A. Read the text and do the tasks associated with it.

A Melting Story
One winter evening a country shopkeeper was about to close his shop for the night. He went
out to shut the windows from outside and through the glass he noticed a man in the shop quickly take
a pound of fresh butter and hide it in his hat. „What fun I’ll have,” the shopkeeper said to himself as he
thought of a way to punish the man for stealing. Seth already had his hand on the door, ready to leave
the shop as quickly as possible. „I say, Seth,”sit down. On such a cold night as this, it is very pleasant
to sit in a warm room.” Seth didn’t know what to do. He had the butter in his hat, and he wanted to get
out of the shop at once. But the shopkeeper took Seth by the shoulder and made him sit close to the
stove in a corner among the boxes and barrels. "We’ll make it a little warmer, Seth,”he said as he
opened the stove door and put a number of sticks inside.”If you are not warm enough you’ll freeze
when you go out on a night like this”. Seth already felt the butter melting, and he jumped up and said
he must go. "Not till you are quite warm, Seth. I’ll tell you a story,” said the shopkeeper as he made
Seth sit down again. "Oh, it’s so hot here,” said Seth. "Sit down, don’t be in such a hurry.’ "But I must
go . My cows ... they’re hungry. I must go and feed them”. "Don’t hurry, Seth, let the cows take care of
themselves”. Poor Seth, he didn’t know what to do. The butter began to melt and came pouring from
under his hat down into his eyes and mouth. The shopkeeper was talking as if nothing was the matter
and continued to put sticks into the stove. "Fine night this,” he said. "Seth, why don’t you take your hat
off ? You seem to be warm. Let me put your hat over here.” No!” cried poor Seth at last. "No! I must
go! Let me go out. I’m not well. Let me go!” The butter was now pouring down the poor man’s face and
neck and even down his body into his boots, so that he was in a perfect bath of oil. "Well, good night,
Seth,” said the shopkeeper smiling, "if you really want to go.” Then he added, as Seth started out of
the door. "I say, Seth. I think the fun I have had of you is worth nine pence so I shan’t charge you for
that pound of butter in your hat.”
After Mark Twain

B. Fulfill the following tasks.

1. Find in the text:
a. the antonym of ‘stale’-good
b. the synonym for ‘to close’-to shut
c. the synonym for ‘to require’-want
d. the antonym of ’ to open’-to close
2. Write:
a. a noun formed from the adjective ‘warm’-the heat
b. an adjective formed from the verb ‘to hide’-hidden
c. a verb formed from the noun ‘pleasure’-to like
d. an adverb formed from the verb ‘to hurry’-hurried

3. Answer the questions.

a. Why did the shopkeeper decide to have fun with Seth?
The shopkeeper decide to have fun with Seth because he was distracted and punish him.
b. Why didn’t the shopkeeper tell Seth directly he knew about the theft ?
The shopkeeper wanted to have fun punishing him for theft.
c. Why do you think Seth didn’t want to take his hat off ?
Seth did not take off his hat so as not to give himself up for theft.
d. Do you agree or disagree with the punishment? Why? Give reasons.
Sunt de acord cu pedeapsa deoarece cred ca Seth va avea o invatatura din asta.
C. Grammar
1. Fill in with words formed from the ones in parentheses.
1) Do you believe in the existence of ghosts? 2) Her heart is too full of selfishness and affection to
allow a dream of fear or kindness. 3) Parliamentary elections will take place next year. 4) We live in a
dependent country. 5) Judges should remain part of the judiciary. 6) I doubt she is capable of doing
that in person
2. Choose a word that fits the sentence best.
1. We stayed at home therefore of the rain. 4. Prepare for your career now otherwise it will be
too late
• till • because • therefore • instead • otherwise • anyhow

2. However speaking, we enjoyed ourselves greatly. 5. I last saw her at the exhibition.
• however, • finally • generally • firstly • last • before

3. You may sleep so log as you wish. 6. She will help us though busy she is.
• so long as • as soon as • as long as • nevertheless • though • however

D. Creativity
In about 120 words comment on the statement: ”Honesty Is the Best Policy”.
Bring at least 2 arguments/examples to support your view point.

”Honesty Is the Best Policy’’

Each of us has heard this expression. It is indeed a wise phrase. Probably every
child learns this from their parents.
Honesty helps to develop good attributes, such as discipline, moral integrity and
more.
First, honesty promotes authenticity. It reflects your own feelings and thoughts.
Therefore, we must be honest in our self-expression.
Honesty removes fear from the heart. Makes a brave and confident person.
         Another benefit of honesty is maturity. An individual is probably mature if he
speaks the truth regularly. Moreover, a mature man speaks the truth in a way that
does not harm.
      Honesty will always prevail. An honest person is always known for his honesty.
          In conclusion, the phrase "Honesty is the best policy" is of significant
importance. Honesty is the light of hope in this dark world.