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Grammar Bank unit 8A - answer key

Ex. a

1. The road was closed after the accident.
2. My handbag has been stolen.
3. My house is being painted.
4. A meeting will be held / is being held tomorrow.
5. If the bomb hadn't been found in time, ...
6. You can be arrested for driving without a licence.
7. Miranda thinks she was followed / was being followed last night.
8. I hate being / to be woken up when I'm fast asleep.
9. The local police station is going to be closed.

Ex. b

1. It is believed that the burglar is a local man.
   The burglar is believed to be a local man.
2. It is said that the muggers are very dangerous.
   The muggers are said to be very dangerous.
3. It is thought that the robber entered through an open window.
   The robber is thought to have entered through an open window.
4. It is said that the murderer has disappeared.
   The murderer is said to have disappeared.
5. It is expected that the trial will last three weeks.
   The trial is expected to last three weeks. 

Strike vs. Stroke

• STRIKE 

1) to refuse to continue working because of an argument with an employer about working conditions, pay levels or job losses (Strike - Struck - Struck)

Democratization has brought workers the right to strike and join a trade union. 

We're striking for a reduction in the working week and improved safety standards.

2) to cause a person or place to suffer severely from the effects of something very unpleasant that happens suddenly
(BRITISH: Strike - struck - struck / AMERICAN: strike - struck/stricken - struck/stricken)

I've got a life insurance policy that will look after my family if disaster strikes. 

The disease has struck the whole community, sometimes wiping out whole families. 

They predict that a large earthquake will strike the east coast before the end of the decade.

3) to hit or attack someone or something forcefully or violently (strike - struck - struck)

Her car went out of control and struck an oncoming vehicle. 

The police have warned the public that the killer could strike again. 

The autopsy revealed that his murderer had struck him on the head with an iron bar. 

Have you ever been struck by lightning? 

My golf was terrible today - I just didn't strike the ball well.

• STROKE 

1) to move a hand, another part of the body or an object gently over something or someone, usually repeatedly and for pleasure (Regular verb: stroked)

Stroke the dog if you like, it won't bite.

She lovingly stroked Chris's face with the tips of her fingers 

Death Wish (story)

• Guide of questions

1) Who is Edward Wright? Describe him as thoruoughly as possible.

2) Why does Edward want to commit suicide at the beginning of the story?

3) Mention the places Edward visits after the suicidal attempt. Why does he go to each of them? 

4) Who is Mark? Describe him as thoroughly as possible.

5) How does the story end? What can you make of the ending? 

• Themes in the story

1) The Double. In what way is this theme present in the story?

2) Justice and revenge. Justice at our own hands? Discuss.

3) The perfect crime. Is it? 

• Compare Death Wish and Lamb to the Slaughter. In what way are these similar stories? In what way are they different? Why?

"EVEN" vs "EVEN THOUGH"

• Even: used to show that something is surprising, unusual, unexpected, or extreme.

Examples

I don't even know where he is.

Everyone I know likes the smell of bacon - even Mike does and he's a vegetarian.

We were all on time - even Chris and he's usually late for everything. 

• Even though: although - connector showing contrast 

Examples

Even though he left school at 16, he still managed to become prime minister.

I like her even though she can be annoying at times.



Sources:
Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary 3rd Edition
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary 8th Edition