REFLECTION TASK 1B

ALPER SUNAÇOĞLU

  In this article, I’ll introduce you Alper Sunaçoğlu who is not well-known but  has an increadible career as a sportsman  especially in swimming with his numerous medals and recors worldwide as well as in other sport fields. He has great accomplishments and represented our country successfully in many areas. Alper Sunaçoğlu was born in 1973, in İstanbul. He started swimming when he was 5 years old, and has broken a lot of records in many tracks in swimming. Besides swimming, he continues to do acrobatic parachute, paragliding, scuba,far east sports, and triathlon and modern pentathlon both profesionally and being licenced. He has many medals in swimming triathlon and military pentathlon; in addition, he has numerous  accomplishments in international platforms. To begin with on 4-5 September 2010, he swam from Anamur-Mersin to Girne-Kıbrıs in 26 hours 15 minutes, in other words, the whole Meditarrinean, non-stop without a cage which save sportsmen from any attack of sharks or any other dangers in the sea, and he broket he world record. Although the distance is normally 78 km, with the flow and deviations, it was about 95 km. The previous record holder fort he same distance wasnational swimmer  Ersin Aydın who swam it in 34 hours and 45 minutes with a cage. On 23 April 2011, he made another first accomplishment in the world history being the first person who swim the whole Bosporus. Bathing from the Sarıyer, he swam along a track about 30 km in 2 hours an 25 minutes accompanied with 2 referee, 3 trainers, and a lot of native and foreign press. This record attempt was broadcasted by a foreign channel in 36 different country. Apart from these, he had also some record attemts which had to be cancelled due to some financial or political reasons. In the future he plans to represent our country in FINA GRAND PRIX OPEN-WATER contests in 8 different contries and 8 different distances if efficent financial support is provided. 

   

    

MACMILLAN ENGLISH GRAMMAR-PAGE 168-169

EXERCISE 1

a)Correct
b)After I had left the room, the telephone rang.
c)After I had lost my money, the conductor wouldn't give me a ticket.
d)While I was falling asleep, there was a loud knock at the front door.
e)Correct
f)Correct
g)After I had opened the box, it turned out to be empty.
h)Though she was feeling tired, Helen went out clubbing with her friends.
i)After he had asked my name, I was taken to meet the prime minister.
j)When I arrived at the station, the train had already left.


EXERCISE 2

a)Although feeling dizzy, Sarah managed to play on until the end of the match.
b)Being a powerful swimmer, Geoege reached the island in less than an hour.
c)Without waiting for a reply, the mysterious stranger vanished into the night.
d)It being a Friday, everybody in the office was in a good mood.
e)While walk,ng across the field, Rita noticed something glittering by the path.
f)Abandoned by its owner, the dog sat by the side of the road and howled.
g)Though shocked by what he had seen, Martin tried to keep calm.
h)There being no chance of escape, two men gave themselves to the police.
i)If using a fan-assisted oven, reduce cooking time by half an hour.
j)By signing your name here, you agreed to the conditions listed below.


EXERCISE 3

The Galapagos Islands

Located near the equator, the Galapagos islands are a group of volcanic islands off the coast of equator, discovered by Spanish colonists in 1535, and first drown on maps in about 1570, the islands were rarely visited as a heaven for pirates having developed their own specializations and escaped the attentions of predators of common elswhere, the Galapagos species had became unique and unafraid of people. Passing ships hunted seals and giant tortoises. Once caught, the tortorises were kept alive on ships for a long periods and later eaten. After coming near extinction, few of these creatures remain today. Visited by naturalist charles Darwin in 1835, the islands still have a close association with Darwinian theory, being the home to many species isolated from the mainland. Finding out later that birds which differed from island to island were in fact the samespecies. Darwin used evdence fron th Galapagos in the development of his theoryof natural selection. Now known as a part of national park, the islans are popular with 'eco-tourists. Efforts are continuing to save their wildlife.

EXERCISE 4 

a)It being a public holiday, there was a lot of traffic on the roads.

b)On opening the letter, I realized it was from professor Alton.

c)Though detroyed by fire during the war,  th palace was later reconstructured.

d)Tears streaming from her eyes, Carol walked from the room.

e)In trying to remove the memory card, I broke thecamera.

f)Using Glosso shampoo, my hair has become soft and shining.

g)Being knocked down by a car, Jan was taken to the hospital.

h)Having been shown to his room, George lay down on to the bed and slept.

EXERCISE 5

Stem-Cell Research

a)Restoring

b)Developing

c)Caused

d)Marked

e)Having been given

f)Commenting

g)Affecting

h)Having transplanted

i)Grown

REFLECTION TASK 1A

Hi everybody!

My name is Fatma, I’m from Antalya, I was born in 20 July 1995, in Antalya.  I’m a first degree  student in  Faculty of Language Education department at METU. This is my second year in METU. I was at preparatory  school last year and it was a big chance for me to both to adopt to the campus life and to develop myself academically. I’ve graduated from Türkler I.M.K.B. Anatolia Teacher Training High School in Alanya. Our class was the least populated one throughout its history, we’re only seven! It was both a advantage and disadvantage for us. We had to participate in each lesson  actively unlike the others classes, but in case of any unwillingness towards to any lesson, it was very easy to break up it, because it was also easy to constitute a majority. I stayed at dormitory during my high school time. We made a lot of increadible memories along these years both good and bad, but I think they all made me more experienced and conscient person in interpersonal relations. Besides these, I also want to talk about my hobbies, or rather than hobbies, the things I enjoy doing; because there is nothing regarded as hobby that I do continuously . I like swimming or any other activities relateted to sea, but it’s impossible in Ankara to do it. However, last year, I had a chance to have a similar experience, I went to Blue Lake with my friends and rode paddle boat. On the other hand, in the past, I was in marching band for 6 years both in primary school and high school. In addition, I was also in folklore group in primary school for 2 years. 

MY HOMETOWN

    

OUR CLASS IN HIGH SCHOOL

OUR GRADUATION CEREMONY

THE MARCHING BAND

WHILE RIDING PADDLE BOAT IN BLUE LAKE

TENSE EXERCISES FROM THE BOOK

1)

a) Ian McEwan is a British writer who , according to many writers , has written some of the bast novel of recent years.
b) Burn in 1948, he spent much of his childhood abroad as his father was an army officer.
c) He studied English literature and creating writing at the university of Sussex and East Anglia.
d) He has written a number of succesful collections of short stories and novels.
e) His novel The Child in Time won the Whitbread Novel Award in 1987.
f) His later novels including Amsterdam, Atonement and Saturday have been very succesful.
g) Amsterdam received the Booker Prize for Fiction in 1998.
h) Atonement and Saturday has also won literary prizes.
i) However, McEvan has always been a controversial writer.
j) Some writers accused him of stealing details in Atonement from the work of another auther, Lucilla Andrews.
k) However he pointed out the acknowledgement made to Lucilla Andrews in an author's note in the book.
l) During this controversy, the American author Thomas I'ynchon wrote a defence of McEwan in a British newspaper.



4) The Aging Population

   The number of men and women in the US aged 60 or over still in work has been rising for more than a decade. Economists have given a number of reasons for this trend. First, since 1985, the US economy has been expanding so there has been an inreased demand for labour,. At the same time, the cost of some services, such as health care, has increased so workers need to earn more money in later life. In addition, changes in social securety benefits and rules have had a considerable effect on labour patterns. First, in 1977 and 1983 changes to the Social Security Act raised the full-benefit age from 65 to 67 and introduce other changes that make delaying retirement more attravtive. Then, in 1986 the Age Discrimination Act ended cumposary retirement for all workers, allowing them to work later in life. Changes to pension laws have encouraged workers to stay in employment longer, as this gives them more chances of a larger pension when they retire.

TRANSITIVE AND INTRANSITIVE VERBS:EXERCISES

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

SOME EXERCISES FROM THE BOOK

       EXERCISE 2

        Hi everyone,
     I'm having problems getting a new phone connection here, so instead of sending e-mails, I actually sit down to write a letter.
      I imagine you will be suprised to get this as I've never been much of letter-writer. I'm putting the return address in big letters at the top, because to tell you the truth I've began to feel quite lonely here.
      Well, perhaps I don't mean that exactly. There are plenty of people here for me to talk to. In fact, I'm settling in to the student life quite well, but I don't really know anyone yet. I've got a room in a house a long way from the collage, and seem to spend a long time on the bus. A lot of students are cycling , so I'm trying to find a cheap bike, and so I'm also thinking of moving nearer to collage when I can find somewhere. Sorry-an interruption, someone's knocking at the door. More later. Later. One of the girls downstairs is having a party, and I'm invited. And the phone line has been fixed, so I expect you'll get an e-mail from me very soon! In fact, I'm considering tearing up this letter, so just ignore everything I've said...




     EXERCISE 3


          EUROPEAN TRAFFIC ACCIDENT RATES FAIL TO MEET TARGETS

       Although the number of deaths caused in trafic accidents in the EU ia going down , experts are still trying to find ways of reducing the number throughout the UE to around 25.000 fatalities per year by 2010. Trafic safeyt is improving , but experts believe that achieveing the 2010 goal will prove difficult. Recent statis show that in 2005, in the EU 41.600 people were killed in the road accidents. Although progress has been made most experts agree that this figure will have fallen to only around 32.000 by 2010 which means that the EU target will be missed by about 7.000. On the other hand, as the amount of trafic is increasing, it is possible to argue that the situation is not as bad as it looks. However, one interprets the statics It remains true that as the time goes on. It's  becoming harder and harder to reduce the figures, especially since accident-reduction schemes costs a lot of money. Many countries have tried and failed to reduce the number of accidents, and in the UE, as whole,only Sweden's pursuing the the goal of zero accidents. Accident reduction is more difficult in building new roads and in introducing safety measures at a fast enough rate. To complicate matters, most new members have very little expeerience in dealing with the emands of heavy traffic. Experts suggest that any safety programme must also set about changing the way drivers behave. Despite what people often say it seems to be younger generation that causes most accidents. In line with this research, many countries are introducing tougher driving tests, and are concentrating on the main causes of accidents: speed, reckless overtaking, alchol and over concidence.




   EXERCISE 6

    a) They say Harry is a very good card player.
    b)I don't understand this math problem.
    c)I agree with you.
    d) Where is Anna? She is working in the garden.
    e)Stop shouting, the teacher is coming.
    f)Somebody's knocking at the door.
    g)Some people believe that UFOs have landed on Earth.
    h)It gets hotter all the time in here.
    ı)Skiing is my favorite sport.
    h) Peter is always losing hi homework.




     EXERCISE 7

    BIG BROTHER'S WATCHING YOU
   
     A burgler tries to break into a big housein the country. He walks very quitely across the garden when he hears a voice:''Big brother is watching you!'' He turns around but he doesn't see anything. So he creeps nearer to house. Suddenly he hears the voice again and he sees a cage hanging from a tree. A parrot is sitting in the cage. The burgler asks the parrot , ''Did you say the stuff about the big brother?''. The parrot answers ''Yes I did.'' ''Is it your name then?'. The parrot says ''No, my name is Montmorency.'' The burgler laughes '' What kind of a stupid idiot would name his parrot Montmorency?'' The parrot replies, ''The same stupid idiot who named his Rotweiler ''Big Brother''- that's the guard dog that stands right behind you!'




    EXERCISE 8

STUDENTS NOW TAKING LONGER TO FINISH STUDIES

In the USAsome university students nowadays are spending more and more time in university before graduating. In American universities, many students are paying/pays their own fees, and this means more time working and lless time studying. Alan Chester is a 25 year old journalism student from Ohio takes 6 year to coplete his undergraduate degree. In order to pay tutition fees and other expenses he work 4 days a week in a university kitchen, while in the university holidays, he does a full-time job. 'I find it difficultat the moment to study and pay my bills at the same time,'' he admits ''but, I'm trying my best and I managed to keep thewolf from the door.'' Allan's parrents understand his decision to take longer to graduate. ''Thet know what I'm going through, and they help me as much as they can. It's hard, but I'm learning/learn to look after myself , and I'm experiencing/experience stuff that might help be useful one day when I'm a journalist.'' He points out that some students are taking/takes more time to graduate because they don't really know what they want to study. ' New courses of study develeops all the time. New subjects appear on the curriculum. Ome students spenr-d time experimenting with different courses before choosing their major. So it is not all about money. I thint universities are going through a period of change like everything else, and students heve to adopt to this changin situation.'

FURTHER EXERCISES ON PARALLELISM

1)We must either raise revenues or reduce expences.
2) Stoics deny the importance of such things as wealth, good looks, and good reputation.
3) In his farewell address to army, the general praised his soldiers for their unsurpassed courge and gave thanks for their devotion.
4) The crowd that had gathered outside the court was loud and angry.
5) The police have a duty to serve the community, to saveguard lives and property, to protect the innocent against the deception, respect the constitutional rights of all.
6) Sir Humphry Davy, the celebrated English chemist, was an excellent literary critic as well as a great scientist.
7) The Johnsons were cheerful and knowledheable companions, and they behaved generously.
8) The delegates spent the day arguing with one another rather than working together to find common solutions.
9) My sister's promotion means that she will be moving to another state and taking the children with her.
10) A company is not only responsible to its shateholders, but also to costumers and employees.
11) Examples of aerobic exercises are distance running, swimming, cycling, and long walking.
12) Consuming too much of fat-soluable vitamin can be as harmful as not consuming enough.
13) The gyrocompass not only point to true north all the times, but also it is un affected by external magnetic fields.
14) Everything that could make sound was either removed or taped down.
15) If you hire a contractor to make home improvements, follow these recommodations:

• Find out if the contracter belongs to a trade association
• Obtain estimates in writings
• Get referances 
• Check out if the contractor is insured
• Avoid contractors who ask for cash to dodge paying taxes

16) The new instructor was both enthusiastic and demanding.
17) Annie's dress was old, faded, and wrinkled.
18) By the time she was two; not only the child was active, but also she was well coordinated.
19) It' a truism that giving is more revarding than getting.
20) A battery powered by aluminum is simple to design, clean to run, and inexpensive to produce.

PARALLELISM EXERCISES

1) What great shape she is in; furthermore, she is healthy.
2) The doctor wanted to find out about Linda's blood sugar level and why she was underweight.
3) Following a regular program of exercise is more beneficial for me than being on a fad diet.
4) What I like best about my fitness center are modern Lifecycle machines and that they have such a beautiful Olympic size swimming pool.
5) Not only is Jim healthy, but also he is athletic.
6) Due to his son's persistence and his willing to lose 10 pounds, Frank decided to join to a fitness center.
7) When Richard realized that his eating habits were the cause of his illness, he began to plan his meals in a more conscious and careful way.
8) Julian changed his diet, as well as he decided to try homoepathic treatment.
9) Shari really enjoys ocean kayaking and going hiking in the desert.
10) This is a combination of vitamins that build up the immune system and prevent infection from spreading.

Correct Forms of the Run-on Sentences

Exercise 26

1) Benjamin Franklin was an important political figure during the period of the American Revolution; he was a man of many other talents as well.

2) He lived in Boston as a young man; there he learned the printing trade.

3) Franklin published an almanac; he also experimented with electricity.

4) Franklin started university, in Philadelphia. He also started a lenging library.

5) Franklin helped draft the Declaration of Independence. He was also one of the singers of the peace treaty that in in 1783 formally ended the A merican Revolution.

Exercise 27

                                                     Animal Care in Zoos 

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

Exercise 28 

                                                     Chenese New Year

The biggest and the most popular of all Chenese festivals, The Chenese New Year is an exciting and colorful holiday which falls anywhere between January 21 and February 19. The New Year is celebrated by Chenese people all over the world. They prade through the streets, set off fireworks, and pay visits to friends; they wish them luck and prosperity with a greeting that means ''happy greetings, and may you gather weath.'' On the final day 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 years begins. Children receive presents of money in red envelops. No wonder they look forward to this festival.

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