SFL/METU
November 2016
DBE
Weekend Homework 7
NLL Units 11&12
BEGINNER-B GROUP
(Instructor’s Copy)
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I.
LANGUAGE USE
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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.
A.
(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.
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?
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II.
VOCABULARY
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environment
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mistake
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lead
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responded
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essential
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environment
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train
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led
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fail
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curious
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explore
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treat
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set off
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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.
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treat
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led
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setting off
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curious
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mistakes
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train
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environmentalists
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essential
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curious
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respond
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exploring
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environment
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essential
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failed
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responded
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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.
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broad
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ease
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identified
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unique
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confused
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belong
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appreciate
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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.
7. After
years of research, scientists have finally
identified the virus that
is responsible for the disease.
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confused
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ease
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appreciate
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unique
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broad
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confused
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identify
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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.
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lower
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filled
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surrounded
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improvement
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regards
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construction
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promised
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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.
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regard
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construction
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promised
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lower
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filled
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surrounded
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improvement
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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.
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
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III.
READING
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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
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.
