of the best lifeguards at the club.

But his job also involvesgreat responsibility. Humans and nature are equallyunpredictable,and the lifeguard must work with both.

Last, but not least, his job is not at all risk-free. Unlike the other people on the beach, Jack

cannot follow his own advice, and risks his life every time someone is in danger. That makeshim what some (= some people) might call a hero but if you tell him that, he will shakehishead and say, Im just doing my job.

Sometimes, he gets greetings and e-mails or letters from the people he once rescued. Butthe highest rewardyou could ever get, he says, is to see someone breathingagain afteryouve pulledthem out of the ocean. Someones life is in your hands for a few critical minutes,and there is nothing that can compare to the joy of saving it.

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A Lifeguards Day

Most people will associate words like ___ and beach with the idea of ___ and relaxation.

But for others, it___ a job.

Jack Stevenson is a ___ at a small beach club on ___ Canadian coast. His job is to ___ an

eye on (= to watch) the ___ swimming or bathing, to warn them ___ the danger of drowning,

and to ___ them if they ignore his warnings ___ cannot swim to the shore by ___.

Contrary to what some people might ___, that is no easy job (= that ___ not an easy job at

all). ___ of all, it requires excellent physical ___. Jack trains every day in order ___ stay in

shape. He holds two ___ records for swimming and running one ___ the reasons why he

is one ___ the best lifeguards at the club.

___ his job also involves great responsibility. ___ and nature are equally unpredictable, and

___ lifeguard must work with both.

Last, ___ not least, his job is not ___ all risk-free. Unlike the other ___, on the beach, Jack

cannot follow ___ own advice and risks his life ___ time someone is in danger. That ___ him

what some (= some people) might ___ a hero but if you tell ___ that, he will shake his

head ___ say, Im just doing my ___.

Sometimes, he gets greetings and e-mails ___ letters from the people he once ___. But the

highest reward you could ___ get, he says, is to see ___ breathing again after youve

pulled ___ out of the ocean. Someones life ___ in your hands for a few ___ minutes, and

there is nothing that ___ compare to the joy of saving ___.


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A Lifeguards Day Exercises

Match the following words with their definitions:

1) lifeguard a) impossible to foretell2) to involve b) benefit resulting from some event or action3) shore c) no risks involved4) to warn d) have or possess5) reward e) a person on a beach or pool whose job is to

protect swimmers from accidents6) to hold f) to help someone out of a dangerous or

harmful situation7) risk-free g) the land along the edge of a sea, lake or river8) to keep an eye on h) notify of danger, potential harm, or risk9) unpredictable i) to include someone or something in

something10) to rescue j) to watch or look after something or someone

Circle the right answer:

1) Dont worry! Just put your hands on the side of the pool and I _______out of thewater.

a) pull b) pluck

2) There's a _______________for whoever finishes first.a) rewire b) reward

3) This job _________a lot of personal sacrifice.a) involves b) invokes

4) Palma de Mallorca is a wonderful resort. You can walk for miles alongthe__________.

a) shores b) sores

5) Call for help! Somebody is________ in the lake.a) drawing b) drowning

6) The weather there can be a bit ___________- one minute it's blue skies and the nextminute it's pouring down.

a) predictable b) unpredictable

7) The government has refused to___________ the company from bankruptcy.a) reschedule b) rescue

Match the sentences to their ending

Football players can be helped in order I must warn you about the dog.

Mother told me to keep an eye of playing music together.

Learning German is nothing compare to keep violence off the sport field.

Before you go into the house, themselves, it might be dangerous.

They were united by the joy on my sister while she was shopping.

What she told me was contrary to everything I had ever heard.

You shouldnt let the children play by to learning English.


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9. The environment

7 a.m. Time to get up and get ready for work. For some, an excitingday is about to begin. Forothers, a good nights sleep has just ended. How you look at it greatlydepends on what workmeans to you.

Not so long ago, work was just another obligation, a boring eight hours away from the thingspeople trulyenjoyed. This perspective is slowly changing, partly because people are moreinterested in building a career, partly because employersare trying to providea pleasant andrelaxingworking environment for their employees.

At some point, people realized that the environment in which they live and work can greatlydetermine their mood. First, they changed their homes. The merefact of having a roofabovetheir head no longer satisfied them, so they started to alter things here and there. As theeconomic welfaregrew, people could afford to buy things to their taste: they could decide thestyle of their furniture, whether or not they wanted to cover their floors with carpets, the shapeand size of the curtains, and so on. It was the beginning of what we call interior decorating. Itwasnt long before the art of interior decorating acquired scientific elements, too, involvingarchitects and psychologists besides designers.

The phenomenon expanded, and offices graduallybegan to change their look. Sitting at adeskfor an averageof eight hours each day cannot be too exciting. But change the lightingabit, add some plants, placea photo of your belovedones on the desk, write on green sheets(or whatever colour you like), and you may leave the office feeling fresh and relaxed. Thatsbecause time flies when youre having fun, and work, as people have rather recentlydiscovered, can and should be fun.7:40 already? Id better go, or Ill be late for work!

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The environment

7 a.m. Time to get up ____ get ready for work. For some, ____ exciting day is about to

begin. ____ others, a good nights sleep has ____ ended. How you look at it ____

depends on what work means to ____ .

Not so long ago, work was ____ another obligation, a boring eight hours ____ from the

things people truly enjoyed. ____ perspective is slowly changing, partly because ____ are

more interested in building a ____ , partly because employers are trying to ____ a pleasant

and relaxing working environment ____ their employees.

At some point, people ____ that the environment in which they ____ and work can greatly

determine their ____ . First, they changed their homes. The ____ fact of having a roof

above ____ head no longer satisfied them, so ____ started to alter things here and ____ .

As the economic welfare grew, people ____ afford to buy things to their ____ : they could

decide the style of ____ furniture, whether or not they wanted ____ cover their floors with

carpets, the ____ and size of the curtains, and ____ on. It was the beginning of ____ we

call interior decorating. It wasnt ____ before the art of interior decorating ____ scientific

elements, too, involving architects and ____ besides designers.

The phenomenon expanded, and ____ gradually began to change their look. ____ at a

desk for an average ____ eight hours each day cannot be ____ exciting. But change the

lighting a ____ , add some plants, place a photo ____ your beloved ones on the desk,

____ on green sheets (or whatever colour ____ like), and you may leave the office ____

fresh and relaxed. Thats because time ____ when youre having fun, and work, ____

people have rather recently discovered, can ____ should be fun.

7:40 already? Id ____ go, or Ill be late for work!


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The environment Exercises

Complete the following sentences with suitable words beginning with the given letter.He a_ _ _ _ _ _ _ the firm in 1978.

The air in the balloon e_ _ _ _ _ _ when heated.These organizations have fought very hard for the rights and w_ _ _ _ _ _ of immigrants.We need a reference from your former e_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.This booklet p_ _ _ _ _ _ _ useful information about local services.The office is quite bright and airy - it 's a pleasant working e_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.She's in a bad m_ _ _.The application form was a single s_ _ _ _ of paper.In western Europe, a 7- to 8-hour working day is about the a_ _ _ _ _ _.

Put the words in the right order:

Have you sheet so can write I my you address do a?

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Nowadays becoming environment are people concerned more about the__________________________________________________________________________

Whole the business his country expanded in__________________________________________________________________________

Cant her a when bad is talk in you to she in mood__________________________________________________________________________

Government services cant the good provide social__________________________________________________________________________

Doubled last the number employees company the year of__________________________________________________________________________

All to clothes when to lost I my weight I had alter__________________________________________________________________________

Twice you this changed your month look !__________________________________________________________________________


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10. Time managementLets see: pick upthe kids from school do the shopping pay a visitto uncle Henry to seehow he is doing oh, no! The deadline for my assignmentis tomorrow! Ill have to postponethe appointmentat the beauty shop, or Ill never get all these things done!Does that sound familiar? What is going on?

Setting asidesome bold yet unproved theories which claim that time is shrinking, thereseems to be just one realistic explanation: we have to take onso many taskseach day, thatit becomes harder and harder for us to cope with all of them. Todays tight schedule isturning us all into managers: the managers of our own time. Thats easier said than done. Oris it?

Haste is usually not the solution. When we do things too quickly, we tend to overlook thedetails, which results in quality loss. In the long run, it might turn out that haste is time-consuming, because we may need to return to those things and do them again the rightway, this time.

Successfully dealingwith all the things on our agenda requires careful planning. Most peoplewill say theyre busy enough as it is, and that they cant afford to wastehalf an hour a day on

planning. Of course, those are the people who have not yet discovered how much precioustime their haste is costing them.

When we plan our day or our week, or month , it is a good idea to arrange our tasks on ascaleaccording to their importance. This is a good way to see what our priorities are andwhat we can leavefor later. Another thing we can do is to groupthings for example, insteadof going to the supermarket every otherday, we could buy things in larger quantities and goonce a week, thussaving time.

Still, even with the best planning possible, our time and energy are not unlimited: sometimeswe need to set all tasks aside and take a break.

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Time management

Lets see: pick up ____ kids from school do the shopping ____ a visit to uncle Henry to

____ how he is doing oh, no! ____ deadline for my assignment is tomorrow! I____ have

to postpone the appointment at ____ beauty shop, or Ill never ____ all these things done!

Does that ____ familiar? What is going on?

Setting ____ some bold yet unproved theories which ____ that time is shrinking, there

seems ____ be just one realistic explanation: we ____ to take on so many tasks ____ day,

that it becomes harder and ____ for us to cope with all ____ them. Todays tight schedule

is turning ____ all into managers: the managers of ____ own time. Thats easier said ____

done. Or is it?

Haste is ____ not the solution. When we do ____ too quickly, we tend to overlook ____

details, which results in quality loss. ____ the long run, it might turn ____ that haste is time-

consuming, because ____ may need to return to those ____ and do them again the right

____ , this time.

Successfully dealing with all ____ things on our agenda requires careful ____ . Most

people will say theyre ____ enough as it is, and that ____ cant afford to waste half an

____ a day on planning. Of course, ____ are the people who have not ____ discovered

how much precious time their ____ is costing them.

When we plan ____ day or our week, or month , ____ is a good idea to arrange ____

tasks on a scale according to ____ importance. This is a good way ____ see what our

priorities are and ____ we can leave for later. Another ____ we can do is to group ____

for example, instead of going to ____ supermarket every other day, we could ____ things

in larger quantities and go ____ a week, thus saving time.

Still, ____ with the best planning possible, our ____ and energy are not unlimited:

sometimes ____ need to set all tasks aside ____ take a break.


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Time management - Exercises

How does each phrase end?

a) We cant postpone this forever, 1. she comes to visit us every otherday.

b) Oh no! My blouse is ruined, 2. but the results will be seen inthe long run.

c) Helena didnt want to talk to her ex-boyfriend, 3. but I feel like choking, Imtaking it off.

d) It may seem as a risky investment, 4. lets have a serious talk now!e) Im sick and tired of my mother-in-law, 5. it shrank when I washed it!f) Tight shirts may be in fashion, 6. so she didnt pick up the phone

for a week.

Fill in with one word.1. She always says that she doesnt have so much time to ____________ (=lose) on

watching TV.2. The policeman must have ________________ (=not noticed) the clue.3. The secretary asked me if I had an ________________ (=established meeting) with

Mr. Jones.4. The gravedigger was very tired; he had been working for hours now, so he decided to

_________________ (=stop working) for 10 minutes.5. How good would you say he is, on a ___________ (=range) from 1 to 10?6. Lets ___________ (=bring together) the kids and see if we are not missing one.

Say this in another way by using one of the expressions!the right way; harder and harder; get done; busy enough as it is; tight schedule;

easier said than done.

1. Please solve all this things by tomorrow or Il l have a talk with the supervisor about you.__________________________________________________________________________

2. He hasnt chosen the correct method in showing her he loves her.__________________________________________________________________________

3. You have a lot tasks and assignments to deal with, I dont want to give you any extra work.__________________________________________________________________________

4. My husband has a very busy programme at work so I dont dare to visit him at the office.__________________________________________________________________________

5. A lot of people talk about resigning, but when it comes to doing it, not many dare.__________________________________________________________________________

6. Nowadays its getting more and more difficult to raise a child.__________________________________________________________________________


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11. What we eat

A lot of people exercise to stay in shape. Not just because they know its healthy, but alsobecause they want to look good. So they practise sports mainly to burn calories and loseweight.

But a healthy diet is also important. After all, we are what we eat, arent we? This meansmore than just watching our waist. People are becoming increasingly aware that not allcalories are the same. Our body needs to get balancedamounts of proteins, sugars, fats,vitamins, and minerals. If one of these categories is missing, or if another one is in excess, wemay have serious problems.Furthermore, the source of these substances is also important. For instance, many people arevegetarian, because there is evidence that vegetables are healthier than meat, and they canbe just as nutritious. And most people agree that milk and eggs are very healthy if taken in theright amounts. Also, everyone knows that cannedfood is not always the best choice: its goodthat we can preserve food for longer periods of time, but some preservatives can beunhealthy.Water is also very important. After all, we are seventy-fivepercent water; when you think of itthis way, its not difficult to understand why dehydration is so dangerous.Not surprisingly, not everyone pays attention to these issues. A lot of people would never

agree to give up coffee or to drink only mineral water and natural juices. And who can resistchocolate so easily? These examples may be funny, but sometimes things are more serious:its the case of drugs that cause addiction. Drug addictsmay agree that what they are doing isunhealthy, but quittingrequires great willpower.Almost every magazine has articles dedicated to suggestions for a healthy diet. All thoseguidelines may seem a little confusing, but there is one basic rule: as long as you dontexaggerate, you should be fine.

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What we eat

A lot of ___ exercise to stay in shape. Not ___ because they know its healthy, ___ also

because they want to look ___. So they practise sports mainly to ___ calories and lose

weight.But a ___ diet is also important. After all, ___ are what we eat, arent ___? This means more

than just watching ___ waist. People are becoming increasingly aware ___ not all calories are

the same. ___ body needs to get balanced amounts ___ proteins, sugars, fats, vitamins, and

minerals. ___ one of these categories is missing, ___ if another one is in excess, ___ may

have serious problems.

Furthermore, the ___ of these substances is also important. ___ instance, many people are

vegetarian, because ___ is evidence that vegetables are healthier ___ meat, and they can be

just ___ nutrit ious. And most people agree that ___ and eggs are very healthy if ___ in the

right amounts. Also, everyone ___ that canned food is not always ___ best choice: its good

that ___ can preserve food for longer periods ___ time, but some preservatives can be ___.

Water is also very important. After ___, we are seventy-five percent water; when ___ think of

it this way, it___ not difficult to understand why dehydration ___ so dangerous.

Not surprisingly, not everyone pays attention ___ these issues. A lot of people ___ never

agree to give up coffee ___ to drink only mineral water and ___ juices. And who can resist

chocolate ___ easily? These examples may be funny, ___ sometimes things are more

serious: it___ the case of drugs that cause ___. Drug addicts may agree that what ___ are

doing is unhealthy, but quitting ___ great will power.

Almost every magazine ___ articles dedicated to suggestions for a ___ diet. All those

guidelines may seem ___ little confusing, but there is one ___ rule: as long as you don___exaggerate, you should be fine.


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What we eat - Exercises

Fill in with a word or phrase:

1. If children eat sweets in _____________ (=surplus), they tend to become fat adults.2. A lot of people die of _______________ (=lack of water) in the desert every year.3. Out of all types of ____________ (=dependences), I consider drugs to be the worst.4. Losing weight requires great __________________ (=determination).5. Its recommended, when youre on a diet to receive some _____________ (= pieces

of advice) from an expert.6. ________________ (=in a tin can) soups are the easiest to prepare: you just have to

heat them.

Which is the right word?1. Many people wouldnt consider eating chocolate and candies all day to be a healthy

______________.2. If the food contains a lot of proteins and vitamins, it is considered to be

__________________.3. In order to keep food edible for a longer time, we use _____________.4. Im sure he didnt __________ the temptation of telling his friend all about the

incident.5. Everybody thought that he was a bachelor, but __________ it turned out that he had

been married for 10 years.6. A lot of top models strictly watch their ______________, we could say that they are

almost obsessed with it.

Imagine you have to interview somebody on the topic of eating habits. Think of fivequestions you would ask.

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12. The Environment (2)

Environment is a term we use to refer collectively to the things that surroundus. It is morethan just the home or the workplace, but it took people a very long time to figurethat out.When they finally did understand it, they realized they had made some mistakes.

Not long ago, people still thought that nature could take care of itself, and that it would remainunchangedno matterwhat we did. They used to think that the Earth was strong enough tohandle(= to deal with) anything we might do. Now we know better. We are now aware thatour actions can have tremendouseffects on our planet. The development of science hasmade us powerful enough to cause a lot of harm even to destroy the world but thequestion is, are we wiseenough to handle that power?

The protection of our environment requires urgent attention. It is plainto see that the balanceof the universe is fragile, and that a small mistake could cause a natural disaster.First, the planets resources are limited, so we need to use them rationally. What will happenwhen they are exhausted? Second, if we want the world to remain a healthy environment,efforts should be made to keep pollution down (= to maintain a low level of pollution). Third,because of the way we have exploited the environment, some animal species are now extinct,

and others are endangered.

Since we know that the world is not made up ofindependent parts, it is easy to see that thedisappearanceof a species could have a dramatic impact on the whole planet.

People are gradually becoming aware of this. Recycling and greenproducts (= products thatare friendlyto the environment) are becoming more and more popular, and there are a lot oforganizations such as GreenPeace, for instance , which fightfor the environment. Letsjust hope its not too late.

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The Environment (2)

Environment is a term we use ____ refer collectively to the things that ____ us. It is more

than just ____ home or the workplace, but it ____ people a very long time to ____ that.

When they finally did understand ____ , they realized they had made some ____ .

Not long ago, people still thought ____ nature could take care of itself, ____ that it would

remain unchanged no ____ what we did. They used to think ____ the Earth was strong

enough to ____ (= to deal with) anything we might ____ . Now we know better. We are

____ aware that our actions can have ____ effects on our planet. The development ____

science has made us powerful enough ____ cause a lot of harm even ____ destroy the

world but the question ____ , are we wise enough to handle ____ power?

The protection of our environment ____ urgent attention. It is plain to ____ that the balance

of the universe ____ fragile, and that a small mistake ____ cause a natural disaster.

First, the ____ resources are limited, so we need ____ use them rationally. What will

happen ____ they are exhausted? Second, if we ____ the world to remain a healthy ____

, efforts should be made to keep ____ down (= to maintain a low level ____ pollution).

Third, because of the way ____ have exploited the environment, some animal ____ are

now extinct, and others are ____ . Since we know that the world ____ not made up of

independent parts, ____ is easy to see that the ____ of a species could have a ____

impact on the whole planet.

People ____ gradually becoming aware of this. Recycling ____ green products (= products

that are friendly ____ the environment) are becoming more and ____ popular, and there

are a lot ____ organizations such as GreenPeace, for instance , ____ fight for theenvironment. Lets just ____ its not too late.


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Environment (2) Exercises

Fill in:We are beautiful ______ matter what they say.He regretted the disappearance ______ Greek from school curricula.The day's shopping left her ___________ (extremely tired).Salt is made ______of two elements"sodium and chlorine.How can I figure______ someone elses password?

Match the beginnings of the sentences with the endings:1. She was surrounded2. We couldn't figure out3. My wife handles4. The bald eagle may be5. Sugar is

6. Susan had

a) the household accounts .b) endangered.c) by reporters .d) made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms .e) where all the money had gone.f) a tremendous time at the theater last night.

Think of five things people could do to have a greener planet. Which of them have youalready done?

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13. Poverty

Michelle Keaton is moving with her new family today. The four-year-old child has beenadopted by Alice ONeil, a 30-year-old social worker (whom) she met in the foster home.Michelle has every reason to be happy: she is going to be part of a loving family, who will

provide the care and education that a child needs. Its a new horizon for her. She has nevermet her natural parents, so she has never felt the warmthof a family. She was abandonedat birth and has been living in the foster home since then.

Many other children are less fortunate. Quite a lot of them end up homeless, living on thestreets, among garbagebins(= garbage cans). Their life is a constant struggle forsurvival. They are not isolated cases, you see them everywhere, from downtownto the edgeof the city: the beggarat the corner of the street or next to the hotel entrance, stretchingoutan arm as you pass him by; the group that gathers around a fire on a chillyNovember day;the lonely person dressed in an old coat, taking shelter under a bridge or in the subwaystation; the gang that you fear so much. In order to survive, some of them start stealing,others beg, others become prostitutes. They are the people society is not proud of. Thegovernment offers them some financial aid, there are charity institutions, but somehow theproblem persists.

There are countries in the world where most of the population is confronted with such issuesas starvationand all kinds of diseases that result from it (because hunger makes the bodybecome weakand people get sickmore easily).

Would it be so difficult to solve these problems? If we wanted a little less for ourselves andpaid more attention to other peoples suffering, the world would probably become a slightlybetter place. Would it be such a sacrifice if we gave up a part of our comfort so that otherpeople could enjoy a decent life?

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Poverty

Michelle Keaton is moving with her new ___ today. The four-year-old child has been ___

by Alice ONeil, a 30-year-old ___ worker (whom) she met in the ___ home. Michelle has

every reason to ___ happy: she is going to be ___ of a loving family, who will provide ___

care and education that a child ___ . Its a new horizon for her. ___ has never met her

natural parents, ___ she has never felt the warmth ___ a family. She was abandoned at

___ and has been living in the ___ home since then.

Many other children ___ less fortunate. Quite a lot of ___ end up homeless, living on the

___ , among garbage bins (= garbage cans). Their ___ is a constant struggle for

survival. ___ are not isolated cases, you see ___ everywhere, from downtown to the edge

___ the city: the beggar at the ___ of the street or next to the ___ entrance, stretching out

an arm as ___ pass him by; the group that ___ around a fire on a chilly ___ day; the lonely

person dressed in ___ old coat, taking shelter under a ___ or in the subway station; the

___ that you fear so much. In ___ to survive, some of them start ___ , others beg, others

become prostitutes. They ___ the people society is not proud ___ . The government offers

them some financial ___ , there are charity institutions, but somehow ___ problem persists.

There are countries in ___ world where most of the population ___ confronted with such

issues as starvation ___ all kinds of diseases that result ___ it (because hunger makes the

body ___ weak and people get sick more ___ ).

Would it be so difficult to ___ these problems? If we wanted a ___ less for ourselves and

paid more ___ to other peoples suffering, the world ___ probably become a slightly better

place. ___ it be such a sacrifice if ___ gave up a part of our ___ so that other people could

enjoy ___ decent life?


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Poverty Exercises

Fill in:

My sister is proud ______ herself for having played in a rock band.When you travel abroad you miss the warmth ______ your familiy.What can I do in order _______ keep fit?Although I had already forgotten about it, she was still begging ______ forgiveness.What could you give ______ to?

Match the beginnings of the sentences with the endings:1. After becoming a social2. Aid may be "given" in the3. In every family, there are family members4. The ladies had 10 step-children5. My neighbours ten year old nephew struggled with6. My question is where do dolphins take

a) form of financial grants or loans, or in the form of materials, labor, or expertise.b) among them.c) shelter.d) worker, you will be able to assist people in solving personal and family problems .e) his math homework .f) who are less fortunate.

Write a manifesto about the ways in which people could help less fortunate children. (alist of ten things people should do)

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Happy Anniversary!

David and Sylvia are ___ their first wedding anniversary today. One ___ as husband and

wife.

Is everything ___ ? Sylvia asks, as she throws a ___ at her watch. She catches a ___ of

her wedding ring and smiles, ___ she recalls the day David proposed ___ her. It wasnt the

typical ___ -at-the-restaurant scene but then, ___ lot of things are not typical ___ our

relationship, she thinks.

Were ___ set, David replies. The plane lands ___ one hour. Im picking mom ___ dad up

at 8:30. He looks ___ Sylvia and smiles at the same ___ . A year ago, she was leaving ___

Sydney, to attend a conference. He ___ her to the airport. They had ___ announced that the

plane was going ___ take off in a few minutes. ___ before she headed for the gate, ___

said goodbye and he added, in ___ almost casual tone, Oh, before I ___ , theres

something Id like ___ ask you. Will you marry me? ___ said yes. They kissed, they

hugged ___ she took the next flight to ___ .

You should probably leave, itll ___ you about forty minutes to get ___ the airport during

rush hour. Do ___ need to stop for gas on ___ way?

No, the tank is full. ___ , I should probably get going.

Don___ be too long, she says, and ___ goodbye.

After he leaves, she takes ___ look at the table in the ___ yard. Everything is in place.

Should ___ slice the cake now, or wait ___ everyone is here? Nah, Ill ___ , she decides.

She takes care of ___ few more details, as she waits ___ David to return with his parents.

___ parents are also coming, but a ___ later.

She touches her stomach and smiles ___ . Actually, theres a double celebration ___ . A few

days ago, she found ___ she was pregnant. Her father-in-law will ___ thrilled when he hears

he is ___ to become a grandpa her mother-in-law, ___ , of course. So will her parents.

___ hears the sound of the engine ___ . The first guests have arrived. It___ going to be a

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Happy Anniversary! - Exercises

Put the words in the correct order:When/ she /thrilled /mother-in-law / Her /be/ hears /about to /wil l/become /she /is/ a grandma____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________sound /hears /She/ the /outside /the /rain /of____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________A /meeting /she/ ago,/ for /Sydney, /to/ a minute/ leaving/ was /attend/____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________a /today /theres/ Actually,/ celebration/ double____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________probably /going /should /We/ get

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________till /now /she/ the /pizza,/ Should /or/ is/ wait/ everyone/ here/? /slice____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Match the beginnings of the sentences with the endings:1. She only glanced2. The actor's career took3. She was thrilled4. From the window he could catch5. I rather ride the bike6. Can you recall

a) off after his role in that movie.b) during the rush hour.c) at hearing the news.d) at the menu in order to see the prices.e) what she said?f) a glimpse of the lake.

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15. Coming Soon

If you havent yet decided what youre going to do next Friday night, heres a tipfor you: Backin Town, a Northwest Pictures production, is showing at the cinema. The motion picturefeatures Emma Jones and Michael Ford in a story about the search of ones true identity.

Emma Jones plays the part of Helen Turner, an ex-Hollywood star who comes to settlein asmall town in the mountains after a briefperiod of success. Eddie Keaton, the characterplayed by Michael Ford, is a formerbusinessman, now bankrupt, who comes to spend thesummer in the same quiet surroundings. Although the two have met on two previousoccasions, they know practically nothing about each other. A sequence of incidents bringsthem closer to each other and they fall in love, after which they start discovering the little joysof life as a common person.

The movie was releasedtwo weeks ago and it was a tremendousbox office hit, a trueblockbuster, which is rather uncommonfor a film of this kind. Directorand producer PhilipParker has been kind enough to take us behind the scenes, in an attempt to account for thissuccess:Its not the what, its the how, he explains. Its the usual boy-meets-girl story a formula

which may be old, but never obsolete. But what makes this movie different from others of thesame kind is all the things around this story: the scenery, the soundtrack, the actorsthemselves. I worked with a crewm

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