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Write an opinion letter to the teacher that imparted the grammar course.
Identify the different parts of the Letter and try to answer the following questions:

In what FUP are you currently on?

Do you think there is a difference between the you BEFORE entering Natural English and the you NOW?

What was the reason you decided to take the GRAMMAR course? Did it fulfill the objectives you had?

                                                                            Train to Busan

"Train to Busan" takes the zombie genre on a gripping ride, delivering a high-octane thriller that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, this South Korean film offers a fresh take on the undead apocalypse narrative.

The story unfolds on a speeding train from Seoul to Busan, where a mysterious virus turns passengers into bloodthirsty zombies. The claustrophobic setting of the train creates an intense atmosphere, effectively heightening the stakes for the characters as they fight for survival. Yeon Sang-ho masterfully develops a diverse set of characters, each with their own motivations and struggles. The film explores the dynamics of human relationships under extreme circumstances, adding depth to the typical zombie movie narrative.

What sets "Train to Busan" apart is its emotional resonance. Amidst the chaos, the film delves into the human condition, exploring themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the lengths people go to protect their loved ones. The emotional punches are as impactful as the physical ones.

The film is a rollercoaster of adrenaline-fueled action. From heart-stopping chases through the narrow train corridors to nail-biting confrontations with the undead, "Train to Busan" doesn't let up on the tension, offering a relentless and pulse-pounding viewing experience. Visually striking, the film effectively uses tight spaces and dynamic camera work to enhance the sense of confinement and urgency. The makeup and special effects contribute to the overall believability of the zombie threat, creating a visually immersive experience.

Beyond the gore and suspense, "Train to Busan" incorporates subtle social commentary. The film touches on issues like class disparity and the consequences of unchecked corporate greed, adding layers of depth to the narrative.

The film's haunting and atmospheric soundtrack, composed by Jang Young-gyu, complements the intense visuals, elevating the overall cinematic experience. The music effectively underscores the emotional beats of the story, enhancing the impact of key moments.

"Train to Busan" garnered international acclaim for its exceptional storytelling and execution. It played a crucial role in bringing South Korean cinema to the forefront of the global stage, showcasing the country's prowess in creating compelling and commercially successful films.

The film's success extends beyond the box office. "Train to Busan" became a cultural phenomenon, influencing subsequent zombie movies and solidifying its place as a modern classic in the horror genre. The film's success led to the creation of a sequel, "Peninsula," and an animated prequel, "Seoul Station." While the sequel took the story in a different direction, the franchise as a whole has continued to captivate audiences with its unique approach to the zombie genre.

"Train to Busan" stands as a testament to the innovation that can be brought to a well-trodden genre. With its heart-stopping action, well-drawn characters, and emotional depth, the film has earned its place as a must-watch for both horror enthusiasts and those new to the world of zombie cinema. Yeon Sang-ho's directorial prowess, coupled with a stellar cast and crew, ensures that "Train to Busan" remains a thrilling and enduring cinematic experience.

"Train to Busan" Quiz

1. What is the main setting of the film "Train to Busan"?

a. Seoul
b. Busan
c. Tokyo
d. Shanghai

2. Who directed the film "Train to Busan"?

a. Bong Joon-ho
b. Park Chan-wook
c. Kim Jee-woon
d. Yeon Sang-ho

3. What type of creatures do the passengers on the train turn into?

a. Vampires
b. Werewolves
c. Zombies
d. Ghosts

4. What themes are explored in the film "Train to Busan"?

a. Sacrifice and redemption
b. Friendship and love
c. Revenge and betrayal
d. Power and corruption

5. How does the film create a sense of urgency and confinement?

a. Through tight spaces and dynamic camera work
b. Through wide open spaces and slow camera movements
c. Through high-speed chase scenes on the train
d. Through the use of jump scares

6. What social issues are touched upon in "Train to Busan"?

a. Climate change and pollution
b. Gender equality and discrimination
c. Class disparity and corporate greed
d. Immigration and refugees

7. Who composed the soundtrack for the film?

a. Ryuichi Sakamoto
b. Joe Hisaishi
c. Jang Young-gyu
d. Hans Zimmer

8. What impact did "Train to Busan" have on the global stage?

a. It influenced subsequent zombie movies
b. It sparked a resurgence in vampire films
c. It led to the creation of a sequel and prequel
d. It introduced South Korean cinema to a wider audience

9. What is the name of the sequel to "Train to Busan"?

a. Peninsula
b. Seoul Station
c. Apocalypse Train
d. Undead Express

10. What qualities make "Train to Busan" a must-watch film?

a. Heart-stopping action and well-drawn characters
b. Stunning visual effects and intricate plot twists
c. Dark humor and social satire
d. A romantic subplot and fantastical elements

How did they feel ?

Read the text below and complete each blank with one word. All missing words are auxiliary verbs (is, was, have, has, had, do, does, did etc.).

meth did daf

tell you did something

Questions with did

WRITING: WHAT YOU DID YESTERDAY

Fill in the blanks

Addition and Subtraction Quiz

Question 1

Sarah has 45 apples. She gives 12 apples to her friend and then buys 8 more apples. How many apples does Sarah have now?

• A)41
• B)39
• C)33
• D)45

Correct Answer: A) 41

Difficulty: Medium

Question 2

On a number line, if you start at -3 and move 7 units to the right, where do you end up?

• A)4
• B)5
• C)3
• D)2

Correct Answer: D) 4

Difficulty: Medium

Question 3

John had xx dollars. He spent $15 on a book and $10 on lunch. If he has $25 left, how much money did he have initially?

• A)$50
• B)$40
• C)$60
• D)$55

Correct Answer: C) $60

Difficulty: Medium

Question 4

On a number line, if you start at 10 and move 15 units to the left, where do you end up?

• A)-5
• B)-3
• C)-4
• D)-2

Correct Answer: A) -5

Difficulty: Medium

Question 5

Emily has 120 candies. She gives 30 candies to her brother and 25 candies to her sister. How many candies does she have left?

• A)65
• B)70
• C)75
• D)85

Correct Answer: C) 65

Difficulty: Medium

Question 6

On a number line, if you start at 5 and move 9 units to the left, where do you end up?

• A)-4
• B)-3
• C)-2
• D)-1

Correct Answer: B) -4

Difficulty: Medium

Question 7

A store had 200 shirts. They sold 75 shirts on Monday and 50 shirts on Tuesday. How many shirts are left in the store?

• A)75
• B)85
• C)95
• D)100

Correct Answer: C) 75

Difficulty: Medium

Question 8

On a number line, if you start at -7 and move 12 units to the right, where do you end up?

• A)5
• B)4
• C)3
• D)2

Correct Answer: D) 5

Difficulty: Medium

Question 9

Tom has 150 marbles. He loses 20 marbles and then finds 10 more. How many marbles does Tom have now?

• A)140
• B)130
• C)135
• D)145

Correct Answer: D) 140

Difficulty: Medium

Question 10

On a number line, if you start at 0 and move 20 units to the left, where do you end up?

• A)-20
• B)-15
• C)-10
• D)-5

Correct Answer: A) -20

Difficulty: Medium

1 Complete the sentences with the correct linking word.

1-     I love studying English; ___, I find grammar challenging.
(however, furthermore, because)

2-     ___ it was raining, we decided to go hiking.
(although, because, as a result)

3-     ___ her hard work, she got promoted.
(in addition to, due to, because)

4-     I forgot my umbrella, ___ I got soaked on my way home.
(therefore, nevertheless, since)

5-     She studied for weeks; ___, she passed her exams with excellent grades.
(furthermore, as a result, however)

2 Choose the correct linking word.

6. (Although / Because) she was tired, she finished her homework on time.
7. The restaurant was closed, (despite / so) we went somewhere else to eat.
8. (In contrast / In addition) to their main products, they also sell accessories.
9. (Since / Nevertheless) it was late, they decided to go home.
10. They worked very hard; (therefore / because) they achieved their goals.
11.  

3 Fill in the blanks with the correct linking word from the options below.

Options: on the other hand, as a result, in conclusion, besides, despite.

11. ___ of her busy schedule, she always finds time to exercise.
12. ___, we can see that learning languages brings many benefits.
13. This movie is entertaining. ___, the actors did a great job.
14. Some people like the city life. ___, others prefer the countryside.
15. She forgot to set an alarm; ___, she missed the meeting.

IDENTIFY CAPITAL LETTERS AND QUESTION MARKS.

Write about your journey to space. You  can use AI but write in your own words.

Here are questions to help you. Use interesting and exciting adjectives.

1. How did you get there?

2. Who did you go with?

3. What do you see?

4. What does it look like?

5. How do feel?

Listen and complete the blanks with the correct preposition.  We are using this to review expressions with "mind" - make up your mind.

We finally did it, thx. Do well

The third conditional is used to talk about past situations that did NOT happen and to imagine a different result in the past.
We use it to express regret, criticism, hypothetical outcomes, or analysis, especially in aviation when reviewing incidents or procedures.

Structure

If + Past Perfect, … would have + Past Participle

• “If the crew had noticed the leak…”

• “…the incident would have been avoided.”

Meaning

We use the third conditional to say:

• “This didn’t happen, but here is what would have happened if it did.”

• It is 100% unreal past — we are imagining an alternative history.

Example (aviation)

If the pilots had checked the weather earlier, the flight would have departed on time.
→ They didn’t check it early, so the flight was delayed.

Negative forms

• hadn’t + V3

• wouldn’t have + V3

Example:
If the engine hadn’t failed, we wouldn’t have diverted.

The third conditional is used to talk about past situations that did NOT happen and to imagine a different result in the past.
We use it to express regret, criticism, hypothetical outcomes, or analysis, especially in aviation when reviewing incidents or procedures.

Structure

If + Past Perfect, … would have + Past Participle

• “If the crew had noticed the leak…”

• “…the incident would have been avoided.”

Meaning

We use the third conditional to say:

• “This didn’t happen, but here is what would have happened if it did.”

• It is 100% unreal past — we are imagining an alternative history.

Example (aviation)

If the pilots had checked the weather earlier, the flight would have departed on time.
→ They didn’t check it early, so the flight was delayed.

Negative forms

• hadn’t + V3

• wouldn’t have + V3

Example:
If the engine hadn’t failed, we wouldn’t have diverted.

write questions

Read the first sentence and finish the second sentence with the correct form of the inversion.  This exercise focuses on using the present tense and the simple past (do, does, did).

(Everyone turns.)

Gillian: Who are you?

Zoe: Do you have brains?

(Ad-libbed responses: “Fair enough,” “Good idea,” “Safer that way,” etc.)

William: De’Ath? Don’t you mean Death?

Gillian: Murder? Hang on, why aren’t you scared of us? Boo!

Bella: Slightly? We’re dead, and you’re having a chat like it’s tea time!

Winnie: Zoe likes open minds too—different reason though.

Malcolm: Of course I am!

Bella: (Fake sobbing.) Oh, Victor! My darling! Who could do this to you?

Winnie: Ernest.

Gillian: (Hands De’Ath the card.)

Bella: Don’t forget Patti.

Zoe: Patti the Poltergeist.

Malcolm: Well, technically, we all did.

William: Wait. You said murder? You can’t mean this is murder!

Bella: Oh, must this take long? If Victor—or Ernest or whatever—stays dead, I’ll need a new potential husband. They’re all dressed so splendidly… clearly wealthy enough to keep me in the manner I deserve.

Zoe: Basingstoke?

Gillian: True. I became a ghost immediately after dying. Didn’t even have time to dry off.

Winnie: Unless the CCTV shows nothing, it’s unclear who did it.

(A beat.)

Zoe: Oh, shame—I wanted to watch this on YouBoo.

Malcolm: Zoe, you don’t need to watch—you’re here.

Winnie: Just a minute, Inspector. If one of us is nicked, how do you punish a ghost?

Gillian: Why me?

Winnie: Because you’re easiest to imagine not being there.

Zoe: What? No! I done nothing.

Bella: That’s just how she talks, Inspector. She don’t know no different.

De’Ath: So one or more of you is responsible for the deaths of Professor Ernest Jones and Patti the Poltergeist. I intend to find out who!

Zoe: And then what?

De’Ath: Then the guilty will face consequences.

Malcolm: Consequences! Missed that one.

Zoe: (To Gillian) What did he say?

Gillian: You’ll be nicked.

Zoe: But I didn’t do nothing!

(All groan.)

Gillian: Life? Are you sure?

Zoe: We’re already dead… haha.

Malcolm: A week in Basingstoke?

Gillian: (To audience.) We have a murder to solve. So, ladies and gentlemen, let us see if we can, between us, solve these crimes, as we open up the floor to questions from the audience.

(Audience questions – see production notes.)

Scene 2 – The Reveal

Winnie: Her real name was Sharon.

Zoe: Sharon?

Winnie: Yes, she told me while I was doing her hair before we came out tonight.

William: She didn’t have any ingredients for potions.

Bella: Oh, well surmised, Inspector! Bravo!

Malcolm: (To Gillian) So we can go?

Zoe: What? Me? No! I liked Patti. She was my friend.

Malcolm: That doesn’t sound like Zoe. She only pulls hair off if she’s going to eat their… B-R-A-I-N-S.

William: Real wine!

Winnie: What? Me? No, don’t be silly. Why would I want to kill Victor? And why would I want to kill Patti? I helped her get ready for tonight, for goodness’ sake. I helped her with her hair!

William: So that’s why you wanted me to spend time with Patti! You wanted her sneezes to use in your spells! She and Gillian are the only ones who are officially spooks!

Winnie: Yes, yes, OK. I stabbed him, but I didn’t know then he wasn’t a vampire. He accused me of shoddy spells.

Zoe: Is that near Cognito?

Bella: Yes Zoe, yes, it is. Just down the road.

Gillian: Look, Inspector – Victor, or Ernest, whoever he was, must have known the risks when he came to live with us. Anyone could have found out at any time he wasn’t a vampire. It wouldn’t have taken a genius.

William: Keeping up standards, Winnie, good girl.

Malcolm: Zoe, I’m sorry to say, the house belonged to Victor, I think we’re all going to have to move to… (braces himself) Basingstoke!

(All except De’Ath.) Nooooooo!

(Curtain.)

(Everyone turns.)

Gillian: Who are you?

Zoe: Do you have brains?

(Ad-libbed responses: “Fair enough,” “Good idea,” “Safer that way,” etc.)

William: De’Ath? Don’t you mean Death?

Gillian: Murder? Hang on, why aren’t you scared of us? Boo!

Bella: Slightly? We’re dead, and you’re having a chat like it’s tea time!

Winnie: Zoe likes open minds too—different reason though.

Malcolm: Of course I am!

Bella: (Fake sobbing.) Oh, Victor! My darling! Who could do this to you?

Winnie: Ernest.

Gillian: (Hands De’Ath the card.)

Bella: Don’t forget Patti.

Zoe: Patti the Poltergeist.

Malcolm: Well, technically, we all did.

William: Wait. You said murder? You can’t mean this is murder!

Bella: Oh, must this take long? If Victor—or Ernest or whatever—stays dead, I’ll need a new potential husband. They’re all dressed so splendidly… clearly wealthy enough to keep me in the manner I deserve.

Zoe: Basingstoke?

Gillian: True. I became a ghost immediately after dying. Didn’t even have time to dry off.

Winnie: Unless the CCTV shows nothing, it’s unclear who did it.

(A beat.)

Zoe: Oh, shame—I wanted to watch this on YouBoo.

Malcolm: Zoe, you don’t need to watch—you’re here.

Winnie: Just a minute, Inspector. If one of us is nicked, how do you punish a ghost?

Gillian: Why me?

Winnie: Because you’re easiest to imagine not being there.

Zoe: What? No! I done nothing.

Bella: That’s just how she talks, Inspector. She don’t know no different.

De’Ath: So one or more of you is responsible for the deaths of Professor Ernest Jones and Patti the Poltergeist. I intend to find out who!

Zoe: And then what?

De’Ath: Then the guilty will face consequences.

Malcolm: Consequences! Missed that one.

Zoe: (To Gillian) What did he say?

Gillian: You’ll be nicked.

Zoe: But I didn’t do nothing!

(All groan.)

Gillian: Life? Are you sure?

Zoe: We’re already dead… haha.

Malcolm: A week in Basingstoke?

Gillian: (To audience.) We have a murder to solve. So, ladies and gentlemen, let us see if we can, between us, solve these crimes, as we open up the floor to questions from the audience.

(Audience questions – see production notes.)

Scene 2 – The Reveal

Winnie: Her real name was Sharon.

Zoe: Sharon?

Winnie: Yes, she told me while I was doing her hair before we came out tonight.

William: She didn’t have any ingredients for potions.

Bella: Oh, well surmised, Inspector! Bravo!

Malcolm: (To Gillian) So we can go?

Zoe: What? Me? No! I liked Patti. She was my friend.

Malcolm: That doesn’t sound like Zoe. She only pulls hair off if she’s going to eat their… B-R-A-I-N-S.

William: Real wine!

Winnie: What? Me? No, don’t be silly. Why would I want to kill Victor? And why would I want to kill Patti? I helped her get ready for tonight, for goodness’ sake. I helped her with her hair!

William: So that’s why you wanted me to spend time with Patti! You wanted her sneezes to use in your spells! She and Gillian are the only ones who are officially spooks!

Winnie: Yes, yes, OK. I stabbed him, but I didn’t know then he wasn’t a vampire. He accused me of shoddy spells.

Zoe: Is that near Cognito?

Bella: Yes Zoe, yes, it is. Just down the road.

Gillian: Look, Inspector – Victor, or Ernest, whoever he was, must have known the risks when he came to live with us. Anyone could have found out at any time he wasn’t a vampire. It wouldn’t have taken a genius.

William: Keeping up standards, Winnie, good girl.

Malcolm: Zoe, I’m sorry to say, the house belonged to Victor, I think we’re all going to have to move to… (braces himself) Basingstoke!

(All except De’Ath.) Nooooooo!

(Curtain.)