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Unit Test 3 Level 1

Vocabulary

1 Possible answers:

• money
• like
• wear
• upset
• crowded
• wrong

2 c, d, a, f, g, e, b

3 prestigious, puts on, huge hit, went wild, lucky break, review, rehearse, stand out

Grammar

4 When was the job offered to her? When was she offered the job?

More money should have been given to them. They should have been given more money.

Free food is provided for the volunteers. The volunteers are provided free food.

The truth may never be told (to us). We may never be told the truth.

5 can I have / get them shortened, had / got it made, am having / getting / am going to have / going to get it repaired, must have / get them tested

6 can be heard, have been working / have worked, has been known, is / are held, are expected, are given / will be given,

Thursday the 4th of August

was the last working day for Inspector Salahadin El Nur in the heat of Cairo. Leila will take over his place when he is in London for three weeks. Salahadin’s job is to stop people who want to take ancient things along to another country.

Saturday at 15:00

he arrived at a small hotel in Gower Street, nearby a British museum. A friend of Salahadin works in that museum, and Salahadin was going to help his friend during his vacation. He was walking when it was still raining. He arrived at a bookshop and he bought a card for Leila and a book about Queen Axtarte. He went to a snackbar and after that he went to the cinema. Back in the hotel he went to sleep when it was late.

The following morning at breakfast

he was called...

Setting

In time and place: Small town, everyone from the area goes to the same unique school. Kids from different family backgrounds merge

Symbols

The dolls house: represents power, wealth, and privilege. Excuse for segregation to the Kelveys, but a point of union between Kezia and them

The smell: 'But perfect, perfect little house! Who could possibly mind the smell. It was part of the joy, part of the newness'

Metaphor

People and things can look perfect on the outside and be the contrary on the inside

Rite of passage

1. Separation (mistreatment to the Kelveys) 'the Kelveys were shunned by everyone' 'Can I ask the Kelveys just once? Certainly no'
2. Then liminality (in-betweenness) 'You can come and see our dolls house if you want to'
3. And finally aggregation.

1. BE WAS / WERE BEEN ser, estar 2. BECOME BECAME BECOME hacerse, Ilegar a ser 3. BEGIN BEGAN BEGUN empozar 4. BEND BENT BENT doblar 5. BIND BOUND BOUND atar 6. BITE BIT BITTEN morder 7. BLEED BLED BLED sangrar 8. BLOW BLEW BLOWN soplar 9. BREAK BROKE BROKEN romper 10. BRING BROUGHT DROUGHT traer 11. BUILD BUILT BUILT edificar, construir 12. BURN BURNT BURNT quemar, ardor 13. BUY BOUGHT BOUGHT comparar14. CATCH CAUGHT CAUGHT coger, atrapar 15. CHOOSE CHOSE CHOSEN escoger, elegir  16. COME CAME COME venir 17. COST COST COST costar 18. CUT CUT CUT cortar 19. DEAL DEALT DEALT comerciar, tratar 20. DIG DUG DUG cavar 21. DO DID DONE hacer 22. DRAIN DREW DRAWN dibujar 23. DREAM DREAMT DREAMT soñar 24. DRINK DRANK DRUNK beber 25. DRIVE DROVE DRIVEN...

EXAMEN 2

1

1. NO. Either the defendant is found guilty or not guilty
2. It is responsible for explaining the crime that was committed and how the defendant perpetrated that crime with the help of evidence.
3. that the jury has serious issues when trying to find the accused guilty
4. no, in some places only a majority vote is necessary to give a verdict

2

• Site: location
• Charges: accusations
• Offer: give
• Fundamental: very important
• Defendant: accused
• Demand: ask for something
• Parties: groups
• Required: needed

3

• Administrate - administration/administrator - administrative - administratively
• Criminalize - crime/criminal - criminal - criminally
• Object - objection - objective - objectively
• Argue - argument - arguable - arguably
• Testify - testification - testified/testifying
• Interest

1. Book Title: Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters

2. Setting

In this book, the characters embark on an adventure to many places. They start at Camp Half-Blood and then move on to Circe's Island, the location of C.C.'s Spa and Resort. However, the main setting is Polyphemus' Island. This island is where the Golden Fleece is located, and it is their final destination before returning home to camp. Polyphemus' Island initially appears to be a regular island. However, the presence of deadly, carnivorous sheep quickly dispels that notion. The island gives the illusion of peace, but it is far from it. As they entered the island, they observed seemingly peaceful sheep. Suddenly, a deer emerged, and in a split second, the sheep devoured it whole....

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C

D

E

F

G

H

Answer for: I agree, but I can't answer for my friends.

Answer back: I got a mail from my teacher since. I'm so tired now, answer back tomorrow.

Asking for: Yesterday, your friend came home asking for you, but I didn't tell him that you went out to walk the dog.

Asked after: I met your friends Peter and Ana yesterday and they asked after you.

Ask up to: My mother lets me ask up to 100 for clothes.

Asked out: Yesterday I asked my friends to the cinema.

Asked then in: Last Saturday my cousins came to my house and I asked them in nicely.

Asked: He asked his father about jobs in the factory.

Ask up: I asked my friend up to eat in my kitchen.

Backed away: I backed away from the mountain when I realized how dangerous it was.

Backed out: My friends and I backed...

A Good Night’s Sleep?

Expert Advice from Dr. Truman

This week, Dr. Truman offers helpful advice for common sleep problems.

1. Difficulty Falling Asleep (Insomnia)

Jason from Southampton asks: "I'm 26 and I have trouble falling asleep. I go to bed around 11 pm but stay awake until at least 2 am. I'm usually exhausted but just can't seem to fall asleep."

Dr. Truman's advice:

• Establish a regular sleep schedule, even on weekends.
• Avoid caffeine (coffee, tea, cola) at least 3 hours before bed.
• Try a warm, relaxing bath before bed.
• Consider a warm glass of milk.

2. Nightmares

Mary from Runcorn asks: "I'm 24 and I've been having terrible nightmares for the past four months. They started suddenly. My mom suggested seeing a counselor. What should I do?"

Dr. Truman'

Essential English Grammar Practice

Verb Tenses and Structures

This section focuses on various verb tenses and grammatical structures commonly used in English.

Past, Present, and Future

• Past: I began working here eight years ago.
• Present: I expect her to come any minute now.
• Future: I want him to come with me tonight.

Modals and Phrasal Verbs

• Modals: They advised us to take a taxi.
• Phrasal Verbs: I feel like going to an Indian restaurant.

Gerunds and Infinitives

• Gerunds: I love playing tennis, but I dislike watching it.
• Infinitives: I want her to marry that boy.

Common Expressions and Vocabulary

This section covers frequently used expressions and vocabulary to enhance your fluency.

Everyday Language

• Music is used to encourage shoppers to buy more.
• Children usually