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SUBIECTUL NR. 1 How did you feel on your first day in hiqh school?,....82
What is your favourite day of the week?...,..................g Do you use computers on a regular basis? Why?.,..,..84
How do you spend your free time? .,........................,.I0 Do you like having pets? Why? ....,.,...,...,.,.,,.,...,.,....,.86
What is your favourite film? Why? .........,..........,........12 Do you like giving presents? Why?,.,...,.,....,...,.,.,,.,....88
What is your favourite type of food? Why? ..............,,14 How do you feel on Monday mornings?,..........,.,.,....,.90
What is your favourite school subject? Why?.............16 Do you like watching sport on TV? Why? ...,..,.,.......,..92
What is your favourite book? Why?,........................... 1B What is your favourite instrument to listen to?
What is your favourite type of music? Why?..............20 Why? ..,., ,.,.,.. .. ,,,,',,,94
What is your favourite means of transport? Why? .....22 Do you enjoy taking photographs?
What is your favourite type of \,n/hy?,,...,.,..,.,. ......,.96
entertainment? Why?............ ..............24 Do you Iike art? Why? ....,...98
What is your favourite holiday place? Why? ..............26 Do you want to be self-employed or work
What is your favourite season? Why? ...........,.. ..........28 as an employee? Why? .,.. ,.,.,. ,...,.100
What is your favourite TV programme? Why?.,........,.30 Have you ever considered working
What is your favourite game? Why? ..........................32 abroad? Why?.,..,.,..,.,.. ..,..,.,...,.,.,..,.,102
\(ho is your favourite writer? Why? .....................,.....34 What is your favourite sport? Why? ..,..,..,.....,.,....,...104
What is your favourite hobby or pastime? Why?........36 Do you visit your grandparents often?.,. . .,.,.,.. ,,...,106
What is your favourite way to dress? Why? ...............38 Do you buy products because of
How do you usually spend your weekend?.................40 advertising? ....108
If you could choose a country to live in, Do you buy organic food?......,.,,,,... .,,,., ,..,,,., .....,110
which country would you choose? Why?..................,.42 Do you use the lnternet to do your
Which is your favourite pet? Why?.,.... .......................44 shopp i nq?.,.... . .....112
What do you do to keep fit? ..,.............46 What kind of music do you enjoy listening to? .. ., . 114
Which is your favourite holiday? Why? .,.,.......,..........48 What is your favourite time of the day? Why? .....116
How do you usually travel to school?...........,.............50 What would you do if lost in a city you
Do you think that you have a healthy diet? Why?,.....52 don't know?...,...,... .....118
How do you relax after school? ,54 What three objects do you always have on you? .....120
What is your favourite event organised in Would you go on a safari? ,,,,,|22
your town? Why?...".......... ,.......,,.........56 Would you like to work in a circus? Why?.................124
exams?
How do you prepare for .........58 Whom do you ask for help
How do you usually spend your holidays?...........,......60 when you are in trouble? ...................L26
How do you celebrate your birthday every year? ......62 What do you use the Internet for? ...........................128
What do you like about the place where you live?...,.64 Do you enjoy going to the park? Why? ....................130
Which is your favourite cartoon character? Why?...,..66 Why do you think people eat junk food?...............,..132
What is your favourite type of weather? Why? ......,...6g Do you eat local dishes when you travel
What do you do on Sundays?.......,.,..........,.........,......70 to other countries? Why? .........,................,.............. I34
What do you do to avoid stress? .........72 What do you like or dislike about
Do you read newspapers? Why? .............. ..................7 4 your neighbourhood?....,....... ............136
Are you an optimistic person? Why? ...........,.. ............76 Which piece of technology do you find
Where would you Iike to work? Why?.............. ...........78 the most addictive? Why? .,...................,.................. 138
What is your favourite TV channel? Why?......,...........80 Do you believe in horoscopes? Why? .,..........,,......... 140

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What is the most interesting present you What makes you remember an advertisement? .....,200 Describe a memorable day
have received so far?............ ............142 Would you try bungee jumping? Why?.............. ....,..202 y(x, spent with your parents.
What kind of food is eaten in your country?.............144 Would you ever consider getting a tattoo? Describe a memorable day you spert
Do you think e-books are better than Why? ,............. ..........,.204 with your friends. ..................
printed books? ...........146 ls it important to learn survival skills?.....................206 Describe your neighbours. ..............-*
Have you ever uploaded anything Describe your neighbourhood. .......---
on the lnternet? ,..",..........,..... ,.,..,.....148 SUBIECTUL NR. 2 Describe an achievement yu tah pil
How do you usually spend lst May?........................150 Describe a place that you would !ike to visit................8 Describe a day you spent in nahre. .-
Do you enjoy traditional food? Why?........................152 Describe a friend of yours. .................,10 Describe an activity you enjoy drig -
Which century would you like to live in?.......,......."..154 Describe someone you like. ................L2 your friends....
How long ago did you start learning English?..........156 Describe someone you met at a party. .,....................14 Describe your responsibilities in tfie E
Do you prefer teamwork or individual work Describe an object which is impodant to you.......,....16 Describe a special day in the lift
during classes? Why?....,...... .............158 Describe a special event in which you took part...,....18 of a person you know.
What quality do you consider essential Describe a member of your family. .,.,.................,......20 Describe an ideal place for a grdfunh
in an employer?.................,... ...........160 Describe someone you admire.,.,, .,.,.,.....,..................22 Describe a celebration of your Urtffiy
What is the most important quality of an employee? Describe your favourite band or singer,. ,............,...,,.24 that you enjoyed.
Why?......,.....,. .,..........162 Describe your favourite teacher. .........26 Describe the most exciting holiday
Do you protect the environment? How?................... 164 Describe the atmosphere of a pafty that you enjoyed. 28 you have ever had.
Do you do any housework? .......,.,.......,....................166 Describe your best friend. ...,...,........,........................,30 lmagine you are a famous persm.
What kind of films do you prefer? Why?,..................168 Describe a tradition in your fami1y.,.,............,.........,..32 Describe a day in your life.
What types of books do you like? Why?...................170 Describe the ideal teacher, .........,.......34 Describe a museum you visited........-
Do you go to the gym? Why?.............. .....................172 Describe a town where you would like to live. ..........36 Speak about the last time you reilb1
How do you keep in touch with your Describe how you spent the last few days of high Describe a childhood toy
friends and relatives?........ ................174 school with your teachers and c1assmates..,.........,.,..38 that you were fond of. ........................--.
While you are at school, would you like Describe an important event in your 1ife,..,......,.........40 Speak about the last time you wertbl
to be able to work as well? Why?......... . .. ...............L76 Describe the ideal job for you. ,...........42 or the mountains..................
How do you think people benefit Describe a trip you had with your classmates. ,.........44 Speak about a time when someone fur
from playing sport?,.,......,.,. ...........,..178 Describe a person that has influenced you a lot. ,....,.46 Talk about a time when you felt relierc
Do you think social networking influences Describe your daily routine. . ... .. .. ..48 Speak about a time when someone
people's behaviour?..... .,.,..........,......180 Describe a special experience in your life offended you.................
How does being famous affect people's lives?,.,.,....182 as a student. ,......,..,.,...50 Speak about a time when you did tl: I
Can we heip animals in danger Describe the ideal holiday destination.,.,.............,.,...52 even if it was difficult....
of becoming extinct?.,.,....,., ...,.,..,.....184 Describe your relationship with your parents.........,.,.54 Speak about a time when you burglt s
What meals would you iike to be served Describe your town or village in winter.. ....,....,....,.....56 because it was fashionable............--..--.
at yourschool?........,., ...................,...186 Describe your town or village in summer. EO
Speak about a time when you had bd
Are you superstitious?. .......,.,............188 Describe a place which impressed you a 1ot...,..,.,....,60 other people's work. .............
Do you believe that television Describe a situation when you learned Speak about a time when you were
promotes violence? ,...,.,.,.,........,.......190 a life lesson. ..,...",....,....62 wrongly accused of something..
Where do you go with your friends to Describe a situation when someone helped you........64 Describe the most surprising presert
spend a Saturday evening?.,.,.,... ......1q2 Describe someone you haven't met you have ever received.
What is the role of art in your life?,.,.,.,.,.,..,.,.,.,....,..194 for a long time,.,.,...,.,.,... ,..........,.........66 Describe your favourite place to go dl
Do you think that television has an Describe your plans for the future. ,..,.,.....,...........,....68 Describe the best present
educational value?............ ,..........,.,.,196 Describe a situation when you were you have ever received.
Can spoft practice transform you really proud of yourself, ...,.,....,....,....,.70 Describe a pet you have or wouU fle t
into a better person?........... ...... . ...198 Describe a person you trust, .,.............12 Describe your favourite outfit. .........-.--
)0 Describe a memorable day Describe the car that you would like to drive...........132
)2 parents.
you spent with your ..............7 4 lmagine your life without the lnternet,
Describe a memorable day you spent and describe a few days. ..................i34
)4 with your friends, .........16 Describe the biggest building
)6 Describe your neighbours, ,.......,...............,,...............78 you have ever seen............,.. ............f36
Describe your neighbourhood. .,.......,.,.,.,.,..,.,......,,....80 Describe someone you care about.......................""..138
Describe an achievement you take pride in...............82 Describe your favourite childhood game. ................140
.8 Describe a day you spent in nature. ......,.........,......,..84 Describe a TV show that impressed you...,......,.....,.142
L0 Describe an activity you enjoy doing with Describe the view from your window..... ..................144
12 your friends.... ..............86 Describe a memorable day you spent
14 Describe your responsibilities in the fami|y................88 with your classmates, .......................146
L6 Describe a special day in the life Describe an ordinary day
tB of a person you know. ..,........,............90 during the summer holiday. ..............148
l0 Describe an ideal place for a graduation party...........92 Describe a usual day at school. ........150
12 Describe a celebration of your birthday Speak about a situation
)-4 that you enjoyed. .........94 when you had to ap0109ise.....................................,152
16 Describe the most exciting holiday Describe the negative effects
28 -,ou have ever had. .............................96 of lnternet addiction..,..... ..................154
l0 rnagine you are a famous person, Describe the effects of a healthy |ifestyle................156
32 Describe a day in your life, .................98 Describe autumn in your city or village. ......,..,........158
l4 lescribe a museum you visited. .......100 Describe the ways in which your parents' childhood
16 Soeak about the last time you went to the mall. .....102 was different from yours. ,....,............160
Describe a childhood toy Describe an architectural landmark
l8 ihat you were fond of...............................................104 in a city you visited. .....,.....,...,........,.162
10 Soeak about the last time you went to the beach lmagine you are a cinema star.
+2 :. the mountains...,.....,......... ...,.,....,.106 Describe one day in your life. ...........164
14 Speak about a time when someone forgave you.....108 lmagine you are a famous sportsperson, and
16 time when you felt relieved. ,.,.............110 describe one day in your life,
Talk about a ............166
18 Speak about a time when someone Describe a concert you went to. .........,.....,.,..........,.168
cffended you................. ,...................112 Describe a character from a book or a film
i0 Speak about a time when you did the right thing, that you have recently enjoyed. .,.,...170
)2 aven if it was difficult. ...,.,.................114 Describe a sport that you like. ..........L72
t4 Soeak about a time when you bought something Describe a wild animal that you have
i6 oecause it was fashionable, ..,....,,........,.,......,.,.,."..."116 seen at the zoo or on ry..,......, ..........L74
)B Speak about a time when you had to do Describe a time when you were late for school
i0 cther peopie's work. ............., ..,......,.118 or an important appointment ........,...176
Speak about a time when you were Describe an incident where you
a2 ,vrongly accused of something.. ".....,.120 or someone you know had to show courage.,..........178
)4 Describe the most surprising present Describe the nightlife in your town
;rou have ever received.. ...................122 or a city you have visited. ,........,.,.....180
r6 Describe your favourite place to go shopping,,........l24 lmagine life without your mobile phone and describe
)B Describe the bestpresent a day. .....,....... ....,.,.....182
;rou have ever received. .,.,........,....,.126 Describe how you and your family
70 Describe a pet you have or would like to have. .......128 celebrate Christmas, ..,.,...,.,....."........184
72 Describe your favourite outfit. ...............,........,........130 Describe a project you were involved in. ,.,..............186

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Experience is the best ..,.,,.....51 When life gives you a hundrcd reitgrrs
celebrate Easter............. .....,........,....188 Home is where the heart is. ................53 life that you have.a thousand reastxrs I

Describe a festival that takes place Keep your eyes on the stars, It takes only a smile to make a dark da
in your city or village. .......................190 and your feet on the ground. ...........,..55 seem bright....
Ta!k about a popular attraction in your country. .......192 Laughter is the best medicine.............,,....,....,.,.,.....,.57 No one is too old for stories.
Taik a bout a sporti ng event...................................... 194 Learning is a treasure Don't try so hard to please other peofl
Describe a storm. ......196 that will follow you everywhere. ......,..59 please yourself in doing so........-..-..-.
Talk about a moment when your parents Existence is not a problem to be solved, it The greater the storm, the brigherttr
were proud of you. ......,..... ................198 is a mystery to be lived.,,... ..............,,.61 Enjoy what you have before it becorE
Describe a crowded place. .,.,......,..................,..,,..... 200 Knowing is not enough; you must apply..........,..,,......63 something you had.
Taik about your favourite dish................ .......,.....,.,..202 Never judge a book by its cover. .........65 Reading fiction is a waste of tirne. ....--
Taik about a sad experience that you had..,..,,,....,...204 Opportunity never knocks twice..,....,.........,...,,.,.,....,67 important
Job satisfaction is more
Describe a New Year's Eve party. .,....206 Shopping is a form of therapy, ...,,.......69 than financial reward.
Wear a smile and have friends; Students need to be motivatedtostd
SUBIECTUL NR. 3 wear a scowl and have wrinkles. ...,.,..71 The generation gap cannot be bridgEd
Being a "grown-up" isn't half as fun As long as you do your best in life, Motivation is the art of getting people I

as growing up................... .....................9 whatever happens will be for the best, ,..,.,..,.,...........73 want them to do because they want b
Happiness is wanting what you have, not There are no strangers, A good example is the best sennon. --,
having what you want....;... ........,........11 only friends you haven't met. ....,...............................75 A soft answer turns away wrath......-.-.
A fool judges people True love never grows old. ................. ........................7 7 Among the blind,
by the presents they give him. ..................................13 A good name is better than riches..........,.....,.,....,.....79 the one-eyed man is king.....
A book is like a garden carried in your pocket,.,........15 The highest result of education is tolerance. .......,.....81 Better untaught than ill-taught
lf you are patient in one moment of anger, As technology advances, humans are A happy family is but an earlier heaw
you can escape a hundred days of sorrow. ................17 becoming redundant. ....,.....................83 Most folks are as happy as they mahr
Teachers open the door, The toughest thing about success is that to be............,..
but you enter by yourself. ...................19 you have to keep being a success. .,....,,.,.,...,...,,...,,..85 A large income is the best recipe fur
lf I lose confidence in myself, Humanity is acquiring all the right happiness I have ever heard of..........-.
I will have the universe against me............................27 technology for all the wrong reasons. .,.....................87 Courage without conscience is a rild t
When the character of a man is not clear to you, A picture is worth a thousand words. ........................89 Excuses change nothing,
look at his friends.....,...... ......,.............23 High places have their precipices. .......,.....................91 but make everyone feel better...........-
Keep your friends close It's no use crying over spilt milk, ....,,,.93 Violence is the last refuge of the incon
and your enemies closer. ............ ........25 Politeness costs nothing and gains everything. ...,.....95 The more freedom we enjoy, the greil
Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst... ...........27 Education is a progressive discovery we bear towards others, as well as ql
God helps those who help themselves. .....................29 of your own ignorance. ..................,..,.97 Defeat is not the worst of failure.
Actions speak louder than words. .......,.........,...,....,...31 Travel can be one of the most rewarding Not having tried is the true failure. ----
There is no time like the present................................33 forms of introspection. .......,......,......,..99 lf you violate Nature's laws you are yu
Necessity is the mother of invention. .... ....................35 A man travels the world over in search prosecuting attorney, judge, jury, and i

Two heads are better than one.,.....,......,...................,37 of what he needs and returns home to find it..........101 You see things not as they are, but u 1

Honesty is the best po1icy.,.......,.,..,........,..,...............39 When one door closes, another door opens.............103 Celebrity gives us the illusion
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. ,.....,....,.........41 Never regret something of self-importance.,...............
A journey of a thousand miles begins with that once made you smi1e....................,...................105 Patience, persistence and perspiratixr
a single step........,.,..... ,..,....................43 lf you don't Iike something, change it. lf you can't unbeatable combination for success.--
A problem shared is a problem solved. ...............,......45 change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.....107 Failure is success if we leam from iL...-
Better an open enemy than a false friend..,...............47 We must have the courage to do Discipline is the bridge between goaB
Don't count the days, make the days count...... .........49 what we know is morally right. .,......,.........,.............109 and accomplishment.............

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When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show He is richest who is content with the least,
fe that you have a thousand reasons to smi|e,.,,.,.,111 for contentment is the wealth of nature,.,.,.,....,.,.,.,.169
It takes only a smile to make a dark day Advertising is legalised 1yin9.. ,.,.. .,.. . .. . .,........ . 171
seem bright,.,. .,.,....,.,.113 Growing as a person means taking responsibility
No one is too old for stories. ....,,........,"...,...,......,....,115 for your actions and attitudes. ....,.,...173
Don't try so hard to please other people if you don't Assumptions are the termites of relationships.,.......175
olease yourself in doing so,.....,,.,....,...,....,......,........117 Education is the most powerful weapon
Thegreaterthestorm,thebrightertherainbow..,.,.llg whichyoucanusetochangetheworld.,.,,...,.,.,....,.777
Enloy what you have before it becomes Movies can have a tremendous influence in shaping
sonlething you had. .....,.,....,.,......,.,..121 young lives in the realm of entertainment towards
Reading fiction is a waste of time, ,.,.,....,., .,.,. . ..,.123 the ideals and objectives of normal adulthood. .......779
lob satisfaction is more important Of all our inventions for mass communication,
than financial reward, ,.,.,....,.,...., , ,..125 pictures speak the most universally understood
Students need to be motivated to study, .................127 language, .,.,.,... , .,....181
ihe generation gap cannot be bridged. ,......,........,.129 Animals are such agreeable friends - they
14otivation is the art of getting people to do what you ask no questions; they pass no criticisms,,.,......,.,.,.183
to do because they want to do it..,....,.,..131 Experience is simply the name we give
',vant them
A good example is the best sermon. .....,.,......,.,....,.133 to our mistakes.......,......,.,.,. .,.,.,.,... 185
A soft answer turns away wrath..,........,....,.,....,.,.....135 Reading is the sole means by which we slip,
Among the blind, involuntarily, into another's skin, another's voice,
the one-eyed man is king.,.,. ........,....137 another's soul....,.,....,.,.. .....,.,........,.,187
Better untaught than ill-taught.......,.,....,.,.,....,........139 Courage is like a muscle,
A happy family is but an earlier heaven.,....,.,..........141. We strengthen it with use. . . ,., ,... .189
Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity,..,.,.,....,.,.191
to be,.....,,....,., ,.,....,.,..143 Think before acting and whilst acting,
A large income is the best recipe for still think. . . . ,.,.,.,193
happiness I have ever heard ol .,......145 lf you want to test a man's character,
Courage without conscience is a wild beast..,.,........147 give him power. ..,.,.,..... ,.,....,...,....,.. 195
Excuses change nothing, A lie told often enough becomes the truth..,.,.,. ..,. .197
but make everyone feel better.....,........,....,.,.,....,.,..149 Art does not reproduce what is visible;
Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent".,.,..,.151 it makes things visible, .,., ,.,.. . . ..199
The more freedom we enjoy, the greater responsibility The secret to creativity is knowing how
we bear towards others, as well as ourselves....,....,153 to hide your sources,,......,., ,......,.,.,.,.201
Defeat is not the worst of failures, Any sufficiently advanced technology is
Not having tried is the true fai1ure....,.,.,....,......,.,....155 indistinguishable from magic. .,. ,.,.,203
lf you violate Nature's laws you are your own ln the factory we make cosmetics,
prosecuting attorney, judge, jury, and hangman.,...157 In the store we sell hope. ,......,.,.,....,.205
You see things not as they are, but as you are........,159 He who has health has hope,
Celebritygivesustheillusion andhewhohashopehaseverything..........,...207
of self-importance.,.,...........,. ...,....,...161
Patience, persistence and perspiration make an
unbeatable combination for success.........,.,......,.,"..163
Failure is success if we learn from it.,.,......,......,.,....,165
Discipline is the bridge between goals
and accomplishment,.....,.,.,.. .,.,.,....,.167

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I prefer Frrdays L. What is your favourite day of the week? 3. Give your oF
because I can
I prefer Fridays. On Frlday afternoon or evening, you can
grown-up isn't I
relax and have
relax and have fun because you know the next day you can Many teenagers ,i
fun knowrng that possible, thinking
sleep later than usual since it is Saturday. You don't have
the next day they are at the pre
I

to worry about homework or any other tasks. The weekend

can enloy the
is here and you can take a break and enjoy yourself! of reaching adulthr
weekend
being a "grown-up
al 2. Describe a place that ynu would like to visit.
Becoming an adr, :
Io/
I would lrke to
vtsrt G reece
because rt s a
I I would very much like to go to Greece! I have never been
there, but all my friends who have spent their holidays in
Greece tell me that it is a wonderful place and you will
J definitely have a great time there. The people
who we really are
become indepenoe
support, to assu-
place where you are really scary at frrs:
can have a great welcoming and do their best to make your stay in their make us stronge.
irme the people country unforgettable. They are very friendly with the weaknesses.
are welcoming, tourists and try to help whenever they can. The sandy
the beachest beaches aren't as crowded as those in Romania. You have Growing up teache,
aren't crowded, enough space to lie in the sun and enjoy the sand, the in life. We realise :
and the water is crystal clear water and the joyful summer atmosphere. take care of the pe
clear, the food rs There are plenty of activities to keep you busy - swimming, to accept the consi
delrcrous and water sports, beach volleyball, themed parties and all sorts the path isn't aly,:
there are plenty of courses for those who want to learn Greek or crafts. I situation while t-.
of actrvrties to heard that the food is delicious, so you mustn't miss the possible.
keeo you bus;r, Greek specialities while you are on holidayl I really want to
To sum up, being :
such as taste their traditional dishes such as baked lamb with road we all have ::
swrmming, water potatoes, moussaka and souvlaki.
than others, bu:
sports beach ln conclusion, Greece is a wonderful destination and full of journey with its -: s
volleyball possibilities, and I hope to visit this country very soon and
themed parttes to explore and discover its beauties on my own,
and courses for
those who want
to learn Greek or
crafts

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3, Give your opinion of the following: Being a The whole
grown-up isn't half as much fun as growing up. nroeess of
reaching
Many teenagers want to become grown-ups as soon as
possible, thinking their lives will be more enjoyable than
they are at the present. ln my opinion, the whole process
? adulthood is more
rewa rdrng tha n

of reaching adulthood is far more rewarding than actually actually being a

'grown-up
being a "grown-up".
Throughout the
Becoming an adult is a journey that helps us understand
growrng up
who we really are. Throughout the journey, we learn to
become independent, to count less and less on our parents' Journey, we learn
to become
support, to assume responsibility. Although this seems
independent,
really scary at first, all the obstacles that stand in our way
count less on our
make us stronger and show us our strenghts and our parents' support,
weaknesses.
assume
Growing up teaches us lessons that will be very useful later respons brlrty
in life, We realise that it's important to start a career, to Grow ng up
take care of the people we care for, to make choices and teaches us useful
to accept the consequences, to plan for the future. Even if iessons rn lrfe
the path isn't always smooth and easy, we deal with the start a career,
situation while trying to enjoy ourselves as much as take care of the
possible. people we caTe
for and plan for
To sum up, being a "grown-up" is the final destination of a
the future
road we all have to take. Some of us are more successful
than others, but I believe that what really matters is the V/hat real y
journey with its ups and downs, rather than the destination. matters s the
JOLrrney wrth ts
ups and downs,
rather than the
destrnatron

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I enloy gorng to L. How do you spend your free time?

rA 3. Give your opi
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the park w th my lrl I really enjoy hanging out with my friends, We usually go Happiness is nro
l-t i what you want.
fr ends to play \9
to the park where we sit on a bench and talk, but we can
sports gorng to also be very active and go rollerblading, play badminton or Although living co
the ma I to watch more and more pe(
a 1'r m or eat t
ride our bikes. Sometimes we go to the mallto watch a film,
do some shopping or eat at our favourite pizza place, Also, focus on materialU
ptzza or go ng to from time to time we go to parties or clubs. We all love power, the latest
partres and c ubs disregard what the
dancing and listening to music, there's no better place to
to dance and do this than at a party. only be happy wher
Irsten to musrc in our lives.

I have known
rl 2,I Describe
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a friend of yaurs.
have known Danny since we were in the first grade.
First of all, being r
things that we war
Da n nysince we
were in the lrrst
Y funny and easy-going buddy I met years ago. Tall, slim and
Although he's grown up a lot lately, he is still the same to find a balance i
trying to keep up r
gra de
J well-built he definitely charms all the girls in our high into a fierce comp(
He is tall, s rm school. His smoky eyes and dark hair make him look and strengths and
and well bu lt Hrs mysterious and distant. But once you get to know him every step we take,
smoky eyes and better you realise that he is the most trustworthy and to where we want t
da rk ha ir ma ke
reliable person in the world. This is his greatest gift, He is
always there to help and support you when you need Secondly, people I
h m look
someone the most. I rememberthat in the 10th grade I had more energy and
mysterous and
real troubles with Maths and I was afraid that I wouldn't have set for then
d stant, but he rs
pass that class because of my poor marks. He didn't better results than
the most
abandon me; we studied together and with his help I got only see the half-e
trustworthy and
through this diflicult time, His humor and optimism make things that we don'
rel ab e person
people around him feel good. ln fact, his jokes are so funny in our way to fulfilh
His humor and
that you can't stop laughing once you hear him. He plays AII things considen
optrmrsm make
the guitar and it's always a pleasure to listen to his songs. our duty to be true
peop e around
He wants to become a famous guitarist one day and l'm and most importi
hrm fee good
sure he will succeed because he is so ambitious and remember there ar
hard-working. are. lf we look at th
how fortunate we;
to be satisfied with

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3. Give your opinion of the following statement:
Happiness is wanting what you have, not having
o We can only be
[E/ happy when we
what you want. feel grateful for
Although living conditions have improved dramatically,
1
the posrtive
J things in our Iives.
more and more people are unhappy with their lives. They
focus on material things, they want money, success, fame, We need to frnd a
power, the latest gadget or the fastest car and they balance and to
disregard what they already have, ln my opinion, we can set goals for
only be happy when we feel grateful for the positive things ourselves wrthout
in our lives. turning
First of all, being optimistic and working to achieve the everything into a
things that we want so much will finally pay off. We need competition.
to find a balance and to set goals for ourselves without People that are
trying to keep up with the others and turning everything content wrth their
into a fierce competition. Once we know our weaknesses lives have more
and strengths and we do our best to become better with energy and
every step we take, there is nothing to stop us from getting enthusiasm to
to where we want to be. reach the targets

Secondly, people that are content with their lives have they have set for
mcre energy and enthusiasm to reach the targets they themselves.
have set for themselves. A realistic approach leads to Happiness is a
better results than frustration, envy or jealousy. When we state of mrnd and
cnly see the half-empty glass and we concentrate on the it's our duiy to be
ihings that we don't have, we do nothing but put obstacles true to ourselves,
in our way to fulfillment and happiness. to appreciate the
Aii things considered, happiness is a state of mind and it's things and the
people around us
our dr-rty to be true to ourselves, to appreciate the things
and nrost iniportantly the people around us and to
remember there are other people less fot'iunate than we
are. lf we look at the world from the right angle, we will see
lcw fortunate we are and how many reasons we can find
to be satisfied with what we have.

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VARIANTA 3

Avatar rs one of 1-, What is your favourite film? Why? 3. Give your opir
the frlms that Avatar is one of the films that impressed me a lot. I had the A fooljudges peol
rmpressed me a chance to see it in 3D and the experience was Who isn't happy v,,f'e
ot because the unforgettable. The film tells the story of a people trying to time we see a gir ,

setting and the fight to save their planet, which is in danger of being appreciation and :
spec al effects destroyed because of some humans' greed and cruelty. The however, gift giving
are absolutely setting and the special effects are absolutely fantastic and tend to value the
fantastrc and the the plot of the film made me think of our own planet. Let's Presents is just a n r
p ot of the film
hope we will have enough courage to do what's right and
made me thrnk of For one thing, pres
avoid disaster.
our own planet remember what har

llkeoneofmy
o 2. Describe someone you like.
I like one of my classmates, Matilda. She looks so tiny and
horse, sent by Ooy':
you realise that sor
mind. They don't v,
classmates, fragile, but she has the heart of a lioness and never gives they want to get sc'
Mati da She
ooks so trny and
T up. She is short, with green eyes and brown hair. When you
see her for the first time, you might think that she is shy Another argument :
fragrle but she and nerdy. However, she is very sociable and sometimes because they see
has the heart of she can talk too much. That's the thing about her, she likes conform. For instanr
a i oness and stories. gift just because yc
neveI grves up Many of us have prc
She reads a lotand she knows a lotof things. lenjoy being
She rs short w:th once in our lives: sc
around her because she is full of energy and creative. For
green eyes and made a compromise
the graduation celebration she collected dozens of photos
brown hair She is that there are ma'
and created a movie about us, our story together, as she
rs veTy socrab e, care for them, othe'
likes to call it. lt was so nice to look at those pictures. We
reads a lot and have changed so much, we have grown up and we will all To sum up, it's r':
she knows a lot soon go our separate ways. according to the g -
of thinqs I en;oy
Matilda hopes that one day she will invite us all to see her a proof of affectic^
berng around her
first film. I think this is going to happen very soon because given from the tr:
because she rs
she is very talented - she will certainly be a well known surprise to receive s
frl of energy film director. much emphasis o-
creat ve and
can be deceiving
talented

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3. Give Wur opinion of the following statement: m Gift gtving has
A fool judges people by the presents they give him' [6/ become so

Who isn't happy when he or she receives a gift? Most of the

time we see a gift as a symbol of caring, a token of our
I
J
commercral that
people tend to
value the oblect
appreciation and love for the recipient. ln my opinion,
rtself more than
however, gift giving has become so commercialthat people
the gesture
tend to value the object itself more than the gesture'
Presents is just a means to an end. Presents can hide
evil rntentrons
For one thing, presents can hide evil intentions' lf you
Some people
remember what happened to the Trojans who allowed the
offer grfts
horse, sent by Odysseus, to be brought inside their city,
because they
you realise that some people offer gifts with a purpose in
want to get
mind. They don't want to express their feelings for you,
somethrng from
they want to get something from you.
you
Another argument is that lots of people give presents only
Lots of people
because they see this as a duty and feel obliged to
give presents
conform, For instance, how many of you haven't bought a
only because
gift just because you had to, not because you wanted to?
they see this as a
Many of us have probably been in such a situation at least
duty and feel
once in our lives: so that we don't seem inconsiderate we
obligled to
made a compromise and just bought something. The truth
conform
is that there are many other ways you can show people you
care for them, other than bringing a present. Gifts can be a
proof of affection
c sum up, it's not wise to treat people around you and caring but
:ccording to the gifts that you 9et from them. Gifts can be
only when they
, proof of affection and caring, but only when they are are grven from
; ven from the heart. Although it's always a pleasant the heart
. -rrprise to receive something from someone, don't put too
^^uch emphasis on what you got because sometimes gifts
:an be deceiving.

ffiffiil

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 VARIANTA 1

I like French fries ,a\ 1. What is your favourite type of food? Why? 3. Give yorur olli,r
because they are
l-t
lf
l
/ I like French fries. I know they are not good for my health A book is like a g
a bso lutely \<i
and I try not to eat them too often. However, they are Gardens are places
delicious when absolutely delicious when they are crispy and I simply can't
T multitude of fragr
they are crispy say no. lt's my guilty pleasure, but I have a salad with them changing, dependil
They are easy to v
l

to balance things a little bit. They are easy to make and books hold worlds t
make when you when you are very hungry you just peel some potatoes, the reader's eyes. T
are hungry slice them thinly and putthem in the pan, ln less than half that chronicle the sr
an hour you have a lovely meal.
Firstly, the character
tender, they grow u;
I wentto a party .] 2, Describe someone you met at a party. and feeble and eve
where I barely
uy Not long ago, I went to a party where I barely knew anyone,
big cycle of life and
{
I felt a little bit lonely, although generally speaking l'm just like plants have
knew anyone. )
sociable and I find it easy to start a conversation with
This is where I
J people I don't know. This is where I met Jane. She noticed Secondly, charactet
met Jane. She
that I was in need of some company and she joined me. grow from seeds in l
noticed that I was
She is in her twenties, tall and slim with beautiful brown and succeed, whilet
in need of some
eyes. She studies psychology at university and she is easy the obstacles in the
company and she
to get on with. We soon discovered that we liked the same much alike. Sometit
lorned me. She is
TV series and listened to the same type of music. What a are moments wher
in her twenties,
lucky coincidence! She is, just like me, addicted to reading wither.
tall and slim with
comics.
beautiful brown To conclude, books
eyes. She studies I remember we talked a good deai that evening and the drama of the worlt
psychology at party didn't seem boring at all. She has a keen interest in shape his garden at
university and people. Weil, that's no surprise - after ali, she u,rill be a
while the reader trir
she is easy to get psychologist in the future! 5he is also a pretty good singer,
make and becomes
on with She is We took part in the karaoke contest and our tearn uras one
also a pretty of the best. We had fun, but we didn't win first place.
good singer. She Hou;ever, it rvas nice to meet Jane at that party, She is
is funny and funny and communicative and from time to time we talk
communicative on Facebook. She's got a fan page where she sells
and talented handnnade jeurelry. She's really talenteC!

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3. Give your opinion of the following statement: ff) W thin the r
A book is like a garden carried in your pocket. covers books hold
worlds where
Gardens are places where life is in full swing. There is a
characters lrve
multitude of fragrances and colours that are always
changing, depending on the season. Within their covers
T therr lves under
the reader s eyes
books hold worlds where characters live their lives under
the reader's eyes. To my mind, books are portable gardens, The characters
that chronicle the seasons in people's lives. are;ust lrke
plants at lrrst
Firstly, the characters are just like plants: at first young and
young and
tender, they grow up and become strong, then they get old
tender, they grow
and feeble and eventually they die. We are all part of the
up and become
big cycle of life and every person has a place in the world,
just like plants have a place in the garden. strong, then they
get old and feeble
Secondly, characters develop in a book in the way plants and eventua y
grow from seeds in the soil, Some are brave and ambitious they dre
and succeed, while others fail because they can't overcome
Characters
the obstacles in their way. Human nature and plants are so
much alike. Sometimes they bloom and flourish, but there deveop nabook
n the way plants
are moments when they lack something essential and
grow from seeds
wither.
Some are brave
To conclude, books and gardens portray the vitality and and amb tious
drama of the world we live in. The gardener is there to and succeed,
shape his garden and he tries to make the plants prosper, whr e others far
while the reader tries to avoid the mistakes the characters because they
make and becomes a better individual. can't overcome
the obstacles n
therr way

Books and
gardens portray
the vrtalrty and
drama of the
world we live n

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