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In about 150 words, write your opinions regarding the structure of the Romanian
education and the opportunities it offers.

2. Write twelve DOs and DON’Ts for successful oral presentations.

3. Think of one different eating and drinking establishment in your town/ area and
give it a description. You should consider:
a. type; e. cuisine;
b. location; f. dishes;
c. target customers; g. atmosphere;
d. prices; h. peculiar features.
Some of the following phrases might prove useful:
 friendly/ cosy/ relaxed/
sophisticated atmosphere
 elegant surroundings
 authentic national/
traditional/ regional/ home-made
dishes
 reasonably priced meals
 excellent cuisine
 live music
 quick/ impeccable service
 excellent wine cellar
 romantic dinners
 dinner and dancing
 business lunches
 have a snack with the
drinks
 a la carte
 three-course, fixed price
menu
 own band
 floor show
 Turkish coffee.

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4. Imagine an 10-reply dialogue for one of the following situations:
a. A good friend of yours has invited you to a movie. As you cannot remember details, you
give her a call.
b. b. You are a teacher preparing an important event in your school. You have just been
informed that several changes have occurred regarding the number of guests, the
menu and entertainment staff. Call the principal to make things clear.
5. In about 150 words, present the following subject of discussion at a meeting.
Background information: You are the manager of a Training School and have called a
meeting to discuss what to do about one of your staff, Ann Smith. She is an extremely
valuable person for the teaching team, but has recently expressed dissatisfaction with the job
and is thinking of leaving. You are looking for suggestions to make her change her mind.
6. In about 150 words, give a presentation of your country/ town/ workplace etc.
considering relevant facts and figures.

7. In about 150 words, present a public situation in which you were dissatisfied
and specify what the course of action you took was.

8. In about 150 words, say how Romanians usually spend their holiday. Refer to
types of tourisms they favour, resorts, comfort, price, location etc.