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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
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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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they have truly known how to took place between 1992 and
make us love English. 1993 with Christ Hospital
I
t goes without Moreover, these teachers have College. Also
saying that taught us to be creative by called The Bluecoat
English, the most combining utility with pleasure School, Christ’s Hospital, is an
widely-spoken foreign and that is why they deserve English
language in the world, is an our deepest respect and coeducational independent day
essential language that can gratitude. and boarding
create many opportunities for Considering the fact school with Royal
each of us. Our prestigious that “Mircea Eliade” Charter, located in Horsham
highschool, “Mircea Eliade”, Highschool has always had District, West Sussex. It is also
has always put an emphasis on amazing teachers, there’s no a charity school, giving
the importance of learning wonder that our students have children from poorer
languages, ever since its taken part in many English backgrounds the chance to
beginnings. competitions and have always have a better education.
Founded in 1923, our got high grades. Furthermore, between
highschool has always The English 2004-2007, “Mircea Eliade”
benefited from the work of Competition, which is held Highschool also had a project
committed, dedicated English every year, has been a in partnership with other
teachers who expressed a vivid challenge for us – a challenge countries (Norway, Spain,
interest in sharing their that we willingly accepted and France, Dennmark) within an
knowledge of English with our proved worthy of it. Our international programme,
students. There’s no need to students have always taken called Comenius, which is
string all the wonderful things part in this well-known well-known at European level.
they have done for our school. competition and have often It aims at helping young
They have had a great obtained incredibly high people and educational staff
influence on all of us because grades. The best of them even better understand the range of
had the opportunity to European cultures, languages
go to the national and values.
stage, which meant a Also starting with
lot to us. 2004, many of our students
A great thing have taken their Certificate in
that happened was a Advanced English (CAE)
student exchange which is an international
project, as part of a English language examination.
school twinning It is designed to demonstrate
programme, which that a candidate has achieved a
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high level of English ability To sum up, the students professeur-élève.
which can be used in academic of „Mircea Eliade” Highschool
and professional contexts and have had a great opportunity to Lucia Ştefanescu , professeur
it is globally accepted by over develop their linguistic de français dans notre collège
4,000 institutions from Great abilities thanks to these – à l’époque du Lycée
Britain, Germany, France, committed and talented Industriel numéro 2, a ouvert
Australia, Canada, Spain etc. teachers who have helped 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.
Moreover, between them get in contact with other
2002-2010, our highschool cultures and become minds of Celle-ci, ancienne élève du
benefited from another great wide scopes. Collège National « Mircea
project: Peace Corps Le Collège National Eliade », entre 1971 et 1975, a
Volunteers. As the preeminent « Mircea Eliade », nommé apporté une manière propre
international service auparavant le Lycée « Prince d’enseignement et a affirmé
organization of the United Nicholas », a abrité à travers le que « L’évolution de la triade
States, the Peace Corps sends temps une série d’enseignants élèves-professeurs-parents, vu
Americans abroad to tackle the à la mémoire et la présence l’attitude envers l’acte
most pressing needs of people desquels nous désirons rendre instructif et éducatif , dans
around the world. Throughout hommage. Bien que ses notre cas , la langue française,
this partnership, we have had maitres aient déroulé leur dans une direction ou autre, a
the great honour to meet activité dans des périodes été une conséquence des
incredible people, such as différentes, on a pu voir une changements subis dans le
Riley Graebner (the founder of connexion grâce à la relation temps ». Avant 1983 et
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
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beaucoup d’années après, méthodes strictes d’évaluation, olympiades, fêtes de la langue,
c’était la discipline et le l’abnégation des élèves, le culture et civilisation
respect qui régnaient. La manque des classes bilingues française, avec, parfois, des
relation entre les élèves et les ou intensives, la rigueur d’une performances.
professeurs était « strictement tenue (un chemisier bleu, une
professionnelle » et il y avait jupe bleu marin, un ruban et Certainement, il y avait aussi
un règlement d’ordre intérieur bien sûr l’inoubliable numéro d’autres professeurs qui ont
qui était laissé des
bien « traces » dans
observé. Il notre lycée, tels
ne semblait Viorica
pas que Niţulescu,
quelqu’un Octavia
nous ait Constantin et
imposé Carmen Gligor.
quelque Nous pouvons
chose, nous dire que la
connaission langue
française a été
s notre matricule), ce qui n’était pas
devoir, et, selon les dires de enseignée dans notre lycée par
bien vu par les élèves.
Madame Parchirie « Mon des professeurs dévoués, qui
professeur était un modèle que Par ailleurs , il ne ont bien préparé leurs
j’ai essayé de suivre ». manquait pas les résultats bons étudiants et qui ont constitué
et très bons à la des modèles pour les
Il y a aussi d’autres souvenirs spécialité rendus par les générations à venir.
liés aux années francophones participations régulières des
de notre lycée, telles les élèves aux concours ,
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 egging and egg decorating. Today
time of celebration and feasting and Easter is commercially important,
many traditional Easter games and seeing wide sales of greeting
customs developed, such as egg cards and confectionery such as
rolling, egg tapping, Pace chocolate Easter eggs, marshmallow
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bunnies, Peeps, and jelly beans. Even children find waiting for them when
many non-Christians celebrate these they wake up. Many families observe
aspects of the holiday while the religious aspects of Easter by
eschewing the religious aspects. attending Sunday Mass or services in
the morning and then participating in
Throughout the English-speaking
a feast or party in the afternoon.
world, many Easter traditions are
Some families have a
similar with only
traditional Sunday
minor differences. For
roast, often of
example, Saturday is
either roast lamb or
traditionally spent
ham. Easter breads
decorating Easter
such as Simnel cake, a
eggs and hunting for
fruit cake with eleven
them with children on
marzipan balls
Sunday morning, by which time they
representing the eleven faithful
have been mysteriously hidden all
apostles, or nut breads such
over the house and garden. Other
as potica are traditionally served. Hot
traditions involve parents telling their
cross buns, spiced buns with a cross
children that eggs and other treats
on top, are traditionally associated
such as chocolate eggs or rabbits, and
with Good Friday, but today are often
marshmallow chicks (Peeps), have
eaten well before and after.
been delivered by the Easter
Bunny in an Easter basket, which
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 Sie ein Blatt Papier und schreibe darauf
minute hand of the clock of Big Ben, and alle Dinge, die dich unsicher machen.
set it back by five full minutes. Schneiden Sie diese mit einer Linie
durchundberücksichtige sie nicht mehr.
French was England’s official language Sprechen Sie über Ihre Probleme mit
from 1066 to 1362. IhrenGeliebten. Sie
müssenlernen,IhreeigenePersonzulieben,
The oldest zoo in the world opened in wie sie ist. Das können Sie tun, wenn Sie
London in 1828. Ihre Freundeakzeptieren, wie sie sind.
Denken Sie daran, dass niemand perfekt
From 1800 to 1830, West Cornwall ist. Traurige Momente kommen und
produced up to two-thirds of the entire gehen. Im Leben passieren schlechte sowie
gute Dinge.
world’s copper.
Entdecken Sie die Dinge, bei
When discussing class in denen sie gut sind und konzentrieren
sie sich auf Ihre Talente. Sei stolz auf
England, it is not one’s money sie!
that counts, but one’s family, Sei zufrieden mit was du hast!
education, and so on. Eine schöne Familie, ein großer
Zimmer,gesundes Essen. Genießen
Queen Victoria had a fetish for Sie dass.
Valentine’s Day cards and sent out well Blicke auf die helle Seite!
over 2000 cards during her reign. ' SeinichtderMeinung,dassanderebessersind!
Sie müssen in Ihre Zukunft glauben!
More than 300 different languages are Geben Sie Dank für das, was Sie haben!
spoken in England. Dank für die Blumen vor dem Haus, die
Sonne auf dem Himmel oder das Lächeln
12 Schritte, die der Mutter.
zumehrSelbstvertrauenführen Schauen Sie sich selbst in den Spiegel und
lächelt. So fühlen Sie sich glücklicher und
zufrieden mit dem, wie du aussiehst
Entdecken Sie die Dinge, die zur
Täuschen! Täuschen Sie sich, dass Sie
Unsicherheitführen. Was macht dich zu
zuversichtlichsindund dann beginnen Sie
schämen? Hast du einPickel? Hast du
es wirklich zu glauben.
keine Freunde in der Schule? Bist du zu
dick? Magst du deine Nase nicht? Nehmen
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Geben Sie nicht Ihre Prinzipien auf! Jeden Tag werden mehr SMS verschickt,
Folgen Sie nicht IhreFreunde, die als es Menschen auf der Erde gibt.
Ihnensagen,zum Beispiel, zurauchen,
wenn Sie das Gefühlhaben, dassesnichtgut Deine Ohren produzieren mehr Schmalz,
ist. wenn du Angst hast.
Helfen Sie den anderen! Wenn Sie gut mit
den Menschenum Sie Schweine springen bis
sind, erhalten sie eine zu 70 Zentimeter hoch.
positive Kraft. Die
Freude, die sie bringen, Schmetterlinge
beweisen, dass du stark schmecken mit den Füßen.
bist.
Sei kein Perfektionist! Der langste Flug
Versuche nicht, alles aufgezeichnet von einem Huhn
perfekt zu tun, niemand ist 13 Sekunden.
kann dass!
Coca Cola war
ursprünglich grün.
Verrückt aber wahr!
Donald Duck-Comics
wurden in Finnland verboten, weil er keine
Affen lachen, wenn man sie kitzelt! Hosen hat.
Dein Gehirn verbraucht so viel Strom wie Eine Ente hat kein Echo und niemand
eine 10-Watt-Glühbirne. weiss warum.
Hurrikane werden bis zu 18 Kilometer 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 =
hoch. 12,345,678,987,654,321
Articol realizat de:Ana Cristea, Anamaria Geger, Denisa Florea & Raluca BurjeEdiţie de primavară, 2014
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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 eEdiţie de primavară, 2014
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
“ We think of medieval England as being a place of unbelievable cruelty and
darkness and superstition. We think of it as all being about fair maidens in castles,
and witch-burning, and a belief that the world was flat. Yet all these things are
wrong.” ~ Terry Jones
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 inEdiţie de primavară, 2014
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 JucanEdiţie de primavară, 2014
Books, movies & more
La vie enrose
“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. ”
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
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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 FloreaEdiţie de primavară, 2014
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 DanEdiţie de primavară, 2014
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 DanEdiţie de primavară, 2014
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 DanEdiţie 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 ChişEdiţie 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 BucurEdiţie 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 CristeaEdiţie de primavară, 2014 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 aEdiţie de primavară, 2014
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 FloreaEdiţie de primavară, 2014
1. 1.Sagst du deiner Mutteralles, auch 6. 6. Wie oft erwahnst du deineMutteroderwie oft sprichst du
die verborgenen Geheimnisse? darüber mit deinenFreunden?
a. Ja a. Immer
b. Nein, nichtalle. b. nichtsehr oft
2. 2. 7. 7. WenndireinewunderbareSachezustosst, die erstePerson,der du
DeineMutterruftdichundbittetdichet bescheitgibst ist:
waszu tun was du nicht tun willst.
Du sagst: a. deineMutter
b. einguterFreund
a. JaMutter,
ichwerdeesmachen. 8. 8. Hast du jemalsMeinungsverschiedenheiten mit deinerMutter?
b. Ichkann das nicht, Mama!
(Undversuchst Sie a. niemals
zuüberzeugen, dass du das b. nichtsehr oft, nur
nichtkannst) dannwennwirwerschiedeneMeinungenüberbestimmteSachenhab
en.
3. 3. Würdest du direinTattoo mit
demNamendeinerMutteroder mit 9. 9. Glaubst du jedeSache die deineMutterdirsagt?
demWort ,,Mama’’ stechen?
a. ja
a. Ja b. Im Allgemeinenhabeichvertrauenzuihr, aberwenn das, was
b. Nein Sie sagt,nichtsinnvoll ist, glaubeich sie nicht.
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 NamenEdiţie de primavară, 2014 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.
Ediţie de primavară, 2014
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