WORKSHOP 1 Q4

ENGLISH VOCABULARY

I. Fill in the gaps with the type 1 conditional sentences.

IF + PRESENT SIMPLE, + WILL + INF VERB

1. If you _squeeze__ (squeeze) an orange, you _wiil get___ (get) orange juice.
2. You will put__ (put) on some more weight if you _eat__ (eat) too much sugar.
3. If I ________ (study) a lot, I ________ (pass) the year.
4. If you __________ (press) that button, the machine _________ (stop) functioning.
5. If you _don’t apologise__ (not / apologise), she _won’t forgive___ (not / forgive) you.
6. If you __________ (wash) the dishes today, I __________ (dust) the house.
7. What __________ (happen) if I _________ (press) this button?
8. If there ___ (not / be) enough water in the next few years, many people ___ (die).
9. If we __________ (not / recycle), we __________ (put) our own survival at risk.
10. It ________ (be) damaged if you _________ (press) it too much.
11. If you _____ (touch) the dog, it ______ (bite) you.
12. Students _________ (get) good marks if they ________ (study) regularly.
13. There ____________ (be) difficulties in the traffic if it snows.
14. You will see London Eye if you ____________ (visit) London.
15. If you ____________ (go) to the disco tomorrow, you will dance a lot.
16. If you ____________ (not / go) out, please be sure to rent some up-dated films.
17. I won’t go to the party if it ____________ (rain).
18. If you _____________ (sit) in the sun, you get burned.
19. If I _____________ (be) even 5 minutes late for work, my boss shouts at me.
20. If you _____________ (speak) too loud, I am able to hear you.
21. If babies _____________ (not / sleep), they become too easily upset.
22. My friend Laura will be too disappointed if she ____________ (fail) the driving test.
23. What will you do if she _____________ (refuse) to go out with you?
24. I will give you a candy if you ______________ (behave) yourself.
25. I always _____________ (feel) miserable when it rains.
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ENGLISH VOCABULARY

II. Read the article about the origin of two superstitions and write True or
False. Justify the false answers.

"A broken mirror gives you seven years of bad luck."

In ancient Greece, it was common for people to consult "mirror seers," who told their
fortunes by analyzing their reflections. Divination was performed with the help of water and
a looking glass (mirror). This was called catoptromancy. The mirror was put into the water
and a sick person was asked to look into the glass. If his image appeared distorted, he
would to die soon; if it was clear, he would live."
In the first century A.D., the Romans added a twist to the superstition. At that time, it was
believed that. A distorted image resulting from a broken mirror meant seven years of ill-
health and misfortune, rather than death.

"A black cat crossing your path is lucky/unlucky."

Many cultures agree that black cats are powerful omens but do they signify good or evil?

The ancient Egyptians loved all cats, and it was there that the belief began that a black cat
crossing your path brings good luck. This positive reputation was different in Europe in the
early seventeenth century in England. King Charles I had a black cat as a pet. When the
cat died, King Charles lamented that his luck was gone. The day after the cat’s death he
was arrested and charged with high treason.
During the Middle Ages, in many other parts of Europe people thought black cats were the
"familiars," or companions, of witches, or even witches themselves in disguise, and that a
black cat crossing your path was an indication of bad luck, a sign that the devil was
watching you. This was a strong belief held by the Pilgrims when they came to America,
perhaps explaining the strong association between black cats and witchcraft that exists
in the country to this day.

1- The Ancient Greeks used water or a mirror to see their future. ……………
2- For the Romans, a sick person would die if his image was distorted. ……
3- For different cultures blacks cats are always evil. ………
4- For King Charles I his black cat was good luck. ………
5- For some people in the Middle ages, a clack cat was a witch ……….

III. What do these words from the text mean? Match the words and its
definition.

1- Seers ____ a- way, road.

2- Soon ____ b- someone who can tell your fortune
3- Twist ____ c- the practice of magic
4- Path ____ d- in a short time
5- witchcraft ___ e- a change, a different meaning