Aprilie 2014

Numărul 4

Ediţie de primăvară

Caleidoscop lingvistic

Frohe Ostern!

Happy Easter!

Joyeuses Pâques!

Buona pasqua!

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Colectiv de redacţie: Profesori coordonatori:

Ana Cristea Miruna Moldovan Cristina Nagy

Denisa Florea Carmen-Diana Bârgoz Lia Suciu

Diana Bucur Cătălina Cătană Camelia Parchirie

Bianca Moldovan Ana Maria Marian Raluca Goia

Paula Florea Mădălina Maier Ioan Fraţilă

Diana Jucan Olivia Dumitriu

Mădălina Dan Daiana Chiş Tehnoredactor:

Dalia-Maria Sporea

Caleidoscop lingvistic

Aprilie 2014

Tipografia Filotib Sighişoara

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1. ,,Mircea Eliade” – An intercultural

highschool

2. Did you know that...

3. Jokes

4. Travel guide

5. Books, movies & more

6. Creative corner

7. We help you

8. Quiz

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t goes without

saying that

English, the most

widely-spoken foreign

language in the world, is an

essential language that can

create many opportunities for

each of us. Our prestigious

highschool, “Mircea Eliade”,

has always put an emphasis on

the importance of learning

languages, ever since its

beginnings.

Founded in 1923, our

highschool has always

benefited from the work of

committed, dedicated English

teachers who expressed a vivid

interest in sharing their

knowledge of English with our

students. There’s no need to

string all the wonderful things

they have done for our school.

They have had a great

influence on all of us because

they have truly known how to

make us love English.

Moreover, these teachers have

taught us to be creative by

combining utility with pleasure

and that is why they deserve

our deepest respect and

gratitude.

Considering the fact

that “Mircea Eliade”

Highschool has always had

amazing teachers, there’s no

wonder that our students have

taken part in many English

competitions and have always

got high grades.

The English

Competition, which is held

every year, has been a

challenge for us – a challenge

that we willingly accepted and

proved worthy of it. Our

students have always taken

part in this well-known

competition and have often

obtained incredibly high

grades. The best of them even

had the opportunity to

go to the national

stage, which meant a

lot to us.

A great thing

that happened was a

student exchange

project, as part of a

school twinning

programme, which

took place between 1992 and

1993 with Christ Hospital

College. Also

called The Bluecoat

School, Christ’s Hospital, is an

English

coeducational independent day

and boarding

school with Royal

Charter, located in Horsham

District, West Sussex. It is also

a charity school, giving

children from poorer

backgrounds the chance to

have a better education.

Furthermore, between

2004-2007, “Mircea Eliade”

Highschool also had a project

in partnership with other

countries (Norway, Spain,

France, Dennmark) within an

international programme,

called Comenius, which is

well-known at European level.

It aims at helping young

people and educational staff

better understand the range of

European cultures, languages

and values.

Also starting with

2004, many of our students

have taken their Certificate in

Advanced English (CAE)

which is an international

English language examination.

It is designed to demonstrate

that a candidate has achieved a

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high level of English ability

which can be used in academic

and professional contexts and

it is globally accepted by over

4,000 institutions from Great

Britain, Germany, France,

Australia, Canada, Spain etc.

Moreover, between

2002-2010, our highschool

benefited from another great

project: Peace Corps

Volunteers. As the preeminent

international service

organization of the United

States, the Peace Corps sends

Americans abroad to tackle the

most pressing needs of people

around the world. Throughout

this partnership, we have had

the great honour to meet

incredible people, such as

Riley Graebner (the founder of

our English library), Dylan

Degnan, Zack Stern and

Marco Rufolo Roger.

They helped us improve

our debate and public

speaking skills, increase

our drama abilities and

they brought to us

various information

about the history of the

United States

To sum up, the students

of „Mircea Eliade” Highschool

have had a great opportunity to

develop their linguistic

abilities thanks to these

committed and talented

teachers who have helped

them get in contact with other

cultures and become minds of

wide scopes.

Le Collège National

« Mircea Eliade », nommé

auparavant le Lycée « Prince

Nicholas », a abrité à travers le

temps une série d’enseignants

à la mémoire et la présence

desquels nous désirons rendre

hommage. Bien que ses

maitres aient déroulé leur

activité dans des périodes

différentes, on a pu voir une

connexion grâce à la relation

professeur-élève.

Lucia Ştefanescu , professeur

de français dans notre collège

– à l’époque du Lycée

Industriel numéro 2, a ouvert

le chemin à son successeur

passionné de langue

française, Camelia Parchirie,

à professeur de français dans

notre école.

La langue française a été

enseignée dans cette école

depuis 90 ans (quatre-vingt-

dix) comme première

langue,(L1), depuis 1986,

quand l’activité de Lucia

Ştefanescu a été continuée

par Camelia Parchirie, son

ancienne élève.

Celle-ci, ancienne élève du

Collège National « Mircea

Eliade », entre 1971 et 1975, a

apporté une manière propre

d’enseignement et a affirmé

que « L’évolution de la triade

élèves-professeurs-parents, vu

l’attitude envers l’acte

instructif et éducatif , dans

notre cas , la langue française,

dans une direction ou autre, a

été une conséquence des

changements subis dans le

temps ». Avant 1983 et

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beaucoup d’années après,

c’était la discipline et le

respect qui régnaient. La

relation entre les élèves et les

professeurs était « strictement

professionnelle » et il y avait

un règlement d’ordre intérieur

qui était

bien

observé. Il

ne semblait

pas que

quelqu’un

nous ait

imposé

quelque

chose, nous

connaission

s notre

devoir, et, selon les dires de

Madame Parchirie « Mon

professeur était un modèle que

j’ai essayé de suivre ».

Il y a aussi d’autres souvenirs

liés aux années francophones

de notre lycée, telles les

méthodes strictes d’évaluation,

l’abnégation des élèves, le

manque des classes bilingues

ou intensives, la rigueur d’une

tenue (un chemisier bleu, une

jupe bleu marin, un ruban et

bien sûr l’inoubliable numéro

matricule), ce qui n’était pas

bien vu par les élèves.

Par ailleurs , il ne

manquait pas les résultats bons

et très bons à la

spécialité rendus par les

participations régulières des

élèves aux concours ,

olympiades, fêtes de la langue,

culture et civilisation

française, avec, parfois, des

performances.

Certainement, il y avait aussi

d’autres professeurs qui ont

laissé des

« traces » dans

notre lycée, tels

Viorica

Niţulescu,

Octavia

Constantin et

Carmen Gligor.

Nous pouvons

dire que la

langue

française a été

enseignée dans notre lycée par

des professeurs dévoués, qui

ont bien préparé leurs

étudiants et qui ont constitué

des modèles pour les

générations à venir.

Articol realizat de: Ana Maria Marian, Carmen-Diana Bârgoz, Cătălina Cătană, Daiana Chiş, Miruna Moldovan, Mădălina

Maier& Olivia Dumitriu

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Pâques en France

Dans le premier jour de Pâques, de bon matin les enfants se dirigent vers le nid

où ils ont fait dans la cour à l’occasion des Pâques et trouvent les œufs spéciaux

préparés pour eux.

En France le symbole du lapin est substitué par des

poissons et des cloches de chocolat. Ce symbole se lie

avec le mois d’avril et le jour des farces. Surtout en ce

jour, les enfants essayent de coller des papiers dans la

forme du poisson sur le dos des gens« poissons

d’avril »

Des cloches volantes représentent une autre tradition

qui symbolise que dans le vendredi saint toutes le cloches prennent avec elles

vers Vatican, la douleur qui ont plaint le sacrifice de Dieu. Ces cloches rentrent

cependant le premier jour de Pâques et apportent aves elles des œufs de chocolat.

Certains œufs, qui ne se cassent pas, représentent une autre tradition l’œuf qui

résisté, à la fin c’est l’œuf victorieux et représente la pierre sur le tombeau de

Jésus.

Articol realizat de: Alexandra Murzea & Andreea Lungu

An English easter

Since its origins, Easter has been a

time of celebration and feasting and

many traditional Easter games and

customs developed, such as egg

rolling, egg tapping, Pace

egging and egg decorating. Today

Easter is commercially important,

seeing wide sales of greeting

cards and confectionery such as

chocolate Easter eggs, marshmallow

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bunnies, Peeps, and jelly beans. Even

many non-Christians celebrate these

aspects of the holiday while

eschewing the religious aspects.

Throughout the English-speaking

world, many Easter traditions are

similar with only

minor differences. For

example, Saturday is

traditionally spent

decorating Easter

eggs and hunting for

them with children on

Sunday morning, by which time they

have been mysteriously hidden all

over the house and garden. Other

traditions involve parents telling their

children that eggs and other treats

such as chocolate eggs or rabbits, and

marshmallow chicks (Peeps), have

been delivered by the Easter

Bunny in an Easter basket, which

children find waiting for them when

they wake up. Many families observe

the religious aspects of Easter by

attending Sunday Mass or services in

the morning and then participating in

a feast or party in the afternoon.

Some families have a

traditional Sunday

roast, often of

either roast lamb or

ham. Easter breads

such as Simnel cake, a

fruit cake with eleven

marzipan balls

representing the eleven faithful

apostles, or nut breads such

as potica are traditionally served. Hot

cross buns, spiced buns with a cross

on top, are traditionally associated

with Good Friday, but today are often

eaten well before and after.

Articol realizat de: Dalia-Maria Sporea

Frohe ostern von deutschland

In Deutschland werden

verzierte Ostereier auf

verschiedene Sträucher

gehängt, wodurch es zu einem

so-genannten

„Osterbaum/Strauch” wird.

Ostereier werden außerdem

auch zum verschmücken von

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Osterb runnen verwendet, ins besondere in der Fränkischen Schweiz.

In Nordwestlichem Teil der Niederlande werden am Ostermorgen,

Osterfeuer angemacht (auf Niederländisch „Paasvuur” genannt) Osterfeuer sind

auch in großen Teilen Norddeutschland zu finden.

Next on „Did you know that...?”:

A flock of small birds landed on the

minute hand of the clock of Big Ben, and

set it back by five full minutes.

French was England’s official language

from 1066 to 1362.

The oldest zoo in the world opened in

London in 1828.

From 1800 to 1830, West Cornwall

produced up to two-thirds of the entire

world’s copper.

When discussing class in

England, it is not one’s money

that counts, but one’s family,

education, and so on.

Queen Victoria had a fetish for

Valentine’s Day cards and sent out well

over 2000 cards during her reign. '

More than 300 different languages are

spoken in England.

12 Schritte, die

zumehrSelbstvertrauenführen

Entdecken Sie die Dinge, die zur

Unsicherheitführen. Was macht dich zu

schämen? Hast du einPickel? Hast du

keine Freunde in der Schule? Bist du zu

dick? Magst du deine Nase nicht? Nehmen

Sie ein Blatt Papier und schreibe darauf

alle Dinge, die dich unsicher machen.

Schneiden Sie diese mit einer Linie

durchundberücksichtige sie nicht mehr.

Sprechen Sie über Ihre Probleme mit

IhrenGeliebten. Sie

müssenlernen,IhreeigenePersonzulieben,

wie sie ist. Das können Sie tun, wenn Sie

Ihre Freundeakzeptieren, wie sie sind.

Denken Sie daran, dass niemand perfekt

ist. Traurige Momente kommen und

gehen. Im Leben passieren schlechte sowie

gute Dinge.

Entdecken Sie die Dinge, bei

denen sie gut sind und konzentrieren

sie sich auf Ihre Talente. Sei stolz auf

sie!

Sei zufrieden mit was du hast!

Eine schöne Familie, ein großer

Zimmer,gesundes Essen. Genießen

Sie dass.

Blicke auf die helle Seite!

SeinichtderMeinung,dassanderebessersind!

Sie müssen in Ihre Zukunft glauben!

Geben Sie Dank für das, was Sie haben!

Dank für die Blumen vor dem Haus, die

Sonne auf dem Himmel oder das Lächeln

der Mutter.

Schauen Sie sich selbst in den Spiegel und

lächelt. So fühlen Sie sich glücklicher und

zufrieden mit dem, wie du aussiehst

Täuschen! Täuschen Sie sich, dass Sie

zuversichtlichsindund dann beginnen Sie

es wirklich zu glauben.

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Geben Sie nicht Ihre Prinzipien auf!

Folgen Sie nicht IhreFreunde, die

Ihnensagen,zum Beispiel, zurauchen,

wenn Sie das Gefühlhaben, dassesnichtgut

ist.

Helfen Sie den anderen! Wenn Sie gut mit

den Menschenum Sie

sind, erhalten sie eine

positive Kraft. Die

Freude, die sie bringen,

beweisen, dass du stark

bist.

Sei kein Perfektionist!

Versuche nicht, alles

perfekt zu tun, niemand

kann dass!

Verrückt aber wahr!

Affen lachen, wenn man sie kitzelt!

Dein Gehirn verbraucht so viel Strom wie

eine 10-Watt-Glühbirne.

Hurrikane werden bis zu 18 Kilometer

hoch.

Jeden Tag werden mehr SMS verschickt,

als es Menschen auf der Erde gibt.

Deine Ohren produzieren mehr Schmalz,

wenn du Angst hast.

Schweine springen bis

zu 70 Zentimeter hoch.

Schmetterlinge

schmecken mit den Füßen.

Der langste Flug

aufgezeichnet von einem Huhn

ist 13 Sekunden.

Coca Cola war

ursprünglich grün.

Donald Duck-Comics

wurden in Finnland verboten, weil er keine

Hosen hat.

Eine Ente hat kein Echo und niemand

weiss warum.

111,111,111 x 111,111,111 =

12,345,678,987,654,321

Articol realizat de:Ana Cristea, Anamaria Geger, Denisa Florea & Raluca Burje

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Venezia, oh Venezia Un vecchio proverbio italiano dice:

“Vedi Napoli e puoi muori” per

glorificare la belleza e il fascino di

quella citta e il meraviglioso

paesaggio del golfo napoletano.

Ma perche non dire anche “Vedi

Venezia e puoi muori”? Venezia e

la citta piu visitata e ammirata di

tutta l’Italia perche e la piu

originale. Turisti da tutte le parti del

mondo, vengono specialmente

durante il famoso carnevale e

tornano a casa con ricordi

indimenticabili.

Chiamata la “Perla dell’Adriatico”

questa citta e un gioello di

architettura construito sulla laguna veneta. A Venezia, invece di vie e

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viali, ci sonocanali e canaletti, come il famoso Canal Grande. Per

attraversare quei canali ci cono dei ponti come il bel Ponte dei

Sospiri. I mezzi di trasporto non sono le auto e i bus ma le barche a

motore e i vaporetti. Per i turisti (ricchi) invece di carrozze come a

Roma o a Napoli, ci

sono le famose

gondole con i loro

gondolieri,

personaggi di tanti

bei film e di tante

belle canzonette.

Gli edifici-simbolo

di Venezia che appaiono in tutte le cartoline sono la bellissima Chiesa

San Marco (Santo Patrono della citta), trovata nella piazza con lo

stesso nome, e il Palazzo dei Dogi, ricordo del bel tempo quando la

citta era la regina dei mari.

Articol realizat de: Ana-Maria Lăcătuş

Warwick Castle

““ WWee tthhiinnkk ooff mmeeddiieevvaall EEnnggllaanndd aass bbeeiinngg aa ppllaaccee ooff uunnbbeelliieevvaabbllee ccrruueellttyy aanndd

ddaarrkknneessss aanndd ssuuppeerrssttiittiioonn.. WWee tthhiinnkk ooff iitt aass aallll bbeeiinngg aabboouutt ffaaiirr mmaaiiddeennss iinn ccaassttlleess,,

aanndd wwiittcchh--bbuurrnniinngg,, aanndd aa bbeelliieeff tthhaatt tthhee wwoorrlldd wwaass ffllaatt.. YYeett aallll tthheessee tthhiinnggss aarree

wwrroonngg..”” ~~ TTeerrrryy JJoonneess

Warwick Castle is a medieval castle developed from an original

built by William the Conqueror in 1068. Warwick is the county

town of Warwickshire, England, situated on a bend of the River

Avon. The original wooden mote-and-bailey castle was rebuilt in

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stone in the 12th century. During the Hundred Years War, the facade

opposite the town was refortified, resulting in one of the most

recognisable examples of 14th century military architecture.

Over its 950 years of history Warwick Castle has been owned by 36

different individuals, plus four periods as crown property under

seven different monarchs. It was the family seat of three separate

creations of the Earls of Warwick, and has been a family home for

members of the Beaumont, Beauchamp, Neville, Plantagenet, Dudley

and Greville families.

This castle impresses by its historical landscape yet exceptional

surroundings, that bring you back to the times of the 14th century.

The alluring view keeps the secrets of 7 centuries, hidden within the

majestic walls and towers of the castle. Mysteries can be discovered

by exploring the formal gardens. Landscaping in the 17th century

added spiral paths to the castle moat during Fulke Greville’s

programme of restoration.

A water-powered mill in the castle grounds was probably built under

Henry de Beaumont, 1st Earl of Warwick. By 1398 the mill had been

relocated to just outside the eastern castle walls, on the west bank of

the River Avon.

Articol realizat de: Diana Jucan

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Books, movies & more

La vie enrose

Paroles avec lesquelles conseille les gens à réagir contre la douleur, de ce qui s’est passé et qui devrait rester

dans le passé. La leçon est très simple: vivre à chaque instant, la vie est belle. Oubliez ce qui était mal, on ne

peut pas faire les choses bien chaque fois. C’est la beauté de la vie, c’est ce que nous fait vibrer, créer,

chanter et tout pour éliminer les frustrations qui se réunissent, sans exception, tous les jours.

“Balayés les amours

Avec leurs trémolos

Balayés pour toujours

Je repars à zéro.”

La personne qui a la puissance de surmonter, durera. C’est ce qu’on appelle un homme sage, un homme

qui enseigne la vie avec le bien et le mal et conseille de suivre seulement les bonnes choses.

Nous voyons que la vie a de nombreuses périodes et, quand une s’en termine, on doit construire une

autre en partant de zéro. Si a été belle ou moins belle, l’âme souffrira des brûlures, aura ses regrets.

L’enseignement d’Edith Piaf n’est pas de pleurer parce que c’est fini, mais sourire parce que c’est arrivé.

“Car ma vie, car mes joies

Aujourd’hui, ça commence avec toi.”

Les temps passe vite et nous devons remercier les personnes qui ont subi la vie avec nous, qui nous

choisit, qui nous enseigne et nous fait passer à travers la vie magnifiquement, qui nous inspire. Mais, comme

chaque moment de la vie trouve la fin, nous devons laisser les regrets, présenter des excuses à ceux que nous

“La vie en rose” c’est la métaphore pour l’éternelle et unique vision

d’Edith Piaf sur la vie. Bien qu’elle ne fût pas “rose” dans ses

chansons envoie un message clair, sain, un conseil déguisé:

“Je ne regrette rien

Ni le bien qu’on ma fait

Ni le mal, tout ça m’est bien égal

C’est payé, balayé, oublié,

Je m’en fous du passé. ”

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chargeons négativement, nous afflige et éviter de faire la même chose avec ceux qui sont dans notre présent.

Les débuts sont toujours beaux et nous devons pardonner, dépanner, créer et oublier parce que le temps ne

pardonne pas et les regrets ne sont pas autorisés dans la vie.

Donc, la vie à été réduite à un enseignement: “rien de rien”. Nous devons savoir quoi écouter et ne pas

écouter seulement avec les oreilles.

Articol realizat de: Olivia Dumitriu

Game of thrones: A song of ice and fire

In this report I will present the value of ‘’Game of Thrones: A song of ice and fire” by George R. R. Martin,

as a potential book for our fellow-students to read.

First, the plot. George Martin writes about several noble Houses who

fight over who should be king in all Seven Kingdoms. That world is also

threatened by some unknown magical forces that live outside the Wall.

This Wall was created thousand years ago by the first people and by the

dragons. All the noble Houses still don’t know why their ancestors

created the enormous Wall.

The author tells how the noble Stark family deal with different

problems, when they are split up. The Lord and two of his children have

to leave Winterfell and go in the King’s Landing, because the king of the

Seven Kingdoms of Westeros ,Robert Baratheon, has told him to go with

him and be the Hand of the King.

He also follows the story of the exiled princess Daenerys, the last

descendant of the previous royal family, who wants to rule the Seven

Knigdoms and the story of Jon Snow, the bastard son of Eddard Stark.

He is in the military order called the Night’s Watch, which is committed

to protecting the Wall and what is beyond it.

The book is part of an enormous and extraordinary series, which

combines intrigues and rival dynasties, love, betrayal, dragons and the mystery of a giant Wall of defense. It

challenges readers to think about the importance of family , honour and trust.

As a conclusion, I think that people should read this book, because it is the best fantasy saga that has

ever been written.

Articol realizat de: Paula Florea

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Pay it forward

In this review I will assess the value of ‘Pay It Forward’ as a potential movie for

the students of ‘Mircea Eliade’ National College.

First, the plot. Seventh grader Trevor (Haley Joel Osment) has every reason to believe

that life is harsh and painful. His mother is an alcoholic and his father is absent. Also, his

mom works two jobs in a city filled with despair, Las

Vegas. But then his teacher Eugene (Kevin Spacey)

encourages his students to make the world a better

place even though he doesn’t expect much. Trevor

decides to do three important favours to people

who need them. Then, instead of allowing them to

pay it back, he will ask each of them to "pay it forward,"

doing three favours to other people, and asking them to

do the same. One of Trevor's favors is to bring his mom

Arlene and Eugene together, though it turns out that it is

not just to make them happier. Arlene and Eugene

put all of their effort into making sure they do not get

hurt again until they learn that it is risking hurt that

makes us alive.

Why do I recommend it? It is a heartbreaking story about a little boy who manages to

change the world and make people happy. Not only that society will never be the same, but

the ‘pay it forward’ movement becomes well-known by everyone because a reporter tracks

down the source of the mysterious acts of generosity. Moreover, you start to think about the

ideas shown in the movie and you will see the world in a different way. Furthermore, we are

made to see the positive side of people and that our dreams can come true sooner or later.

Also, the performance of the actors is exceptional. At some point, it can bring you to tears as

the movie is very emotional.

I hope you will enjoy watching this movie in your free time because you can learn

from it and understand the world better.

Articol realizat de: Mădălina Dan

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An amazing festival! The smell of sugar apples was so

intense that it made you want to buy one.

Tents were aligned on each side of the road,

with crafts to be sold. Music was piercing the outside noises, giving the festival a rhythmic

atmosphere. The Main Street was crowded. Dozens of people with warm, friendly eyes and

bright smiles were admiring the various stalls.

”Variety of life’, Isabelle thought as she was adjusting her eyes to take the scenery

into focus. She glanced up, admiring the blackness of the sky, painted with flickering

sparkles which everybody called stars. Perfect purity in contact with nature. Suddenly, she

was at peace with everything. It was harmony between what she thought and what she felt. A

wide smile caressed her lips like a beam of light on a cloudy day. If her eyes hadn’t been

open she wouldn’t have known whether she was dreaming or not.

”Boom! an astonishing sound shook her insides, an uncomfortable sensation settled

over her again. Fireworks flooded the over-powering beauty of the sky. The colours

deepened, burned more intensely as an ascending joy was filling the air. Each ticking of the

clock formed a mythical aura over the whole festival. There it was: life itself awoken in true

beauty, capturing everyone staring at the sky with childish expressions.

This was no ordinary day. Happiness sneaked through a door she never knew she had left

opened. This was a whole lot better than she could ever imagine. It was sweet and wonderful

at the same time.

”Sometimes you wake up from a dream, sometimes you live in a dream ”, said Isabelle

in a low, warm tone. Her excitement was increasing as she let her guard down to admire the

grace of the world.

It is said that it takes a lot of time to achieve perfection, but at that moment everything

was perfect. A dream had come true.

Articol realizat de: Mădălina Dan

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An enjoyable visit I have had many extra-curricular activities that include English, but I never thought

that I would translate. Every Thursday, I go to ‘It Takes Courage’ ,at House on The Rock,

which is an educational program for

young students such as me. We learn a

lot of useful things and have fun at the

same time. When I was there Adela

asked who would like to translate for

an American student, so I volunteered

along with Issa Suhan, another student

at ‘Mircea Eliade’ High School.

First, I met the girl I needed to

translate for and she explained to me everything I needed to know about the person that we

were going to visit. I was amazed by her story.Also, the American girl, whose name is

Ashley Michele George, told me a few things about her life and about the fact that she was

studying social work.

During my first visit I was very anxious because I had never translated so much

before, just in writing. We entered her house and talked about different subjects such as

history, books, a little bit about her life, but not much. My friend showed the old lady some

pictures from Sibiu and we talked about that as well. It was interesting. In the beginning, I

was very nervous because my mind was switching from one language to another very fast

and I heard myself giving the translation on the spot. I didn’t have much time to think and I

didn’t want to say something wrong. If I didn’t know a word I looked it up and found it, then

translated into English, so that my friend could understand. As time passed I realized that I

really enjoyed spending time with this amazing old lady and with my American friend,

Ashley. I think both of them were grateful because I was there to help them. At the end of

our meeting, I didn’t want to leave because I felt very comfortable and it was very easy for

me to translate. I did it automatically, as if my system had been doing that for years, but,

unfortunately we had to leave. We said goodbye and went to House on the Rock for ‘Ceai &

Chat’, a get-together (usually organized on Friday) which has various topics of discussion.

Before the “party” started, Ashley had written some notes on her laptop about the visit

and I had helped her. She thanked me for my contribution and we both realized that we were

already looking forward to the next visit.

Articol realizat de: Mădălina Dan

Ediţie de primavară, 2014

Ce que signifie la France pour moi Quoique je sente que le français garde encore quelques secrets pour moi, j’aime bien la

culture et les valeurs de ce pays tout à fait différent de notre pays.

Avec quelques informations que j’ai réussi à recueillir jusqu’à présent, agencées avec

l’opinion de mes amis, qui ont été plusieurs fois à Paris, j’ai bâti mon propre avis sur ce que

la France représente pour moi et j’en ai tiré cette conclusion : la France n’est pas seulement

le pays de Gérard Depardieu, Napoléon et Obélix. On doit y réfléchir sans superficialité,

parce qu’il y a encore tant de valeurs qui peuvent représenter la France. C’est pour cette

raison que je ne suis pas d’accord avec ceux qui trouvent la tour Eiffel un symbole de

l’Hexagone. A mon avis, là, tout ne s’intègre pas dans le spécifique de la ville ; en plus, elle

contraste avec l’élégance et la beauté de Paris, elle donne

la sensation de froid, de laideur. Je suis étonnée que la tour

ait gagné plus de popularité que le Louvre, par exemple,

qui a réuni presque toute l’histoire du monde entier,

depuis les civilisations les plus anciennes.

Notre Dame pourrait définir l’architecture gothique,

spécifique pour la France, d’autant plus qu’elle a été mise

en évidence par l’écrivain Victor Hugo dans son œuvre Le

Bossu de Notre Dame. L’Opéra, le plus grand et le plus

beau de toute l’Europe, qui a inspiré le film Le Fantôme

de l’Opéra, pourrait représenter la France. Ou bien, les quais de la Seine, avec ses

bouquinistes qui restent sous la pluie, le soleil ou le vent pour vendre leurs livres, dont

Anatole France parle dans Le Crime de Sylvestre Bonnard.

Une autre richesse de la France est la vallée de la Loire, ornée de châteaux, parmi

lesquels, les plus beaux à mon avis, sont Chambord, Chenonceau et Azay-le-Rideau.

Pour moi, la France est un pays définie par élégance, noblesse et profondeur. Quelle

est votre opinion ?

Articol realizat de: Daiana Chiş

Ediţie de primavară, 2014

Odd traditions from English speaking

countries Traditions are part of every culture and they are passed down from generation to generation. Traditions

are celebrated differently from country to country. Although they generally represent meaningful activities

that have taken place for a long time, there are various traditions that could be considered as slightly strange.

1)Cheese Rolling at Cooper’s Hill in England

You may have thought the most dangerous thing about cheese was the mould, but then you’ve probably

never stood atop Cooper’s Hill on this mad Monday. The premise is simple: a handmade, seven-pound circle

of Double Gloucester cheese is rolled down the hill and a gaggle of people chase down behind it. The first to

the bottom of the hill (or to grab the cheese) wins, and gets to keep the cheese.

2) Groundhog Day Prognosticating in America

Leave it to the Americans to make their warm weather travel plans based on the machinations of a reticent

rodent. Each year, groundhogs around the country -- but most notably Punxsutawney Phil of Punxsutawney,

Pennsylvania. -- are paraded out to predict how many more weeks will transpire before spring is on the way.

3)Straw Bear in Britain

Straw Bear Day is an old English tradition held on the 7th of January. It is known in a small area of Fenland

on the borders of Huntingdonshire and Cambridgeshire, including Ramsey Mereside. This day is believed to

be the traditional start of the agricultural year in England. A man or a boy wears a straw costume covering

him from head to toes. He goes from house to house where he dances. As prize for his dancing people give

him money, food or beer.

4) Zozobra in the USA

Hosted by Santa Fe, N.M.'s, Kiwanis Club during the first weekend in September, the city engages in its

annual burning of "Old Man Gloom." Old Man Gloom, also known as Zozobra, is a 50-foot, statue-like

figure that is made to look part ghost, part monster. The burning of the statue symbolizes the burning away

of melancholy feelings from the previous year. The blaze is accompanied by fireworks, food, ceremonies

and dances.

Articol realizat de: Bianca Moldovan & Diana Bucur

Ediţie de primavară, 2014

Poetry corner

Suflet pustiu ... Nopţi

E toamnă târzie şi sufletu-mi plânge Privirea ta pustie din nopţile de mai,

Durerea mea printre versuri se scurge , Iar liniştea profundă din al tău grai

Un ultim cuvânt speram să mai scriu Mi-au rămas în minte pentru veşnicie

Din suflet , dar sufletu-mi nu mai e viu . Mi le amintesc şi-acum, dar ce-ţi spun eu ţie ?

Versurile sunt scrise şi-atat de tăcute Cum ai putut tu, oare, să dai cu piciorul

Imi amintesc că ele din nimic sunt făcute... Unei fiinţe care pe viaţă ţi-a jurat amorul?

M-am gândit o secundă la mine Fiinţă care avea al tău nume pe buze

Defapt , la câtă durere ar fi fost lângă tine ! Chiar şi în nopţi din cele mai ursuze.

Inima mea se zbate şi strigă “ajutor,,

Iar eu cred că-mi va fi mai uşor

Intr-o viaţă în care nu te ştiu

Decât într-o viaţă cu tine şi-un suflet pustiu ...

Poezii realizate de: Ana Cristea

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Giving talent a

name:Patricia Leordean

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Say NO to cold this

season!

For some time past, more and more people are

getting a cold in spring and this happens because

we get used to nursing a cold by using different medicine. But why do we cure

it? Why do we not try to avoid it? Here are some tips on how to prevent the

cold:

1. The best way you can raise your immunity is a BALANCED

NUTRITION based on fruits and vegetables to give your body solidity in

the “fight” with the viruses.

Lay a stock of garlic, leek and onion.

Although they reek, these are useful in

avoiding possible future flu.

It is recommended to eat between seven

to ten fruits or vegetables per day. They

contain vitamin A and C which are

known for their efficiency in keeping the

viruses away.

Do not exclude from your diet: red meat,

chicken, nuts, almonds and whole grains, as these kinds of food contain

zinc. Zinc helps the body defeat infection. If you're already sick, zinc

relieves cold symptoms.

2. Listen to music!

Surprise! Simply listening to your iPod or radio can keep you from

getting sick. Research has found that listening to music can increase the

production of immunoglobulin A (IgA) protein, an immune-boosting

protein that helps fight off viruses and bacteria. Um, can you think of a

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better excuse to download some new songs?

3. Break a sweat

Add this to the ever-growing list of reasons to go to the gym: Research shows

that fit, active folks have fewer colds (and when they do get sick, their symptoms

are milder). But you don’t need to be a gym rat to stay healthy. Other research

has found that just 20 minutes of high-intensity exercise can do wonders .

4. Hydrate

Downing tons of fluids isn’t just a good idea when you’re sick -- it’s a great way

to avoid getting sick in the first place. Here’s why: Fluids help transport nutrients

and flush out toxins, so you can feel your best. In addition to water (which is still

the best calorie-free way to hydrate), sipping black or green tea -- both of which are packed with antioxidants -- throughout the day can better help

your immune system fight off viruses and germs.

5. Stop stressing

Well, consider it the universe’s way of telling you to slow down and take care of

yourself. If you have a jam-packed spring, it’s important to find healthy ways to

blow off steam. In fact, studies show that stress and anxiety lower IgA levels,

which as you now know, help to keep you from getting sick. So whether it’s

yoga, long bike rides, spending quality time with a four-legged friend or catching

up with human friends, make time in your schedule for stress-busting activities,

too. Articol realizat de: Ana Cristea & Denisa Florea

Ediţie de primavară, 2014

1. 1.Sagst du deiner Mutteralles, auch

die verborgenen Geheimnisse?

a. Ja

b. Nein, nichtalle.

2. 2.

DeineMutterruftdichundbittetdichet

waszu tun was du nicht tun willst.

Du sagst:

a. JaMutter,

ichwerdeesmachen.

b. Ichkann das nicht, Mama!

(Undversuchst Sie

zuüberzeugen, dass du das

nichtkannst)

3. 3. Würdest du direinTattoo mit

demNamendeinerMutteroder mit

demWort ,,Mama’’ stechen?

a. Ja

b. Nein

4. 4. Wie oft redest du mit deiner

Mutter?

a. jendenTag

b. Am

EndederWocheredenwirmehr

.

5. 5. Wienennst du deineMutter?

a. Mami

b. Mama oder aufihren Namen

6. 6. Wie oft erwahnst du deineMutteroderwie oft sprichst du

darüber mit deinenFreunden?

a. Immer

b. nichtsehr oft

7. 7. WenndireinewunderbareSachezustosst, die erstePerson,der du

bescheitgibst ist:

a. deineMutter

b. einguterFreund

8. 8. Hast du jemalsMeinungsverschiedenheiten mit deinerMutter?

a. niemals

b. nichtsehr oft, nur

dannwennwirwerschiedeneMeinungenüberbestimmteSachenhab

en.

9. 9. Glaubst du jedeSache die deineMutterdirsagt?

a. ja

b. Im Allgemeinenhabeichvertrauenzuihr, aberwenn das, was

Sie sagt,nichtsinnvoll ist, glaubeich sie nicht.

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Antworte:

Wenn Sie vor allem A beantwortet haben : Bist du sehr auf deine Mutter

befestigt! Du bist ein Mutter söhnchen. Deine Mutter ist in

jedemWinkeldeinesLebensjedenTagda. Es fälltdirschwerallein zu bewältigen,

ohne ihre Hilfe. Du liebst deine Mutter unermäßlich und kannst dir das Leben

ohne ihr nicht vorstellen.

Wenn Sie vor allem B beantwortethaben: Nichtsehrmütterlich! Du liebst deine

Mutter, aber bist in der Lage, unabhängig zu sein und mit eigenen Kräfte klar

kommen. Du

hasteinestarkePersönlichkeitundbrauchstnichteinePerson,dassdirdauerndhilft.

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