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ENGLISH 11 Ortaöğretim Genel Müdürlüğü

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FUNCTIONS: English 11
• Talking about landmarks and monuments Theme 7
• Describing cities and historic sites Facts About Turkey 19
• Asking for and giving more detailed information
L1 7. Read the e-mail and then answer the questions below.
1. Look at the facts about Turkey. Tick the ones you have an idea and talk about them.
1 The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is a must-see place in İstanbul.
To andrewnlsn@rmail.com
2 Mardin, located on Mesopotamian plains, is said to be the birthplace of the civilization. Subject Notes from Turkey
3 Many houses and hotels in Ayder Plateau are built using wood to match with the natural Dear Andrew,
beauty of green hills. I’m writing to you to share some notes about my trip to Turkey. Today’s subject is some traditions
I’ve learnt here. First, it is common to see a blue eye made of glass. It is called “the evil eye” and
2. Listen to the conversation between two friends about a tourist destination in Turkey. Tick the it is believed to ward off the negative energy from someone’s eyes envious of you. The next is the
statements as true (T) or false (F). Tapescript 7.1.1 tradition of sacrificing an animal and donating the meat to the poor. It is called “devotional sacrifice”
(adaklık kurban). I mean, if someone wants a good job or parents want their son or daughter to get
1 Muğla is bigger than another tourist attraction, Antalya. F married, they promise God for a devotional sacrifice and when their wishes come true they sacrifice
2 Dalyan is more expensive than Bodrum. F an animal such as a lamp or calf for showing their thankfulness to God. The last tradition I want to
3 There are different kinds of accommodation for every budget type. T share with you is that once upon a time when alarm clocks didn’t exist, people needed to know exactly
when they were to wake up in the morning to eat their meal in the holy month, Ramadan. The dim
4 Dalyan is located by the shores of Köyceğiz Lake. T and distant past alarm clock is called the “Ramadan drummers” who walk around the neighbourhood
5 The weather is hot and dry during summer. T beating his drum like an alarm clock. Nowadays, these drummers still exist and wander around the
neighbourhood so that everyone wakes up. Some tongue twisters are told by the drummer while
showing his/her performance. It’s all for now.
3. Listen to the conversation again and answer the questions below.
Hope to hear from you.
1 What are Danilo and Anna talking about? Julia
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They are talking about Danilo’s holiday district
2 Why does Danilo describe Dalyan as an ideal holiday destination? 1 Which traditions are mentioned in the e-mail?
Because there are both luxurious hotels and apart-hotels with many alternatives for every budget Evil eye, devotional sacrifice and Ramadan drummers are mentioned in the e-mail
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3 Where is the world heritage in Dalyan located? 2 What is “devotional sacrifice”?
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It is located in the face of Dalyan City and on the right shores of Dalyan Stream. It is a Turkish tradition to show gratitude to God by sacrificing an animal such as a lamp or calf when
people’s wishes come true
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4. Circle the correct option. 3 What does a Ramadan drummer do?
1 The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is one of the greatest statues/structures in the world. A Ramadan drummer walks in the street during the holy month to wake people up while playing his
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drum and telling tongue twisters
2 Thousands of people visit the tomb/structure of Ertuğrul Gazi in Söğüt, Bilecik every year.
3 There is a nice statue/tomb of Atatürk on a horse in Ulus Square, Ankara. 8. Write an e-mail from a place you have been to on holiday, or from your own town. Use the
questions as clues for your writing plan.
4 Sümela mosque/monastery has been restored lately in Trabzon. •
5 Düden waterfalls/ rivers are visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world. Where did you go?
• How were the local people?
5. Using the prompts below, rewrite the sentences as in the example. • • What are the must-see places there?
Example: A: Look at that house! What happened to it? What are the activities to be done there?
B: It / destroy/in an earthquake
It was destroyed in an earthquake. To:
1 A: That’s a beautiful sweater you’re wearing! Subject:
B: Thank you. It / knit / my grandma
It was knitted by my grandma.
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2 A: What do you know about the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque?
B: It / visit/ many tourists/ every year Sts own answers
It is visited by many tourists every year.
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3 A: There is always a terrible noise at my study.
B: A new hospital/build/ in your neighbourhood/ at the moment
A new hospital is being built outside at the moment.
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6. Tell about a tradition in your hometown including what it is called, when and where it is done.
Record your voice and send it to your best friend.
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FUNCTIONS: English 11
• Talking about landmarks and monuments
Theme 7
• Describing cities and historic sites Facts About Turkey 20
• Asking for and giving more detailed information
L2
4. Find a Turkish song related to tea and try to translate it in English. Sing the translated song to
1. What are the main features of the region/city you live in? Share some facts about it with your your friends. Sts own answers
friends. Sts own answers
5. Circle the correct words.
2. Listen and answer the following questions about the interview. More than one option is possible. Celine: When are you going on holiday?
Tapescript 7.2.1 Oliver: Next weekend. It is going to be the more/most relaxing time of the year.
1 Felipe thinks the cultures in Ecuador and Colombia are .............................................. . Celine: That place on the coast where you are staying, is it hotter/hottest than here?
a completely different b basically the same c incompatible Oliver: Not really! It’s more cold/colder than here, and there is usually more/most wind. So,
the temperature is normally five or six degrees lower more/than here.
2 Colombians are more worried about ...................................... than Ecuadoreans.
Celine: And, it’s the world’s more/most attractive coast.
a money b nothing c working
Oliver: Really? Well, it’s more/most beautiful than other places, but we can’t swim in the ocean.
3 Both countries have .............................................. .
Celine: Yeah, unfortunately.
a the same population b highlands c coastal areas
4 Colombia is ............................................. than Ecuador. 6. Read the texts and answer the questions.
a smaller b bigger c richer
5 Both countries eat a lot of .............................................. .
a fruit b corn c meat
Harry Martin Jack
This is Harry. He is 17 years This is Martin. He is 16 years This is Jack. He is 18 years
3. Read the passage and answer the questions. old. He likes eating junk old. He is 1.75 m. tall and old. He is a very tall boy with
food more than fruit and 65 kg. He is not very tall. He 1.98 m. and 80 kg. He is fit
The Most Irrefutable Offer in Turkey: vegetables. He is a bit plump. doesn’t like any kind of junk and healthy. He often eats
He is 1.55 m. tall and 70 kg.
A Glass of Tea food. He sometimes plays fruit and vegetables. Also, he
He loves watching TV, but football with his friends. He practices tennis every day.
In Turkey, thousands of glasses of tea are drunk every day, but rarely does exercises. He tries passes all his exams with He studies very hard and his
tea is preferred mostly as black, sweet and served in small tulip hard, but his grades are mostly average grades. grades are very good.
glasses. Turkish tea is not just a kind of drink; it’s a tradition low.
that revolves around hospitality. Wherever you go in Turkey,
Jack is the tallest of all
it’s traditional to be offered a glass of Turkish tea as a sign 1 Who is the tallest boy? ............................................................................................................ .
of welcome when you’re at someone’s home or in a shop. Martin is the youngest of all
Surprisingly, compared to tea’s history of thousands years, 2 Who is the youngest boy? ........................................................................................................ .
Martin’s grades are better than Harry’s
Turkish tea is relatively young. Some sources mention that tea 3 Whose grades are better, Harry’s or Martin’s? ................................................................. .
Harry eats junk food most
was traded and consumed in 400 B.C., but it is certain that tea 4 Which of the three boys eats junk food most? .................................................................. .
only became common in Turkey from the 1900s onwards. The
first attempt to grow tea on Turkish soil took place in Bursa
between 1888 and 1892. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a success 7. Imagine you were a traveler and visited Rize last week. Write a blog to give information about the
since this part of the country is ecologically inadequate for city using the notes. You can search on the Net if necessary.
growing tea. In 1924, a law about tea growing was passed by
the government in the east of the Black Sea region. Today, 767 Hello, my dear followers. You know I went to Rize last week, and I want
million m² of land is used to grow tea, and it is the second most to share some information with you about the city. Let’s start with its
consumed Turkish drink after water. location. Rize is located in ............................................ . Rize is famous
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for its ...................................................................... .You have the chance
to eat ............................................................ . You can join different and
enjoyable activities there. For example, ................................................ .
1 How is tea preferred mostly in Turkey? I had a lovely weekend in Rize thanks to many good things including
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It is preferred mostly as black, sweet and served in small tulip glasses
the local people’s hospitality, delightful local cuisine, and different kinds
2 According to the author, which value is associated with serving tea? of sport facilities. In other words, ............................................................ .
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Hospitality is associated with serving tea Please meet me with some new information about a different city next
week!
3 Why was the attempt to grow tea in Bursa unsuccessful?
Because this part of the country is ecologically inadequate for growing tea
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