Verbele auxiliare Cum sa te prezinti. La cumparaturi. La aeroport. Limbaj social: urari de calatorie, de zile speciale. Intrarea in vorba cu oamenii necunoscuti.

Verbul To Be (a fi)

Verbul To Have (a avea)

Verbul To Do (a face)

Exercitiul 1 Alegeti forma corecta:

1. I wonder how many children going on the school field trip this month.

(a)  are b)  has (c)  is

2. Every morning, I go to work car.

(a)  for (b)  by (c)  in

3. Do you like sushi? No, I .

(a)  don't like (b)  don't (c)  are not

4. Has anyone seen Laura? to work today?

(a)  Is she coming (b)  Does she come (c)  She come

5. I hope you're having a good time. like some more tea?

(a)  Do you (b) Will you (c)  Would you

6. Let's hang out later tonight. want to come over after work?

(a)  You will (b)  Do you (c)  Does you

7. I was out when you called. I went to the store buy some milk.

(a)  for (b)  to (c)  order to

8. I haven't talked to Nicole recently. When you talk to her last?

(a)  does (b)  was (c)  did

9. We a wonderful time. Thanks for inviting us over for dinner.

(a)  had (b)  have (c)  has

10. The forecast isn't good for tomorrow. It's to rain so don't forget to bring your umbrella.

(a)  having (b)  going (c)  seems

Exercitiul 2 Alegeti forma corecta:

1. I like to visit other countries but I find the of travel is too high.

(a)  money (b)  cost (c)  expenses (d)  currency

2. She is very happy because she starts her new today.

(a)  job (b) work (c)  labour (d)  post

3. One day I hope I shall the lottery.

(a)  gain (b)  collect (c)  reach (d)  win

4. He must have a lot of money because this summer he is going on a cruise the world.

(a)  about (b)  around (c)  across (d)  through

5. Have you read that book the life of Van Gogh?

(a)  about (b)  of (c)  over (d)  in

6. Do you want sugar in your coffee?

(a)  some (b)  much (c)  any (d)  little

7. They do not cheques in that restaurant.

(a)  accept (b)  agree (c)  allow (d)  admit

8. I cannot work today because I have very bad tooth.

(a)  pain (b)  hurt (c)  damage (d)  ache

9. Children are not in that public house.

(a)  aloud (b)  allowed (c)  accepted (d)  agreed

10. You can see the about the sale in the local paper.

(a)  announcement (b)  warning (c)  notice (d)  advertisement

A Busy Day

(two friends speaking in a park when they meet each other jogging)

Barbara: Hi, Katherine, how are you today?
Katherine: I'm great and you?

Barbara: VERY busy! I'm jogging now, but later I have to do a lot!
Katherine: What do you have to do?

Barbara: Well, first of all, I have to do the shopping. We don't have anything to eat at home.
Katherine: and then?

Barbara: Little Johnny has a basketball game this afternoon. I'm driving him to the game.
Katherine: Oh, how is his team doing?

Barbara: They're doing very well. Next week, they're travelling to Toronto for a tournament.
Katherine: That's impressive.

Barbara: Well, Johnny likes playing basketball.

Introducing Yourself                                                                                                

Introductions

A: Hello. My name's Peter. What's your name?

B: Janet.

A: Where are you from Janet?

B: I'm from Seattle. Where are you from?

A: I'm from Madrid.

B: Are you American?

A: Yes, I am. Are you Spanish?

B: Yes I am.

Key Vocabulary                                                                                                                                      My name is
What's (is) your name
Where are you from?
I'm from Are you (Spanish, American, German, etc.)

Introductions                                                                                                         Acestea sunt cateva expresii pe care le folosim adesea sa prezentam persoane necunoscute. (name), I don't think you've met (name).
I don't think you know (name)
May I introduce you to (name)
(name), do you know (name)?
(name), I'd like you to meet (name)

Cand intalnesti o persoana pentru prima data este acceptat sa saluti persoana respectiva cu 'How do you do?' iar raspunsul correct este 'How do you do.' Iata o scurta conversatie:

Ken: Peter, I'd like you to meet Mary.
Peter: How do you do?
Mary: How do you do.
Ken: Mary works for

O alta varianta este 'It's a pleasure to meet you.' sau 'Pleased to meet you.'

Ken: Peter, I'd like you to meet Mary.
Peter: It's a pleasure to meet you.
Mary: How do you do.
Ken: Mary works for

Ken: Peter, I'd like you to meet Mary.
Peter: How do you do?
Mary: Pleased to meet you.
Ken: Mary works for

In situatiile informale prezentarile sunt facute simplu: 'This is (name).' Este acceptat sa se spuna 'Hi' sau 'Hello' ca raspuns in aceasta situatie informala.

Ken: Peter, this is Mary.
Peter: How do you do?
Mary: Pleased to meet you.
Ken: Mary works for

Este normal sa dati mana cand va prezentati. Dupa prezentarea initiala, darea mainii are loc in situatii mai formale sau la intalniri de afaceri. In alte cazuri oameni spun doar 'Hi.'

Hello and Goodbye - Three Short Conversations

A: Hello

B: Hello, Peter. How are you?

A: Fine, thanks. How are you?

B: I'm fine, thank you.

A: Goodbye

B: Goodbye, Janet. See you tomorrow!

A: Bye-bye, Peter. Have a nice evening.

B: Thanks, you too!

A: Thanks.

Key Vocabulary Hello How are you?
I'm fine, - OK, - well, thank you
Goodbye, - bye bye
See you tomorrow
Have a nice evening/day

In a Shop                                                                                Shopping for a Sweater

A: Can I help you?

B: Yes, I'm looking for a sweater.

A: What size are you?

B: I'm an extra large.

A: How about this one?

B: Yes, that's nice. Can I try it on?

A: Certainly, there's the changing rooms over there.

B: Thank you.

A: How does it fit?

B: It's too large. Do you have a large?

A: Yes, here you are.

B: Thank you. I'll have it, please.

A: OK, how would you like to pay?

B: Do you take credit cards?

A: Yes, we do. Visa, Master Card and American Express.

B: OK, here's my Visa.

A: Thank you. Have a nice day!

B: Thank you, goodbye.

Key Vocabulary Can I help you?
Can I try it (them) on?
size - extra small, small, medium, large, extra large
How does it fit?
changing rooms
How would you like to pay?
credit cards

At the Airport                    Checking In

A: Good morning. Can I have your ticket, please?

B: Here you are.

A: Thank you. Would you like smoking or non-smoking?

B: Non-smoking, please.

A: Would you like a window or an aisle seat?

B: An aisle seat, please.

A: Do you have any baggage?

B: Yes, this suitcase and this carry-on bag.

A: Here's your boarding pass. Have a nice flight.

B: Thank you.

Passport Control

PROIECT: Absurdul - categorie estetico-literara derivata din cultivarea in fertilele PROIECT: INCEPUTURILE LITERATURII CULTE (primii scriitori „profesionisti”)

A: Good morning. Can I see your passport?

B: Here you are.

A: Thank you very much. Are you a tourist or on business?

B: I'm a tourist.

A: That's fine. Have a pleasant stay.

B: Thank you.

Key Vocabulary Can I have your ticket?
smoking, non-smoking
window, aisle seat
baggage, suitcase, carry-on bag
boarding pass
flight
Can I see your passport?
tourist, business

In a Motel / Hotel                                                                                                           Getting a Room for the Night

A: Good evening. Can I help you?

B: Yes, please. I'd like a room for the night.

A: Would you like a single room, or a double room?

B: A single room, please. How much is the room?

A: It's $55 per night.

B: Can I pay by credit card?

A: Certainly. We take Visa, Master Card and American Express. Could you fill in this form, please?

B: Do you need my passport number? No, just an address and your signature.

(fills out the form) Here you are.

A: Here's your key. Your room number is 212.

B: Thank you.

A: Thank you. If you need anything, dial 0 for the reception area. Have a good stay!

Key Vocabulary Can I help you
I'd like a room
single, double room
Can I pay by credit card?
fill in this form
passport number
room number
reception

At a Restaurant Ordering a Meal

A: Hi. How are you doing this afternoon?

B: Fine, thank you. Can I see a menu, please?

A: Certainly, here you are.

B: Thank you. What's today's special?

A: Grilled tuna and cheese on rye.

B: That sounds good. I'll have that.

A: Would you like something to drink?

B: Yes, I'd like a coke.

A: Thank you. (returning with the food) Here you are. Enjoy your meal!

B: Thank you.

A: Can I get you anything else?

B: No thanks. I'd like the check (bill - UK English), please.

A: That'll be $6.75.

B: Here you are. Keep the change!

A: Thank you! Have a good day!

Bye.

Key Vocabulary Can I see a menu?
here you are
Enjoy your meal!
Would you like
Can I get you anything else?
I'd like the check (bill - UK English), please.
That'll be $6.75.
Have a good day!

Social Language                                                                          Travel Greetings

Iata cateva expresii folosite cand ne luam ramas bun de la prieteni sau familie pentru calatori scurte sau lungi.                                                                                                               Long Trips, Vacations, etc. American English Have a good trip.
Enjoy your vacation.
Have a good time in (destination)

Long Trips, Vacations, etc. British English Have a good journey.
Enjoy your holidays.
Have a good time in (destination)

Short Outings Enjoy! (American English)
Have a good time at (destination place such as a restaurant)
Have a good time in (destination city)

Cand prietenii tai se intorc acasa este politicos sa le pui urmatoarele intrebari:                                                                                                                                         How was your vacation? (holiday in British English)
Did you enjoy your time in (destination)
How was your journey / flight / trip?

Special Days

Este normal sa se foloseasca o anumita urare pentru zile speciale, vacante sau alte ocazii speciale. Iata cateva din cele mai frecvente:                          Birthdays Happy birthday!
Best wishes / Good luck on your thirtieth (age - use an ordinal number) birthday!
Many happy returns!

Wedding / Anniversary Congratulations!
Best wishes / good luck on your tenth (number - use an ordinal number) anniversary!
Here's to many more happy years together (folosit cand se face un toast)

Special Holidays Merry Christmas!
Happy New Year / Easter / Hanukkah / Ramadan etc.
All the best for a happy New Year / Easter / Hanukkah / Ramadan etc.

Cand faci o urare unui copil de ziua lui este ceva obisnuit sa-i intrebi si ce au primit: Merry Christmas! What did you get from Santa Claus?
Happy Birthday! What did your Daddy get for you?

Special Occasions Congratulations on your promotion!
All the best for your
I'm so proud of you!

Speaking to Strangers

Aici sunt cateva expresii politicoase folosite pentru a atrage atentia sau a cere ajutor de la oameni necunoscuti. Folosirea unui limbaj mai formal este normal cand vorbiti cu cineva pe care nu cunoasteti: Interrupting Este normal sa te scuzi intai cand ceri ajutorul unei alte persoane. Excuse me, could I
Sorry, do you think I could
Excuse me, do you know
I beg your pardon, could you help me? (formal)

Asking Someone to Repeat Cand ceri informatii probabil vei intampina greutati sa intelegi ce se spune, mai ales cand este aglomerat si este mult zgomot in jur (statii de gara, restaurante, magazine, etc.) Aici sunt cateva expresii uzuale pentru a ruga pe cineva sa repete ce a spus: Excuse me, I'm afraid I didn't understand. Could you repeat that? (formal)
I'm sorry, I didn't catch that.

Circle the correct item:

1.     My brother is a________ He works in a hotel.

A pilot        B receptionist C postman

2.     Red and yellow are________colours.

A first B primary      C quiet

3.     Write a letter to your________friend.

A pencil      B book C pen

4.     Green is a________colour.

A secondary B clean   C freezing

5.     There aren't any blocks of________ in his street.

A buildings B flats      C houses

6.     There are lots of famous ________ in this museum.

A statues     B castles        C churches

7.     There's ________bank in Sue's neighbourhood.

A a B some C any

8.     That's about me. How about you?

A good       B all C not

9.     Paris is the________of France.

A place       B city C capital

10.  I've got a chest of________in my bedroom.

A drawers B cushions     C pillows

11.  Louise and Betty________got a big house.

A have got   B has C have

12.  There's a theatre________her house.

A in B near C next

13.  My flat is on the________floor.

A six B sixth C sixteen

14.  I brush my teeth in the________

A bathroom B living room C garden

15.  They've got a white cat. It's________cat.

A their B they C they're

16.  The table is________of the sofa.

A in front B next C near

17.  'What is your________?'

'It's WS3 3ML.'

A address B postcode     C floor

18.  Has Mrs Blake got four________?

A child       B childs        C children

19.  Danny's got lots of ________ .

A toy B toy's C toys

20.  Patty likes________ .

A strawberry's        B strawberries C strawberrys

21.  We want some

A potatoes   B potatos      C potato

22.  This is the________car.

A man's      B mans C men

23.  Our house________four bedrooms.

A 've got     B 's got C got

24.  I ________a CD player but I've got a

computer.

A 've got     B haven't got C hasn't got

25.  There is a________cabinet near my bed.

A bed B bedside      C bedroom

26.  She's got a big________in her bedroom.

A tap B hall C wardrobe

27.  I like this house. When can I move________

A at B on C in

28.  The living room is________big.

A great       B quiet C quite

29.  This laptop belongs to Melissa. It's ________laptop.

A her B his C its

30.  The tiger is 2,5 m_______ .

A long       B short C big

31.  'Have they got a TV in their bedroom?'

'Yes, they_______'

A have        B have got     C 've got

32.  The garage is_______the house.

A behind     B in front      C next

33.  These are the_______hats.

A women's   B womans      C women

34.  Can a turtle fly?'
'No, it_______'

A can B can't C can not

35.  A duck can't climb trees but it_______fly.

A can not B can't C can

36.  A jockey works on a_______ .

A farm        B racecourse C aquarium

37.  A dentist_______after people's teeth.

A takes       B puts C looks

38.  Robert can swim but he _______ play the piano.

A cannot     B can C do

39.  Kate _______the bus to work every morning.

A catch       B catchs        C catches

40.  Ann does her homework _______ the afternoons.

A in B at C on

41.  Beth goes to the gym _______ the evenings.
A in B at C on

42.  'What time is it?'

'It's half _______eight.'

A to B past C for

43.  Lyn _______ all her time with her dog.

A takes      B gives C spends

44.  A pilot_______aeroplanes.

A fly B flys C flies

45.  Look at the dolphin! I want to_______a picture.

A have      B take C make

46.  What does your dog________like?

A look       B is C can

47.  'Excuse me, have you got the_______?'

'It's 7:30.'

A time       B clock C hours

48.  My brother is scared_______snakes.

A for        B of C on

49.  He's here about the house for________ 

A buy        B rent C take

50.  Our kitchen is_______ - fashioned.

A modern B new C old

51.  Chris plays football_______ the weekend.

A in B at C on

52.  They have lunch_______ 2 o'clock.

A on B in C at

53.  Cobras. A can't _______ hear music at all.

A can’t B can C does

Vocabulary

Fill in the correct word.

catch • gym • brush • lunch • weekend • birthday • plump • beard • honest

summer • favourite

e.g. Does he catch the bus to school?

1 Laura is very She never lies to people.

2     Mrs Blake is tall and a bit

3     He goes to the . on Fridays.

4     My uncle has got a. and a moustache.

5 My dad's. is on 19th March

6     is my favourite season.

7     They usually have .. at 1:30.

8     I.. my teeth in the morning at night.

9 Do you play football at the

10 Blue is my .. colour.

Circle the correct item.

e.g. We sometimes . skiing in winter.

A go B play              C walk

1. Greg always to the gym in the evening.

A go                   B goes        C doesn't go

2. She has got.. hair.

A tall                  B curly        C big

3. Cindy usually . videos in the evening.

A looks              B reads       C watches

4. Liz sleeps on Sundays.

A long                B often       C late

5. Chris basketball on Fridays.

A catches       B plays       C goes

Underline the correct word:

1.      Sue goes to the theatre in/on Sundays.

2.      Jenny goes swimming in/on summer.

3.      Do you stay up late on/in Saturdays?

4.      They go to the park in/on Wednesday afternoons.

Fill in do, does, don't or doesn't.

e.g.      A: Does Marco come from France?

B: No, he doesn't. He comes from Italy.

A: ____________ you play football on Saturdays?

B: No, I____________ I play tennis on Saturdays.

A: ____________ Michael and Joan live in London?

B: Michael ____________, but Joan____________ . She lives in Oxford.

A: ____________ you and Steve watch TV every evening?
B: Well, I ____________, but Steve ____________. He usually reads a book.

A: ____________ Mary walk to work?

B: No,  she ____________ always drives to work.

Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.

e.g. makes / winter / a / Paul / in , snowman sometimes

Paul sometimes makes a snowman in winter.

Sundays / he / on / late / sleeps / never __________ ______ ____ _____ _______ ______ ________

TV / they / evening / watch / usually /in / the __________ ______ ____ _____ _______ ______ ________

Communication

Match the questions to the answers to complete the dialogue.

e.g. What do you do in your free time?              C

1.     Really? Do you have a favourite player?        A No, I don't, but I watch him on TV.

2.     Do you go and watch him play? B No, I don't. I play on Tuesdays and Sundays

3.     Do you play football every day? C I play football.

D Yes, I do. My favourite player is David Beckham.

Reading

Read the article and answer the questions.

Jude Law is a famous British actor. He was born in 1972. He lives in London.

Jude's family is very nice. His father's name is Peter and his mother's name is Maggie. Jude has got a sister. Her name is Natasha.

Jude is a very handsome man. He is tall. He has got short brown hair and blue eyes. Jude is calm and friendly. He has got many friends and his fans like him a lot.

Jude hasn't got much free time. When he has, though, he likes going to the beach, spending time with his pet and staying at home.

Jude is a great actor. He is one of Britain's best.

e.g. Where's Jude from?

Great Britain

What is his job? __________ ______ ____ __________ ______ ____ _______

Where does he live? __________ ______ ____ __________ ______ ____ _______

What is his sister's name? __________ ______ ____ __________ ______ ____ _______

What does Jude look like? __________ ______ ____ __________ ______ ____ _______

What does he do in his free time? __________ ______ ____ _____ _______ ______ _______

Fill in the correct word.

• loaf • bunch • kilo • slice • food • bakery • glass • dairy • vegetable

e.g. There is a fast food restaurant over there.

1.     Can I have a small _______________ of bananas, please?

2.     Excuse me. Where is the _______________ section?

3.     We've got only one_______________of bread.

4.     I'd like a_______________of lemons, please.

5.     Would you like a_______________of cake.

6.     As a starter, I'd like some_______________soup.

7.     Is there a_______________near here?

8.     A_______________of water, please!

Grammar

Fill in some or any.

e.g. Would you like some tea?

1.     We need to buy______________bread.

2.     We haven't got______________apples.

3.     There aren't______________ bananas on the table.

4.     Can you buy______________peaches, please?

5.     Is there ______________ cheese in the fridge?

6.     Mary wants to buy______________grapes.

Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.

e.g. eat / burger / don't / the!

Don't eat the burger!

the / don't / close / door__________ ______ ____ _____ _______ ______ _______

Carol / give / cake / some__________ ______ ____ _____ _______ ______ _______

buy / don't / pineapples / any__________ ______ ____ _____ _______ ______ _______

lemonade / drink / don't / the __________ ______ ____ _____ _______ ______ _______

drop / don't / drinks / the __________ ______ ____ _____ _______ ______ _______

down / sit / over / here __________ ______ ____ _____ _______ ______ _______

Underline the correct word.

e.g. Can I have a bottle/bowl of Coke, please?

Where can I buy any/some bananas?

How many/much apples have you got?

Can you buy a kilo/bunch of potatoes?

We haven't got much/many cheese left.

How many/much butter do we need?

Do you need any/much bread?

Match the questions to the answers.

e.g. Can I help you?  F

What else can I do for you? ________           A. In the dairy section.

Where is the cheese? ________ B Yes. I'd like the chicken soup to start with.

Can I take your order? ________ C Here you are.

That's €5.40, please. ________ D They're 50 cents each.

How much are these? E I'd like some oranges as well.

F Yes, where can I find shampoo?

Proverbs/Jokes

When you are in Rome, do as Rome does.                                                                                                                                          First think and then say. Live and learn. Promise little and do much.

Rome = Roma      to think = a gandi do as Rome does = fa asa cum face Roma to promise = a promite little = putin first = (mai) intai

“What is your name?” the teacher asks.

“My name is Betty Brown.”

“And what’s your father’s name?” the teacher asks again

“His name is William Brown,” the girl answers.

“How old are you?” asks the teacher.

“I am seven years old.”

“And how old do you think I am?” the teacher asks the girl.

“I don’t know,” Betty says. “I can only count up to fifty-five.”

to answer = a raspunde          to count up = a numara

Nick: Let’s play Adam and Eve.

Lily: How do you play that?

Nick: You ask me to eat you’re apple and I eat it.

to ask = a cere, a ruga, a invita

Teacher: Tommy, can you tell me what a hypocrite is?

Tommy: I think it’s a boy who comes to school with a smile on his face.