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Thinking about the future

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READING   Read the text below and do the following exercises Thinking about the Future “I like thinking about the future,” said Anna. “I want to be a doctor. I enjoy helping people. Science is my favorite subject at school. I always study hard for my science tests. In the future, I want to work in a big hospital and help sick children.” Ben smiled and said, “I don’t want to be a doctor. I want to be a chef. I love cooking. I watch many cooking videos online and try new recipes at home. My parents say my pasta is very good. My dream is to open my own restaurant one day. I want people to enjoy my food.” “Your pasta is great,” laughed Carlos. “But I don’t like cooking. I want to be a musician. I play the guitar every day after school. Music makes me feel happy and free. I want to play in a band and go on tour in different countries. I also want to write my own songs.” Anna looked at her friends and said, “Our dreams are very different, but that’s okay. If we work hard, maybe we can al...
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Present Passive

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Passive Voice in the Present Simple  Reading Every weekday, many students go to Green Hill Middle School. The school building is opened at 7:30 in the morning. Classes are started at 8:00 and finished at 3:00.   In the morning, breakfast is served in the cafeteria. Some students eat cereal, and some drink milk or juice. At 8:00, the first lesson is started. English, math, and science are taught every day.   In English class, books and worksheets are used. New words are written on the board, and homework is given at the end of the lesson. In science, experiments are done in the lab, and safety rules are explained by the teacher.   At noon, lunch is eaten with friends. After school, many clubs are offered. Sports, music, and art clubs are enjoyed by many students. At 3:30, the school is closed, and the students are taken home by bus or by their parents. Passive Voice  1. What is the passive voice? We use the passive voice when: - The action is mo...
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Expressions of quantity

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Expressions of quantity 1. “Some” and “Any” 1.1 “Some” We use some with: - countable plural nouns : some balloons, some guests   - uncountable nouns : some music, some juice   Use “some” in: - affirmative (positive) sentences - offers and requests Examples : - We have some balloons for the party.   - There is some cake on the table.   - Would you like some juice?   - Can I have some music for my birthday video? 1.2 “Any” We use any with: - countable plural nouns : any gifts, any chairs   - uncountable nouns : any water, any money   Use “any” in: - negative sentences - questions Examples (celebrations): - We don’t have any candles for the cake.   - There isn’t any music at the party.   - Are there any snacks on the table?   - Is there any juice left? 1.3 Quick check Choose some or any: 1. There are not ___ balloons in the room.   2. We have ___ ice cream for the guests. ...
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English Dialogues

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SUGGESTIONS   Dialogue 1: Going to the Cinema Anna : What are you doing on Saturday?   Maya : I’m not sure. I’m free in the evening.   Anna : Let’s go to the cinema.   Maya : That’s a good idea. What time?   Anna : How about 7 o’clock?   Maya : I can’t at 7. I have dinner with my family.   Anna : Okay, then let’s go at 9.   Maya : Yes, 9 o’clock is perfect. Which film do you want to see?   Anna : The new action film.   Maya : Great, let’s meet in front of the cinema at 8:45.   Dialogue 2: Having a Picnic Tom : Do you want to do something on Sunday?   Leo : Yes, let’s do something fun.   Tom : Let’s have a picnic in the park.   Leo : Hmm, I don’t really like picnics.   Tom : Okay, what do you want to do?   Leo : How about going to the swimming pool?   Tom : That sounds good. What time shall we go?   Leo : Let’s go a...
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Dates

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What’s the date today? 1. How to say the date in English A. Order: month – day – year    In most modern spoken English (especially American): - February 19, 2026   → “February nineteenth, twenty-six” More examples:   - March 3, 1999 → “March third, nineteen ninety-nine”   - July 21, 2010 → “July twenty-first, twenty ten” B. Saying the day in words We use ordinal numbers: 1st → first   2nd → second   3rd → third   4th → fourth   5th → fifth   21st → twenty-first   22nd → twenty-second   23rd → twenty-third   31st → thirty-first   2. Prepositions of time with dates A. On + specific date / day Use on with: - exact dates   - days of the week   Examples (with simple past and past form of be): - “The meeting was on February 19, 2024.”   - “We met on Monday.”   - “The party was on July 4th.”   Form:   - Affirmat...
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Endangered Animals

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Reading Comprehension  Endangered Animals (A2) 1. Before You Read   Discuss with a partner or write short answers:   1. What is an endangered animal?   2. Do you know any endangered animals?   3. How can people protect animals and nature?   2. Vocabulary   Match the words with the meanings.   1. endangered   2. wildlife   3. habitat   4. pollution   5. protect   6. forest   a. Animals and plants that live in nature   b. To keep safe from harm   c. A large area with many trees   d. Dirty air, water, or land   e. In danger of disappearing forever   f. The natural home of an animal or plant   3. Reading Text   Read the text carefully.   Endangered Animals and How to Protect Wildlife Many animals in the world are endangered. This means they are in danger of disappearing forever. ...
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Karagöz ve Hacivat

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Karagöz ve Hacivat Kitap okumak üzerine Hacivat : N’aber Karagöz, ne yapıyorsun?   Karagöz : Ne yapayım Hacivat, hayatla saklambaç oynuyorum, bazen kayboluyorum. Evlilik nasıl gidiyor?   Hacivat : Ben bekarım, Karagöz’üm. Karagöz : Sen kitaplarla evlisin, Hacivat. Hacivat : Kitap okumak güzeldir Karagöz, insanın düşüncesini geliştirir.   Karagöz : Benim düşüncem geniş merak etme. Seninki sayfa genişliği; açıldıkça açılıyor!   Hacivat : Yine dalga geçiyorsun. Bilgi insanı yükseltir.   Karagöz : Sen iyice yükselmişsin zannımca. Biraz daha okursan bulutlara karışacak, insanların üstüne bilgi yağmuru olacaksın.   Hacivat : Ayıp ama Karagöz. Ben sadece kitap kurduyum.   Karagöz : Kitap kurdu mu? Demek sayfaların arasında gezen minik bir Hacivat var, paragraf penceresinden dışarı bakıyor.   Hacivat : Sen anlamak istemiyorsun. Kitap okumayan toplumlar gelişemez.   Karagöz : Onu bana mı diyorsun? Sen kitap...
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Celebrations

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6.1 Listen and write the correct dialogue numbers under the photos. Two are extra. Dialogue 1 (Bell rings) **Teacher:** Hey children, there is a celebration of National Sovereignty and Children's Day. We are parading together with the other schools. Let's talk about our preparations. First, you need to wear red and white clothes. Second, you should wear comfortable shoes. Is it okay? **Student 1:** Okay, Mrs. Akgul. It's great. I am very excited. What are the other preparations? **Teacher:** You should get Turkish flags. **Student 2:** How many flags do we need? **Teacher:** We need a lot of flags. Each of you should get some flags. **Student 1:** Of course, Mrs. Akgul. Dialogue 2 **Boy 1:** Let's do something different this weekend, friends. How about organizing a karaoke party? **Girl 1:** That's a good idea. I like singing songs. What do we need for it? **Girl 2:** We need a smart TV, a speaker, and a microphone. I have a big smart TV and a speaker at home...
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