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السؤال

Fill in the blanks with the verbs in parentheses. Use active or passive gerunds or infinitives.

الحل

Jenny: I’ve left a list of things to remember for you on the fridge under the red magnet. Don’t forget (1) to check (check) it when you leave the house.

Linda: I don’t know why you have to make such a fuss. I’m always careful to turn everything off.

Jenny: Really? Do you remember (2) leaving (leave) the door unlocked when I had to be away for two days?

Linda: So what? Who is going to come in? We don’t have anything worth taking in here.

Jenny: Maybe you don’t, but I do. Anyway, check the list on the fridge to make sure.

Linda: OK. Have you stopped (3) buying (buy) milk? I can never find any in the fridge.

Jenny: That’s because you drink it. Why don’t you stop (4) to think (think) before you complain about things? Oh, Linda, come on. I’ll only be away for the day. Surely you can manage. I tried (5) to reach (reach) our aunt, but she’s not answering her phone and I’m worried.

Linda: I don’t like (6) being told (tell) what to do all the time. I know I’m younger and you don’t trust me, but why don’t you try this once.

Jenny: Yes, I do remember (7) being told off (tell off) by our grandmother when I forgot to turn off the tap and the water flooded into our room. OK, I’ll remember (8) not to speak (not speak) to you like that again.

Linda: Thanks, and I’ll remember (9) to do (do) what I’m supposed to. Promise!

مشاركة الحل

Unit 6: The Gender Divide

A. Unscramble the words.

  1. a t x n i y e anixiety
  2. o t e r s t e y e p stereotype
  3. e d g n r e gender
  4. s t e o i u d tedious
  5. s l r t e s e s restless
  6. p e t e m m e r t a n temperament
  7. t c a p y i a c capacity
  8. e e r p i e v i t t repetitive

B. Write the words from exercise A next to the definitions below.

  1. tedious : boring and tiring
  2. restless : impatient; on edge; can’t sit still
  3. anixiety : worry
  4. intensity : power; strength; concentration
  5. repetitive : repeats over and over again
  6. stereotype : a simple idea about how a group is, often not true
  7. gender : category—male or female
  8. temperament : character; personality

C. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

  1. I often forget to check the mail. Then the next day my mailbox is full! (check)
  2. I regret buying the car. It was too expensive. (buy)
  3. My father lost his job and we were low on money, so we stopped eating out at restaurants until he got a new job. (eat)
  4. Did you remember to take out the garbage? (take)
  5. I tried calling you last night, but your phone went straight to voicemail. (call)
  6. Thank you for your application. We regret to inform you that we decided to hire someone else for the job. (inform)
  7. I don’t remember living in that house because we moved when I was only two years old. (live)
  8. We drove for four hours before we had to stop to get gas. (get)
  9. I hope he remembers to go to the library after school today. (go)
  10. My grandmother has problems with her memory. However, she will never forget raising her family. (raise)

D. Change the sentences from active to passive.

1. I don’t like someone telling me to do my homework.

I don’t like being told to do my homework.

2. My grandfather remembers people giving him gifts when he was a child.

He remembers gifts being given to him when he was a child.

3. He wants someone to give him the answer.

He wants to be given the answer.

4. Sheila wants her mother to help her.

Sheila wants to be helped by her mother.

5. Babies like someone talking to them.

Babies like being talked to.

6. The cat wants its owner to feed it.

The cat wants to be fed by its owner.

F. Combine the sentences. Use auxiliary verbs after but and and.

1. My brother doesn’t like talking about work. My father doesn’t like talking about work.

My brother doesn’t like talking about work, and neither does my father.

2. I don’t like arguing. She doesn’t like arguing.

I don't like arguing, and neither does she.

3. Sabah is in high school. Her friend Hanam is in high school.

Sabah is in high school, and Hanam is too.

4. Jody doesn’t like to cook. Gwen likes to cook.

Jody doesn’t like to cook, but Gwen does.

5. Tom doesn’t have a job. His brother has a job.

Tom doesn’t have a job, but his brother does.

6. We’re not going on a trip. They’re not going on a trip.

We’re not going on a trip, and they aren't neither.

7. He’s not old enough to travel on his own. His brother old enough to travel on his own.

He’s not old enough to travel on his own, but his brother is.

8. Our classmates don’t enjoy the activity. We enjoy the activity.

Our classmates don’t enjoy the activity, but we do.

G. Fill in the blanks with the verbs in parentheses. Use active or passive gerunds or infinitives.

Jenny: I’ve left a list of things to remember for you on the fridge under the red magnet. Don’t forget (1) to check (check) it when you leave the house.

Linda: I don’t know why you have to make such a fuss. I’m always careful to turn everything off.

Jenny: Really? Do you remember (2) leaving (leave) the door unlocked when I had to be away for two days?

Linda: So what? Who is going to come in? We don’t have anything worth taking in here.

Jenny: Maybe you don’t, but I do. Anyway, check the list on the fridge to make sure.

Linda: OK. Have you stopped (3) buying (buy) milk? I can never find any in the fridge.

Jenny: That’s because you drink it. Why don’t you stop (4) to think (think) before you complain about things? Oh, Linda, come on. I’ll only be away for the day. Surely you can manage. I tried (5) to reach (reach) our aunt, but she’s not answering her phone and I’m worried.

Linda: I don’t like (6) being told (tell) what to do all the time. I know I’m younger and you don’t trust me, but why don’t you try this once.

Jenny: Yes, I do remember (7) being told off (tell off) by our grandmother when I forgot to turn off the tap and the water flooded into our room. OK, I’ll remember (8) not to speak (not speak) to you like that again.

Linda: Thanks, and I’ll remember (9) to do (do) what I’m supposed to. Promise!

I. READING

Read the article and answer the questions.

1. What are the two opposing views on the environment?

Climate changes to a natural evolutionary process-the destructive factors which destroy Earth.

2. Who are these views represented by?

Mainly industries, scientists and environmentalists.

3. What is one of the main arguments used by those opposed to the environmentalist view?

There were environmental changes in the past that had not been caused by human intervention.

4. What do environmentalists juxtapose as an argument?

The destruction of the rain forests, the depletion of oxygen, the holes in the Ozen layer.

J. Compare two different ages. Think about someone you know well, a family member or a family friend who is at least 15 years older than you. Use the points listed below and make notes about yourself and your older friend or relative. Then write sentences comparing yourself to them, using your notes to help you.

Your family friend or relative You

writing and reading novels

watching historical films

Hanging out with my friends

Playing video games

Favorite activities in the city

Running and camping

Playing a musical Instrument

Camp, and/or Rock Climb Favorite activities outside the city
No interests for travelling Travelling is very important Attitude to travel
Not interested in technology I am keen on using and knowing about technology Attitude to technology
Interested in watching news and some other shows on TV I am not interested in TV shows Favorite TV shows
Least favourite TV shows
rice with meat rice and chicken Favorite food and eating habits
interested in driving cars I am interested in riding a motor bike Other

  1. Playing video games are more interesting for me, whereas my father loves reading novels.
  2. Travelling is very important for me I love knowing different cultures, but my father has no interest.
  3. I am interested in riding a motor bike, but my father is not, he is interested in driving cars.
  4. I don't like watching TV shows, whereas my father loves watching News and shows on TV.
  5. Like my father, I love camping.

K. Write as many words as you can about the picture. Write sentences about the picture using verbs +infinitives or gerunds with different meanings.

pic exer k

Words about the picture

1. They hope to be rewarded for all the work they have done.

M. Complete the dialogue with the present perfect, or the present progressive of the verb in parentheses.

A: Noura, is that you?
B: Sabah? I (1.) haven't seen (not see) you since your graduation! How (2.) have you been (you/be)?
A: Great! (3.) Has it been (it / be) that long? So, what (4.) have you been doing (you/do) these days?
B: You won’t believe it. I (5.) have been teaching (teach) English at our old high school.
A: Really? So, you (6.) have got (get) your degree in English at last. That’s good news.
How long (7.) have you been working (work) there?
B: I (8.) have been (be) there since the start of last semester. What about you? How’s your mom? (9.) has she made (she/make) any more beautiful clothes since I saw her last?
A: Oh, yes. she (10.) has just finished (just/finish) a new dress for me. That reminds me, we (11.) have spent (spend) all month planning a dinner party for my grandma. That’s what the dress is for. I (12.) have been planning (plan) the menu all morning. We’re going to make all her favorite foods.
B: That sounds like a delicious feast. I’m sure your grandma will enjoy it.
A: Would you like to come? I (13.) have written (write) an invitation to send to you. What are you doing on Friday afternoon?
B: That’s kind of you. I (14.) haven't got (not got) anything special to do this weekend, so I’ll ask my parents if I can come.
A: Good. Well, I must go now. Mom (15.) has been waiting (wait) for me. She says we (16.) have been talking (talk) too long on the phone as usual!
B: OK. Bye for now! I’ll let you know about Friday, for sure.

O. Circle the correct words to complete the descriptions.

  1. Ahmed will probably become a (writer / novel) one day as he’s always been a (bookworm / bookmark).
  2. If you want to (keep / play) fit and meet new people, I’d recommend joining a (sport / club) where you can take part in different activities.
  3. Andy is so good (with / at) tennis that he has won several prestigious (awards / stickers).
  4. Noura has always been fascinated (by / in) poems and now she’s writing her own (training / poetry).
  5. I’m not the slightest bit interested (by / in) reading detective (stories / games).

P. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.

  1. Playing games with his brother brings Adel a great deal of enjoyment (enjoy).
  2. There was a look of happiness (happy) on Omar’s face when he got his new laptop as a present.
  3. Ken loves skiing with his dad since he gets a sense of satisfaction (satisfy) from taking part in sports outdoors.
  4. Some people believe that computer games can be educational (educate) as they may train children to think quickly.
  5. To expand her knowledge (know) of teaching methods Miranda uses the Internet as a source of new information.
  6. Our local team has won many equestrian competitions (compete) in recent years.

Q. Match the words to make compound nouns.

  1. stamp d
  2. internet c
  3. stuffed g
  4. science h
  5. comic e
  6. athletic f
  7. best a
  8. water b

مشاركة الدرس

السؤال

Fill in the blanks with the verbs in parentheses. Use active or passive gerunds or infinitives.

الحل

Jenny: I’ve left a list of things to remember for you on the fridge under the red magnet. Don’t forget (1) to check (check) it when you leave the house.

Linda: I don’t know why you have to make such a fuss. I’m always careful to turn everything off.

Jenny: Really? Do you remember (2) leaving (leave) the door unlocked when I had to be away for two days?

Linda: So what? Who is going to come in? We don’t have anything worth taking in here.

Jenny: Maybe you don’t, but I do. Anyway, check the list on the fridge to make sure.

Linda: OK. Have you stopped (3) buying (buy) milk? I can never find any in the fridge.

Jenny: That’s because you drink it. Why don’t you stop (4) to think (think) before you complain about things? Oh, Linda, come on. I’ll only be away for the day. Surely you can manage. I tried (5) to reach (reach) our aunt, but she’s not answering her phone and I’m worried.

Linda: I don’t like (6) being told (tell) what to do all the time. I know I’m younger and you don’t trust me, but why don’t you try this once.

Jenny: Yes, I do remember (7) being told off (tell off) by our grandmother when I forgot to turn off the tap and the water flooded into our room. OK, I’ll remember (8) not to speak (not speak) to you like that again.

Linda: Thanks, and I’ll remember (9) to do (do) what I’m supposed to. Promise!

Unit 6: The Gender Divide

A. Unscramble the words.

  1. a t x n i y e anixiety
  2. o t e r s t e y e p stereotype
  3. e d g n r e gender
  4. s t e o i u d tedious
  5. s l r t e s e s restless
  6. p e t e m m e r t a n temperament
  7. t c a p y i a c capacity
  8. e e r p i e v i t t repetitive

B. Write the words from exercise A next to the definitions below.

  1. tedious : boring and tiring
  2. restless : impatient; on edge; can’t sit still
  3. anixiety : worry
  4. intensity : power; strength; concentration
  5. repetitive : repeats over and over again
  6. stereotype : a simple idea about how a group is, often not true
  7. gender : category—male or female
  8. temperament : character; personality

C. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

  1. I often forget to check the mail. Then the next day my mailbox is full! (check)
  2. I regret buying the car. It was too expensive. (buy)
  3. My father lost his job and we were low on money, so we stopped eating out at restaurants until he got a new job. (eat)
  4. Did you remember to take out the garbage? (take)
  5. I tried calling you last night, but your phone went straight to voicemail. (call)
  6. Thank you for your application. We regret to inform you that we decided to hire someone else for the job. (inform)
  7. I don’t remember living in that house because we moved when I was only two years old. (live)
  8. We drove for four hours before we had to stop to get gas. (get)
  9. I hope he remembers to go to the library after school today. (go)
  10. My grandmother has problems with her memory. However, she will never forget raising her family. (raise)

D. Change the sentences from active to passive.

1. I don’t like someone telling me to do my homework.

I don’t like being told to do my homework.

2. My grandfather remembers people giving him gifts when he was a child.

He remembers gifts being given to him when he was a child.

3. He wants someone to give him the answer.

He wants to be given the answer.

4. Sheila wants her mother to help her.

Sheila wants to be helped by her mother.

5. Babies like someone talking to them.

Babies like being talked to.

6. The cat wants its owner to feed it.

The cat wants to be fed by its owner.

F. Combine the sentences. Use auxiliary verbs after but and and.

1. My brother doesn’t like talking about work. My father doesn’t like talking about work.

My brother doesn’t like talking about work, and neither does my father.

2. I don’t like arguing. She doesn’t like arguing.

I don't like arguing, and neither does she.

3. Sabah is in high school. Her friend Hanam is in high school.

Sabah is in high school, and Hanam is too.

4. Jody doesn’t like to cook. Gwen likes to cook.

Jody doesn’t like to cook, but Gwen does.

5. Tom doesn’t have a job. His brother has a job.

Tom doesn’t have a job, but his brother does.

6. We’re not going on a trip. They’re not going on a trip.

We’re not going on a trip, and they aren't neither.

7. He’s not old enough to travel on his own. His brother old enough to travel on his own.

He’s not old enough to travel on his own, but his brother is.

8. Our classmates don’t enjoy the activity. We enjoy the activity.

Our classmates don’t enjoy the activity, but we do.

G. Fill in the blanks with the verbs in parentheses. Use active or passive gerunds or infinitives.

Jenny: I’ve left a list of things to remember for you on the fridge under the red magnet. Don’t forget (1) to check (check) it when you leave the house.

Linda: I don’t know why you have to make such a fuss. I’m always careful to turn everything off.

Jenny: Really? Do you remember (2) leaving (leave) the door unlocked when I had to be away for two days?

Linda: So what? Who is going to come in? We don’t have anything worth taking in here.

Jenny: Maybe you don’t, but I do. Anyway, check the list on the fridge to make sure.

Linda: OK. Have you stopped (3) buying (buy) milk? I can never find any in the fridge.

Jenny: That’s because you drink it. Why don’t you stop (4) to think (think) before you complain about things? Oh, Linda, come on. I’ll only be away for the day. Surely you can manage. I tried (5) to reach (reach) our aunt, but she’s not answering her phone and I’m worried.

Linda: I don’t like (6) being told (tell) what to do all the time. I know I’m younger and you don’t trust me, but why don’t you try this once.

Jenny: Yes, I do remember (7) being told off (tell off) by our grandmother when I forgot to turn off the tap and the water flooded into our room. OK, I’ll remember (8) not to speak (not speak) to you like that again.

Linda: Thanks, and I’ll remember (9) to do (do) what I’m supposed to. Promise!

I. READING

Read the article and answer the questions.

1. What are the two opposing views on the environment?

Climate changes to a natural evolutionary process-the destructive factors which destroy Earth.

2. Who are these views represented by?

Mainly industries, scientists and environmentalists.

3. What is one of the main arguments used by those opposed to the environmentalist view?

There were environmental changes in the past that had not been caused by human intervention.

4. What do environmentalists juxtapose as an argument?

The destruction of the rain forests, the depletion of oxygen, the holes in the Ozen layer.

J. Compare two different ages. Think about someone you know well, a family member or a family friend who is at least 15 years older than you. Use the points listed below and make notes about yourself and your older friend or relative. Then write sentences comparing yourself to them, using your notes to help you.

Your family friend or relative You

writing and reading novels

watching historical films

Hanging out with my friends

Playing video games

Favorite activities in the city

Running and camping

Playing a musical Instrument

Camp, and/or Rock Climb Favorite activities outside the city
No interests for travelling Travelling is very important Attitude to travel
Not interested in technology I am keen on using and knowing about technology Attitude to technology
Interested in watching news and some other shows on TV I am not interested in TV shows Favorite TV shows
Least favourite TV shows
rice with meat rice and chicken Favorite food and eating habits
interested in driving cars I am interested in riding a motor bike Other

  1. Playing video games are more interesting for me, whereas my father loves reading novels.
  2. Travelling is very important for me I love knowing different cultures, but my father has no interest.
  3. I am interested in riding a motor bike, but my father is not, he is interested in driving cars.
  4. I don't like watching TV shows, whereas my father loves watching News and shows on TV.
  5. Like my father, I love camping.

K. Write as many words as you can about the picture. Write sentences about the picture using verbs +infinitives or gerunds with different meanings.

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Words about the picture

1. They hope to be rewarded for all the work they have done.

M. Complete the dialogue with the present perfect, or the present progressive of the verb in parentheses.

A: Noura, is that you?
B: Sabah? I (1.) haven't seen (not see) you since your graduation! How (2.) have you been (you/be)?
A: Great! (3.) Has it been (it / be) that long? So, what (4.) have you been doing (you/do) these days?
B: You won’t believe it. I (5.) have been teaching (teach) English at our old high school.
A: Really? So, you (6.) have got (get) your degree in English at last. That’s good news.
How long (7.) have you been working (work) there?
B: I (8.) have been (be) there since the start of last semester. What about you? How’s your mom? (9.) has she made (she/make) any more beautiful clothes since I saw her last?
A: Oh, yes. she (10.) has just finished (just/finish) a new dress for me. That reminds me, we (11.) have spent (spend) all month planning a dinner party for my grandma. That’s what the dress is for. I (12.) have been planning (plan) the menu all morning. We’re going to make all her favorite foods.
B: That sounds like a delicious feast. I’m sure your grandma will enjoy it.
A: Would you like to come? I (13.) have written (write) an invitation to send to you. What are you doing on Friday afternoon?
B: That’s kind of you. I (14.) haven't got (not got) anything special to do this weekend, so I’ll ask my parents if I can come.
A: Good. Well, I must go now. Mom (15.) has been waiting (wait) for me. She says we (16.) have been talking (talk) too long on the phone as usual!
B: OK. Bye for now! I’ll let you know about Friday, for sure.

O. Circle the correct words to complete the descriptions.

  1. Ahmed will probably become a (writer / novel) one day as he’s always been a (bookworm / bookmark).
  2. If you want to (keep / play) fit and meet new people, I’d recommend joining a (sport / club) where you can take part in different activities.
  3. Andy is so good (with / at) tennis that he has won several prestigious (awards / stickers).
  4. Noura has always been fascinated (by / in) poems and now she’s writing her own (training / poetry).
  5. I’m not the slightest bit interested (by / in) reading detective (stories / games).

P. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.

  1. Playing games with his brother brings Adel a great deal of enjoyment (enjoy).
  2. There was a look of happiness (happy) on Omar’s face when he got his new laptop as a present.
  3. Ken loves skiing with his dad since he gets a sense of satisfaction (satisfy) from taking part in sports outdoors.
  4. Some people believe that computer games can be educational (educate) as they may train children to think quickly.
  5. To expand her knowledge (know) of teaching methods Miranda uses the Internet as a source of new information.
  6. Our local team has won many equestrian competitions (compete) in recent years.

Q. Match the words to make compound nouns.

  1. stamp d
  2. internet c
  3. stuffed g
  4. science h
  5. comic e
  6. athletic f
  7. best a
  8. water b