This document provides brief descriptions of several tree species: - Willow is recognized by its open crown of ground-sweeping branches and light green leaves above with grayish-green beneath. It grows well near water and reaches 30-40 feet tall. - Birch is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Betulaceae family and requires well-drained soil, moisture, and sunlight. It usually grows near lakes and rivers. - Beech is a large tree that can reach heights of 40 meters and trunk diameters of 2 meters, though usually grows 25-35 meters tall. It has smooth, grayish-white bark and a lifespan of 150-200 years. - Linden trees produce fragrant

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2. willow
Graceful and refined, easily
recognized by its open crown of
ground-sweeping branches.
Leaves are light green above,
grayish-green beneath. This
willow grows especially well
near water, reaches 30' - 40' tall,
35' spread. (zones 6-8)

3. birch
Birch is deciduous tree that belongs to the
family Betulaceae. There are around 60
different species of birch that grow in
temperate climate around the
world. Birch requires well-drained soil,
enough moisture and direct sunlight for the
proper growth. It usually grows near the
lakes and rivers.

4. This is a tree of I size, capable of
reaching heights of 40 m and 2 m
diameter of the trunk, although
usually it is 25–35 m high and the
diameter of the trunk up to 1.5 m. It
is tall, imposing , with smooth,
grayish-whitish bark. A 10-year-old
brood will be about 4 m high. It has
a lifespan of 150 to 200 years,
although it sometimes lives up to
300 years.
BEECH

5. The linden is recommended as an
ornamental tree when a mass of foliage or a deep
shade is desired. The tree produces fragrant and
nectar-producing flowers, and the medicinal
herb lime blossom. They are very important
honey plants for beekeepers, producing a very
pale, but richly flavoured monofloral honey.
linden

6. Oak belongs to the genus Quercus
which comprises over 600 different
species of trees. Most species
of oak trees are deciduous with only
couple of evergreen forms. Oak
trees live on the Northern
hemisphere. They can
survive in various forests, including
those in temperate climates,
Mediterranean and tropical areas.

7. Acacia, commonly known as the wattles or
acacias, is a large genus of shrubs and trees in the
subfamily Mimosoideae of the pea family
Fabaceae. Initially, it comprised a group of plant
species native to Africa and Australia, with the
first species A. nilotica described by Linnaeus.

8. Poplars are rapid-growing but
relatively short-lived trees. They
are widely distributed throughout
the northern temperate regions,
ranging from North America
through Eurasia and northern
Africa. The leaves are alternate and
oval or heart-shaped in outline,
with finely to coarsely toothed
margins (leaf edges).

9. The maple tree is known for its
striking fall color and distinctive
leaves. And there are many maples,
ranging from the small
Tatarian maple (Acer tataricum) to
the towering red maple (Acer
rubrum), which can reach heights of
60 feet or more.

10. fragrance (n) - parfum
path (n) - cărare
trill (n) - ciripit
pheasant (n) - fazan
litter (n) - gunoi
glade (n) - poiană

11. marten (n) - jder
boar (n) - mistret
ancient (adj) - vechi
majestic (adj)
mysterious (adj)
unfortunately (adj)

12. Which of the adjectives in column A go with the nouns in
column B?
A
1. shadowy
2. winding
3. ancient
4. large
5. beautiful
6. colourful
7. rich
8. majestic
9. lifeless
B
a) town
b) glade
c) tree
d) story
e) orchard
f) country
g) path
h) forest
i) planet