156/157 and 160/161 Exercises

REFLECTION TASK 3

If I was a jury member of the committee choosing the person of the year,Müge Anlı would be my candidate. She is an announcer in a television program named 'Müge Anlı ile Tatlı Sert'. She helps people in many ways. For example,she reveals some murders that have not been solved for a long time by talking to some people involved in events in the program that Prof. Dr. Arif Verimli and Rahmi Özkan,who is a lawyer,participate in and she prevents murderers from doing harm to other people. By doing so,perhaps she enables people who have lost their beloved ones to feel better even if she doesn't completely relieve their pain. Moreover,she can find some people,especially young people who have been lost or who have eloped thanks to some sensitive people who get through to the live performance. She also enables some adopted children who don't know their biological mother or father to come together with their family. She helps people with walking disability by sending wheelchairs to them. In addition,she sends stationery equipment and computers to students who need. In summary, Müge Anlı makes other people happy thanks to her program and I think making other people happy is the greatest happiness. People who watch this program learn from others' mistakes. For instance, that some men who use violence to their wifes are punished thanks to this program serves as a warning to other men who do so. For all the reasons mentioned above,I consider this program significant and I think Müge Anlı deserves to be the person of the year.

REFLECTION TASK 2B

FALCO-JEANNY

'Jeanny' is a song recorded by Johan(Hans) Hölzel,who is also known as 'Falco'. Because lyrics of this song based on a true story caused 41 people to commit suicide,this song was forbidden by Pope John Paul II. I was impressed a lot with the story of this song. As for this story,a mafia member falls in love with a woman named Jeanny. She reciprocates his feelings. They love each other madly. However,when they decide to marry,she learns that he is a mafia member. Therefore,she wants him to give up gangsterism and he accepts this. Although he doesn't want to continue gangsterism,other mafia members put pressure on him and they want him to go back. He prefers his love,so these mafia members kill Jeanny to avenge and lay it off on him. He is sentenced to life imprisonment. However,what is important for him is only Jeanny's death. One day he writes the lyrics of this song in imprisonment and then he commits suicide.


I like this song because it is touching and it gives people some messages about life. This song shows me that mistakes which we made in the past can come along with us until our death. These mistakes can destroy some nice emotions we experience and harm not only to us but also to people around us. Choices we make and decisions we take have a long lasting impact on our life. Our lives are a series of choices and decisions. Although this song caused some people to commit suicide,I think it can be guiding to learn from people's mistakes. 

   The man who loves Jeanny in the clip of this song

Jeanny  in the clip of this song                                                                                                                                   

Şarkının Türkçe Çevirisi

jeanny,gel,gel hadi
kalk ayağa,lütfen
sırılsıklam oluyorsun
geç oldu,hadi
burdan gitmemiz gerek
ormandan çıkmalı
anlamıyor musun?

ayakkabın nerde?
kaybettin,
sana yolu göstermek zorundayken
kim kaybetti?
sen,seni?
ben,beni?
yada
yada biz birbirimizi?

jeanny,hayallerde yaşamayı bırak
jeanny,hayat göründüğü gibi değil
senin gibi küçük bir kız soğuk,soğuk dünyada
sana ihtiyacı olan biri var
jeanny,hayallerde yaşamayı bırak
jeanny,hayat göründüğü gibi değil
gecede kayboldun
çabalamak ve savaşmak istemiyorsun
sana ihtiyacı olan biri var

hava soğuk
burdan gitmeliyiz
gel
rujun silinmiş
onu satın aldın
ve ben gördüm
dudaklarında fazla kırmızı var
ve sen dedin ki: bana asılma
ama iç yüzün ortaya çıkmıştı
gözler sözlerden daha fazla şey söylerler
bana yine de ihtiyacın var,hmmmh?
herkes birlikte olduğumuzu biliyor
bugünden itibaren
şimdi onları duyuyorum!
geliyorlar!
seni almaya geliyorlar!
seni bulamayacaklar!
kimse seni bulamayacak!
sen benimlesin!

jeanny,hayallerde yaşamayı bırak.

REFLECTION TASK 2A

  I want to mention social networking sites. I have chosen this topic because there is a trend for social networking sites among especially the young and social sites have been an inseparable part of our lives. Most people spend a lof of time on social networking sites. For example,Americans aged 18-64 who use social networks spend an average of 3.2 hours per day according to a recent research conducted by Ipsos Open Thinking Exchange (OTX)

  Social networking is a way for one person to meet up with other people on the Internet. Today most people get to know each other on social media and they get married. People can also make new friends and find their old friends thanks to social networking. 

  However I think social networking sites harm our values. Today we can contact with one another whenever we want. As a result of this,we can not miss our beloved ones and we can not wonder what our beloved ones do because we can learn everything about them thanks to these sites. Moreover, I think social networking sites increase risk of cheating,break-up and divorce because people tend to jealously monitor their partners' activities on social networking sites.

To get rid of these negative effects of the social sites,when we miss our beloved ones,we can spend our time coming together with them rather than having a conversation on the social sites. We do not always express our feelings clearly on the Internet. Face-to-face communication helps us to understand other people better and to build better relationship with them.

TRANSITIVE AND INTRANSITIVE VERBS

1) The birdcage swung from a golden chain. (intransitive verb)
2) Margaret angrily crumpled her letter in her fist.
3) Someone answered that question.
4) He shuddered with fright during the scary part of the movie. (intransitive verb)
5) The rats chewed their way into the old house.
6) Acorns drop from the trees every fall. (intransitive verb)
7) Charlie combed his hair nervously before the dance.
8) We bought paper napkins for the picnic.
9) Zelda smiled at the thought of a parade in the snow. (intransitive verb)
10) Fish and potatoes sizzled in the pan. (intransitive verb)

What objects are missing?

1) You wash and I'll dry your hands.
2) Are you ready to order pizza?
3) Do you drink lemonade?
4) Who scored a goal?
5) It's your turn to deal with this problem.
6) I'll weed and you can water grass.

A POEM FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ELVIS PRESLEY

I used to rule the world with my songs.
Musical notes would create emotions when they were with me.
Now in the morning I am thinking about the most meaningful lyrics
Unlike what I used to do in the past
I used to write randomly.
Then my lyrics would find themselves in people's mouths.
Listen as the crowd would be entranced.
Now I am happy.
One minute I may be happier.
Next I will be the king of kings.
I discovered that I had deserved to be famous.

REFLECTION TASK 1B

108,who was born in 1978,is an Italian artist in the field of street art and contemporary art. He is one of the first artists to use numbers instead of letters for his name. He has moved from working in traditional graffiti to painting large and mysterious figures that invade public spaces. He started to work on the streets of Alessandria when he was a child. His first works known by people are enigmatic 'blob' like yellow shapes. His new works are labyrinths,dead trees,non-figurative 3D objects and installations but especially black and gloomy shapes. His intention is to make visual chaos. 108's doomy black abstractions are engaging and challenging. He has become one of the most influential artists in graffiti thanks to his works. In the last years,he has taken part in a lot of international exhibitions such as Nusign 2.4 in Paris,Urban Edge Show in Milano and Segundo and Tercer Asalto in Zaragoza. During March,2008 he was invited to join Nomadaz (a show curated by Pablo Aravena) in Los Angeles with Eltono, Dem, Microbo and other artists to represent Europe in the U.S.A. I think 108 is a unique artist whose enigmatic black paintings create powerful forms on walls and canvas. Today 108 continues to work on not only paintings but also the creation of sculptures, installations, photography, video and music. He is quite young and talented. I guess he will be more successful in future. I want to share a work from him.

Error Correction

1) I have lived in Sivas so far and I love that city so much,especially its climate,because the climate of Ankara is too cold for me.

2) I graduated from the Anatolian Teacher Training High School.

3) Now I am the same department with one of my best friends whose name is Ayşe,but I wish I were in the same university with my other best friends.

4) If you ask something to my friends about me, they will explain how wonderful I am.

5) I have a lot of hobbies that I really enjoy;for example,I like swimming,reading books,watching films,learning new things etc.

6) I think both of them are the best teams in their leagues.

7) I think everything has a beauty,so look around more carefully because there are always new things to discover.

8) Many visitors are surprised to see that some animals live outside all year such as penguins, polar bears and timber wolves.However, they are happy outdoors in winter.

REFLECTION TASK 1A

Hello everyone! I want to introduce myself. I am Ezgi and I was born on 6 April 1995 in Amasya. There is a view from my hometown below.

          

                                                               Is it fascinating,isn't it?

I have two brothers and one sister,all of whom are married. I am younger than them and my parents are retired. As to my educational life, I have been an ambitious student since I started to go to the school. As a result of studying regularly,after I graduated from Amasya Anatolian High School,I could get into METU,which is one of the best universities not only in Turkey but also all over the world. Last year I came to Ankara and I studied at prep-school to get used to the new environment and make friends from different departments. However,I had difficulty getting accustomed because I left my family for the first time and I was constantly ill. Therefore, I wanted my family to move to Ankara and they also came to Ankara. Now we live in Ankara. Living in Ankara is both an advantage and a disadvantage for me. Firstly,it takes more than one hour to come to METU from my home and I have trouble getting up early. On the other hand, I live with my family and I have a room which belongs to only me.
As to my hobbies,I like most watching stand-up shows. I think Cem Yılmaz is the best in Turkey. I want to share one of his shows with you.

Moreover,I like swimming and participating in water sports. For example,last summer I went rafting in Antalya and I really enjoyed because it was the first time I went rafting and it was extraordinary for me. I want you to watch this video. Apart from these activities, I actually enjoy everything exciting like bungee jumping.

Editing Activity

5) You can have a healthy life with excellent nutrition,a generous supply of vitamins,a lot of rest and plenty of exercise.
6) Not only is medicine important when you're sick but taking care of yourself is also important.
7) The relationship between body and mind is very interesting.
8) Many doctors charge very expensive rates like my doctor.
9) The magazine that i read is about how to increase longevity through better health.
10) The sun shines my window,so i put my plants in the window box.
11) I heard that an acupuncture clinic also has a specialist on herbal medicine.

WORKSHEET ON PAIRED CONJUNCTIONS

1) Digital cameras are changing not only photography but also our lives.
2) He was listening to not only tone but also the rhythms and patterns he would need to understand and communicate.
3) Many people prefer the squatter neighborhoods because they provide not only affordable housing but also freedom from government control and a sense of community spirit.
4) We house them in the nicest neighborhoods we can afford and these neighborhoods are not only comfortable in themselves but they also mask direct evidence of the world's unfairness.
5) Eventually, I began to notice that dreams are not only inspirations for creative life and interesting puzzles to be solved but also access to a world of meaning that was even greater than the tactics of nonviolent social change.
6) The war caused not only destruction and death but also generations of hatred between the two communities.
7) The car not only is economical but it also feels good to drive.
8) He painted not only the 'Annunciation' but also 'Mona Lisa'
9) He played not only for Washington but also for Detroit and Pittsburgh.
10) I identified with Denzel Washington not only as an actor but as a person.
11) Not only was it raining all day at the wedding but also the band was late.
12) I come to bury not only Caesar but Brutus and Cassius as well.
13) They will paint both both the outside and inside of the house.
14) Not only did she forget my birthday,but she also didn't even apologise for forgetting it.
15) He hadn’t done any homework, neither had he brought any of his books to class.
16) We didn’t get to see the castle, nor did we see the cathedral.
17) Both of these films are famous with people of all ages.
18) There was not a considerable difference in percentages for both sexes in terms of having a Bachelor's degree.

Movie Task

  At the beginning of the film,a young Dave Buznick sits on a street corner,looking at the girl of his dreams. She comes and wants to play truth or dare. He chooses dare and she says to kiss her. Right as he's about to kiss her, the school bully Arnie Shankman pulls down his pants, embarrassing him in front of everybody. We go to the present day when a grown-up Dave Buznick is about to get on a plane for a business meeting. He is a mild-mannered businessman. His girlfriend Linda comes with him. Right as he's about to leave,she asks for a kiss. He says that people are looking and he doesn't like it when they're looking. He gives her a handshake and gets on the plane.

  On the plane, there is a person sitting on the seat assigned to Dave and after a long argument, he goes to sit with a person who introduces himself as Buddy Ride,who is a celebrated therapist. Buddy seems very annoying and laugh out loud at a movie,and then he says to Dave to get a headsets. Dave asks for a headsets,but the flight attendant starts talking nonstop to another flight attendant. Dave asks her again,and she says to him to lower his voice. He says to her his voice is lowered,so they get into a big argument that ends up with him being tasered by a flight attendant.
  
  The next scene is in a court with Dave on trial. It looks like he's going to go to jail,but Buddy goes to the judge and asks the judge to put him in anger management instead of jail.Then, she agrees and he is sent to therapy.

  In my opinion,Dave is not guilty because he wants only one headsets politely. Although the flight attendant who talks nonstop with her friend during her duty is guilty,she blames Dave for raising his voice. Maybe he could have calmed down although he was blamed for something he didn't do. However,it is a normal reaction to constant pressure on him and he doesn't need something to manage his anger.

Exercise 27-28 Correcting Run-on Sentences

Exercise 27)

Animal Care in Zoos

The earliest known zoo was the Park of Intelligence,which was started by a Chinese ruler in the province of Hunan about 1150 B.C. Today, zoo facilities are limited and zookeepers can not keep every animal on display year-round. In the winter,in colder climates, most birds must be brought indoors,but zookeepers cannot always keep each bird on view for the public. Many visitors are surprised to see that some animals remain outside all year such as penguins,polar bears and timber wolves that are happy outdoors in wintertime. Some animals are always indoors in northern areas such as reptiles and small desert animals that always have indoor displays. Zookeepers must provide indoor shelters for large animals such as elephants. How large those shelters must be! Today, zoologists understand much more about animal behaviour and zoos that are similar to the animals' natural habitats are being designed. Viewers can closely observe animals at parks and animals roam free. Zoo kitchens keep a wide variety of foods and these are used to prepare meals that meet each animal's nutritional needs. Zoos contribute to wildlife conservation and they nurture species that are in danger of becoming extinct.

Exercise 28)

Chinese New Year

The biggest and most popular of all Chinese festivals is the Chinese New Year,which is an exciting and colorful holiday falling anywhere between January 21 and February 19. The New Year is celebrated by Chinese people all over the world. They parade through the streets and set off fireworks. In addition,they pay visits to friends and wish them luck and prosperity with a greeting that means ''happy greetings. On the final of the year,preparations are made for a great New Year's Eve supper. All doors are sealed with paper strips and no one may leave,or enter until the next morning. Businesses are closed for days after the new year begins. Children receive presents of money in red envelopes and it is no wonder they look forward to this festival.

our mottos :)

Both transitive and intransitive verbs are''enter,read,type,run,manage,call''

I asked him to come in, but he did not enter.
He did not enter any data.

When he entered the room, she was reading.She was reading a book about Buddhism.

He sat at the computer and started to type.He started to type an e-mail to his sister in Australia.

She runs a bed-and-breakfast establishment in Broadstairs.The bull was chasing him,so he ran as quickly as he could.

Do you want any help? ~ No thanks. I can manage perfectly well on my own.He had been managing the business for six years before it made a profit.

I was out when she called.She called me a liar.