Fall 2024

DBE 301 GROUP

FURTHER PRACTICE 1

A. LANGUAGE

1. Read the blog entry below and fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Do not
use modal verbs, such as should or can.
Hello! I (1) __________ (be) Maria. I (2) __________ (live) in Barcelona, Spain. My family and I (3)
__________ (enjoy) our time here because the weather (4) __________ (be) usually sunny. I (5)
__________ (study) at a local university, where I (6) __________ (major) in Environmental Science. Right
now, my friends and I (7) __________ (plan) a trip to the beach this weekend.
Today (8) __________ (be) Wednesday, and I (9) __________ (have) classes all day. My brother (10)
__________ (play) football with his friends in the park. He (11) __________ (practice) for an important
match next week. I (12) __________ (think) he is getting better every day!
After classes, I usually (13) __________ (meet) my friends at a café, but today we
(14) __________ (study) together for an exam. I (15) __________ (love) spending time with them,
especially when we (16) __________ (discuss) our future plans.

2.Read Mia’s blog entry below, and fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Do not
use modal verbs, such as should or can.

Hello, everyone! Every summer, I travel to Italy with my family. We usually (1) ________ (go) on a beach
holiday, but this year we (2) __________ (explore) different cities. Right now, we (3) __________ (stay) in
Florence, and it is absolutely beautiful!

Every morning, we (4) __________ (visit) a new museum or historical site. This morning, my parents were
taking pictures at the Uffizi Gallery while my sister and I were admiring the artwork. I (5) __________
(learn) so much about art and history during this trip.

In the evenings, we often (6) __________ (eat) at local restaurants. Last night, we (7) __________ (try) the
best pasta ever! My brother enjoys pizza so much that he (8) __________ (order) it every day.

I (9) __________ (love) spending time with my family, and I (10) __________ (look) forward to sharing
more adventures with you soon!

3. Read the blog entry below and fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Do not
use modal verbs, such as should or can.

Hello! I am Chris. I am an Exchange student at ODTÜ. I live on campus. Every afternoon, my friends and I
(1) __________ (meet) at our favorite café, Çatı, but this weekend, we (2) __________ (try) a new place
downtown because we have heard great things about it.

Now, we are at Shadows cafe. While we (3) __________ (wait) for our coffee, Lisa (4) __________ (tell) us
about her recent trip to Italy. She was there last summer. In her trip, she (5) __________ (visit) several
beautiful cities and (6) __________ (take) lots of pictures.
The weather is generally dry in Ankara, but we experience strange things because of global warming and
climate changes. Last Saturday, while we (7) __________ (hang out) at the park, it (8) __________ (rain)
unexpectedly, so we (9) __________ (run) to the nearest café to stay dry. While we (10) __________ (have)
some hot chocolate there, we (11) __________ (laugh) about how unpredictable the weather can be.

Now, we (12) __________ (sit) together and I am thinking of how much I enjoy my school, my friends and
this lovely city.

4. John and Rachel are new friends. They go out for a drink. Complete the conversation below asking
suitable questions.
Rachel: So, John, (1)________________________________?
John: In South London. In a small house.
Rachel: (2)________________________________________?
John: Yes, with my parents and my sister. What about you? (3)_________________
________________ or sisters?
Rachel: I have a brother. He’s 19.
John: (4)________________________________________ work?
Rachel: No, he’s a student.
John: What about you? (5)________________________________________?
Rachel: In a toy shop in the city center.
John: (6)________________________________________ job?
Rachel: No, not boring, but it’s a bit tiring.

5. Underline the correct verb.

1. The subjects that you will study in this course is / are listed in the syllabus.
2. The professor and the student agrees / agree on that point.
3. Each student in the sixth-grade class has / have to do a science project.
4. Making pies and cakes is / are Mrs. Reed’s specialty.
5. Where does / do your parents live?
6. What percentage of the earth’s surface is / are water?
7. One of the chief materials in bones and teeth is / are calcium.
6. In most of the following items, there are some mistakes. Find the mistakes and correct them. Put a tick
(✓) next to the items that are correct. There may be more than one mistake.
e.g. ()Your children very cute. Your children are very cute.
(✓) Rob needs a book.
1. ( ) We never go to shopping on Sundays. ___________________________________________.
2. ( ) I am not agree with you. __________________________________________.
3. ( ) You are looking happy. ___________________________________________.
4. ( ) She is an only child. ___________________________________________.
5. ( ) We are learning English this year. ___________________________________________.
6. ( ) Who does own this book? __________________________________________?
7. ( ) How much cost does it to go to Kızılay? _________________________________________?
8. ( ) The number of families with more than one car is increasing rapidly.
___________________________________________________________________.
7. Fill in the sentences with the correct time linker from the box. You may use more than one for some
items.
before as soon as when until

afterwards after finally first

1.I always eat breakfast _________ I start work because I cannot concentrate on my work when I am
hungry.

2. _______ the meeting was over, we decided to celebrate our achievements. We went to a good restaurant
after work.

3.________ I finished my homework, I went out to play.

4._______ I was reading, my cat jumped onto my lap.

5.We waited ________ the rain stopped before heading outside.

6.________ I arrive at the airport, I’ll call you right away. Don’t worry, I think I’ll catch the flight.

7.We had dinner at a nice restaurant. __________, we went for a walk. Finally, we went to the concert and
had a lot of fun.

8. _______ a long journey, we reached our destination.

9. ________, we need to gather all the materials before starting the project. Next, we can decide on the work
allocation.

10. First, we had a big breakfast with friends. Then, we packed our bags and drove to the beach. ________,
we set up our umbrellas and relaxed under the sun. It was a great day on the beach.

CLOZE TEST

I. Fill in the gaps with ONE WORD only. Contractions like don’t / isn’t count as ONE word.
Newark is a small college town of about 26 thousand residents. The university campus (1) ______________
in the center of town, and many of the residents are students. Newark (2) ______________ a lot of
facilities for students. There are many cafes, and students can go to these cáfes in the evenings. The most
popular one is on Main Street. It's called Cafe Brew Ha Ha. It's between Pizza Grotto (3) ______________
The Buttery Restaurant. In the center of the town, there is a large department store and some small shops
for general merchandise, such as clothing and school supplies. Newark (4) ______________ near the coast,
so students have to take a bus to go to the beach. The journey takes about two hours. Actually, students
(5) ______________ often go to the beach to swim because there's a very big swimming pool on campus.
How does an ant change jobs?
We all know the benefits of meeting new people and having contacts. When there’s a problem, we often
ask (6)_________ for help. Also, life becomes much better if we have lots of friends and we understand
(7)_______ other. However, it’s not just people who network. Ants network, too.

Ants always live in colonies and they (8) ______________ different things. Some work on nest
maintenance and some carry food. An ant almost never changes its job, but sometimes things happen –
rain damages the nest or some ants find extra food. When the colony needs more maintenance workers or
food carriers, some ants change jobs.

Ant colonies don’t have managers. The queen ant is the biggest ant and she lays eggs, but she
never gives orders. This means that (9) _______ is in charge and the colony actually doesn’t have a
manager. So, how (10) ______________ ants know what job to do? They network. If an ant meets a lot of
food workers, then it becomes a food worker, too. That is, it changes jobs. The colony doesn’t need a
leader (11) ______________ the ants network. The system is very successful. Colonies survive for many
years and ants cover the earth.

(Adapted from Lifestyle Pre-Intermediate course book)

II. Fill in the gaps with ONE WORD only. Contractions like don’t / isn’t count as ONE word.

John Allen is 43 years old and he (1)________________ four children: two (2)______________ and two
sons. John is a plant scientist and he lives with three of (3)________________ children in the South
American rainforest. Their “house” is a group of tents near the River Orinoco in Venezuela. John’s wife and
one of his daughters prefer to live in London.
John’s children (4)________________ go to school because John is their teacher and he
(5)________________ them everything he knows, including how to survive in the jungle.
The children don’t know how to use a PlayStation, but they can all drive, even his 9-year-old son, Simon.
(6)________________ night, they drive their car 50 meters from the kitchen tent to the bedroom tent
because there are a lot of wild animals in the area. They spend their free time playing and reading books,
and (7)________________ the evening, they listen to the news on the radio. They don’t have
(8)________________ TV or CD player. (9)________________ summer, the children’s friends come from
London to visit. (10)________________ they go home, they tell their parents incredible stories of their
holidays in the Venezuelan rainforest.
 VOCABULARY

Task1. Fill in the sentences with the correct word from the box. There is one extra word.

nutrition depend trust relaxed worried

contact receive express run

1. In the health class, the teacher explained that good ___________ is essential for maintaining a healthy
body. She said we should have a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and proteins to get the
necessary vitamins and minerals.
2. After years of hard work, John finally achieved his dream of starting his own business. He learned to
___________ a company: he manages finances, leads his own team of employees and marketing
strategies.
3. After a long week of studying for finals, Emma decided to spend her Saturday at the beach and enjoy the
sunshine and the sea view. At the end of the day, he felt completely___________.
4. During the art therapy session, participants were encouraged to ___________their feelings through
painting. Many found that creating art allowed them to show emotions they cannot put into words.
5. When David opened the letter, he was excited to ___________ news of his acceptance into the university.
6. Sarah had a big exam yesterday and was ___________about the results because the test was really hard.
7. In a successful team, members must learn to ___________one another. When they believe in each other’s
abilities, teamwork becomes easier and more successful.
8. As she got older, Emily realized she could ___________ on her close friends because they were always
there for her during difficult times.

Task2. Fill in the sentences with the correct word from the box. There is one extra word.

dominate honest reflect avoiding

communicate awareness respect confusing

1. When Maria first started learning French, she found the grammar rules___________. The differences in
sentence structure and verb forms made it difficult for her to make sentences correctly.
2. During the group project, Lisa took her teammates’ feedback. She wanted them to be ___________with her
and to point out areas of improvement clearly and openly.
3. During the discussion on healthy habits, the instructor mentioned the importance of ___________sugary
drinks. He explained they cause health problems, so students should choose water or natural juices.
4. The campaign aimed to raise ___________about climate change. Organizers had events to educate the
community about more eco-friendly choices.
5. In today’s digital age, it’s easy to ___________with friends and family around the word through video calls
or instant messages.
6. During the meeting, everyone needs to ___________each other's opinions, even when they disagree
because different viewpoints lead to better solutions and stronger teamwork.
7. In the animal kingdom, certain species ___________their habitats. For instance, lions are often seen as the
strongest in the savannah, so they rule their territory.
Task 3. Fill in the sentences with the correct word from the box. There is one extra word.

agriculture depth population hold deal confident

damage cooperate contain

1.In our town, ___________ plays an important role in the economy: Farmers grow crops and raise livestock to
provide food for their families and other people.
2.During the group project, the students learned to ___________ with each other effectively. They divided the
tasks and helped each other.
3.Every summer, the city council decides to ___________ a festival to celebrate local culture. The event
includes music, food, and art from the community for visitors from nearby towns.
4.The professor explained that the ___________ of a river can change greatly. He said deeper sections can
support larger fish populations and shallower areas are suitable for certain plants.
5.The set ___________ all the necessary supplies for the art class: paints, brushes, and paper… , so students
have everything they need.
6.As a manager, part of Rachel's job is to ___________ with customers. She has to listen to them with
empathy to solve problems and maintain good relationships.
7.The storm caused significant ___________ to the old bridge, so it is unsafe for vehicles before it is repaired.
8.After months of practice, Jake felt ___________ for his presentation and believed in his ability to explain his
ideas clearly to his classmates.

Task 4. Fill in the sentences with the correct word from the box. There is one extra word.

expand violent inherit wise

compete affordable complain fortune

1. The documentary showed that ___________ conflicts between countries are really harmful because many
people die or have injuries, families have to leave their homes and people have serious emotional problems.
2.In the world of technology, companies must constantly ___________ with each other for bigger market
share. This pushes them to improve their products and services continuously.
3.The ___________ old man, with his years of experience and deep knowledge, was famous for his good
advice and guidance during difficult times.
4.During the meeting, several employees ___________ about poor communication from management
because they got very little information about important changes at work.
5.When her grandmother died, Lisa ___________ a small house by the lake and some money.
6.The company decided to ___________ its sales to different parts of the country because there was a big
demand for their products in other cities.
7.The community center offers __________ courses for all students, so their families can easily pay for these
programs. They believe poor people should also get good education for the future of the society.
 READING

Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.
1. The human body survives by burning calories. We know that these calories come from the food we eat, but
which food is good to eat, and which food is not? Which diet is the healthiest one? People often try alternative
diets to have a healthier lifestyle. These diets include vegetarianism, veganism, raw foodism, and
breatharianism.

2. Vegetarianism means not eating meat or fish. There are several types of vegetarians. For example, lactoovo
vegetarians eat dairy products (milk, butter, cheese) and eggs. Ovo-vegetarians don’t eat dairy products, but
they eat eggs. A more restricted form of vegetarianism is called veganism. Vegans do not eat meat, eggs or
dairy products at all. In other words, their diet is very limited.

3. Alternative diets include more extreme food choices. One example is raw foodism, or raw veganism. Raw
foodists believe that consuming mostly raw (uncooked) foods is ideal for human health. They think that
cooking reduces the "life force" in the food and turns it into a harmful substance. Similar to veganism, the raw
food diet mainly includes fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Some of these raw foodists call themselves
frutarians. Their diet consists of at least 75% raw fruit, and 25% nuts and seeds.

4. The last stage of alternative diets is called breatharianism. This is the strangest of all diets. Breatharians say
that they do not eat or drink anything at all. According to their theory, a person can stop consuming food and
water. They believe that the body can produce its own energy by taking in sunlight and oxygen. In other
words, the body can make a kind of “photosynthesis”.

5. An Australian called Jasmuheen started today’s breatharian movement in America in the 1990s. She says
that she has only a cup of tea and a biscuit every three or four days. However, a TV programme called 60
Minutes filmed Jasmuheen in 1999 for four days to check her health. During this period, she had serious
health problems, so they stopped filming at the end of four days. According to Jasmuheen, she suffered from
these problems because the studio was near a city road. She said the air was not clean enough for her. Today,
Jasmuheen still argues that she consumes very little food, and she gives seminars on breatharianism around
the world. Jasmuheen advises her followers to change their diet slowly over a period of time: become a
vegetarian; then a vegan; next, start to eat raw foods, then fruits and finally become a breatharian.

6. However, following these steps doesn’t work. Many breatharians die because they try the breatharian diet.
For example, Verity Linn, a 49-year-old woman, died after she tried breatharianism, and Timo Degen, a
kindergarten teacher, went into a coma and died. Health experts say that living without food for more than
two months, and living without water for more than one week can be fatal. They say people should not try this
deadly diet at all.

A. What do the following refer to?

1. one (para. 1) : __________________________________
2. Their (para. 3) : _________________________________
3. During this period (para. 5): During__________________
B. Answer the following questions according to the information in the text.

1. How are ovo-vegetarians different from lacto-ovo vegetarians?

____________________________________________________________________ .
2. According to raw foodists, why is cooking not good for health?
____________________________________________________________________ .
3. According to breatharian theory, how does the body make “photosynthesis”?
____________________________________________________________________ .
4. What was Jasmuheen’s explanation about her health problems?
____________________________________________________________________ .
5. What is the first step in becoming a breatharian according to Jasmuheen?
____________________________________________________________________ .
6. Why did Timo Degen go into a coma?
____________________________________________________________________ .

C. Answer the following questions according to the information in the text.

1. Where do you think this text was taken from?

______________________________________________________________________ .

2. What is the purpose of the writer of this text?

______________________________________________________________________ .

3. What is the text type of this reading?

______________________________________________________________________ .

4. Work on the structure of this text and fill in the table below:

Para. 1 Introduces types of diets the text talks about

Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4&5
Para. 6 Warns the readers about the health risks of breatharianism

READ ALOUD PRACTICE:

Study the sentences below.
You can go to https://www.naturalreaders.com/online, upload the text and listen to the text-to-speech
version.
Then, try to read aloud the sentences yourself. You can record your performance to compare with the text-
to-speech version.

Finland (MTR1,TEXT4)
In Finland, there are a lot of different dishes.
Smoked fish and hot soups are some examples of these dishes.
In Finland, fast food includes pizza and sausages, and they are very popular.
On the streets, there are stalls and they sell sausages, Finland's favorite food.
Finnish people drink a lot of beer.
You can buy excellent Finnish beer in every shop in the country.
During the week, most families don't usually have dinner together.
Sometimes, at the weekends, they eat with their friends.
They cook meals together, or each person makes and brings a part of the meal.
ANSWER KEY
LANGUAGE:
1. Read the blog entry below and fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Do not
use modal verbs, such as should or can.
Hello! I (1) am (be) Maria. I (2) live (live) in Barcelona, Spain. My family and I (3) enjoy (enjoy) our time
here because the weather (4) is (be) usually sunny. I (5) study (study) at a local university, where I (6)
major (major) in Environmental Science. Right now, my friends and I (7) are planning (plan) a trip to the
beach this weekend.
Today (8) is (be) Wednesday, and I (9) have (have) classes all day. My brother (10) is playing (play) football
with his friends in the park. He (11) is practicing (practice) for an important match next week. I (12) think
(think) he is getting better every day!
After classes, I usually (13) meet (meet) my friends at a café, but today we (14) are studying (study)
together for an exam. I (15) love (love) spending time with them, especially when we (16) discuss (discuss)
our future plans.

2. Read Mia’s blog entry below, and fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Do
not use modal verbs, such as should or can.
Hello, everyone! Every summer, I travel to Italy with my family. We usually (1) go (go) on a beach holiday,
but this year we (2) are exploring (explore) different cities. Right now, we (3) are staying (stay) in
Florence, and it is absolutely beautiful!

Every morning, we (4) visit (visit) a new museum or historical site. This morning, my parents were taking
pictures at the Uffizi Gallery while my sister and I were admiring the artwork. I (5) am learning (learn) so
much about art and history during this trip.

In the evenings, we often (6) eat (eat) at local restaurants. Last night, we (7) tried (try) the best pasta ever!
My brother enjoys pizza so much that he (8) orders (order) it every day.

I (9) love (love) spending time with my family, and I (10) look (look)/ am looking forward to sharing more
adventures with you soon!

3. Read the blog entry below and fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Do not
use modal verbs, such as should or can.

Hello! I am Chris. I am an Exchange student at ODTÜ. I live on campus. Every afternoon, my friends and I
(1) _meet_at our favorite café, Çatı, but this weekend, we (2) are trying a new place downtown because we
have heard great things about it.

Now, we are at Shadows cafe. While we (3) are waiting for our coffee, Lisa (4) _ is telling__ us about her
recent trip to Italy. She was there last summer. In her trip, she (5)_ visited__ several beautiful cities and
(6)__took__ lots of pictures.

The weather is generally dry in Ankara, but we experience strange things because of global warming and
climate changes. Last Saturday, while we (7) _were hanging out__ at the park, it (8) __rained__
unexpectedly, so we (9) _ran__ to the nearest café to stay dry. While we (10) _were having __ some hot
chocolate there, we (11) __laughed / were laughing about how unpredictable the weather can be.

Now, we (12) _are sitting __ together and I am thinking of how much I enjoy my school, my friends and
this lovely city.
 4.
1.where do you live
2.Do you live with your family / parents
3.Do you have any brothers
4.Does he
5.Where do you work
6.Is it a boring
5.
1. The subjects that you will study in this course is / are listed in the syllabus.
2. The professor and the student agrees / agree on that point.
3. Each student in the sixth-grade class has / have to do a science project.
4. Making pies and cakes is / are Mrs. Reed’s specialty.
5. Where does / do your parents live?
6. What percentage of the earth’s surface is / are water?
7. One of the chief materials in bones and teeth is / are calcium.
6.
1. () We never go to shopping on Sundays. We never go shopping on Sundays.
2. () I am not agree with you. I don’t agree with you.
3. () You are looking happy. You look happy.
4. (✓) She is an only child.
5. (✓) We are learning English this year
6. () Who does own this book? Who owns this book?
7. () How much cost does it to go to Kızılay? How much does it cost to go to Kızılay?
8. (✓) The number of families with more than one car is increasing rapidly.

7. Fill in the sentences with the correct time linker from the box. You may use more than one for some

items.
1.I always eat breakfast ____before_____ I start work because I cannot concentrate on my work when I am
hungry.
2. _After/When__ the meeting was over, we decided to celebrate our achievements. We went to a good
restaurant after work.
3.___After/When__ I finished my homework, I went out to play.
4.___While__ I was reading, my cat jumped onto my lap.
5.We waited __until__ the rain stopped before heading outside.

6._As soon as___ I arrive at the airport, I’ll call you right away. Don’t worry, I think I’ll catch the flight.

7.We had dinner at a nice restaurant. __Afterwards__, we went for a walk. Finally, we went to the concert
and had a lot of fun.

8. __After____ a long journey, we reached our destination.

9. __First______, we need to gather all the materials before starting the project. Next, we can decide on the
work allocation.

10. First, we had a big breakfast with friends. Then, we packed our bags and drove to the beach. _Finally_, we
set up our umbrellas and relaxed under the sun. It was a great day on the beach.
CLOZE TEST
I.1. is 6. someone
2. has 7. each
3. and 8. never
4. isn’t 9. nobody
5. don’t 10. because

II.

1. has 4. don’t 7. in
2. daughters 5. teaches 8. a
3. his 6. At 9. In / Every
10. When
VOCABULARY

TASK 1: TASK 2:
1.nutrition 1.confusing
2.run 2.honest
3.relaxed 3.avoiding
4.express 4.awareness
5.receive 5.communicate
6. worried 6.respect
7.trust 7.dominate
8.depend
TASK 3: TASK 4:
1.agriculture 1.violent
2.cooperate 2.compete
3.hold 3.wise
4.depth 4.complained
5.contains 5.inherited
6.deal 6. expand
7.damage 6.affordable
8.confident

READING

A. 1. diet 2. Frutarians 3. four days (in 1999)

B. 1. Ovo-vegetarians / They don’t eat dairy
products, (but lacto-ovo vegetarians do)
2. (Because) (according to them,)
cooking / it reduces the "life force" in
the food (and turns it into a harmful
substance)
3. By taking in / using sunlight and oxygen
4. She said (she was near a city road, so...)
the air was not clean (enough for her)
5. Becoming a vegetarian / Vegetarianism
6. (Because) he tried the breatharian diet
(Because) he became a breatharian

C. 1. A popular science magazine or a website

2. to inform readers about various types of
diet
3. expository
4
Para. 1 Introduces types of diets the text talks about
Para. 2 Defines vegetarianism and introduces types of it
Para. 3 Introduces the principles raw foodism
Para. 4&5 Introduces the principles of Breatharianism & a specific case with this diet type
(Jasmushien)
Para. 6 Warns the readers about the health risks of breatharianism