Ben Hamed Ranya Review Unit 1:

Holidaying
Vocabulary:
 Contagious: Mortal/Quickly spreads from one person to another
 Break Out (v) Breakout (n)
 To affect(vb) /Effect(n) =Influence = Impact / Effective (Adj)
 Affection = Tenderness
 Bug = Insect
A Type of Disease
 As Well = Same Level
 Barely =Rarely = Hardly = Scarcely
 Although = linker of Contrast (≠)
 Take Care (Of/About) = Care For = Look After Person/ Career)

 Illiteracy  Literacy: Ability of Reading and writing

 Disability = Paralysis
 Disabled =Paralyzed
 Misconduct = Bad conduct=Bad behavior
 Disobedient (Adj)  Obedient (Adj) Obedience (n) /Obey (v)
 Re-pay = Give Money Back
 Enrolment (n) / to Enroll (v) / to Register (v)
 Buffet = sideboard from which food and drinks are served or picked / when having a
party!
 Surgery → Operation
→ Doctor’s Cabinet
 To Rise: To get something to higher position
 To Raise To Bring up to maturity  Up bringing(n)
To educate  Education(n)
To rear / Rear (n)
Mono = one 1
 Bi = two 2
Multi = Many
 Talented = able < skilled < brilliant < gifted (  Stupid – Feeble – inert)
 Look For = Seek = search
 Tourist Resorts: Bungalows / Hotels / Separate Houses / Terraced Houses

 Spaceship: Space shuttle: Craft

 To Orbit: to make a circular path around an object / orbital (adj) ≠ Suborbital .
 Space Tourism: Traveling from a planet to another.
 Wide spread: Widely or largely spread / affecting a large area/ spread all over the
place.
 Isle: Island
 A border: Frontier
 Located: Situated

 Target = purpose = aim = goal

 To inform (v)  informative (adj)  Information (n)
 Peak Event: The most important part
 Constituent: A part of
 Cosmopolitan country: a country containing a mixture of people with different origins.
 In all seasons: year-round = all year long
 Venues: Places where Shows take place ( theatre/ cinema/ dancing/singing/ art
galleries)
 Former = previous
 To tour (v) : to walk around a place /a tour (n)
 Departure  Destination
 Marvelous = Spectacular

 To save money = to put aside / to collect

 To sightsee: to go sightseeing/ to visit monuments and museums to discover the
countries’ culture and civilization
 Accommodation: Full board or half board (bed and breakfast) or all inclusive.
 Package tour: A tour organized by a travel agency including the stay ,the transport, the
tours and all the entrances’ fees.
 Discount: Reduction in prices/ sales
 Competition: Rivalry

 Fee Price
Money paid in: Transport
Access to theatre / cinema/ art galleries

 Leaflets: brochures = booklets ( an advert in the form of a paper containing

information about a destination)
 Giant: Enormous / very big!
 Magical: Extraordinary – Abnormal
 Refurbished: rebuild/ restored and re-painted
 Foyer: Entrance hall or large open space
 Refreshments: Drinks
 Interactive: Helping to communicate with each other
 Performance: show/ stage
 To book: To make reservation ( tickets/ hotel rooms…)
 Free: At no cost ≠ fee-paying

To take off: to depart

To land: to arrive

 Well to do: well off /Rich

 To emerge: to appear
 The annals: the records/ chronicles
 To initiate sth: to be the first or the starter of it
 Mysterious : unknown / unexplainable
 Immortality: Eternity = Ever-tasting  Mortality
 Mortal  Immortal = Eternal
 Melody – Tune =Music
 A hit = A successful song
 Stardom = the position of a star/ the fact of being a star.

 Wit = having a strong favorable effect (witty)

 Shot = a scene or photography
 Adept = be skilful at something talented /Gifted
 The Bard => Shakespeare
 A while = A short period of time
Grammar:

 You’ll find information which is both useful and important

→ Not only…. but also / Linker of Addition
You’ll find information which is not only useful but also important.
 Why ? Purpose / Aim

 Begin
Start
Stop + Verb + ing
Enjoy
Consider………..

NEGATIVE PREFIXES:

Un- , in- ,im- , ir- , il- , dis- , ab ----- give a negative meaning

-il: used before an ‘l’

-Im: used before ‘m-b-p’
-ir: used before ‘r’

 COMPOUND ADJECTIVES

 Science-inspired } Compound Adj

 Noun + past participle: e.g. science-inspired

 Noun + adjective. e.g. world-famous / trouble-free.
 Noun + present participle: e.g. thought-promoting
 Numeral + hyphen (-) +singular noun: e.g. A two-week holiday.
 Adjective + noun + ed. e.g. Big-headed / cold-blooded.
 Adjective + present participle e.g. good-looking
 Adverb + adjective. e.g. So grateful/ extremely painful / almost helpless.

THE SUPERLATIVE

The + most + long adjective

The + short adjective + est

Tenses:
Present simple
Affirmative Form: Subject +Verb
He/She/It + Verb +S
Negative Form: He/She/It+doesn’t/does not+verb (inf)
Subject+don’t/do not+verb (inf)
Used with;
*Adverbs of frequency: sometimes /usually/always/often
*General truth /habits/ Traditions
*Every day/month/week/year
*Habitual action in general
Exp: She lives in London and works as a teacher.
Simple Past
Form: Subject+verb+ed
Negative Form: Subject+didn’t/did not+verb (inf)
 *Don’t forget to revise your irregular verbs
Used with;
*Last year /month/week
* number +months/years ago
* Yesterday /the previous days
* In+ date in the past(in 2004)
EX: They traveled a lot last year.

The present perfect:

 Form:
He /She/It + has + past participle (regular verb+ed)
Subject+have+past participle
 Negative Form:
He /She/It +hasn’t/has not+past participle
Subject +haven’t/have not+past participle

Used with:
*Since +point of time(date)
*Recently/already/ lately
*Just/never /ever
* ……,yet. (At the end of a negative sentence)
*For+ period of time
 EX: We have never dreamt of visiting the space.
Since his childhood, he has planned to follow his father’s steps to be an astronaut

The Past perfect:

 Form: Subject+had+past participle

 Negative Form: subject+hadn’t/had not+past participle

*Before another past action .

▼ ▼ present

Past perfect Simple past

The Future:

 Form: Subject+will+verb (inf)

Subject +be going to +verb (inf)
 Negative Form: subject+won’t/will not+verb (inf)
*Later /soon
*In +date in the future (in 2050)
*Next week/year / month
*I hope +subject +future
 EX: I feel I will be a very successful person.
Modals

Modal Communicative function Modal Communicative function

Must Obligation, deduction Mustn’t Prohibition, interdiction
Can/may Ability, permission, Can’t, Inability, refusing permission,
Might/May possibility, probability may not impossibility,
could
Need necessity Needn’t Absence of necessity

Shall, Suggestion ,offer

Should advice
ought to

Use: Subject + Modal + Verb in the bare infinitive.

Writing
1. Generating Ideas
2. Organizing Ideas
3. Editing
4. Writing A first draft
5. Peer Review – Revising
6. Finalizing

 Ways used by a travel agent to convince people

o Using attractive, colourful and amazing photos
o Numerous leaflets
o Using arguments/Details Ringing words “the best, the most…ever, It’s a life
time trip…”

 Formal Language:
- We are honored...
- We kindly…
- You can…

LANGUAGE TASKS-

1)- Put the verbs into brackets in the correct tense or form.

Do you want a holiday that is really out of this world? Well, how about (book) _______________
tickets for two weeks in outer space. It (be) _______________ a dream of science fiction writers for
decades but some scientists are predicting that soon this dream (become) _______________ a real
possibility. It seems that big business has also realized that there is plenty of money to be made from
taking tourists into orbit. The race is on to build a cheap and reusable spacecraft to carry passengers and
freight. Once they are in space, these tourists will need somewhere to stay. A Japanese company
(already/make) _______________ plans to build the first space hotel. They say that they will be ready to
accept the first guests in as little as five years. The guests will pay more than £40.000 and many will
suffer from space sickness, but this isn’t expected (put) _______________ off people who (look for)
_______________ the ultimate adventure holiday.

2)- Circle the appropriate alternative

Education is an effective weapon to fight poverty. It saves lives and gives people the (time /
circumstance / chance) to improve their (lives / lived / alive). It gives people a voice, increases a nation’s
productivity and competitiveness, and is instrumental for social and political (progress / decline /
increase). Basic education is the (opening / key / instrument) to freedom from subjugation, fear and
want. It is more than just learning (who / which / how) to read, write and calculate. It
encompasses the (broader / broadest / broad) possible sense of learning – formal, non-formal, and
informal – and at any stage of life. Learning takes place in and out of school – in the home, the local
community, the workplace, and in recreational and other settings. Not confined to childhood and the
formative years, it extends from infancy throughout the whole of life.

3)- Fill in the blanks with 6 words from the box.

Schedule/ losing/flexible /independently / on-line / who / student/ responsibility

The only argument against………………….. schooling, in my opinion, is that it might not work for
someone who is not able to work……………………. When following the directions in a syllabus is not
done properly, a ……………………will miss important information within the syllabus that explains how
to find class materials outside of the syllabus but within the school's website. Another problem that
students might not be able to deal with is learning to ………………….their attendance. Since there is no
set time that the "bell rings", students ………………….do not schedule their time properly to
accommodate attendance requirements will find themselves ……………………grade points. It's very
important to know what your class calendar has required for the week.

4)- Make a compound adjective.

1-She made the jam of wool. - It’s a………………………………………………………………………

2-I’ve got a note of 50 dinars. - I’ve got a …………………………………………….…………..………
3- It’s a film that advocates violence. – It’s a………………………………………………………………
4- These are shoes that have high heels. – These are……………………………………………………..
5- These people have mental handicaps. – These people are………………………………………………..
6- I dreamt of a monster that has eight legs. – I dreamt of an………………………………………………..
7- That rock star looks really good. – He is really a………………………………………………....
8- This zone is free from trouble. – This zone is………………………………………………………...

Report what Mary said to Anna.

“’’I went shopping yesterday. I bought some nice clothes for a good price and a beautiful set of
Celtic
Jewelry– earrings and bracelet. Oh, I am wearing the earrings. Look at them. Aren’t they beautiful?
But we did not spend the whole day shopping. We had lunch at an Asian Restaurant.”

Mary told her friend Anna that

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Essay samples:
1. Benefits of travelling:
No one can deny that travelling is very important in our life to see the world and different
cultures. It lets us experience life in exciting different ways.
To start with, travelling gives us the opportunity to disconnect from our regular life. We need
to forget our problems for a few weeks. Another great benefit is the relaxation we need to
recharge our “batteries”. It’s a very good stress remover.
Add to this, travelling increases our knowledge and widens our perspective. To view new
customs, different ways of living is fantastic for the mind. It gives us a new perspective about
life and especially our life, it can help us change some of our habits or even create new ones.
Last but not least, when travelling with friends or family it creates memories for a lifetime.
These memories will create a bond that nothing can erase no matter what happens with the
friendship

2. Holidaying - A Letter of Complaint

Dear Sir/ Madam;

I’ve just come back from the most horrible 7-day vacation I’ve ever spent in my whole life at
your miserable hotel. I was extremely dissatisfied at all levels.
To start with, the room was not at all as we had been promised. It was not only dirty and
untidy but also lacked any natural view. Worse, we couldn’t even enjoy sleeping for the
whole stay due to the unbearable noise coming from the main street.
Add to this, though we had been assured that food would be varied and luscious, it was
honestly inedible. Once, we were served such a disgusting dinner that my son got terribly sick
and I had to take him to the doctor, costing me dearly.
Last but not least, the advertised schedule of our vacation in your brochure was a big lie. On
the one side, we were offered a very old coach that broke down more than once making us
wait for repairing in the blistering heat of summer and you may imagine what happened to
our skin. On the other side, the guide was a real jerk who did nothing for us but asking for
tips.
I hope you agree that our vacation did not reach our expectations at all. I, hereby, look
forward to receiving a convenient compensation; otherwise I’ll feel free to take the case to the
court.
With Regards,
Tom Jerry.
3. Holidaying - A Letter of recommendation

Dear Tom;
I heard you were planning to go on holiday but still hesitating about your destination. I’ve just
come back from the best 7-day vacation I’ve ever spent in my whole life (at hotel / in place).
It was really awesome!!!
First of all, as soon as we arrived we had an amazing feeling of being so welcomed by our
hosts. Everything was perfect. The room had a great big window view to the sea. The food
was luscious and varied. Their cuisine is the place where you can taste all the goodness that
nature has to offer.
Besides, the personnel were great, and everyone was so helpful and friendly! They make you
feel so at home and nothing is too much trouble for them. We were offered the best quality of
services either inside the room, at the restaurant or even by the poolside.
Most fascinating of all was the awesome entertainment. Staying there gave us the opportunity
to explore and become familiar with the natives and feel so welcomed! We mainly enjoyed
the cruise to the nearby islands where the scenery was magnificent! We took great pictures
and we were so excited that we want to go back next year and take both our children and a
few other family members.
(Name of place) is definitely a paradise and it makes everything so accommodating!! I would
earnestly recommend this (hotel/ agency/ place) if you are eager to spend a memorable
holiday.
Yours Sincerely,
Jerry.

4. Benefits of Space Tourism

No one can deny that travelling to space is very important in our life to see the outer world. It
lets us experience life in exciting different ways.
To start with, pace tourism satisfies the human desire of adventure. There are many brave
people who wish to take risks in life. They love accepting challenges, and they love making
the impossibilities possible.
Add to this, this type of travelling will surely offer us great fun and excitement through
experiencing the weightlessness and seeing the planet from miles above.
Last but not least, space tourism may help us discover the undiscovered facts about space and
resolve mysteries that surround the outer space. It may bring about a dramatic change to our
lives.

5. drawbacks of Space Tourism:

No one can deny that travelling to space is very important in our life to see the outer world. It
lets us experience life in exciting different ways. Yet, it has never been blemishless.
To start with, space tourism is still dangerous and space tourists risk their life. They might
face deadly accidents in an unfriendly environment.
Add to this, this type of travelling is still costly. Therefore, only the well-to-do can enjoy the
beauty of this trip. However, millions of ordinary people would be deprived of such fun.
Last but not least, it’s really unfair to spend millions of dollars on silly adventures; while
millions of poor children around the world are starving to death and suffering from illiteracy,
ignorance and deadly diseases.