5/15/23

1. Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company, banned his workers from whistling.
2. In Russia, it is believed that whistling indoors can bring in bad luck.
3. In the USA and Canada, spectators at sports events whistle to express approval. However, in Europe and Brazil they whistle when they disapprove of a referee’s decision.
4. There is an old tradition amongst sailors that whistling can lead on a storm.
5. In Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, whistling in public can result to a fine of $500.

1. What factors do you think contribute to a person’s happiness?
2. What does a healthy diet consist of?
3. Do you think we depend too much on computers?
4. Do you disapprove of e-cigarettes? Why/Why not?
5. Do you think drivers should be banned from using mobile phones?

8/5/23

1. a-with the speed and efficiency of digital media
2. b-there is pressure to respond instantly
3. c-written by older generations
4. d-send something by post every day
5. e-life’s too short

1. What are the writer’s three main arguments in defence of the handwritten letter?
   • When we write a handwritten letter, we write it more thoughtfully and carefully.
   • Receiving a handwritten letter can be one of the greatest pleasures and knowing that someone has taken the trouble to write to you.
   • Letters stay around longer than emails and allow us to keep a record of our past.
2. Newspapers have reported a rise in stationery sales and several internet campaigns have sprung up in an attempt to save the art of letter-writing, such as the annual Month of Letters.
3. It is mentioned that with digital media we write more than ever before. And that email helps people to avoid their bad handwriting.

4/5/23

1. Smart people always try to avoid having rows with stupid people.
2. You’re building a comfort zone by putting people at ease.
3. The crowd was listening enthusiastically as the war veteran was telling interesting stories about that times.
4. Establishing shared interests with someone improves your realtionship.
5. “Anyone asking inappropriate questions will be removed from the hall”-once again reminded the host.
6. Many people have a row because of having some kind of misunderstanding.
7. I always avoid having some awkward silences and try to fill the conversation with interesting topics.
8. I really shouldn’t have put my foot in it, it made her sad.
9. I prefer having deep talks rather than making small talks.
10. I’m lucky I make a good impression on people.
11. The filmmaker was telling entertaining stories from behind the scenes.
12. Be careful not to offend someone by putting your foot in it.
13. I usually like to dominate the conversations especially when it comes to my favorite topics.
14. By being friendly, kind and humorous, I hit it off with many people.

1. What makes you laugh?
2. What’s your favourite book about?
3. What keeps you awake at night?
4. Do you think you will go out tonight?
5. Who are you similar in your family most?
6. Do you know why your parents chose your name?

28/4/23

1. We used to go skating at the ice rink every Saturday.
2. Keith had never seen such a large golf course.
3. We all met at the basketball court at half past three.
4. It’s called a boxing ring, but it’s actually square!
5. For the 800 meters race, you have to run round the track twice.
6. The football match had to be called off because the pitch was flooded.
7. Our team was winning until half time, but in the second half the other team scored three goals, and so they beat us. But it was a great match!
8. Adrian got a new fishing rod for his birthday.
9. Can I borrow your tennis racket?
10. Why are hockey sticks such a strange shape?
11. I’d spend hours putting linseed oil on my cricket bat to keep the wood strong.

1. referee
2. athletics
3. game
4. a professional
5. the interval
6. drew
7. Viewers
8. final
9. ending
10. competitors

1. I don’t know how you can put up with getting up so early to go to the pool.
2. I’ve finally got round to sorting out my postcard collection.
3. What did you get up to at the weekend?
4. I’m gone off skiing now I’ve discovered snowboarding.
5. Why do you carry on having riding lessons if you can’t afford them?
6. We can’t put off the match any longer.

20/4/23

1. border
2. staying
3. reach
4. season
5. takes
6. trip
7. miss
8. view
9. bring
10. distance
11. book
12. home

1. world
2. area
3. guide
4. fare
5. voyage
6. fee
7. sight

1. see
2. make
3. check
4. pull
5. picks
6. gone
7. catch
8. get

18/4/23

1. fortunate
2. sacred
3. alter
4. innovative
5. pursue
6. mature
7. unanimous
8. pledge
9. revise
10. pioneer
11. casual
12. expand

17/4/23

1. He asked where I worked.
2. She asked if I lived near Istanbul.
3. He wanted to know if I’d lived there long.
4. She asked me where I’d gone to university.
5. He asked me if I could give him some advice.
6. He asked me whether I would help him later.
7. She wanted to know if I’d ever read Shakespeare.
8. She asked me what I was doing that evening.

1. The interviewer asked what made a good leader.
2. She asked what the highest compliment was that Peter had been paid.
3. She asked what the worst thing was that anyone had said about Peter.
4. She asked what Peter looked for in the people he did business with.
5. She asked what Peter’s worst fault was.
6. She asked what the best piece of career advice was that Peter could give.
7. She asked if Peter had a favorite book.
8. She asked what Peter did to relax.

13/4/23

1. worried about
2. talk about
3. succed in
4. intersted in
5. believe in
6. refer to
7. lead to
8. listen to
9. concentrate on
10. work for

1. Are you good at influencing people?
2. Are you interested in that educational project?
3. Have you ever worked for a famous international company?
4. Are you afraid of being rejected?
5. Do you find it hard to concentrate on the lesson when someone’s constantly mumbling?
6. Do you ever get bored of reading books?
7. Do you believe in fate?
8. Would you like to succeed in that sport competition?
9. Do you ever worry about your rude behavior?
10. Do you find it difficult to talk to a foreign person with his native language?

4/4/23

1. unruly
2. brutal
3. brawl
4. thrust
5. duplicate
6. rival
7. opponent
8. bewildered
9. underdog
10. violent
11. whirling
12. brutal

1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. True
6. False
7. False
8. True
9. False
10. False
11. True
12. True

23/3/23

1. Anna was burgled while she was on holiday. She left a window open.
   • She should have locked the window.
   • She shoudn’t have left the window open.
   • If she hadn’t left the window open, she wouldn’t have been burgled.
2. Thieves broke into my car and stole my handbag.
   • I should have hidden my handbag in the boot.
   • I shouldn’t have left my handbag in the car.
   • If I hadn’t left my handbag in the car, they wouldn’t have broken in.

1. Nick made an insulting comment on a friend’s social networking page. He was only joking, but his friend was very upset.
   • Nick shouldn’t have made a silly joke.
   • Nick should have thought twice before writing a comment.
   • If Nick hadn’t made a silly joke, his friend wouldn’t have been upset.
2. I was in a hurry to catch my train, so I didn’t buy a ticket. The ticket inspector fined me a lot of money.
   • I should have bought the ticket for the train.
   • I should have organized my things earlier.
   • If I had bought the ticket, the inspector wouldn’t have fined me.
3. Lucy responded angrily to a comment on her blog. Now the person who made the comment keeps posting more and more angry comments.
   • Lucy shouldn’t have been rude to the user.
   • Lucy should have blocked the user.
   • If Lucy had blocked the user, she wouldn’t have received angry comments.

1. stole
2. thief
3. arrested
4. robbery
5. prison
6. victims
7. escapes

1. Be a victim of online bullying.
2. Make a real difference.
3. Feel passionate about something.
4. Stand up for someone.
5. Speak up what you believe in.
6. Upset about something.

1. We’re running out of time.
2. Are there any other suggestions?
3. Then that’s settled.
4. Let’s leave that for now.
5. You must admit that’s true.
6. That would be another option.
7. I’m convinced that…
8. So, what we’re saying is…