Reflection Task 2a

Advantages of Using Social Networking Sites 

Guaranteed Meeting Places

When attempting to plan meetings with colleagues or friends, having access to social networking sites expands the available times and places in which meetings can occur. Individuals can meet each other and chat over Facebook, or open a video chat through Google+. Rather than having to travel to specific locations, or try to work times out in which everyone is near a central location, people can plan to meet at times that work for all of their schedules.

Keep in Touch with Family

Keeping in contact with family through the phone or even over email presents a challenge. Instead, social networking sites allow the individual to share their day to day life in a secure but public forum, which family can watch and experience. Facebook, for example, allows people to share events, images, and thoughts in real time, during the course of any day. Family and friends can then experience all the things that someone does, and comment on them. Then, they share in the experience, rather than just being "informed" about them during weekly phone calls.

Professional Networking

For professionals and academics, social networking sites allow users to create networks of like-minded people. Academics find other scholars to share research or ideas, or simply to talk to and "get their name out there." Professionals find mutual friends and possible clients, employers, or business partners. Social networking expands the horizons of what sort of contacts people can make in their professional lives.

Staying Informed About the World

People on social networking sites share what interests them, such as news on current events. People who share those interests, or who just want to stay informed, can read these stories and share them as well. Eventually, these stories make their to users who may have never read them. Since stories are shared through "word of mouth," smaller news outlets such as blogs can get exposure, and social network users are overall connected to a larger pool of new information and opinion.

My Opinion

I chose this topic because as you know social networking sites have great importance on our lives. For example, even a child has a Facebook account nowadays. I find social networking sites useful as long as they are used properly.

Transitive and Intransitive Verbs: Exercises

2. Margaret angrily crumpled her letter in her first.
3. Someone answered that question.
5. The rats chewed their way into the old house.
7. Charlie combed his hair nervously before the dance.
8.We bought paper napkins for the picnic.

1. You wash dishes and I'll dry them.
2. Are you ready to order dinner?
3. Do you drink alcohol?
4. Who scored the match?
5. It's your turn to deal with the problem.
6. I'll weed the grasses and you water them.

Si tuviera por un momento el tiempo en mis manos 

No diría nada, no diría nada 

Si tuviera por un momento el tiempo en mis manos 

Solo te olvidaría 

Lo haría todo más fácil sin palabras 

Sin palabras para no herir 

Para no conocer nada de ti 

Sin palabras para no escuchar tu voz 

Y luego tener que echarla de menos 

Tú me decías "carita linda" 

Cuándo dormía en tu cama 

Ahora no dices nada 

Ahora no dices nada 

Tu me decías "carita linda" 

Cuándo dormía en tu cama 

Mejor no digas nada 

Las balas no hieren a los fantasmas 

Van sin palabras para no herir 

Para no conocer nada de ti 

Sin palabras para no escuchar tu voz 

Y luego tener que echarla de menos 

Sin palabras para no herir 

Para no conocer nada de ti 

Sin palabras para no escuchar tu voz 

Y luego tener que echarla de menos 

Estoy subida en un columpio que está parado 

Todo se balancea a mi alrededor 

Y hoy hace frío en la calle, hace frío en mi casa 

Hace mucho frío 

No quiero oír ni una palabra más 

Voy a borrar cada sonido de mi voz 

Sin palabras para no herir 

Para no conocer nada de ti 

Sin palabras para no escuchar tu voz 

Y luego tener que echarla de menos 

Sin palabras, no

Reflection Task 1B
Bebe (born May 9, 1978) is a Spanish singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to international fame with the singles "Malo" and "Ella".

Bebe was born María Nieves Rebolledo Vila in Valencia, Spain, although very soon she moved to Extremadura, where she spent her entire childhood. Her parents were members of the Extremaduran folk group Surberina. Her breakthrough album in Spain was entitled Pafuera Telarañas though she gained international recognition after winning the Best New Artist award at the 2005 Latin Grammy Awards. She was nominated for five awards total. The first single from Pafuera Telarañas, "Malo" charted worldwide, and has since been used as the theme for the Argentinian series Mujeres Asesinas.

Her song Se Fue was chosen as the Starbucks iTunes Pick oc the Week for November 3,2009.

Error Correction Sheet

1. I had lived in Sivas until I came to Ankara. I love Sivas so much and  especially it's climate because Ankara's climate is so cold for me.

2. I graduated from ''..... Anatolian Teacher Training High School''

3. Now I am at the same department with one of my best friends whose name is Ayşe, but I wish I was at the same university with my other best friens.

4. If you ask something to my friends about me they will explain what a wonderful person I am.

5. I have a lot of hobbies that I really enjoy to do such as swimming, reading book, watching film, learning new things etc.

6. I think both of them are the best teams in their league.

7. I think everything has a beauty so look around carefully because there are always new things to discover.

8. Many visitors are surprised to see that some animals remain outside all year such as penguins, polor bears and timber wolves. They are happy at outdoors in winter time.

Reflection Task 1A

Hi everyone! I'm Büşra and I was born in Hatay. I am 17 years old but I will be 18 a few days later.I graduated from Karlısu Anatolian Teacher Training High School and here I'm. I had an amazing high school life! Those days are gone but I will always remember them. I have had wonderful friends and I see them as if they were my family. My teachers were also great. They worked hard to teach us somethings. Thus, I appreciate everything they did. Let me show a photo of me and my friends to you :)

I am happy to be at METU. I have never dreamed  about coming here but i see myself as lucky one. I did not study at prep-school and I am not regretful  I have really good friends.I do not like Ankara because of its seriousness and weather.On the other hand, METU is somewhere else. It's like an another city of Turkey. The people are cultured and they are respectful to the others' rights. There are so many activities for everyone to do. It is an another thing that I like here.

I want to talk about my hobbies. I like dreaming, travelling, meeting new people, knowing different cultures. I wonder about what is going on outside the our counrty. I want to see them all one day. But to do this, first I have to study. One of the my biggest dreams is seeing Eiffel Tower and also Paris. I think Eiffel Tower is a mirable construction.

That's all about me :)

WORKSHEET ON PAIRED CONJUCTIONS

- Digital cameras are not only changing photography,but our lives as well.

- Many people prefer the squatter neighborhoods not only beacause they provide affordable housing but also they are free from government conrtol and a sense of community spirit.

- We house them in the nicest neighborhoods we can afford, the ones that are not only comfortable in themselves, but they mask direct evidence of the world's unfairness, as well.

- Eventually, I began to notice that dreams are not only inspirations for creative life and interesting puzzles to be solved, but they also provided access to a world of meaning that was even greater than the tactics of nonviolent social change.

-The car is not only economical but also it makes you feel good to drive.

-Not only did he paint the ''Annunciation'' but also the ''Mona Lisa.''

-Not only did he play for Washington but also for Detroit and Pittsburgh.

-I identified with Denzel Washington not only as an actor but also as a person.

- Neither had he brought any of his books to class, nor had he done any homework.

-Neither did we get to castle, nor did we see the cathedral.

- Both of these films are famoust with people of all ages.

- There was not a considerable difference in percentages for both sexes in terms of having a Bachelor's degree.

Editing Activity

5. With excellent nutrition, a generous supply of vitamins, a lot of rest, and plenty of exercise,  one can stay healthy and look younger.

6. Not only taking medicine is important when you're sick, but taking care of yourself  is important too.

7. The relationship between body and mind is very intersting.

9. The magazine that I read is about how to increase longevity through better health.

10. The sun shines through my window and I have my plants in the window box.

11. I heard about an acupuncture clinic which also has a specialist on herbal medicine.

                                                             MOVIE TASK

a.) Dave is a man who was humiliated when he was a young boy.He grew up wanting to please others so as not to be able to laugh him again.He is kind of seeking approval from other people.He is angry but  doesn't show his anger.

    Linda(Dave's girlfriend) is a woman who keeps step with Dave.She cares about him much.

   Dr.Rydell seems to be a funny and crazy doctor.But the techniques which he uses in treating his patients are professional.

b.)Before the plane's taking off, Dave got on the plane.But his seat was taken by another passanger so he had to sit somewhere else.He sat next to Dr.Rydell. Dr.Rydell was watching something really funny and he offered to watch it together.Dave wanted headphone from the stewardess but she chatted with her friend instead of bringing the headphone.Dave warned the stewardess a couple times however she didn't listen.So when she was passing by Dave,he held her arm to repeat his request again.The stewardess misunderstood him and she began to shout by saying '' Calm down,sir''. Then she called the police officer and he arrested Dave.

c.) I don't think that Dave is the quilty one.He behaved calmly but was misunderstood by the stewardess.On the other hand,he could have stayed much more calmly and could get what he asked for.Instead of holding the stewardess' arm,he could have waited.In situations like this,one should be more tenant and act in consideration of it's result.

    

   
Exercise 27

                                                     ANIMAL CARE IN ZOOS

      The earliest known zoo was the Park of Intelligence in the province of Hunan and 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 brought indoors,but zookeepers cannot always keep each bird on view for the public. Although many visitors are surprised 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. Zookeepers must provide indoor shelters for large animals such as elephants;how large those shelters must be! Today,zoologists understand much more about animal behaviour and zoos are being designed that are similar to the animals' natural habitats. Viewers can closely observe animals at animal parks where animals roam free. Zoo kitchens keep a wide variety of foods which are used to prepare meals to meet each animals's nutritional needs. Zoos contribute to wildlife conservation,and nurture species that are in danger of becoming extinct.

Exercise 28

                                                    CHINESE NEW YEAR 

    

    The biggest and most popular of all Chinese festivals is the Chinese New Year,an exciting and colorful holiday falling anywhere between January 21 and February 19. The New Year is celebrated by Chinese people all over the world,and they parade through the streets and set off fireworks. People pay visits to friends to wish them luck and prosperity with a greeting that means ''happy greetings,and may you gather wealth.'' 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. Business are closed for days after the new year begins. Children receive presents of money in red envelopes.Therefore,no wonder they look forward to this festival.

1.MANAGE

Transitive : He had been managing the business for six years before it made a profit.

Intransitive : +Do you want any help?
                      -No,thanks. I can manage perfectly on my own.

2.CALL

Transitive : She called me a cheater and a liar.

Intransitive : I was out when she called.

3.GROW

Transitive : He grows his own fruit and vegetables.

Intransitive : My son is growing fast.

Amazing!

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