SFL/METU
DBE
Weekend Homework 3
NLL Units 4&5 + WHO3
October 2016
BEGINNER-B GROUP
(Instructor’s Copy)
I.
LANGUAGE USE
EXERCISE 1. Fill in the blanks with the comparative or the superlative forms of the adjectives
in parentheses. Add words where necessary.
A.
BEGINNER/Fall 2009-10/PQ111
 I think (1) the best (good) way to get around New York is the metro. It isn’t (2) the most modern
(modern) in the world, but it is (3) the longest (long) of all. Also, it is (4) cheaper than (cheap) the
bus and it is (5) more comfortable (comfortable), too.
 Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is (6) busier than (busy) King Khalid Airport, but King Khalid is (7) the
biggest (big) airport in size.
 Mount Tutenendo in Columbia is one of (8) the wettest (wet) places in the world. It receives
11,684mm rain per year.
 Moscow is (9) the largest (large) city in Europe, and it has (10) the busiest (busy) underground
system in the world, with nearly 4 billion passengers each year.
B.
ELEMENTARY/Fall 2009-10/PQ112
Dolphins are marine mammals. They are like whales and porpoises. There are
nearly forty species of dolphins. They are from the same family, but dolphins
are usually (1) smaller than (small) whales. They vary in size from 1.2 m and
40 kg up to 9.5 m and 10 tonnes. Dolphins are found worldwide, mostly in the
shallow seas of the continental shelves, and they mostly eat fish and squid.
They are probably among (2) the most intelligent (intelligent) animals in the
sea. Their smiling appearance and playful attitude have made them popular in
human culture. The dolphins’ communication system is (3) better than (good)
the other marine animals’ communication systems. They are (4) the easiest (easy) of all animals to train
and are often (5) the most popular (popular) animals in zoos and aquariums around the world.
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C.
Dear Mom,
Hi. How are you? We're in New York. It's 42º C here today. According to weather reports, it's (1) the
hottest (hot) day this year, so we are planning to go swimming in Central Park today!
New York is (2) more crowded than (crowded) San Francisco. During rush hours, you can see hundreds
of cars on Fifth Avenue. One thing I like about the drivers in New York is that they all obey the traffic rules.
Yesterday, we went shopping with my friends. I think the shops on Fifth Avenue are (3) more expensive
than (expensive) the shops in San Francisco, but they are great to look at! In the evening, our friends took
us to a pub in Soho. The music was great, but the people at the pub were very loud. I couldn’t hear the
music.
Tomorrow, we are planning to visit the Museum of Modern Arts. I'm really
looking forward to seeing the beautiful works of (4) the most famous
(famous) painters in the world like Van Gogh, Monet and Renoir.
Well, that's all for now. I'm really enjoying my tour around the States. As
you know, our next stop is Orlando. I'll send you a postcard from there, too.
D.
Martin is at a school cafeteria talking to his friends.
Martin: So, where are we going this evening?
Sean:
Let’s have a look at the brochures. I think All Nite Long looks good. As you know, we haven’t
got much money, and it is (1) the cheapest (cheap) in the town.
Meera: But the music at Paradiso is (2) better than (good) the music there - in fact, they don’t even
have a real band at All Nite Long.
Justin: I think we should go to Liam’s Place. It’s small, and it has a friendly atmosphere. Also, it is
(3) quieter than (quiet) the other two. You know, this is important if we want to talk.
Meera: Well, Paradiso isn’t noisy at all. I know it is (4) the most expensive (expensive) night club in
the town, but for that $10 it’s worth it - you get live music and a great atmosphere.
Justin: But you know it is (5) more crowded than (crowded) Liam’s Place. You often cannot get a
table.
Meera: That’s because it’s (6) the most popular (popular) club among teenagers in the city at the
moment - everyone wants to go there.
Martin: Hold on! It’s my birthday, and nobody is asking me where I want to go!
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E.
Tommy wants to buy a motorcycle, but his mother doesn't agree to it.
Mother : I still cannot understand why you want to buy a motorcycle instead of a car. A car is (1) more
convenient than (convenient) a motorcycle, and it's (2) more practical than (practical) a
motorcycle, too!
Tommy : I know, but a motorcycle is (3) more economical than (economical) a car. I can buy less
petrol with a motorcycle, and it doesn’t cost much.
Mother : Listen to me, Tommy! We live in one of (4) the largest (large) cities in the world, and there
are a lot of crazy people out there on the streets. Because most of these people aren’t careful
drivers, today the risk of accidents is (5) greater than (great) it was in the past.
Tommy : I agree mom, but I am (6) better than (good) most of the other motorcyclists, and I promise
that when I buy a motorcycle, I will be (7) the slowest (slow) motorcyclist in New York. I
will never exceed the speed limit. Also, it is easier to park a motorcycle in the city center.
Mother : Tommy, I know all these and I trust you, but still there is no way you can convince me. I still
insist that you should buy a car instead of a motorcycle.
EXERCISE 2. Write the sentences again. DO NOT change their meanings. Use the words in
parentheses.
1. Heathrow Airport is busier than all of the other airports.
Heathrow Airport is the busiest airport. (the)
2. Ali is the most hardworking student in class.
Ali is more hardworking than the other students in class. (than)
EXERCISE 3. Complete the sentences with a, an, the or no article (write X).
Anna Benedek is (1) _a_ student at the International School in London. She is an active person. “I like
sport, and I play tennis three times (2) _a_ week,” she says. “But on Saturdays, I’m lazy! I get up late
and have breakfast at (3) _a_ café. (4) The café has got computers, and you can email your friends. On
(5) X Saturday evenings, I always go to (6) _a_ club with my friend Claudia. We usually go to Subway.
It’s (7) an interesting place, and it has fantastic music. I usually go to bed early at (8) X night, but not
on Saturdays.
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EXERCISE 4. CLOZE TEST. Fill each gap with ONE WORD only. BEGINNER/Fall2014-15/PQ108
Urban Transport Around the World*
Great cities need good transport systems. Here are some examples. To begin with, there is Moscow.
Moscow is the largest city (1) in Europe. (2) Its metro is the busiest system in the world, and the
stations in Moscow are perhaps the most beautiful ones. Another Russian city, St. Petersburg, is called
the “City of Trams” (3) because it has the world’s largest tram system – over 720 km. long. Next,
there is New York. It is famous (4) for size – the population is larger, the buildings are taller, and the
sandwiches are bigger (5) than in many other cities. It has the world’s largest metro system, the
world’s largest station, and (6) the biggest bus system in the world. Then, there is London, with the
world famous buses – the red double-deckers. It also has a good underground, or metro, system. It is
the oldest in the world. Unfortunately, it is also the (7) most expensive. Many people think that public
transport in Tokyo is also really good. Some people even say it is the (8) best in the world. It is really
very good, (9) but it is always busy and crowded.
A metro station in Moscow
A double-decker
EXERCISE 5. DIALOGUE COMPLETION
Complete the dialogues with ONE statement or question. Write your answers in the blanks provided.
1. Customer:
Hello. Can you tell me about Turkish Airlines Istanbul-Ankara flight? When does it
leave?
Travel Agent: OK. The flight leaves at nine in the morning, and it arrives at ten in the morning.
Customer:
OK. How much does it cost?
Travel Agent: It costs two hundred liras.
2. Chris: Hello, welcome to Paradise Travel Agency. How can I help you?
Joanne: Hi. I’d like to fly to New York next Sunday. How long does it take (to travel / fly to New York)?
Chris: It takes about 22 hours. Would you like to make a booking with an airline?
Joanne: Yes, please. I’d like to fly with International Budget Air.
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EXERCISE 6. RESPONSE TO A SITUATION
Respond to the situations provided in ONE statement or question. Write your responses in the
blanks provided.
1. You want to visit Liverpool on your next holiday, and you call the travel agency to get some
information about the hotels there, so you say:
Can/Could you give (me) / Can I get (some) information about the hotels in Liverpool?
I’d like to / want to get (some) information about the hotels in Liverpool.
2. You have some boxes, and they are very heavy. You see your roommate. Ask for help.
Could / Can you please help me (to carry these boxes)?
3. Your friend is going to visit you from Spain, and s/he is coming by plane. Ask for the arrival time:
When does the / your plane / it arrive?
II.
WRITING
A. The paragraph below has five mistakes. The first one has been corrected. Find the other
four mistakes, underline and correct them. Be careful! There is only one mistake in each
line.
Jim Patterson lives near Glasgow. It is
the largest city Scotland. 1) e.g.
in_____
He a successful businessman. His company, Gargantuan Games, designs and sells 2) ______is_______
computer games. Jim and his wife, Anita, has a house with a beautiful garden. Their 3)_____have______
house is not in the city centre, it is near a small village. Jim and Anita want to have 4) _ ; / . I_*_______
an active lifestyle. On sundays, they invite their friends to their house and spend 5)____Sundays_____
time together.
B. Yoko Ohara is looking for a pen friend. Read her mail and complete the missing parts using
but/or/because/so/and. Use each connector only once.
I’m Yoko Ohara from Japan. I’m married, (1) and I have two children. I am a
tourist guide. I work in Kyoto. As a tourist guide, I have to know several
languages, (2) so I’ve decided to learn another language. I’ve chosen Spanish
as a third language (3) because nowadays more and more Spanish speaking
tourists are visiting Kyoto. I know a little Spanish, (4) but it’s not enough to
hold a conversation. I want to correspond with Spanish speaking pen friend.
You can email me, (5) or you can reach me through live messenger.
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C. Use ‘and, but, or, so, because’ to complete the sentences.
1.
Everyone knows that smoking is bad, but they continue to smoke.
2.
They may have the meeting this week, or they may have it next month.
3.
I was late because the traffic was bad.
4.
There are no buses after midnight, so you have to take a taxi.
5.
House prices in the area are falling, but Ms. Johnson is still asking a high price for her house.
6.
Ann is studying because she has a test tomorrow.
7.
You can wait here for them, or they can come to your office in the afternoon.
8.
I do the washing, and my husband does the ironing.
9.
My daughter is ill, so I’m at home to look after her.
10. My father is a doctor, and he works at a private hospital.
III.
VOCABULARY
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restriction
restrictions
right
rights
harmful
harmful
harmful
permit
consider
consider
1.
Smoking is harmful to your health.
2.
You need a camping permit to stay in the park.
3.
There is a speed restriction on this road. You cannot drive faster than 70kmph.
4.
All the governments must protect the rights of their citizens.
5.
The authorities consider Ussain Bolt (to be) the best athlete ever.
6.
She may get angry, but I think she has a right to know the truth.
7.
Many people consider Fazıl Say (to be) one of the best pianists of his generation.
8.
Dr. Karatay says that most diets do not work, and they can be harmful.
9.
There are restrictions on smoking indoors. You cannot smoke inside buildings.
apply
apply
10. I know these math questions are difficult, but we learned some formulas in class. Try to apply
those formulas and methods while you are answering the questions.
11. You should always use sunscreen to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
12. Teacher: All of the rules are in the Rules and Regulations Booklet.
Student: Do the same rules apply to foreign students?
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participate
participation
participation
participate
held
hold
compete
compete
various
various
cover
covers
pastime
1.
My favorite pastime is reading.
2.
The organizers held 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
3.
She wants to leave school for various reasons.
4.
I think more women should participate in politics.
5.
How many athletes will compete in the marathon?
6.
Before my last job, I worked for various companies.
7.
Two newspaper reporters are now prison because of their participation in the protest.
8.
It's difficult for small shops to compete with the big supermarkets.
9.
The president is planning to hold a press conference tomorrow.
10. The history course covers the history of the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century.
11. The teacher wants all the students to participate in classroom activites.
12. The grammar book does not cover everything we learned in class.
13. I’m happy to see you all here.. Thank you for your participation.
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divide
divide
divided
signals
carry
carried
source
sources
request
request
requests
requests
passengers
1.
That radio program plays requests. Why don’t you call them and ask for your favorite song?
2.
If you divide 15 by 3, you get 5.
3.
Beans are a very good source of protein.
4.
About 20 passengers were killed in the train crash.
5.
Our teacher usually divides the class into groups.
6.
A referee’s whistle signals that the match is over.
7.
When he goes to a restaurant, he always requests a table near the window.
8.
Our neighbour is really old, so I usually help her carry her shopping bags upstairs.
9.
His doctor made a request for a copy of the report.
10. Turkish Airlines carried 61.2 million passengers last year.
11. We divided the pizza into four, and each of us ate one slice.
12. We need to increase the usage of renewable energy sources in Turkey.
13. If you want to take your child on holiday during the school term, you must make a formal written
request.
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fur
wooden
melt
melting
is made of
are made of
guest
pleasant
serve
serving
until
until
experience
experience
1.
This box is made of wood.
2.
Honey, will you serve coffee to our guests?
3.
Don’t sit on that chair. There is cat fur all over it.
4.
Jane! What a pleasant surprise! It is so nice to see you here.
5.
For the sauce, you should melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan.
6.
Many people think that teachers are on holiday from June until September.
7.
Polar bears can’t find enough food because the icebergs are melting because of global warming.
8.
I am planning to move to the dormitory, and I’m really excited. This will be my first experience
of living with other people.
9.
He thinks that plastic toys are harmful, so he always buys wooden toys for his children.
10. I know that you are hungry, but please be patient. The waiter is serving another table.
11. Last year, we went on a cruise holiday. It was an unforgettable experience.
12. I need some more time to finish the guest list for the wedding.
13. The shops in most shopping malls are open from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
14. Most water bottles are made of plastic.
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express
memorize
combine
important
threw
difficult
characteristics
stages
feed
remember
1.
What is her name? I can’t remember.
2.
Don’t be afraid to express your feelings.
3.
Do I know you? Your voice sounds so familiar.
4.
Do you think health is more important than money?
5.
All great leaders have certain personality characteristics.
6.
The football player threw his shirt to one of the fans.
7.
You can use ‘and’ or ‘but’ to combine your sentences.
8.
Two nurses support him because his body is too weak to walk.
9.
I think it is difficult to memorize/remember new vocabulary items.
familiar
support
10. I won’t be here for a week. Please don’t forget to feed the cat.
11. The teacher asked us a very difficult question. Only I knew the answer.
12. It is normal for her to feel like this. She is expecting a baby, and some women may feel depressed
during the early stages of pregnancy.
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24 / II.
reached
combine
jumped
express
familiar
stages
throw
hold
show
memorize
1.
Don’t throw snowballs at each other!
2.
The thieves ran fast and jumped over the wall to escape.
3.
Do you remember your first day at school?
4.
Inflation reached its highest level last month.
5.
I’m reading a book on the stages of child development.
6.
Studies show that more people are buying organic products now than in the past.
7.
All the workers at our workplace can express their opinions openly.
8.
He broke his ankle last week. He can’t walk without support.
9.
You should combine your diet with exercise. You’ll get better results.
support
remember
10. Could you please hold my books for a minute? I need to tie my shoes.
11. It is not a good idea to write your password on a piece of paper and carry it in your wallet. I think
you should memorize it.
12. I guess some of you were in my class in the previous years. I can see some familiar faces.
References:
Cambridge Dictionaries online.
Merriam Webster Learner’s Dictionary online.
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English / LDOCE.
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