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Stolen Bicycle

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  The Stolen Bicycle   William: Hey, Henry! I heard about your bike. That's terrible! How did it happen? Henry: Yeah, it's a ___1___. I had left it locked outside the cafe while I was ___2___ a coffee. When I came out, it was gone.  William: Oh no, was it parked there for a long time? Henry: Not really, maybe 20 minutes? I did have a cable ___3___ on it, but I guess someone ______ to cut through it. William: That's awful. Did you report it to the police? Henry: Yeah, I had filed a report yesterday. I also let the cafe ___4___ know in case they spot anything on their security cameras. William: Good thinking. It's ___5___ checking out local online marketplaces too—sometimes stolen bikes show up for sale there. Henry: That's a good idea. I'll start looking there. And maybe I'll post about it in some local ___6___ or groups as well. William: Definitely. Let me know if you need help with anything. I can keep an eye out for any ___7___ listings too. Henry: Thanks,...

Unit 4 Traditions

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THEME 4 - TRADITIONS   Listening  14 John : Look at these old photos, Zeynep! Zeynep: What photos? John : Türkiye photos many years ago! Zeynep: Oh, people used to live in small mud brick houses. We now live in modern buildings. John : Did they use to wear traditional costumes? Zeynep: Yes, they did. Most Turkish people wear modern clothes now. Only in some villages and ceremonies people wear traditional clothes. Look at this John! It is a shadow theatre. People used to watch shadow plays in the past. It was a popular entertainment. John : Oh, I know it! That is Karagöz. What else did they use to do for entertainment? Zeynep: They used to watch puppet shows, meddah, orta oyunu, etc.”Orta oyunu” is a Turkish folk theatre. People performed it in the open air. John : Oh, this is a photo of an old coffee house. Zeynep: People did not use to have TVs or personal computers then, so they came together in coffee houses. You know most men go to coffee houses to chat and talk about t...

Greeting and meeting

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  Getting to know each other A) Listen to the conversation and complete it with the missing words  - Ana: Hi, I’m Ana. I study English.   - Tom: Nice to meet you, Ana. I’m Tom.   - Ana: Where do you live, Tom?   - Tom: I live in New York. It’s a big city!   - Ana: Yes, I want to see New York one day.   - Tom: You should! There are so many things to do. What do you like to do for ___1___?   - Ana: I love visiting art museums and trying new foods. How about you?   - Tom: I enjoy going to concerts and ___2___ different neighborhoods. There’s always something happening in New York.   - Ana: That sounds exciting! Have you lived in New York all your life?   - Tom: Yes, I have. But I’ve traveled to ___3___ countries. How about you? Have you traveled much?   - Ana: I’ve visited a few places in Europe. I’d love to travel more in the future.   - Tom: Traveling is great for ___4_...

Friday

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Listening Test A) Listen to the conversation and complete it with the missing words  Student 1: Hey, it's finally Friday! How was your week? Student 2: I'm so glad it's Friday. The past week has been ________. I had three tests and an essay due. How about you? Student 1: Pretty ________! I had a project for history and a math quiz, and there was the school play ________ every evening. But at least the weekend is here now. How did your tests go? Student 2: I think they went okay. The biology test was ________ than I expected, though. I'm just hoping I didn't ________ up too badly. What about your project? Student 1: It went well, I think. We ________ on Thursday, and our teacher seemed pleased. I'm looking ________ to hearing the feedback next week. Are you doing anything fun this weekend? Student 2: I'm planning to just relax for a bit. Maybe ________ up on some shows. I also have a family dinner on Sunday. What about you? Student 1: Sounds nice! I’m ...

Completing a story

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Writing Exercise: Fill in the Gaps in the Story Instructions: Read the story below. Some words are missing. Fill in the gaps using the words in the box. Make sure to use the past simple or past continuous tense.  Words to use: - walk - hear - tell - beat - find - get - sing - run - look - want - be - enter - see The Mysterious Forest Last Saturday, I (1) __________ into a mysterious forest. The sun (2) __________ high in the sky, and the birds (3) __________ sweetly. As I (4) __________ down the path, I suddenly (5) __________ a strange noise. I (6) __________ scared, so I (7) __________ faster. While I (8) __________, I (9) __________ an old, broken house. I decided to (10) __________ inside. The door (11) __________ creaky, and when I opened it, I (12) __________ a dark room. I (13) __________ for a light, but I couldn't see anything. Just then, I (14) __________ something moving in the corner! My heart (15) __________ fast. I (16) __________ to run out of the house, but I trippe...

Cellphones in Classroom

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Debate "Students should be allowed to use cellphones in the classroom." Characters: - Ava (Pro): Believes students should be allowed to use cellphones in class. - Leo (Con): Believes students should not be allowed to use cellphones in class. Ava (Pro Position): Hi Leo! I think students should be allowed to use cellphones in the classroom. They can help us learn more. Leo (Con Position): Hi Ava! I disagree. I think cellphones can be very distracting in class. Students might use them to text or play games instead of paying attention. Ava : That’s true, but if we use them properly, cell phones can help us find information quickly. For example, if we need to look up a word or a fact, we can do it in seconds! Leo : Yes, but students might not use them for learning. They might be more interested in social media or videos instead. That can take away from our lessons. Ava : I understand that. But teachers can make rules about when and how we can use our phones. For example, we ca...

11 Dinleme

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 UNIT 3 3.1 3.5 UNIT 4 4.1 Conversation 1: Jack: Hi, Sue. Sue: Hi, Jack. Jack: When did you come back from holiday? Sue: Just a few days ago. Jack: Where were you? When I last saw you, you were trying to make a choice with your parents. Sue: Yes. At first, we couldn’t decide where to go. There were 3 options. Mum wanted to go to Japan, while dad preferred travelling to Spain. And the third option was Egypt. After we had done some research on the Net, we made up our minds. When my parents saw the pictures of Egypt, they decided to go there. Jack: Did you enjoy yourselves there? Sue: Yes, we did. We loved Egypt. It was terrific. Jack: Really? Sue: Yes. We had the time of our lives there. I think you should definitely see Egypt. Jack: Why not? Conversation 2: Britney: Hello, Matt. Matt: Hi, Britney. Britney: What’s up? You look upset. Have you failed the final exam? Matt: No. Britney: What’s the matter, then? Matt: I was at the post office an hour ago. I stayed inside for about 10 min...

Debating in English

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"Being an early bird is better than being a night owl." Emma : Hi Lucas! I think being an early bird is definitely better. Waking up early gives you a head start on the day, and you can get a lot more done with that extra time in the morning. Lucas : Hey Emma! I understand, but I prefer being a night owl. The quiet late at night is perfect for focusing, and I feel more creative after the sun goes down. Emma : I see your point, but in the morning, everything is fresh. You can enjoy the sunrise and start your day calm and relaxed before everyone else gets busy. Plus, it’s easier to have a consistent routine. Lucas : That’s true, but nighttime has its perks too. There are fewer distractions, so it’s easier to concentrate on reading, writing, or playing games. It’s like having your special quiet time. Emma : Waking up early helps you align with most of the world’s schedule. Many businesses and schools run on early schedules, so it’s easier to get appointments and errands done. Lu...

Writing an adventure story

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Adventure Story Starter: It was a sunny Saturday morning when Mia and her best friend Tom decided to explore the old forest near their town. They had heard many stories about the forest, but their curiosity pushed them to see it for themselves.  While they were walking deeper into the trees, they found a small path that led to a sparkling stream. They looked at each other with excitement and said, “Let’s see what’s at the stream!” Suddenly, they heard a strange rustling sound coming from behind the bushes. “What was that?” whispered Tom, feeling a little scared. Mia took a deep breath and replied, “I think we should sneak closer. It might be something interesting!”  As they were creeping forward, they spotted a small creature with bright blue feathers. Just then, the creature flew into the air, and they noticed a mysterious box lying nearby.  “What do you think is inside?” Mia asked, her eyes wide with wonder. Before they could decide whether to investigate the box, they ...