1) puppies 
2) men
3) watches 
4) women
5) teeth 
6) people
7) feet
8) children

1. is
2. was
3. looks
4. Have
5. Was
6. Does
7. It is
8. are
9. It’s 
10. has

1. some sugar
2. a piece of bread, some bread
3. some bottles
4. some water, a little water
5. some fruit, a piece of fruit
6. some toys, a few toys
7. some butter, a little butter
8. some music, a little music.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks.

1. Miss Morstan’s father was a captain in the army.
2. Miss Morstan received an unknown firend letter asking her to go to the Lyceum Theatre.
3. Miss Morstan received a letter from her father asking her to meet him at a hotel in London.
4. The hotel manager informed Miss Morstan that her father had gone out the night before and never returned.
5. Miss Morstan’s father disappeared on 3rd December 1878.
6. The hotel manager told Miss Morstan that her father’s luggage was still at the hotel, containing some books, clothes, and newspaper from the Andaman Islands.
7. Major Sholto, Miss Morstan’s father’s friend, was also in charge of the prisoners in the Andaman Islands.

Exercise 2: Match the words with their definitions.

a) Theatre : A place of entertainment where live performances, such as plays or concerts, are held.

b) Departure : The action of departing suddenly and without explanation.
c) Detective : A person who investigates mysteries and solves complex cases.
d) Lonely : The feeling of being alone and separated from others.
e) : A valuable object formed within the shell of a mollusk.to carry out a systematic

f) ___________: Inquiry or examination into something, such as a mystery, in order to uncover facts or solve a problem.

g) ___________: Something that is difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or solve, often involving elements of suspense, intrigue, or uncertainty.

h) ___________: Something that happens quickly and unexpectedly, without warning or preparation.

i) ___________: The act of leaving or going away from a particular place or situation, often implying a significant change or transition.

j) ___________: Something that has great worth, importance, or usefulness, often in terms of monetary value or personal significance.

k) ___________: To find an answer or explanation for a problem, mystery, or puzzle, often by applying logic, reasoning, or investigative techniques.

l) ___________: Something that is made up of many interconnected parts or elements, often difficult to understand or analyze due to its intricate nature.

m) ___________: A statement or account that makes something clear or understandable by providing reasons, justifications, or details.

n) ___________: That is living or has life, in contrast to being dead or non-living.

o) ___________: To be divided or disconnected from someone or something, often resulting in a physical or emotional distance between them.

p) ___________: To give incorrect or misleading information to someone.

q) ___________: A formal notice or announcement in a newspaper or magazine.

1. Separated
2. Valuable
3. Advertisement
4. Investigate
5. Detective
6. Sudden
7. Departure
8. Deceived
9. Mystery
10. Explanation
11. Complex
12. Solve
13. Lonely
14. Theatre
15. Disappeared
16. Pearl
17. Alive

1. My uncle died and left me £2000. = I inherited£2000 from my uncle. 2. I put some money aside every week for my next holiday.= I save money every week. 3. I asked my brother to give me €10 until next week. = I borrowed €10 from him. 4. My brother gave me €10 until next week.= He lent me €10.  5. I often spend money on stupid things.=  I often waste money. 6. I don’t have enough money to buy that car. = I can’t afford to buy that car. 7. I had to pay the mechanic €100to repair my car.= The mechanic charged €100.  8. I went to the cash machine and got €200. = I took out €200 from the cash machine. 9. I bought a book. It was $25. = The book cost(me) $25. 10. I bought some shares in British Telecom. = I invested some money. 11. Jim gave me $ 100. I haven’t paid it back yet. = I owe Jim $ 100. 12. I work in a supermarket.  They pay me €2000 a month.= I earn €2000 a month.  13. I could sell my house for about €200,000. = My house is worth about €200,000.

1.I paid for the dinner last night.

2.When can you pay me back the money I lent you?

3. Would you like to pay by cash or by credit card?

4.I spent $50 on books yesterday.

5. I don’t like lending money to friends.

6. I borrowed a lot of money from the bank.

7.They charged us $660 for a bottle of wine.

The hotel upgraded us and gave us  a ———-   instead of a double room.  

suit

suite

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You  should  definitely wear   a ———— to the interview , you will make a good impression. 

suit

suite

Clear selection

I  think we should buy  the Toyota. It is nicer looking and it is much more ————

economic

economical

Clear selection

I don’t agree with this government’s ———- policy.

economic

economical

Clear selection

Please ———down and relax. This will only take a minute.

lie

lay

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If you—— her on the  sofa gently. I am sure she won’t wake up.

lie

lay

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How does the crisis ——you?

affect

effect

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  What is the main ——— of the crisis?

affect

effect

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II. Abbreviations are used in various contexts, from everyday communication to professional settings, and can save time and space when writing or speaking. Abbreviations represent various organizations, agencies, and entities. Try to guess.

BTW , VIP ,DIY, FYI, TMI ,TBC ,MP, WHO, UN, NATO, CIA, BBC

BTW-by the way,VIP-Very Important Person,DIY-do-it-yourself,FYI-for your information,TMI-too much information,TBC-To be confirmed,MP-Member of Parliament,WHO-World Health Organization ,UN-united nations,NATO-North Atlantic Treaty Organization,CIA-Central Intelligence Agency,BBC-British Broadcasting Corporation

Give an extended answer to the following question:

If you could have any superpower for a day, what would it be and how would you use it?

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