spent at Hogwarts. M9U1
1.Learning about other countries and their cultures is a particularly enriching experience.
2.On the eastern and western boundaries, the country borders the two great oceans—the Atlantic and the Pacific.
3.You will be thrilled by Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Edmonton—all known internationally for their metropolitan lifestyle, beautiful architecture and unique culture.
4.The waterfalls, the largest of which is shaped like a semicircle, are 670 metres wide, and fall 56 metres in an awesome white sheet of water..
5.There are many maple trees in Canada and a maple leaf is featured on the Canadian flag..
6.Montreal, a port in the province of Quebec, is the second largest city in Canada, and also the second largest French-speaking city in the world, Paris being the largest. 7.Many people owe their love of sport to the perfect weather conditions for it..
8.Among the most impressive athletes were the swimmers, but all of the athletes were worthy of praise. M9U2
1.The Acropolis is no different.
2.No one has had a greater impact on Western civilization than the ancient Greeks.
3.In particular, we associate ancient Greek civilization with the capital city of Athens, the greatest symbol of which is the Acropolis.
4.In fact, the restoration was so bad that it made some of the buildings less secure than they had been before.
5.By learning about damage prevention, people will be able to enjoy this historic monument for generations to come.
6.Buried there are the remains of five emperors, their wives and other royal family members. 7.My impression was that it was … 8.I liked the part about … 9.I felt the … was …
10.In my opinion, it was … 11.As I was saying …
12.You need to remember … 14.What I mean is …
15.Let me give you an example … M9U3
1.Different countries are associated with different colors.
2.White is the traditional color for weddings in the West, while in the East, it is red. 3.These flags are more than just colorful pieces of cloth and thread sewn together. 4.People had far more freedom and all people were considered equal.
5.The French Revolution was successful in ridding society of inequality, which had a great effect on many other countries, particularly those in Europe.
6.As taxpayers, they felt they could no longer tolerate not having a say in the government.
7.On the negative side, green can show envy.
8.Therefore, the next time you choose an outfit, you should not be arbitrary about what you pick. M9U4
1.In honor of his return, ….
2.Children are often referred to as ‘apple of their parents’ eye’. 3.In other words, if you are not honest, then you are worth nothing. 4.He/She is said/supposed to …
5.He/She is known/described/pictured as … 6.He was made into a saint.
7.This is the man Father Christmas is based on.. 8.You start the story to get your readers interested.
9.On both sides of the courtyard are a number of different halls. 10.It sounds like frog croaking.
11.Make an action plan so you can improve on them. 12.According to the stories, he/she …
13.There will be great suffering and burdens for people to bear. 14.The early bird catches the worm.
15.Great minds think alike, but fools seldom differ. 16.Don’t count your chickens until they are hatched. 17.Make hat while the sun shines.
M10U1
1.In fact, hunger is the number one global health risk, killing more people than any disease. 2.It is without doubt an amazing achievement, but is it enough? 3.It is merely a short-term solution to a long-term problem.
4.There is a saying goes ‘Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.’
5.Another important thing to remember is that the future of developing countries lies in the hands of children.
6.Why is food aid alone not enough to help poor countries?
7.Furthermore, we are collecting clothing to give to those in need.
8.Passers-by can also enter the contests that are part of the Grand Opening. 9.Why is it important to look after the environment?
10.In many parts of the world, tentative steps are being taken to introduce these forms of renewable energy.
M10U2
1.Older Americans are on the move.
2.Throughout the Midwest and the North-east, people aged 60 and over are packing their bags and heading south along the freeway to states like Florida.
3.According to the national population survey conducted in 2000, Florida was home to the largest population of people aged 65 and over.
4.People give a variety of reasons, from wanting better health care to looking for communities of
older people.
5.For example, ambulance response time has decreased, and many houses have bathrooms designed for elderly homeowners, with things like walk-in bathtubs that reduce the risk of slips and falls.
6.Adaptations such as these are making Florida even more attractive to older people.
7.No group is associated with moving and traveling more than the Roma, who have been wandering Europe and Asia since the eleventh century.
8.Unable to practise their traditions, many young Roma took to illegal behavior, such as stealing, and were usually the main suspects when anything went missing.
9.As Europe entered the twentieth century, prejudice against the Roma continued.
10.Partly to compensate for past prejudice, these countries are now trying to help the Roma preserve their history, language and culture.
M10U3
1.Aids is caused by a virus called HIV, which enters a person’s blood and attacks the body’s immune system.
2.Since the disease was discovered in the 1980s, it had become a serious problem in many places, infecting over 60 million people worldwide.
3.In 2003, the government also started providing free drugs for Aids patients in need.
4.It is estimated that between 2000 and 2024, over 68 million people will die of Aids in the countries most affected by this epidemic.
5.He believes that educating people at risk, as well as treating infected people, is the key to stopping the disease in the future.
6.Taking drugs can begin as a youthful experiment, but it often ends in a messy situation. 7.There are three main classes of drugs, each of which has a different effect on the body.
8.Alcohol is also classified as a downer, and although it is legal, it can damage the liver and do great harm if consumed in large quantities.
M10U4
1.Ladies and Gentlemen, as the Internet has expanded in recent years, the opportunities for crime have as well.
2.The problem has become so severe that all internet users are affected by it either directly or indirectly.
3.Large companies are ripe targets for cybercriminals, who are often IT experts.
4.Furthermore, we can say with accuracy that, cybercrime is costing business worldwide hundreds of billions of dollars annually.
5.Considering how bad the situation with cybercrime against companies has got, many people wonder why so little is known about this.
6.We would like to draw your attention to the following regarding use of computers within the company.
7.An example of this is raw material, which is not worth much until it is made into a car, and the knowledge of how to make the motor, body, and wheels of the car is even more valuable.
8.In 2003, it was estimated that 35 per cent of software on computers was pirated, which equaled a loss of $29 billion for the original producers.
M11U1
1.When choosing a career, you should consider all the aspects of a job.
2.Some jobs may seem very difficult but are very important to society, while others can appear very exciting but actually very difficult and boring.
3.In reality, these people have to spend long hours traveling, with all their baggage packed in suitcases or trunks, and only a very small number of them are successful.
4.Also, sometimes as a boss in the business world, you have to make difficult decisions that hurt people, and being a lawyer can involve facing tough moral issues.
5.Similarly, many ordinary jobs may look dull, but they are as essential as water to our society. 6.For example, if no one was to collect the rubbish, the streets would soon become very dirty and unpleasant, the number of rats would increase, and disease would spread.
7.When you think about your future career, remember that glamorous jobs can be rather difficult and that some ordinary jobs can be quite important. 8.All of them together, though, help society function.
M11U2
1.It’s set up so that the interviewer can assess the interviewee and see if he or she is suitable for the position.
2.A good interviewer is able to tell very quickly if you’ve done your homework about the company.
3.There’s never a good excuse for being late. 4.We’re almost finished now, but…
5.Didn’t he also say we should follow up the interview by writing to the company? 6.I no longer call myself a graduate but a company employee. 7.Would it be possible to share your taxi?
8.We specialize in anti-virus software development. 9.I am writing in response to your advertisement in ….
10.I have no problem communicating with English speakers. 11.My CV is enclosed for your reference.
12.The following is a list of personal qualities that are commonly seen in job advertisements. 13.He found living among local people there to be challenging but rewarding. 14.It is now widely accepted that ….
M11U3
1.I have made many discoveries that have helped cure diseases. 2.I have been mayor for three years.
3.Sinclair was blessed with brains and spent much of his time educating himself.
4.Sinclair’s big picture was to produce in bulk and to sell cheaply so that everyone could afford electronic goods.
5.As soon as he advertised, the company was flooded with demands for the little, cubic-shaped radios.
6.By the end of eight months, Sinclair had sold more than 20,000 ZX80 computers, making it a real hit.
7.The company expanded rapidly, and he even had to open a new center in the USA to cope with the increased demand..
8.When Sinclair joined in 1959, membership was falling, and the society was on its last legs.
9.He was honored in 1983 with a knighthood from the Queen of England in recognition of his efforts and achievements.
M11U4
1.First, I would like to say hello to you all.
2.I found that choosing a university abroad can be difficult—it is a jungle out there! 3.When I went home for the holidays, I felt a bit like the prodigal son returning.
4.Living on my own, I also learnt to control the amount of money I spend each week. 5.In fact, some of my friends say I am a bit of a Scrooge.
6.The kitchen was so small that I joked with my friends that it could be measured in millimeters. 7.When you are planning for university, look forward instead of backwards. 8.If you have any other questions, do not hesitate to write to me.
9.The grounds are landscaped with a small lake and places to walk, sit and relax. 10.This means that our timetable is arranged carefully for each student.
11.We encourage each student to take up a new sport or to try a new form of exercise.
12.They are very spacious and equipped with washing and shower facilities, with two to four students sharing a room.
13.We promise that we will help you get the best out of your education to ensure you a bright future.