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Oktay Sinanoğlu was Turkish phsical chemist and molecular biophysicist.He was called "Türk Einsteon."He was born in Italy on Februry 25,1935.His father was a consular official.Sinanoğlu graduated from TED Ankara College.He rank first in his high school when he graduated.After graduated high school,he went to the USA with scholarship.He rank in his depermant chemistry engineer when he graduated.After graduated,he worked Yale University. Between 1960-1961 he was associate professor.Since 50 years, maths theory wasn't being sold,but he sold it.Then,at age 28,he became the youngest full professor in Yale 20th century history.He won many award.He came back to Turkey.Then,he started to work Yıldız Teknik University as lecturer.He wrote a lot of academic books and novels.He died on 19 April 2015.

SFL/METU November 2016

DBE

Weekend Homework 7

NLL Units 11&12

BEGINNER-B GROUP

(Instructor’s Copy)

I. LANGUAGE USE

EXERCISE 1. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs-: Past Simple or Present Perfect.

1. I lost (lose) my keys last night – I had to call my flat mate.

2. I have lost (lose) my keys – can you help me look for them?

3. I have visited (visit) Paris three times.

4. Last year I visited (visit) Paris.

5. Sorry, I have missed (miss) the bus – I am going to be late.

6. This morning, I missed (miss) the flight. I couldn’t go to my meeting.

7. Last month, I went (go) to Scotland.

8. I'm sorry, John isn't here right now. He has gone (go) to the shops.

9. We finished (finish) this book last week.

10. I have finished (finish) my exams finally - I'm so happy.

11. Yesterday, I went (go) to the library, the post office and the supermarket.

12. I have drunk (drink) three cups of coffee today.

13. I drank (drink) three cups of coffee yesterday.

14. Tarkan has recorded (record) many albums.

15. Elvis Presley recorded (record) many albums in his wonderful career.

16. Have you done (do) your homework?

17. Did you do (do) your homework at the weekend?

18. A: Did you like the movie ‘‘Star Wars’’? B: I don’t know. I have never seen (see/never) that movie.

19. Chris arrived (arrive) in New York two weeks ago.

20. Has the 2:30 train arrived (arrive)?

21. She has written (wrote) the e-mail, but she doesn’t know how to send it.

22. My sister has never seen (see/never) the ocean.

23. My grand father died last year. He never saw (see/never) the ocean.

EXERCISE 2. Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.

(Adapted from Fall 2009-2010 BEG MT2)

(1) Have you ever been (you/ever/ be) to Paris? If your answer is “Yes” to that question, it means you (2) have seen (see) the Eiffel Tower, too. Gustave Eiffel (3) built (build) it between 1887 and 1889. When he finished the tower, the people (4) didn’t like (like) it at all and criticized it badly. Today, however, it is the symbol of Paris, and millions of people (5) visit (visit) it every year.

The tower (6) has (have) three platforms. On the second platform, there is the Jules Verne restaurant, which is extremely expensive and on the top platform, there is a bar, a souvenir shop, and the office of Gustave Eiffel.

To protect the metal tower from oxidation, they (7) paint (paint) it every seven years. It (8) takes (take) 2 years to paint the whole tower. They (9)are going to paint/will paint (paint) it again next year.

B. (2008-02 Fall BEG PQ108)

Susan: (1) Have you ever tried (you / try / ever) Mexican food?

Mark: As a matter of fact, yes.

Susan: Really? When (2) did you eat (you / eat) it?

Mark: I (3) went (go) to Mexico 2 years ago with my friends and I (4) tried (try) many Mexican specialities such as tacos and tortilla there. They (5) were/are (be) a bit hot but very delicious.

Susan:(6) Did you try (you / try) Mole sauce when you were in Mexico?

Mark: No. I (7) have never heard (hear / never) of it. What’s that?

Susan: It’s a kind of sauce made from chocolate, chilies and many spices.

EXERCISE 3. CLOZE TEST. Read the text and fill in each blank with ONE WORD ONLY.

Have you (1) ever seen the Pyramids? Have you been (2) to Rome? Nowadays, people can hear such questions more often (3) because/as/since today’s world is getting smaller, and people are travelling around the globe in record numbers. They are looking for new places to see and new things to do. They want adventure. Some people want to ride a camel (4) in Egypt, some others want to try hot-air ballooning over Cappadocia. There are many other activities that travelers would (5) like to try. All they need is time and money - a (6) lot of it! - and a sense of adventure. However, in my (7) opinion, a person does not (8) have to go to a faraway place to have a great holiday. One can just spend the day walking in the woods (9) or watch the sun set over the ocean. These can be wonderful adventures, too. In (10) addition, they are a lot more affordable!

EXERCISE 4. DIALOGUE COMPLETION

Complete the dialogue with ONE statement or question.

A: Excuse me, I’m looking for a new apartment. Can you help?

B: Of course. What are you looking for in your apartment?

A: I want it to be in a good neighborhood. I want a small apartment, maybe with 2 bedrooms and a nice balcony.

B: Could you repeat that, please?

A: Sure. I said, I want an apartment in a good neighborhood. Maybe one with two bedrooms and a nice balcony.

EXERCISE 5. RESPONSE TO A SITUATION

Respond to the situation in ONE statement or question.

You are planning a trip to Greece. Ask for your friend’s opinion:

What do you think about Greece? / What’s your opinion about Greece? / Do you think Greece is a good option?

II. VOCABULARY

environment	mistake	lead	responded	essential
environment	train	led	fail
curious	explore	treat	set off

1. It is essential to treat all people equally.

2. You have to repeat the course if you fail.

3. They train K-9 dogs to search for drugs and explosives.

4. Go along this narrow road. It will lead you to the hospital.

5. People have always been curious about how life on earth began.

6. My sister’s interest in art led her to study history of art at university.

7. How much do the harmful gases from planes damage the environment?

8. Every morning, we set off early as we don’t want to get stuck in heavy traffic.

9. Are you sure the answer is 8769? I think there is a mistake in your calculations.

10. I asked him what he was doing, and he responded that it was none of my business.

11. It is essential that you come early if you do not want to miss the listening part of the exam.

12. We need to find new ways of producing energy. However, we shouldn’t destroy the environment at the same time.

13. Do you want to explore the city? Then, I think you should walk. It is the best way to learn about the whole place.

treat	led	setting off	curious	mistakes
train	environmentalists	essential	curious	respond
exploring	environment	essential	failed	responded

1. Having a healthy diet is essential for all of us.

2. I sent her an e-mail, but she hasn’t responded yet.

3. What have I done to you? Why do you treat me so badly?

4. Her volunteer work in a school led him to a career in teaching.

5. It is essential to read any document carefully before you sign it.

6. I was curious to find out who won the match, so I called my father.

7. Several companies are exploring for oil in the eastern parts of the country.

8. Most teachers feel angry when the students don’t respond to their questions.

9. You can never train a cat properly because they think that they are the boss.

10. Green Peace is an international organization. Its main purpose is to protect the environment.

11. I know you are going to İstanbul tomorrow morning. What time are you setting off?

12. I can’t stop smoking. Unfortunately, I have failed to give up smoking several times.

13. Environmentalists say that global warming will harm many animal species in the near future.

14. The teacher wanted me to write the paragraph again because my paragraph was full of spelling and punctuation mistakes.

15. Cats are naturally curious animals. They want to learn everything about their surroundings and usually find themselves in dangerous situations.

broad

ease

identified

unique

confused

belong

appreciate

1. Each person’s fingerprints are unique.

2. I have found a book on my desk. Who does it belong to?

3. He said he didn’t study hard, but he passed all his exams with ease.

4. I appreciate the information that you gave me. It was really helpful.

5. Students at that school are lucky as they study a broad range of subjects.

6. She couldn’t understand why her husband left her. She felt hurt and confused.

7. After years of research, scientists have finally identified the virus that is responsible for the disease.

confused

ease

appreciate

unique

broad

confused

identify

1. We really appreciate everything you have done for us.

2. If you are confused about anything, please call our information center.

3. The police couldn’t find any fingerprints, so they couldn’t identify the criminal.

4. He is really good at learning languages. He learns new languages with great ease.

5. I couldn’t understand that problem, and I’m totally confused. Could you explain it again?

6. The store has a broad variety of t-shirts. I think you can easily find one that suits your taste.

7. Parents should know that each student is unique, with their own needs, preferences and talents.

71&72

lower

filled

surrounded

improvement

regards

construction

promised

1. He filled the party balloons with helium.

2. Lots of trees have been cut during the construction of a new airport in İstanbul.

3. Don’t you think these items are too expensive? I think we have to lower the prices.

4. Andrew broke Susan’s heart several times, but she still regards him as her best friend.

5. After his wrong decision, football fans ran onto the field and surrounded the referee.

6. He promised that he would come to my birthday party, but he didn’t. Maybe he forgot.

7. I think we have chosen the right school for our kids. There has been a big improvement in their behavior.

regard

construction

promised

lower

filled

surrounded

improvement

1. Critics regard his latest book as his best.

2. He is taking drugs to lower his blood pressure.

3. When she arrived home, her 12 cats surrounded her.

4. There's been a great improvement in the team's performance over the last three games.

5. He finished his work, filled his cup with hot coffee, and sat on his comfortable chair to relax.

6. My father promised to buy me a new mobile phone if I get a good mark in the proficiency exam.

7. We couldn’t see some parts of Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona as it has been under construction for over 100 years.

References:

Cambridge Dictionaries online.

Merriam Webster Learner’s Dictionary online

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English / LDOCE

III. READING

The Architecture of Wright

1 We all know dozens of famous singers, actors, and athletes, but how many famous architects can you think of? If you're like most people, probably not many. In fact, if you ask one hundred people, “(1) ______A_____” they might all give the same answer: Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright once said, “I intend to be the greatest architect of all time.” So far, perhaps he is ― as he introduced a unique philosophy into the world of architecture.

2 Some architects design a building by thinking about what they want the building to look like. Wright invented the philosophy of ‘organic architecture’, which means that a building's design should come from its natural surroundings. Unlike many other architects that lived in his time, Wright refused to use standard ideas of design. He believed that each building needs to be designed individually and its design should fit the purpose of the building. This is the idea called ‘form follows function.’

3 Wright also used natural building materials. He once said, “(2) ____E_____”. He chose materials with natural colours and textures – appearance and feel of surface – to make his buildings match their surroundings.

4 Wright's masterpiece, that is, his greatest work, is a house called Fallingwater. This house is built on a waterfall near Bear Run, Pennsylvania. Based on his own philosophy of architecture, (3)____B____. The house is built from sandstone found in the area where it was built. Using the local stone was a way to build the house in harmony with the environment. “Study nature; love nature; stay close to nature. It will never fail you,” Wright once said.

5 Wright was very pleased with Fallingwater. He expressed its harmony by saying that rocks, forest, and water are combined so perfectly in his building that one listens to falling water the way s/he listens to the silence of the countryside. In other words, Wright liked Fallingwater as (4) _____D______, and it left the person with the feeling of peace and quietness.

6 Wright designed about 1,000 buildings in his life. Of all these designs fewer than 500 were built. Among his most famous works, the Guggenheim Museum in New York City is notable for being round. The principle of ‘form follows function’ is easy to see in the circular plan for the museum. When visitors enter the museum, they take an elevator to the top of the building. From here, they can view the pieces of art continually as they walk down the spiral stairs.

7 Construction of the Guggenheim Museum was delayed several times. Wright accepted the job in 1943, but the building was not finished until October 1959; (5) _____C______. He died a few days after having an operation in April 1959. After his death in 1959, Wright received much honour and recognition for his lifetime achievements. His influence on architecture, especially on American architecture will last forever. Therefore, in the future, when asked who the most famous architect is, people will still give his name.

PART A. The following sentences belong to the text. Read the text and fill in the missing information using the sentences below. Write the letter of the sentence in the blank provided. The first one has been done as an example.

e.g.: A. Who is the most famous architect?

B. Wright planned this house to be in harmony with its environment

C. unfortunately, Wright never saw the completed project

D. it was a natural part of the surrounding nature

E. Buildings, too, are children of Earth and Sun

PART B. Circle the following statements True (T) or False (F) according to the text.

T F 1. The idea of organic architecture existed long before Wright.

T F 2. Only a half of the buildings that Wright designed were built.

PART C. Answer the following questions according to the text.

1. Which principle is organic architecture based on?

(That) a building's design should come from its natural surroundings.

2. Explain the idea of ‘form follows function’ in architecture.

(According to this idea) each building needs to be designed individually and its design should fit the purpose of the building/The building’s design should fit its purpose.

3. What advantage does the shape of the Guggenheim Museum offer?

(Because it is round,) visitors can view the pieces of art continually as they walk down the spiral stairs.

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