Grammar

English as a Second Language (ESL)

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    <title>Exercise - Passive Voice</title>
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    <h2>Exercise 1</h2>
    <p>Change the active sentences to passive.</p>
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        <li>Waitresses and waiters serve customers. <input type="text" name="q1"></li>
        <li>The teacher is going to explain the lesson. <input type="text" name="q2"></li>
        <li>Two horses were pulling the farmer's wagon. <input type="text" name="q3"></li>
        <li>Toshi will invite Yoko to the party. <input type="text" name="q4"></li>
        <li>Alex is preparing that report. <input type="text" name="q5"></li>
        <li>Kathy had returned the book to the library. <input type="text" name="q6"></li>
        <li>Miriam has designed several public buildings. <input type="text" name="q7"></li>
        <li>His tricks won't fool me. <input type="text" name="q8"></li>
        <li>I didn't write that note. Did Jim write it? <input type="text" name="q9"></li>
        <li>Does Prof. Shapiro teach that course? No, he doesn't teach it. <input type="text" name="q10"></li>
        <li>Mrs. Andrews hasn't signed those papers yet. Has Mr. Andrews signed those papers yet? <input type="text" name="q11"></li>
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    <h2>Exercise 2</h2>
    <p>Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verbs in the list. Use any appropriate tense.</p>
    <p><strong>build, divide, invent, order, surprise, cause, expect, kill, report, surround, confuse, frighten, offer, spell, wear</strong></p>
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        <li>The electric light bulb <input type="text" name="q12"> by Thomas Edison in 1879.</li>
        <li>An island <input type="text" name="q13"> by water.</li>
        <li>The -ing form of sit <input type="text" name="q14"> with a double "t."</li>
        <li>Even though construction costs are high, a new dormitory <input type="text" name="q15"> next year.</li>
        <li>The class was too large last semester, so it <input type="text" name="q16"> into two sections.</li>
        <li>A bracelet <input type="text" name="q17"> around the wrist.</li>
        <li>The Johnsons' house burned down. According to the inspector, the fire <input type="text" name="q18"> by lightning.</li>
        <li>Al got a ticket for reckless driving. When he went to traffic court, he <input type="text" name="q19"> to pay a large fine.</li>
        <li>I read about a hunter who accidentally <input type="text" name="q20"> by another hunter.</li>
        <li>The hunter's fatal accident <input type="text" name="q21"> in the newspaper yesterday.</li>
        <li>I didn't expect Lisa to come to the meeting last night, but she was there. I <input type="text" name="q22"> to see her.</li>
        <li>Last week I <input type="text" name="q23"> a job at a local bank, but I didn't accept it.</li>
        <li>The children <input type="text" name="q24"> in the middle of the night when they heard strange noises in the house.</li>
        <li>Could you explain this math problem to me? Yesterday in class I <input type="text" name="q25"> by the teacher's explanation.</li>
        <li>A: Is the plane going to be late?</li>
        <li>B: No. It <input type="text" name="q26"> to be on time.</li>
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How to Become a DJ: 10 Tips to Start DJing in 2025

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How to Become a DJ: 10 Tips to Start DJing in 2025

The world of DJing has evolved far beyond simply spinning dance records at night clubs. It's now a vibrant global community for independent artists to express themselves, create unique musical experiences, and become the next big name in the electronic scene.

How to become a DJ for beginners

Before diving headfirst into the deep and diverse world of DJing, it's crucial to immerse yourself in various genres of music. Explore everything from electronica to hip-hop, techno, house, and beyond. Your unique musical taste is what's going to set you apart from everyone else and help you craft out your niche as a DJ - not to mention provide that much-needed inspiration to get you started.

How to start DJing in 2025

1. Learn the basics of DJing

Got your eye on the latest speakers or headphones? Hold your horse. It's probably better to get a decent grasp of the fundamentals of DJing before forking out on a fancy new home studio setup. Some key topics you might wanna initially brush up on include:

Beatmatching

This is all about syncing the beats of two (or more) different tracks, ensuring a smooth transition between each song.

Mixing

Mixing is the part where you'll blend these tracks seamlessly - adjusting your volume, EQ, and adding any effects.

Phrasing

Phrasing will help you recognise different song structures and create cohesive mixes.

Scratching & effects

Once you've played about with the other stuff, you can start experimenting with advanced techniques like scratching and applying extra effects. This'll help you boost your live sets.

There are loads of online courses, tutorials, and production schools that offer in-depth training on these all of these topics, so it's worth dedicating some time to practice regularly and fine-tune your skills.

2. Invest in the right equipment

Basics ticked off. Now you need to pick out the right equipment. 

While professional setups can be expensive, there are loads of budget-friendly options for beginners. Consider purchasing a DJ controller, headphones, and a laptop loaded with DJ software. It might be pricey, but quality equipment is essential for honing your skills and creating top-notch mixes.

But this doesn't necessarily mean splashing out on the most expensive options. Northern Irish Producer & DJ, The Cyclist, has these tips for starting out and developing your skills:

“Start experimenting and learning the tools. There are so many free versions of everything to get started. Try searching for ‘free VSTs’ and go from there.”

3. Build your music library

Your DJ career ultimately hinges on the quality of music you play and how well it goes down with your crowd. To cover your own back during potentially tricky sets, you’ll want to build up a diverse and extensive music library. This will include a mix of tracks that resonate with your style and also the preferences of your target audience. 

Explore electronic music platforms like Beatport, buy sample packs from stores like Splice, and consider subscribing to DJ record pools for access to a wide selection of music.

4. Define your sound

Just as bands and solo artists need to nurture their own specific sound, DJs need to carve out their particular style and decide on the sound that they're going to build their career around.

Use other artists you're a fan of as reference and start playing about with certain sounds or samples that you like. This is the start of your journey so be experimental!

“Writing loops/beats/riffs is great fun and a place to start, but you need to finish tracks. Work on arranging these into a full track format - use other tracks as reference and for ideas on improving your production and arrangement.” - The Cyclist

5. Create your brand and identity

As an independent DJ, your brand is everything. Develop a unique name, logo, and visual style that reflects your personality and musical style. Your music branding should be consistent across all your promotional materials, from social media profiles to event flyers.

Once you’ve established your brand, you’ll be able to get a better understanding of your following and lean further into producing the sounds you're becoming associated with.

 

Take Fred Again.. as an example. His brand of honest and personal social media marketing lead to him selling out global tours as well as headlining Glastonbury and Coachella in 2023. A lot of the hype built up around Fred's came from his branding, a simple '..' - which was used across his merch and discography as well as used to tease appearances online and get more people chatting about him.

A large-scale example, but good branding strategy which you can apply to your own music.

 

Subject-Predicate Agreement

English as a Second Language (ESL)

1.Everyone is here but nothing is being done.

2. If either of you takes a vacation now I shall be asked to finish this work.

3. Neither of these books is very new.

4. Every man and woman is eligible to vote.

5. Each student and teacher has a computer.

6. It was the dogs which awakened me.

7. It is grades that worry him.

8. The woman together with her two sons is arriving soon.

9. His answer in addition to his written tests shows that he deserves an excellent mark.

10. A strong wind along with rain and hail has been following us all the way.

11. The tutor as well as his pupils is going to have a rest in July.

12. Everyone except him was glad to make friends with foreign students.

13. One of the students was especially good at imitating birds' voices.

14. A red Honda and a blue Ford are parked outside.

15. Both a tiger and an elephant were in the Zoo.

16. Each dog and cat is vaccinated.

17. Both are going to attend the University.

18. Only a few have recognized her after her long absence.

19.Your sunglasses are very modern but your trousers aren't.

20. Your thanks are enough to forget the quarrel.

21. Environs of my native village are beautiful.

22. That pair of pants is not new.

23. A word of thanks is enough.

24. Neither the students nor the teacher is allowed to smoke here.

25. Either the teacher or the students have your book.

26. The New York Times is a good newspaper.

27. "Star Wars" war a good movie.

28. The Lords is one of the Houses of the British Parliament.

29. The Netherlands is a country situated below the sea level.

30. The Seyshells do not produce oil.

31. The Balkans are composed of sedimentary strata.

32. A number of students were missing from yesterday's classes.

33. The number of European students at the University is small.

34. Two weeks is enough time to have a vacation.

35. Five hundred dollars is required as a minimum payment.

36. Ten extra pounds is a lot to lose in a week.

37. 20 gallons of gasoline costs a lot of money.

38. The three years between 1991 and 1994 were the hardest for the state.

39. Mathematics is a difficult subject.

40. Acoustics are excellent in this hall.

41. The news was very good.

42. Measles is not a serious illness, nor is mumps.

43. Draughts is one of my favourite games, and so is dominoes.

44. The ironworks is just outside the town.

45. The class has its final tests on Friday.

46. The class are working on their individual projects.

47. The police are everywhere and they are searching for the criminals.

48. The jury are in their seats.

49. That species is rare.

50. Those species are common.

51. That deer is young and playful.

52. Deer live in Belarusian forests.

53. Where is the money? It is on the table.

54. Your advice is always good. I gladly follow it.

55. French is a Roman language.

56. The French are romantic.

57. The radius of the circle is two inches.

58. None of the stolen money has been found.

59. None of the students have finished the exam yet.

60. No example is relevant to this case.

61. No examples are relevant.

61. The majority believes that our life will change for the better.

62. The majority of the students believe that they will have a wonderful time during their vacation.

63. The flock of birds is circling overhead.

64. A school of fish is being attacked by sharks.

65. There are one or two things you should remember.

66. The students one after another are flooding into the assembly hall.

67. Who is to answer for all these mistakes?

68. To finish school well, to enter the University, to be a good specialist was the desire of Mike.

69. The small and the big house are both very ancient.

70. The small and big houses are both very beautiful.

71. Many a student attends the Central library.

72. Two and three is five.

73. His soul and body was in her hands.

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