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Specific Sub Competencies Nr. Content Hours Date Notes

Competencies
Term 1
Unit 1
Spoken 2.4 Participating in oral communication on Lesson 1 On Vacation
Interaction a familiar topic and producing responses to Talking about the
simple direct questions, repeated or students’ daily program:
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor Ex. 1,2 p. 5
2.6 Applying the strategies of producing
spoken messages (Adapting simple lexis to
certain conversational situations; beginning,
maintaining, and closing conversations;
using simple logical connectors: ‘and,’
‘but,’ ‘because,’ etc.)

Reading 3.2 Defining the form and logical structure Text: ‘Mary’s Diary’: ex.
of a non-literary text. 3 p. 5
3.4 Deducing the meaning of unfamiliar
words from the context.

Written Writing a letter about a

4.1 Editing certain logically structured
Interaction weekend: Ex. 2 p. 7
descriptions of objects, places, real, and
imaginary scenery.
2. Knowledge and respect of the norms of
written communication on the topic referred
to the students’ everyday life (personal
letter)

Verbs ‘do’ and ‘make: Ex.

Grammar Using verbs ‘do’ and ‘make’
7 p.7
Using introductory ‘it’ and ‘there’ Introductory ‘it’ and

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‘there’: ex. 2 p.7
Culture 1 Identifying and respecting the norms of
verbal and non-verbal communication while Writing a personal letter:
Ex. 2 p. 7
interacting in written form.

Integrated 6. Comparing interests and hobbies of Cultural Notes: p. 6

Skill teenagers from English speaking countries
Combinations and Moldova.

Listening 1.2 Identifying the general meaning of an Lesson 2 Blackboard vs

oral message Computer
Ex. 4 p. 10
Spoken 2.2 Participating in a dialogue on a familiar
Interactions Talking about school life:
topic (school experiences) to exchange
ex. 1,2 p.8
simple information.
Ex. 6 p. 10
2.4 Participating in oral communication on
a familiar topic and producing responses to
simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor

Reading 3.1 Identifying certain details of simple

texts (letter) on the topic referred to the Text: ‘ A Freshman’s
students’ immediate environment. Experience’: ex. 3 p.8
3.3 Identifying relationships among the
characters of various texts (familiar,
friendly, official).
3.4 Deducing the meaning of unfamiliar
words from the context.

Grammar Using prepositions.

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Prepositions: ex. 7 p. 10
Culture 1 Identifying and respecting the norms of
verbal and non-verbal communication while Info Box: p. 9
Writing a personal letter:
interacting in written form.
ex. 2 p. 10
2 Knowledge and respect of the norms of
written communication on the topic referred
to the students’ everyday life (personal
letter)
8 Describing teenage interests and hobbies.

1 Comparing structures and forms of texts

Comparison Writing a personal letter:
referred to everyday life (personal letters)
Area ex. 2 p.10
from English speaking countries and
Moldova.
Listening 1.1Identifying the general (global) meaning Lesson 3 Life Events
of an oral message, presented clearly and at Song: ‘Unhappy
an average speed. Housewife’: Ex. 6 p. 12
1.2 Identifying the general meaning of an
oral message
1.6 Identifying key words and expressions,
related to the topic of immediate importance
(household chores).

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Talking about handicrafts

Interactions lessons: Ex. 1,2,3,5 p.11-
a familiar topic referred to the students’
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immediate environment.
2.2 Participating in a dialogue on a familiar
topic (school experiences) to exchange
simple information.

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2.4 Participating in oral communication on
a familiar topic and producing responses to
simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor

Reading 3.4 Deducing the meaning of unfamiliar Ex. 7 p. 13

words from the context.
Written Writing a description of
Interactions 4.1 Editing certain logically structured one of the lessons:
descriptions of objects, places, real and Ex. 2 p. 13
imaginary scenery. Writing a detailed
4.3 Editing simple descriptions of events, explanation of actions: ex.
undertaken activities and personal 1 p. 13
experiences.

Grammar Using Collective Nouns. Collective Nouns: p. 13

Listening 1.1Identifying the general (global) meaning Lesson 4 Time Management
of an oral message, presented clearly and at Text: ‘How I went White-
an average speed. Water Rafting’: ex. 3 p.
1.2 Identifying the general meaning of an 14
oral message

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Talking about vacations:

Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ ex. 1,2,5 p. 14-16
immediate environment.
2.2 Participating in a dialogue on a familiar
topic (school experiences) to exchange
simple information.
2.3 Describing personal objects, people
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life conditions, familiar places, using a set
of simple familiar phrases and expressions.
2.4 Participating in oral communication on
a familiar topic and producing responses to
simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor

3.3 Identifying relationships among the

characters of various texts Text: ‘Uncle John’s
Reading Farm’: ex. 4 p. 15
4.1 Editing certain logically structured
Writing a description of
descriptions of objects, places, real and
Written summer or winter
Interaction imaginary scenery. holidays: ex. 2 p. 16
Using Simple Tenses.
Grammar Simple Tenses
4 Knowledge of literary texts which belong
Culture to the cultures of English-speaking Text: ‘Uncle John’s
countries. Farm’: ex. 4 p. 15

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Lesson 5 Civilization: The facts
Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ Talking about computers
immediate environment. in our everyday life: ex.
2.3 Describing personal objects, people 1,5 p. 17, 19
from the students’ immediate environment,
life conditions, familiar places, using a set
of simple familiar phrases and expressions.
2.5 Producing short announcements on a
predictable familiar topic. The
announcements are prepared in advance,
edited and memorized.

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Reading 3.3 Identifying relationships among the Text: ‘The Fun They
characters of various texts (familiar, Had’: ex. 2, p. 17
friendly, official).
3.4 Deducing the meaning of unfamiliar
words from the context.
Writing about the
Written 4.1 Editing certain logically structured advantages and
Interaction descriptions of objects, places, real and disadvantages of a
imaginary scenery. mechanical teacher: ex. 6
p. 19
Grammar Using Introductory ‘it’ and ‘there’. Introductory ‘it’ and
‘there’: ex. 4,5 p. 19
Culture 4 Knowledge of literary texts which belong
to the cultures of English-speaking Text: ‘The Fun They
countries. Had’: ex. 2, p. 17
11 Knowledge of famous people (theater, Info Box: p 17
science, literature) from English-speaking
countries.
Practical -Testing the level of written and/or oral Lesson 6 Round Up
Application of knowledge and skills acquired while
Knowledge studying the current unit.
-testing the knowledge and skills acquired Diagnostic Test-Paper
Evaluation in the course of the previous year.
Unit 2
Listening 1.1Identifying the general (global) meaning Lesson 1 Politeness
of an oral message, presented clearly and at Text: ‘The Century
an average speed. Heroes’: ex. 6 p.24
1.2 Identifying the general meaning of an
oral message
1.3 Defining a logical order of events in a
short oral message

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2.1 Producing and explanatory message on
Spoken a familiar topic referred to the students’ Talking about famous
Interaction immediate environment. people of the world: ex.
1,2,3 p. 23
2.2 Participating in a dialogue on a familiar
topic (school experiences) to exchange
simple information.
2.3 Describing personal objects, people
from the students’ immediate environment,
life conditions, familiar places, using a set
of simple familiar phrases and expressions.

3.2 Defining the form and logical structure Ex. 4 p. 24

Reading of a non-literary text.

4.3 Editing simple descriptions of events,

Written undertaken activities and personal Writing a description of a
Interaction experiences. person: ex. 5 p. 24
4.4 Editing logically structured biographies Writing a biography of a
of real characters, using a set of familiar famous person: ex. 1 p. 25
words and expressions
11 Knowledge of famous people from
English-speaking countries. Ex. 6 p. 25
Culture
1 Correctly writing and pronouncing units
Integrated of measure Info Box: p. 25
Skill
Combinations 3 Identifying the main features of the target
language society and certain important Cultural Note: p. 24
Community aspects of everyday life in English speaking
Area countries.

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Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Lesson 2 It’s not about you. It’s
Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ about the people
immediate environment. around you!
2.4 Participating in oral communication on Talking about Clothes:
a familiar topic and producing responses to Ex. 1,2,7 p. 26,28
simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor

Reading 3.2 Defining the form and logical structure

of a non-literary text. Ex. 3 p. 26
Written 4.1 Editing certain logically structured
Interaction descriptions of objects, places, real, and Writing a description of a
imaginary scenery. Moldovan national dress:
4.2 Editing functional texts. ex. 2 p. 28
Culture 2. Knowledge and respect of the norms of
written communication on the topic referred Info Box: p. 28
to the students’ everyday life (personal
letter)

Comparison 3 Comparing objects and ways of

Area expressing feelings and emotions, Ex. 2 p. 28
preferences, tastes and intentions.
Listening 1.2 Identifying the general meaning of an Lesson 3 To lie or not to lie
oral message Ex. 5 p. 31

Spoken 2.2 Participating in a dialogue on a familiar Talking about being rich,

Interaction topic (school experiences) to exchange poor, and chartable: ex.
simple information. 1,2,6 p. 29, 31
2.6 Applying the strategies of producing
spoken messages

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Reading 3.2 Defining the form and logical structure Text: ‘A Model
of a non-literary text. Millionaire’: ex. 3 p. 29
3.3 Identifying relationships among the
characters of various texts (familiar,
friendly, official).
3.4 Deducing the meaning of unfamiliar
words from the context.
Word Order in Special
Grammar Using proper Word Order in Special Questions.
Questions.

Culture 4 Knowledge of literary texts which belong Text: ‘A Model

to the culture of English-speaking countries. Millionaire’: ex. 3 p. 29
11 Knowledge of famous people from Info Box: p. 29
English-speaking countries.
Listening 1.1Identifying the general (global) meaning Lesson 4 Jobs
of an oral message, presented clearly and at Ex. 5 p. 34
an average speed.
1.2 Identifying the general meaning of an
oral message
1.6 Identifying key words and expressions,
related to the topic of immediate importance
Spoken Talking about being a
2.2 Participating in a dialogue on a familiar
Interaction Millionaire: ex. 2,4 p. 32-
topic (school experiences) to exchange
simple information. 33
2.4 Participating in oral communication on
a familiar topic and producing responses to
simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor
Reading Ex. 3 p.32

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3.3 Identifying relationships among the
characters of various texts (familiar,
friendly, official).
Written Ex. 7 p. 34
Interaction 4.1 Editing certain logically structured
descriptions of objects, places, real, and
imaginary scenery.
Grammar Indefinite Pronouns: Ex. 6
p. 34
Using Indefinite Pronouns.
Culture
Do you know that?
1 Identifying and respecting the norms of
p. 33
verbal and non-verbal communication while
interacting in written form.
6 Describing national holidays, customs,
traditions specific to English-speaking
countries.
Community Info Box: p. 34
Area 2 Identifying cultural and historical symbols
from the English-speaking countries.
Listening 1.1Identifying the general (global) meaning Lesson 5 Civilization: Museums
of an oral message, presented clearly and at Ex. 6 p. 36
an average speed.
1.2 Identifying the general meaning of an
oral message
1.4 Identifying the subject of a discussion
between native speakers. The discussion is
presented slowly and clearly.

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Talking about self-

Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ acceptance:
immediate environment. Ex. 1,2,4 p. 35-36
Reading
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words from the context. Ex. 3 p. 35
Written
Interaction 4.3 Editing simple descriptions of events,
undertaken activities and personal Writing about strengths
experiences. and weaknesses:
4.4 Editing logically structured biographies Ex. 5 p. 37
of real characters, using a set of familiar Writing a short
words and expressions description of an ideal
Grammar personality: ex. 2 p. 37
Using Reflexive and Emphatic Pronouns
Reflexive/Emphatic
Pronouns: ex. 1 p. 37
Practical -Testing the level of written and/or oral Lesson 6 Round up
Application of knowledge and skills acquired while
Knowledge studying the current unit.
-testing the knowledge and skills acquired Test-Paper No. 1
Evaluation in the course of the previous year.
Unit 3
Listening 1.2 Identifying the general meaning of an Lesson 1 Heroes of our time
oral message Ex. 5,6 p. 42
1.5 Identifying relations between the
interlocutors of a conversation.
Talking about cinema: ex.
Spoken 2.1 Producing an explanatory message on a 1,3 p. 41
Interaction familiar topic.
2.3 Describing personal objects, people
from the students’ immediate environment,
life conditions, familiar places, using a set
of simple familiar phrases and expressions.
2.4 Participating in oral communication on
a familiar topic and producing responses to
simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor

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Reading 3.1 Identifying certain details of simple Ex. 2 p. 41
texts on the topic referred to the students’
immediate environment.

Written 4.4 Editing logically structured biographies Writing about the

Interaction of real characters, using a set of familiar students’ favorite actor or
words and expressions actress: ex. 4 p. 42

Grammar Using Relative Pronouns Relative pronouns:

ex. 6 p. 61, ex. 2 p. 43
Listening 1.6 Identifying key words and expressions, Lesson 2 The way we dress
related to the topic of immediate importance Song: ‘Truly, Madly,
Deeply’: Ex. 6 p. 46
Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on
Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ 1. Talking about music:
immediate environment. Ex. 1, 4, 5 p. 44-45
2.4 Participating in oral communication on 2. Presenting favorite
a familiar topic and producing responses to kinds of music: Ex. 1 p.
simple direct questions, repeated or 46
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor
2.5 Producing short announcements on a
predictable familiar topic. The
announcements are prepared in advance,
edited and memorized.

Grammar Using the Simple and Continuous Tense. The Simple and
Continuous Tense: p. 46
Culture 1 Identifying and respecting the norms of
verbal and non-verbal communication while Cultural Notes: p. 44
interacting in written form.
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Listening 1.2 Identifying the general meaning of an Lesson 3 Who am I?
oral message Text: ‘Sports in British
1.6 Identifying key words and expressions, Schools’: Ex. 4 p. 48
related to the topic of immediate importance

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Talking about sport:

Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ Ex. 1,2 p. 47
immediate environment.
2.2 Participating in a dialogue on a familiar
topic (school experiences) to exchange
simple information.
2.3 Describing personal objects, people
from the students’ immediate environment,
life conditions, familiar places, using a set
of simple familiar phrases and expressions.

Reading 3.2 Defining the form and logical structure Ex. 2 p. 47

of a non-literary text.
3.3 Identifying relationships among the
characters of various texts

Grammar Using Tenses and Passive Voice. Ex. 6,7,2 p. 49

Culture 6 Describing national holidays, customs, Info Box: p. 48

traditions specific to English-speaking
countries
Spoken 2.4 Participating in oral communication on Lesson 4 Body Image
Interaction a familiar topic and producing responses to Talking about the
simple direct questions, repeated or Universe, stars, and
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor planets: ex. 1,2,7 p.51-52
2.6 Applying the strategies of producing
spoken messages
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Reading 3.2 Defining the form and logical structure Ex. 3 p. 51
of a non-literary text.
3.4 Deducing the meaning of unfamiliar
words from the context.
Writing an essay about a
Written 4.1 Editing certain logically structured planet:
Interaction descriptions of objects, places, real, and Ex. 2 p. 52
imaginary scenery.
4.3 Editing simple descriptions of events,
undertaken activities and personal
experiences.
Listening 1.1Identifying the general (global) meaning Lesson 5 Civilization: Body
of an oral message, presented clearly and at Language
an average speed. Text: ‘Christopher
1.2 Identifying the general meaning of an Columbus’: ex. 5 p. 54
oral message
1.6 Identifying key words and expressions,
related to the topic of immediate importance

Spoken 2.3 Describing personal objects, people

Interaction from the students’ immediate environment, Talking about great
life conditions, familiar places, using a set explorers: ex. 1,5 p. 53
of simple familiar phrases and expressions.
2.4 Participating in oral communication on
a familiar topic and producing responses to
simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor
2.6 Applying the strategies of producing
spoken messages

Reading 3.1 Identifying certain details of simple

texts (letter) on the topic referred to the Text: ‘Magellan’:
students’ immediate environment. Ex 2 p. 53

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3.2 Defining the form and logical structure
of a non-literary text

Written 4.1 Editing certain logically structured

Interaction descriptions of objects, places, real, and Ex. 4 p. 53
imaginary scenery.

Culture 10. Describing important events which take

place in English-speaking countries Ex. 5,6,8 p. 54-55
11 Knowledge of famous people from
English-speaking countries
Practical -Testing the level of written and/or oral Lesson 6 Round Up
Application of knowledge and skills acquired while
Knowledge studying the current unit.
-testing the knowledge and skills acquired Test-Paper No. 2
Evaluation in the course of the previous year.
Unit 4
Listening 1.6 Identifying key words and expressions, Lesson 1 Bedroom is not an
related to the topic of immediate importance option
Ex. 6 p. 61
Spoken 2.2 Participating in a dialogue on a familiar
Interaction topic (school experiences) to exchange Talking about folk songs
simple information. and their multinational
2.3 Describing personal objects, people character: ex. 1,2,3 p. 59
from the students’ immediate environment,
life conditions, familiar places, using a set
of simple familiar phrases and expressions.

Written 4.3 Editing simple descriptions of events,

Interaction undertaken activities and personal Writing a letter:
experiences. ex. 2 p. 61

Grammar Using Attributive and Predictive Adjectives

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Using the Present Indefinite Tense Attributive and

Culture 9 Identifying and describing musical genres Predictive Adjectives:

Ex. 7 p. 61
Listening 1.2 Identifying the general meaning of an Lesson 2 Teen Bestsellers
oral message Listening to a poem:
1.6 Identifying key words and expressions, Ex. 6 p. 64
related to the topic of immediate importance

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Talking about myths,

Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ legends and folktales:
immediate environment. Ex. 1 p. 62
2.2 Participating in a dialogue on a familiar Ex. 5 p. 64
topic, school experiences, to exchange
simple information.
2.4 Participating in oral communication on
a familiar topic and producing responses to
simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor

Reading 3.2 Defining the form and logical structure Text: ‘Prometheus’:
of a non-literary text. Ex. 2 p. 62
3.5 Identifying details from functional texts

Written 4.1 Editing certain logically structured Ex. 5 p. 67

Interaction descriptions of objects, places, teal and
imaginary scenery.

Grammar Using Participle Adjectives Participle Adj: Ex. 2 p.62

Listening 1.2 Identifying the general meaning of an Lesson 3 Never give up
oral message Ex. 5 p. 67
Spoken 2.2 Participating in a dialogue on a familiar Talking about art and

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Interaction topic, school experiences, to exchange various art techniques:
simple information. Ex. 1 p. 65
2.5 Producing short announcements on a Ex. 2 p. 65
predictable familiar topic. The
announcements are prepared in advance,
edited and memorized.
2.6 Applying the strategies of producing
spoken messages

Reading 3.3 Identifying relationships among the Text: ‘Art for Heart’s
characters of various texts (familiar, Sake’:
friendly, official). Ex. 3 p. 66

Written 4.2 Editing functional texts. Ex. 7,1 p. 67

Interaction
Listening 1.1Identifying the general (global) meaning Lesson 4 Travelling to the world
of an oral message, presented clearly and at of stars
an average speed. Ex. 5 p. 70
1.2 Identifying the general meaning of an
oral message
1.3 Defining a logical order of events in a
short oral message

Spoken 2.2 Participating in a dialogue on a familiar

Interaction topic, school experiences, to exchange Talking about
simple information. photography
2.3 Describing personal objects, people Ex. 1,2,4,6 p. 68-70
from the students’ immediate environment,
life conditions, familiar places, using a set
of simple familiar phrases and expressions.
2.4 Participating in oral communication on
a familiar topic and producing responses to
simple direct questions, repeated or

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reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor
2.6 Applying the strategies of producing
spoken messages

Reading 3.4 Deducing the meaning of unfamiliar

words from the context. Ex. 3 p. 69

Written 4.2 Editing functional texts.

Interaction Ex. 7,2 p. 70
Culture 8 Describing teenage interests and hobbies

Comparison 6 Comparing interests and hobbies of Ex. 2 p. 68

Area teenagers from English-speaking countries
and Moldova

Final -Practical application of skills and

Evaluation knowledge acquired in the course of the
term Winter Term Test-Paper
Listening 1.2 Identifying the general meaning of an Lesson 5 Civilization: Welcome
oral message to the world of
1.6 Identifying key words and expressions, Wanderlust!
related to the topic of immediate importance Text: ‘A Beginner on the
Paper’: ex. 2 p. 71
Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on
Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’
immediate environment. Talking about the Mass
2.4 Participating in oral communication on Media: ex. 1,3,4,7 p. 71-
a familiar topic and producing responses to 73
simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor
2.5 Producing short announcements on a
predictable familiar topic. The
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edited and memorized.

Reading 3.1 Identifying certain details of simple

texts on the topic referred to the students’
immediate environment. Ex. 5 p. 72

Written 4.3 Editing simple descriptions of events,

Interaction undertaken activities and personal
experiences. Ex. 8 p. 73

Culture 7 Describing various kinds of Mass Media

Comparison 4 Comparing various kinds of Mass Media Word Guide: p. 71

Area in English-speaking countries and in
Moldova

Community 1 Identifying and describing various kinds

Area of Mass Media in English-speaking
countries and in Moldova Word Guide: p. 71
Practical -Testing the level of written and/or oral Lesson 6 Round Up
Application of knowledge and skills acquired while
Knowledge studying the current unit.
Term 2
Unit 5
Listening 1.1Identifying the general (global) meaning Lesson 1 Holidays
of an oral message, presented clearly and at Text: ‘The Vase’:
an average speed. Ex. 3 p. 77
1.2 Identifying the general meaning of an
oral message
1.6 Identifying key words and expressions,
related to the topic of immediate importance

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Talking about holidays

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Interactions a familiar topic referred to the students’ and presents:
immediate environment. Ex. 1,7 p. 77-79
2.4 Participating in oral communication on
a familiar topic and producing responses to
simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor
2.6 Applying the strategies of producing
spoken messages

Reading 3.2 Defining the form and logical structure Dialogues: ‘A Street
of a non-literary text. Incident’: ex. 6 p. 79
3.3 Identifying relationships among the
characters of various texts

Written 4.3 Editing simple descriptions of events, Writing a paragraph about

Interaction undertaken activities and personal a festivity:
experiences. ex. 2 p.79

Grammar Using Sequence of Tenses and Reported Sequence of Tenses and

Speech. Reported Speech:
Ex. 6 p. 79
Culture 6 Describing national holidays, customs, Ex. 4 p. 77
traditions specific to English-speaking Info Box: p. 78
countries

Comparison 2 Comparing specific vocabulary, verbal Info Box: p. 78

Area formulas of politeness for oral and written
communication used in English-speaking
countries and in Moldova
5 Comparing traditional holidays in
English-speaking countries and in Moldova

Community 2 Identifying cultural and historical symbols Info Box: p. 79

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Area from the English-speaking countries
3 Identifying the main features of the target
language society and certain important
aspects of everyday life in English-speaking
countries

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Lesson 2 Presents and Wishes
Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ Talking about celebrating
immediate environment. Mother’s Day:
2.2 Participating in a dialogue on a familiar Ex. 1,3,4,5 p. 80-82
topic, school experiences, to exchange
simple information.
2.4 Participating in oral communication on
a familiar topic and producing responses to
simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor
2.6 Applying the strategies of producing
spoken messages
Text: ‘How We Kept
Reading 3.3 Identifying relationships among the Mother’s Day’:
characters of various texts (familiar, Ex. 2 p. 80
friendly, official).
3.4 Deducing the meaning of unfamiliar
words from the context.
Writing a personal letter:
Written 4.2 Editing functional texts. Ex. 1 p. 82
Interaction Articles: Ex. 2,7 p. 82
Grammar Using Articles

Culture 4 Knowledge of literary texts which belong Text: ‘How We Kept

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6 Describing national holidays, customs, Ex. 2 p. 80
traditions specific to English-speaking Cultural Note: p. 82
countries
7 Describing various kinds of Mass Media

Comparison 5 Comparing traditional holidays in Cultural Note: p. 82

Area English-speaking countries and in Moldova
Listening 1.6 Identifying key words and expressions, Lesson 3 School traditions
related to the topic of immediate importance Ex. 3 p. 84

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Talking about buying and
Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ getting presents:
immediate environment. Ex. 1,2 p. 83
2.3 Describing personal objects, people
from the students’ immediate environment,
life conditions, familiar places, using a set
of simple familiar phrases and expressions.
2.4 Participating in oral communication on
a familiar topic and producing responses to
simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor
2.6 Applying the strategies of producing
spoken messages

Reading 3.2 Defining the form and logical structure Ex. 6 p. 85

of a non-literary text.
3.4 Deducing the meaning of unfamiliar
words from the context.

Written 4.3 Editing simple descriptions of events, Ex. 7 p. 85

Interaction undertaken activities and personal
experiences.
Grammar Using Conditional Sentences

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Culture 3 Comparing specific vocabulary, verbal Ex. 3,4 p. 84
formulas of politeness for oral and written
communication used in English-speaking
countries and in Moldova

Comparison 5 Comparing traditional holidays in

Area English-speaking countries and in Moldova
Cultural Notes: p. 85
Listening 1.1Identifying the general (global) meaning Lesson 4 Enjoying together
of an oral message, presented clearly and at Ex. 2 p. 86
an average speed.
1.5 Identifying relations between the
interlocutors of a conversation.
1.6 Identifying key words and expressions,
related to the topic of immediate importance

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Talking about school

Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ traditions: Ex. 1,3 p. 86
immediate environment. Role playing: Ex. 4 p. 87
2.5 Producing short announcements on a
predictable familiar topic. The
announcements are prepared in advance,
edited and memorized.
2.6 Applying the strategies of producing
spoken messages

Reading 3.4 Deducing the meaning of unfamiliar Ex. 5 p. 88

words from the context.

Written 4.2 Editing functional texts. Writing a modern version

Interaction of a tale:
Ex.2 p. 88

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Culture 11 Knowledge of famous people from
English-speaking countries. Ex. 5 p. 88
Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Lesson 5 Civilization: Old and
Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ New, different at the
immediate environment. same time
2.4 Participating in oral communication on Talking about city/ town/
a familiar topic and producing responses to village and countryside
simple direct questions, repeated or traditions:
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor Ex. 1,3,4,5,6 p. 89-91

Reading 3.1 Identifying certain details of simple

texts on the topic referred to the students’
immediate environment. Text: ‘The village
3.4 Deducing the meaning of unfamiliar Museum’: ex. 2 p. 89
words from the context.
Written
Interaction 4.2 Editing functional texts.

Grammar Using Conditional Sentences Making up a program:

Ex. 7 p. 91

Ex. 2 p. 91
Practical -Testing the level of written and/or oral Lesson 6 Round Up
Application of knowledge and skills acquired while
Knowledge studying the current unit.
-testing the knowledge and skills acquired Test-Paper No. 3
Evaluation in the course of the previous year.
Unit 6
Listening 1.1Identifying the general (global) meaning Lesson 1 The news you care about
of an oral message, presented clearly and at Ex. 5 p. 97
an average speed.
Talking about Moldova,
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Interaction a familiar topic and producing responses to symbols:
simple direct questions, repeated or Ex. 1,6,7 p. 95-97
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor
2.6 Applying the strategies of producing
spoken messages

Reading 3.2 Defining the form and logical structure Ex. 2 p. 96

of a non-literary text.

Written 4.3 Editing simple descriptions of events, Writing a letter to a pen-

Interaction undertaken activities and personal friend: ex. 2 p. 97
experiences.

Grammar Using Impersonal Sentences ‘one+modal

verb’

Culture 10 Describing important events which take Info Box: p. 97

place in English-speaking countries

Community 2 Identifying cultural and historical symbols Info Box: p. 96

Area from the English-speaking countries. Cultural Note: p. 96
Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Lesson 2 Things we see around us
Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ Talking about natural
immediate environment. resources and economic
2.6 Applying the strategies of producing development:
spoken messages Ex. 1,2 p. 98

Reading 3.2 Defining the form and logical structure Ex. 4 p. 99

of a non-literary text.
Writing a story about
Written 4.1 Editing certain logically structured recent changes in
Interaction descriptions of objects, places, real, and Moldova: Ex. 2 p. 100
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Grammar Using Inversion Grammar Focus: p. 98
Using Passive Voice
Integrated 2 Understanding the general meaning of an Ex. 4 p. 99
Skill informative text referred to the natural
Combinations riches of English-speaking countries.

3 Identifying the main features of the target Ex. 4 p. 99

Community language society and certain important
Area aspects of everyday life in English-speaking
countries

Listening 1.1Identifying the general (global) meaning Lesson 3 Good comes from doing
of an oral message, presented clearly and at good
an average speed. Ex. 4 p. 102
1.6 Identifying key words and expressions,
related to the topic of immediate importance

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on

Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ Talking about cultural
immediate environment. monuments and historical
2.6 Applying the strategies of producing places in Moldova:
spoken messages Ex. 1,1,3 p. 101-103

Reading 3.2 Defining the form and logical structure Text: ‘Reminiscences of
of a non-literary text. an Old Teacher’:
3.4 Deducing the meaning of unfamiliar Ex. 2 p. 101
words from the context. Ex. 8 p. 103
3.5 Identifying details from functional texts

Written 4.1 Editing certain logically structured Writing a description of a

Interaction descriptions of objects, places, real, and historic place:
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Grammar Using the Complex Object Ex. 2 p. 103

Culture 5 Describing monuments of English Ex. 7 p. 102

p. 112
Listening 1.6 Identifying key words and expressions, Lesson 4 Be wise as snakes,
related to the topic of immediate importance innocent as doves

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Ex. 6 p. 106

Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’
immediate environment. Talking about museums
2.4 Participating in oral communication on and their exhibits:
a familiar topic and producing responses to Ex. 1,2,3 p. 104
simple direct questions, repeated or Ex. 1 p. 106
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor

Reading 3.3 Identifying relationships among the

characters of various texts (familiar,
friendly, official). Text: ‘A Family Affair’:
3.4 Deducing the meaning of unfamiliar Ex. 5 p. 105
words from the context.

Written 4.3 Editing simple descriptions of events, Writing about a museum

Interaction undertaken activities and personal and its exhibits:
experiences. Ex. 2 p. 106

Integrated 4 Editing an informative text referred to Ex. 4 p. 105

Skill historical monuments from English-
Combinations speaking countries

3 Identifying the main features of the target p. 112

Community language society and certain important

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Area aspects of everyday life in English speaking
countries.
Listening 1.1Identifying the general (global) meaning Lesson 5 Civilization: The streets
of an oral message, presented clearly and at of London
an average speed. Text: ‘A Chippewa Tale’:
1.6 Identifying key words and expressions, ex. 5 p. 109
related to the topic of immediate importance

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on 1. Talking about family

Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ traditions in Moldova:
immediate environment. Ex. 1 p. 109
2.3 Describing personal objects, people 2. Talking about cultural
from the students’ immediate environment, riches and beautiful
life conditions, familiar places, using a set landscapes:
of simple familiar phrases and expressions. Ex. 1,2 p. 107
2.4 Participating in oral communication on
a familiar topic and producing responses to
simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor

Reading 3.3 Identifying relationships among the Text: ‘A Family Affair’:

characters of various texts Ex. 6 p. 109

Written 4.1 Editing certain logically structured Writing a composition

Interaction descriptions of objects, places, real, and about Moldova:
imaginary scenery. Ex. 2 p. 109
4.4 Editing logically structured biographies Writing a critical review:
of real characters, using a set of familiar Ex. 3 p. 108
words and expressions
Practical -Testing the level of written and/or oral Lesson 6 Round Up
Application of knowledge and skills acquired while
Knowledge studying the current unit.
-testing the knowledge and skills acquired Test-Paper No. 4

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Evaluation in the course of the previous year.
Unit 7
Listening 1.1Identifying the general (global) meaning Lesson 1 How much do you know
of an oral message, presented clearly and at about Moldova?
an average speed. Song: ‘What Have They
1.6 Identifying key words and expressions, Done to the World?’:
related to the topic of immediate importance Ex. 5 p. 115

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Talking about

Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ environmental problems
immediate environment. and nature protection:
2.4 Participating in oral communication on Ex. 1,1,2,6 p. 113&115
a familiar topic and producing responses to
simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor
2.6 Applying the strategies of producing
spoken messages

Reading 3.2 Defining the form and logical structure Ex. 4 p. 114
of a non-literary text.

Written 4.3 Editing simple descriptions of events, Writing an essay about

Interaction undertaken activities and personal environmental problems:
experiences. Ex. 2 p. 115

Grammar Using the Present Perfect Tense

Culture 12 Ecological education Cultural Note: p. 113

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Lesson 2 Economic and social life
Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ Talking about nature
immediate environment. protection:
2.4 Participating in oral communication on Ex. 1,2,5,6 p. 116-118
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simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor
2.5 Producing short announcements on a
predictable familiar topic. The
announcements are prepared in advance,
edited and memorized.
Text: ‘Wildlife
Reading 3.1 Identifying certain details of simple Conservation’:
texts on the topic referred to the students’ Ex. 3 p. 117
immediate environment.
3.2 Defining the form and logical structure
of a non-literary text.
3.5 Identifying details from functional texts Designing a leaflet:
Written Ex. 1 p. 118
Interaction 4.2 Editing functional texts.

Culture 12 Ecological Education Info box: p. 116

Listening 1.1Identifying the general (global) meaning Lesson 3 National Heritage
of an oral message, presented clearly and at Ex. 7 p. 121
an average speed.
1.6 Identifying key words and expressions,
related to the topic of immediate importance

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Talking about the Green-
Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ house effects and nature
immediate environment. protection:
2.4 Participating in oral communication on Ex. 1,4,6,1 p. 119-121
a familiar topic and producing responses to
simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor
2.5 Producing short announcements on a
predictable familiar topic. The
announcements are prepared in advance,

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edited and memorized.
2.6 Applying the strategies of producing
spoken messages

Reading 3.2 Defining the form and logical structure Ex. 2 p. 119
of a non-literary text.

Written 4.2 Editing functional texts. Writing a letter to a

Interaction 4.3 Editing simple descriptions of events, Nature Protection
undertaken activities and personal organization: ex. 2 p. 121
experiences. Essay on nature
protection: ex. 3 p. 120
Grammar Using Modal Verbs

Culture 3 Identifying specific vocabulary, verbal Ex. 2 p. 121

formulas of politeness for oral and written Info Boxes: p. 120
communication used in English-speaking
countries and in Moldova
12 Ecological education.

Final -Practical application of knowledge and Final Test-Paper

Evaluation skills acquired in the course of this
academic year
Listening 1.1Identifying the general (global) meaning Lesson 4 Home, sweet home
of an oral message, presented clearly and at Ex. 7 p. 124
an average speed.
1.6 Identifying key words and expressions,
related to the topic of immediate importance

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Talking about nature

Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ protection organizations
immediate environment. and their aims:
2.4 Participating in oral communication on Ex. 1,2,5,6,1 p. 122-124

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a familiar topic and producing responses to
simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor
2.5 Producing short announcements on a
predictable familiar topic. The
announcements are prepared in advance,
edited and memorized.

Reading 3.1 Identifying certain details of simple Ex. 3 p. 122

texts on the topic referred to the students’
immediate environment.
3.2 Defining the form and logical structure
of a non-literary text.
Written
Interaction 4.2 Editing functional texts Making up a poster on
nature protection:
Grammar Using the Future Perfect Passive Voice Ex. 4 p. 124

Culture 12 Ecological education Cultural Note: p. 122

Listening 1.1Identifying the general (global) meaning Lesson 5 Civilization: from the
of an oral message, presented clearly and at past to the future
an average speed. Text: ‘King Rat’:
1.2 Identifying the general meaning of an Ex. 2 p. 126
oral message
1.6 Identifying key words and expressions,
related to the topic of immediate importance

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Talking about pets:

Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ Ex. 1,3 p. 125-126
immediate environment.
2.2 Participating in a dialogue on a familiar
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2.6 Applying the strategies of producing
spoken messages
Text: ‘Flora and Fauna’:
Reading 3.5 Identifying details from functional texts Ex. 5 p. 127

Written 4.2 Editing functional texts. Writing Ads: ex. 5 p.127

Interaction
Grammar Using Reciprocal and Demonstrative
Pronouns Cultural Note: p. 125

1 Identifying and respecting the norms of

Culture
verbal and non-verbal communication while
interacting in written form.
12 Ecological education Info Box: p. 127

Integrated 3 Understanding the general meaning of an

Skill informative text referred to some water
Combinations species of animals and plants
Practical -Testing the level of written and/or oral Lesson 6 Round Up
Application of knowledge and skills acquired while
Knowledge studying the current unit.

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Unit 8
Listening 1.1Identifying the general (global) meaning Lesson 1 Friends of the Earth,
of an oral message, presented clearly and at Unite!
an average speed. Song: ‘What Have They
1.6 Identifying key words and expressions, Done to the World?’:
related to the topic of immediate importance
Talking about
Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on environmental problems
Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ and nature protection:
immediate environment.
2.4 Participating in oral communication on
a familiar topic and producing responses to
simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor
2.6 Applying the strategies of producing
spoken messages

Reading 3.2 Defining the form and logical structure Writing an essay about
of a non-literary text. environmental problems:

Written 4.3 Editing simple descriptions of events,

Interaction undertaken activities and personal
experiences. Cultural Note

Grammar Using the Present Perfect Tense

Culture 12 Ecological education

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Lesson 2 Be respectful of nature
Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ Talking about nature
immediate environment. protection:
2.4 Participating in oral communication on

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a familiar topic and producing responses to
simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor
2.5 Producing short announcements on a
predictable familiar topic. The
announcements are prepared in advance,
edited and memorized. Text: Wildlife
Conservation
Reading 3.1 Identifying certain details of simple
texts on the topic referred to the students’
immediate environment.
3.2 Defining the form and logical structure Designing a leaflet
of a non-literary text.
3.5 Identifying details from functional texts Info box
Written
Interaction 4.2 Editing functional texts.

Culture 12 Ecological Education

Listening 1.1Identifying the general (global) meaning Lesson 3 Protect the Beauty of
of an oral message, presented clearly and at the Countryside!
an average speed.
1.6 Identifying key words and expressions,
related to the topic of immediate importance

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Talking about the Green-
Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ house effects and nature
immediate environment. protection:
2.4 Participating in oral communication on
a familiar topic and producing responses to
simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor
2.5 Producing short announcements on a
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announcements are prepared in advance,
edited and memorized.
2.6 Applying the strategies of producing
spoken messages

Reading 3.2 Defining the form and logical structure

of a non-literary text.
Writing a letter to a
Written 4.2 Editing functional texts. Nature Protection
Interaction 4.3 Editing simple descriptions of events, organization
undertaken activities and personal Essay on nature
experiences. protection

Grammar Using Modal Verbs

Culture 3 Identifying specific vocabulary, verbal Info Boxes

formulas of politeness for oral and written
communication used in English-speaking
countries and in Moldova
12 Ecological education.

Final -Practical application of knowledge and Final Test-Paper

Evaluation skills acquired in the course of this
academic year
Listening 1.1Identifying the general (global) meaning Lesson 4 Today “Green” Means
of an oral message, presented clearly and at Someone Who Is
an average speed. Concerned about the
1.6 Identifying key words and expressions, Environment
related to the topic of immediate importance
Talking about nature
Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on protection organizations
Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’ and their aims:
immediate environment.

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2.4 Participating in oral communication on
a familiar topic and producing responses to
simple direct questions, repeated or
reformulated by a cooperative interlocutor
2.5 Producing short announcements on a
predictable familiar topic. The
announcements are prepared in advance,
edited and memorized.

Reading 3.1 Identifying certain details of simple

texts on the topic referred to the students’
immediate environment. Making up a poster on
3.2 Defining the form and logical structure nature protection:
of a non-literary text.
Written Cultural Note:
Interaction 4.2 Editing functional texts

Grammar Using the Future Perfect Passive Voice

Culture 12 Ecological education

Listening 1.1Identifying the general (global) meaning Lesson 5 Civilization: British
of an oral message, presented clearly and at tastes
an average speed. Text: ‘King Rat’:
1.2 Identifying the general meaning of an
oral message
1.6 Identifying key words and expressions,
related to the topic of immediate importance

Spoken 2.1 Producing and explanatory message on Talking about pets:

Interaction a familiar topic referred to the students’
immediate environment.
2.2 Participating in a dialogue on a familiar
topic, school experiences, to exchange

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simple information.
2.6 Applying the strategies of producing
spoken messages
Text: ‘Flora and Fauna’:
Reading 3.5 Identifying details from functional texts

Written 4.2 Editing functional texts. Writing Ads

Interaction
Grammar Using Reciprocal and Demonstrative
Pronouns Cultural Note

1 Identifying and respecting the norms of

Culture
verbal and non-verbal communication while
interacting in written form.
12 Ecological education Info Box

Integrated 3 Understanding the general meaning of an

Skill informative text referred to some water
Combinations species of animals and plants
Practical -Testing the level of written and/or oral Lesson 6 Round Up
Application of knowledge and skills acquired while
Knowledge studying the current unit.

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