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Contents
Interview With God

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Music -Violin

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Movies - Friends Series

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Technology - Mercedes Corporation

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10 Idioms About Home

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Animals - Bears

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20 Tips for Listening Section of IELTS

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Famous Figures - Leonardo da Vinci

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Customs of Iran - Part One: Marriage and Family

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Sport - Ali Karimi

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Vocabulary - Collocations with Plan

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Vocabulary - Phrasal Verbs in Context

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Science - Interview with Iranian ophthalmologist and inventor of LASIK

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Around the World - Rome

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Speaking - Find Your Tongue

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Writing - Writing Business Letters

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Grammar - Phrasal Verbs 1

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Interview with God

I dreamed I had an Interview
with god
So you would like to Interview
me? God asked
If you have the time I said
God smiled
My time is eternity
What questions do you have in
mind for me?
What surprises you most about
humankind?
God answered
That they get bored with childhood
They rush to grow up and then
long to be children again
That they lose their health to
make money
And then lose their money to restore their health
By thinking anxiously about the

future that
They forget the present
Such that they live in neither the
present nor the future
That they live as if they will never die
And die as if they had never lived
Gods hand took mine and we were
silent for a while
And then I asked
As the creator of people what
are some of lifes lessons you
want them to learn?
God replied with a smile
To learn they cannot make anyone
love them
What they can do is let themselves be loved
Learn that it is not good to compare themselves to others
To learn that a rich person is not

one who has the most

But is one who needs the least
To learn that it takes only a few
seconds to open profound wounds
in persons we love
And it takes many years to heal
them
To learn to forgive by practicing
forgiveness
To learn that there are persons
who love them dearly
But simply do not know how to express or show their feelings
To learn that two people can look
at the same thing and see it differently
To learn that it is not always
enough that they are forgiven by
others
They must forgive themselves
And to learn that I am here
Always.

God didnt promise days without pain...

Laughter, without sorrow, sun without rain...
But He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears...
The best cosmetic for lips is truth, for voice is prayer, for eyes is pity, for
hands is charity, for heart is love,
and for life is friendship...

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own. Plus you will most likely save money too!

There are two things to aim at in life; first to get what you want, and after that to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind has achieved the second.

Violin
History
The modern violin developed from the rebec,
a three-string bowed instrument descended
from the rebab, a Middle Eastern single-string
instrument. The violin developed to assume
its present form in Italy starting in the mid
1500s. It was at this time that luthier Andrea
Amati of Cremona, started to create what are
generally considered to be the first modern
violins.
Growing Importance
Originally considered an instrument of low
social standing, the violin was not a concert instrument initially. It was often used to create a
double voice part while accompanying a singer or provided instrumental accompaniment for
dancing. With its use in Orfeo, an opera by Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi, and a 24 violin
musical ensemble for King Louis XIII of France, the violin started to gain prestige.
The Instrument
The main strings on a violin are GDA and E, in order of lowest to highest pitch. A violin is often
fitted with strings made of synthetic materials like nylon and steel.
Famous Violin Makers
Italian luthier Antonio Stradivarius created what are arguably considered the best violins in the
world. Stradivarius violins or strads, as these instruments are often called, have sold for millions
of dollars and are played by professionals. They also attract violin collectors. Andrea Amati and
Guiseppe Guarneri are the two other master violin makers who created instruments considered
to be equal or nearly equal to Stradivarius.

descend: to have developed from sth else

initially: at the beginning
accompaniment: background music
equal: the same in value,
size, number, etc.
manufacture: to produce

Electric Violins
Electric violins are manufactured by makers such as MSI, Zeta and John Jordan. Prices may start
as low as about $150 and can be as high as $3,000 or more.

Some Facts About Violins

Many professional violinists choose to play the Stradivarius.
Stradivarius violins can go for millions of dollars.
The modern violin has been around for roughly 500 years. It was designed in the 1500s.
The violin used to be known as the "kit" in Italy.
The violin is part of the violin family which also includes the cello, the bass viol and the viola.
The violin is the smallest member of the violin family.
The violin is the most popular instrument among children.
Playing the violin burns 170 calories an hour.
Violins can be electric or non-electric.
Violins are generally either maple or spruce.
Violins these days are constructed from over 70 pieces of wood.
Violins range in size. The smallest being just 37 millimeters.
Violin strings are generally tuned to G, D, A, and E.
Violinists are able to use both sides of the brain better than most non-violinists.
Though the violin used to be an instrument for the lower class, today it is highly regarded and respected as a
difficult instrument to learn.

Dont judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.

F.R.I.E.N.D.S

A group of friends share life in the Manhattan area of New York

No one-not even its creators-thought that the world would care about the interwoven lives, loves and tribulations of a closeknit group of impossibly attractive and witty twenty something New Yorkers. But theres no doubt Friends has become more
than just a successful situation comedy-it has established itself as arguably one of the last great television phenomenons of the
last century. Along the way, it has made its half-dozen lead actors household names; sparked trends in clothing and fashion;
helped Chronicling the strong, near self contained friendship between a disparate group of three men and three women who
frequently gather at each others apartments and at Greenwich Villages Central Perk coffee-house, Friends (originally to be
called Friends Like Us; then Six Of One, Across The Hall or Insomnia Cafe) was created by television producers David
Crane and Marta Kauffman (who came up with the surrealistic sitcom Dream On for Home Box Office). In 1993, the pair met
producer Kevin S. Bright; the three became partners and got a deal to produce a new comedy for Warner Brothers. What they
came up with was based on Crane and Kauffmans after college years, where pals hung out at the local coffee house and involved themselves into every aspect of their lives.
Debuting in 1994, the long-running, Emmy-winning sitcom FRIENDS centers on six
Manhattan-dwelling friends as they undergo their twenties and become thirty something. The sextet consists of neat-freak chef Monica (Courteney Cox), her thrice-divorced brother Ross (David Schwimmer), sarcastic quipster Chandler (Matthew Perry),
batty singer/massage therapist Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow), aspiring actor Joey (Matt LeBlanc), and former suburban princess Rachel (Jennifer Aniston). Storylines range from
standard sitcom fare (hilarious misunderstandings, dating nightmares, etc.) to weightier plots involving lesbian ex-wives, friend hook-ups, unexpected pregnancies, and
more. As the series progressed, episodes became more dramatic and less situational,
wisely capitalizing on viewers decade-long relationship with the characters.
Is it any good?

While the characters take on careers and a bit more responsibility over the course of the
series, in most ways the friends remain slaves to their idiosyncrasies and compulsions
rather than display more maturity. Too many jokes that lampoon personality traits such
as Joeys libido or Chandlers wispiness (hes sometimes made fun of for seeming gay)
are one of the series weaknesses. Many of the juicier plot developments were obviously thrown in to boost ratings and sometimes seem borrowed from soap operas. Still, the
writing is often intelligent, and the acting is skillful. Long-time fans are often rewarded
with jokes that reference past episodes and personality quirks; familiarity makes this
show all the funnier.
There are trade-offs for families to consider. The comedy may be inappropriate for kids,
and yet the storytelling can be more original and thought-provoking than in sitcoms
geared specifically to younger viewers. Characters contradictions and mistakes make
them questionable role models but also account for why so many viewers relate to
them. The friends frequently talk through their problems openly and honestly with one
another, which could be viewed as a model for communication within families.

interwoven: closely related

tribulation: great trouble or suffering
come up with sth: think of sth such
as a plan, etc.
undergo: to experience
sarcastic: saying things that are the
opposite of what you mean
aspiring: hoping to be successful in
a particular job
idiosyncrasy: an unusual habit
compulsion: the act of forcing or sb
to do sth they dont want
lampoon: to criticize sb or sth in
a humorous way that makes them
seem stupid.
quirks: a strange habit or feature of
sbs character

Technology
The German automaker BMW in 2013 will launch a new electric model i3, which are within its sub-brand new BMW i, the
company unveiled the new concepts of models i3 (electric)
and i8 (plug-in hybrid) .
We are conducting another milestone in the history of the
BMW Group. As the leading premium manufacturer in the
world, our goal is to also offer electric vehicles to customers, added company President Germanic, Norbert Reithofer.
The concept car BMW i3 has a range of 150 miles without
recharging the batteries and is designed for use in urban environments. This vehicle has a 167 hp engine and has four
unveil: to show or tell people
about a new product.

No one can climb the ladder of success, with both hands in the pocket!

urban: relating to cities

consumption: the amount of
energy, oil, etc. that is used
confirm: to show that sth is
definitely true
release: to make news public
propulsion: the force that
drives a vehicle forward
announce: to officially tell
people about sth
seats and a payload of 200 kilograms.
For his part, the BMW plug-in hybrid electric drive riding a i8 that develops a maximum power of 348 horses, which
allows the car accelerates from zero to sixty miles per hour in under five seconds and has a fuel consumption of less
than three liters per hundred kilometers.
This vehicle, which was launched in 2014, is capable of traveling up to 35 miles in electric and gasoline engine three
cylinders, in combination with mechanical power, allows the car to a top speed of 250 kilometers per hour.
The 2013 Kia Soul hasnt really registered with those of us concerned about fuel economy and emissions. Thats
despite the Soul Eco achieving a respectable 36 mpg highway and 32 combined in EPA testing. However, the Soul
could get a lot greener in 2014, as Kia has apparently confirmed an electric version will make production in a few
years.
According to Autocar, the electric model will be based on the all-new Soul set to be launched next Spring at either
the Chicago or New York auto shows. Very few details have been released at this stage, but given the current Souls
chunky, youthful styling, an electric version could end up being one of the more distinctive EVs on the roads--and
increase the cars appeal with younger buyers .Kia is no stranger to electric propulsion.
It previewed the fantastic electric Pop concept at the 2010 Paris Auto Show, while last year it announced the Kia
Ray, a home-market minicar, would be its first production EV.
Currently, Kias most efficient model is the $25,700 Kia Optima Hybrid. The 2.4-liter hybrid sedan manages 40 mpg
on the highway, and 37 combined.
Every second that you live you are never going to get back.. You are never going to get
to change what you said, didnt say, did, or didnt do. Live how you want to live. Act how
you want to be remembered, because you never know how long or short you are going to
be here

Sun rises every where but crop grows only where the farmer has worked hard. Similarly GOD is everywhere but his grace is for the one who works hard

10 idioms about home

1.) Go home to get beauty sleep
Heres an example.
Jamie needs to get up early. Wed better let her go home to get
her beauty sleep.
2.) Run home to mama
When someone runs home to mama, it means they are giving up
something important like marriage to return to a comfortable
place. Heres an example.
Whenever Paul gets hurt, he runs home to mama.
3.) Close to home
When something is uncomfortably near or real, its close to home. Heres an example.
Johns remarks about distracted drivers hit Mary close to home because her mother died in a car accident.
4.) Coming home to roost
Mistakes from the past often come back to haunt people. Heres an example.
Jerry tore his pants climbing over a fence. He knew the chickens would come home to roost when his mom noticed the
tear.
5.) Until the cows come home
A herd of cows does what it wants on its own schedule. Theres no predicting their actions. They will return from the pasture in an indefinite period of time. Heres an example.
Mark told Miranda he would love her until the cows came home.
6.) The lights are on, but nobodys home
This humorous idiom does not mean that a family has gone out and left the lights blazing. It traditionally means someone
is attractive but not very smart. Heres an example.
The male model was handsome but stupid. His lights are on, but nobodys home.
7.) Eaten out of house and home
This idiom is frequently applied to guests or children who are prone to raiding refrigerators and pantries. Heres an example.
When Irene visits her grandparents, she always eats them out of house and home.
8.) A home away from home
Some people have vacation homes, and other people have stomping grounds that they know intimately. Heres an example.
Mike goes to Baltimore every weekend. Its his home away from home.
9.) Its nothing to write home about
If something is particularly boring or mundane, it is nothing to write home about. Heres an example.
The meal was okay, but it was nothing to write home about.
10.) Home is where the heart is
In some cases, a home is an intangible location based on emotions. This idiom signifies individuals who follow their hearts,
or it can describe individuals who wish to return to their beloved home. Heres an example.
Josephine decided to travel to China with her boyfriend. After all, home is where the heart is.

A man just got married and was returning home with his wife. They were crossing a lake in a boat, when
suddenly a great storm arose. The man was a warrior, but the woman became very much afraid because it
seemed almost hopeless.


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Bears

Animals
Imagine sticking your nose in the air and sniffing
the smell of a hamburger cooking a mile away.
Some bears can do just that. Bears have a keen
sense of smell. They use this sense to help them
find food. Bears are meat eaters, or carnivores.
But most bears also eat fruits, nuts, and other
foods. Bears live in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. They do not live in Africa,
Australia, or Antarctica.

Minds are like Parachutes ; they only function when they are open.

WHAT MAKES A BEAR A BEAR?

Bears are powerful animals with lots of thick fur
and a short, stumpy tail. They have big heads
with a long snout (nose and mouth) and small
ears and eyes. They have four short legs that end
in paws, each with five sharp claws. They use
their claws to climb trees, dig up roots, or catch
prey. Male bears are much bigger than female
bears.
BEARS ARE LONERS
Bears usually live alone unless they are mothers with cubs. Each bear claims an area, or territory, as its own. It chases other
bears away. A bear stands up on its hind legs to look frightening. It uses its claws to slash at enemies.
Bears roam over large areas looking for food. They need to eat a lot of food for energy.
Most bears can climb trees to find honey in a bees nest or other food. Polar bears and
sniff: to breathe air into your nose
brown bears are too heavy to climb trees. These bears are the biggest of all the bears.
noisily
They can weigh up to 1,760 pounds (800 kilograms).
keen: sharp
fur: the soft thick mass of hair that

WINTER SLEEP

Vocabulary
grows on the body of some ani-

Bears that live in cold places go into dens and sleep through most of the winter. They
make their dens in caves, trees trunks, and other hollow places. They eat plenty of
food during the summer to store up body fat. Their body fat gives them energy to
sleep through the cold winter.
BEAR CUBS
Bears mate in the spring after they wake up from winter sleep. The cubs are born the
next winter in the mothers den. Females usually have between one and three cubs at
a time. The newborn cubs are tiny, blind, and helpless. They have no teeth or hair. But
they are warm and safe in the mother bears den. They feed on their mothers milk.
The milk is rich and helps the baby bears grow quickly. When they are three months
old, the cubs are ready to go outside the den and look for food. The cubs stay close by
their mother, however.
Cubs live with their mother until they are two or three years old. During this time, they
learn what to eat and where to find food. Then they go off and find their own territory.
When females are between four and seven years old, they are ready to have cubs of
their own. Bears in the wild may live to be from 25 to 40 years old, but scientists do
not know for sure.

mals

tail: the part that sticks out and

can be moved at the back of the
body of a bird, an animal, or a fish
claw: one of the sharp, curved
nails on the end of an animals
or a birds foot.
cub: a young animal, such as a
young bear, lion ,
fox , etc.
territory: the area that an animal,
bird etc regards as its own and
will defend against other animals
slash: to cut or try to cut something violently
roam: to walk or travel around an
area without any definite aim or
direction.
den: the home of some animals
like lions, foxes, etc.
go off: to leave a place

20 Tips for Listening Section of IELTS

The best cosmetic for lips is truth, for voice is prayer, for eyes is pity, for hands is charity, for heart is love, and for life is friendship.

1. In Listening, use the example at the beginning of the first section to familiarize
yourself with the sound, the situation, and the speakers.
2. Keep listening until the recording stops, looking only at the questions that relate
to the part being played.

to familiarize: to learn
about sth

3. There are often pauses in the recording between different sections. Use these
to prepare for the next set of questions.

to prepare: make sth,

sb ready

4. Answer listening questions in the order they appear on the Question Paper. Remember that they normally follow the order of the information in the recording.

to transfer: to move
from one place to another

5. At the end of the recording you have some time to transfer your answers to the
Answer Sheet. Check your grammar and spelling as you do so.
6. In Academic Reading, begin by going quickly through each passage to identify
features such as the topic, the style, the likely source, the writers purpose and the
intended reader.
7. As you read, dont try to understand the precise meaning of every word or phrase.
You dont have time, and those parts of the text might not be tested anyway.
8. Reading tasks sometimes have an example answer. If this is the case, study it and
decide why it is correct.
9. Some tasks require you to use words from the text in the answer; in others you
should use your own words. Check the instructions carefully.
10. The instructions may also include a word limit, e.g. Use no more than three
words. Keep to this by avoiding unnecessary words in your answer.
11. In Academic Writing, you must always keep to the topic set. Never try to prepare sections of text before the exam.
12. Keep to the suggested timing: there are more marks possible for Task 2 than
Task 1.
13. Organize and link your ideas and sentences appropriately, using a wide range of
language and showing your ability (in Task 2) to discuss ideas and express opinions.
14. If you write less than 150 words in Task 1 or less than 250 in Task 2 you will lose
marks, but there is no maximum number of words for either.

to identify: recognize sb
or sth
purpose: the aim of sth
intended: the particular
reason
precise: clear and accurate
to require: to need sth
to avoid: to prevent sth
bad from happening
appropriately: in a suitable way
equipment: the things
that are needed for an
activity
aim: to try to achieve
sth
communicate: to exchange information

15. When you plan your essay, allow plenty of time at the end to check your work.
16. In Speaking, dont try to give a prepared speech, or talk about a different topic
from the one you are asked to discuss.
17. Always speak directly to the Examiner, not to the recording equipment.
18. Whenever you reply Yes or No to the Examiners questions, add more details
to. your answer. In each case, aim to explain at least one point.
19. Remember that you are not being tested on your general knowledge but on your
ability to communicate effectively.
20. Organize and link your ideas and sentences appropriately, talking clearly at normal speed and using a wide range of structures and vocabulary.

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Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci excelled as a painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scientist. He had endless curiosity. Leonardo wanted to
understand how things worked. He wanted to put down on paper
what he saw. He left thousands of pages of drawings and notes
that recorded his thoughts.
GOOD AT EVERYTHING

Leonardo seemed to be good at everything he tried. He was hand-

Leonardo da Vincis mural The Last Supper shows Jesus

telling his disciples that one of them will betray him. This
mural appears on the wall of a church in Milan, Italy.

some, a good speaker, and a fine musician. He trained as a painter with Andrea del Verrocchio, a leading artist
in Florence. Leonardo later worked for dukes and kings.
HIS MOST FAMOUS PAINTINGS
Leonardo produced a relatively small number of paintings, and he left some of them unfinished. But he had
original ideas that influenced Italian artists long after his death. Leonardo believed painting was a science. He applied scientific thinking in his art so that his paintings looked more like the real world. One of his most important
painting techniques was sfumato, a blending of one area of color into another so there are no sharp outlines.
Leonardo used sfumato in one of his most famous paintings, the Mona Lisa. When you look at this portrait,
notice how colors shade into each other on her face and hands. See how Leonardo has blurred the edges of
her mouth to give her the hint of a smile. This mysterious smile has fascinated people for centuries. It looks as
if Mona Lisas expression might change at any moment because of the way Leonardo has softened the edges
of the mouth, eyes, and cheeks. She seems almost alive.
Many people consider a mural by Leonardo known as The Last Supper to be his masterpiece. Christ, seated
The Mona Lisa was painted by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. The womans mysterious smile has
made the painting one of the most famous pieces
of art in the world.

The Size Of Candles May Differ But They Yield The Same Brightness.

Leonardo was born in 1452 in the small town of Vinci, near Florence, Italy. He had little schooling and was largely self-taught.

in the middle of The Last Supper, has just announced that one of his 12 apostles will betray
him. Leonardo places the figures in this painting in a way that increases the drama of the
announcement. Christ is the calm center. His
body, which is set slightly apart from the others, forms a stable triangle. The apostles are
arranged in four groups, some leaning toward
Christ and some leaning away. Their gestures
and the expressions on their faces reveal their
reactions to Christs words.
HIS DRAWINGS AND NOTEBOOKS

Drawing was Leonardos favorite tool. He said that drawing was a better way of
communicating ideas than words were. He drew catapults and war machines. He
drew the muscles and skeletons of human beings and other animals. He drew clouds,
swirling water, and storms. He designed churches that were never built.
Leonardos drawings and theories are contained in numerous notebooks. His ideas
were far in advance of what other people were thinking at the time. But the notebooks were not published during his lifetime. Had his notebooks been published,
they might have revolutionized scientific thinking in the 1500s. Leonardos deep love
of research was the key to both his artistic and scientific endeavors. Leonardo died
in 1519.

excel: to do sth very well.

influence: to affect
fascinate: to attract or
interest extremely
mural: a painting that is
painted on a wall
masterpiece: a work of art
of very high quality
leaning: to bend your
body in a particular direction
reveal: to make known a
secret
communicate: to exchange information using
signs, words, etc
edndeavour: an attempt
to do sth new or difficult

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Customs of Iran - Part One

Marriage and Family

The best cosmetic for lips is truth, for voice is prayer, for eyes is pity, for hands is charity, for heart is love, and for life is friendship.

Children usually live with their

parents until they marry, regardless of their age. Women marry

between the ages of 16 and 25;
men marry somewhat later because of military service or because they are not yet earning
enough money to start a family.
Most marriages are arranged by
families. In the past, this meant
that many young females married their cousins. More liberal
attitudes have emerged in some
areas regarding education, work,
and freedom in selecting marriage
partners. Weddings are occasions for elaborate celebrations. It is legal for a man to have
up to four wives if he can provide for each equally; most men, however, choose to have
only one wife. Divorce is rare.

regardless of: paying

no attention to sth or
sb

In some cases, a couple may choose to have a temporary marriage (sigheh) that can last
between a few days and 99 years. Couples might choose the sigheh as a trial marriage or
because it is much less expensive than a conventional wedding. However, this type of
marriage is not common, as many women oppose the practice. Under this arrangement,
the woman and any children born to the marriage do not have the same rights and privileges as conventional wives and children, but the children are accepted as legitimate.
Both a man and woman must consent to a sigheh, and a woman marrying for the first
time must have the consent of her parents.

consent: permission
to do sth

liberal: respecting
other opinions
regarding: about sb or
sth
conventional: ordinary
oppose: to disagree
strongly
privilege: a special
right or advantage

commitment: a promise to support sb or sth

blurred: not clear
flourish: to develop
quickly

The father is usually considered the head of the household. The elderly are respected
and cared for by younger members of the extended family. Relatives remain very close compromise: an
to one another. Parents feel a lifelong commitment to children, often providing them agreement
with financial support well after marriage. Distinctions between upper and lower social
classes were blurred during the costly war with Iraq in the 1980s, but recent economic changes have
allowed a small business class to flourish.
Before the rule of Reza Shah Pahlavi (19251941), people were identified by their given name and another name that was usually the name of their father or a description of their craft. The Shah required that
people have both a given name and a family name. In the process of selecting these family names, some
families chose the same surname. If the families could not compromise on which family should have
the name, they could choose a second family name, which was usually a reference to their birthplace.
For example, former president Rafsanjanis name is Ali Akbar; his first family name is Hashemi; and his
second family name is Rafsanjani because he was born near the town of Rafsanjn. People are referred
to by the last part of the family name.

The boat was small and the storm was really huge, and any moment they were going to be drowned. But
the man sat silently, calm and quiet, as if nothing was happening.
The woman was trembling and she said, Are you not afraid ?. This may be our last moment of life! It
doesnt seem that we will be able to reach the other shore.

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The best cosmetic for lips is truth, for voice is prayer, for eyes is pity, for hands is charity, for heart is love, and for life is friendship.

Ali Karimi

to Pursue Children's Rights after Parting from Professional Soccer

Asian wizard Ali Karimi, who is

one of the three nominees for the
2012 Asian player of the year after winning the same title in 2004,
said that he hopes to expand and
boost his social activities to defend
childrens rights and promote clean
sports in Iran and the world after
retiring from his professional soccer
career. Asian wizard Ali Karimi, who
is one of the three nominees for the
2012 Asian player of the year after winning the same title in 2004,
said that he hopes to expand and
boost his social activities to defend
childrens rights and promote clean
sports in Iran and the world after
retiring from his professional soccer
career.

"I like to continue my activities after soccer in

other social fields like defending the children's
basic rights and clean sports and I hope to be promote: to help sth to hapable to attain this goal," Karimi said in an exclu- pen or develop
sive interview with FNA in Tehran on Thursday.
exclusive: to be used by or
Asked about his general view of soccer and given to a particular person
sports, he said, "Sports is an arena for health and or group
healthiness and it should, thus, be at the service
lament: to express great sadof public health."
ness about sb/sth
He stressed that borders, colors and races cannot set any limitation or restriction in sports and chivalry: rules and customs
all people from healthy men and women to para- of knights
lytic can enter the field without any limitation.
notion: opinion
Karimi lamented that a number of athletes try
forbidden means like doping materials to em- deceit: cheat
brace victory and attain their goals. "I have been
active in this sport (football) for years and my glory: fame, praise or honmind has always been busy with issues related to our
it. We should move on the right path in our sport
activities and I believe that sports is a scene for contender: person who tries
chivalry, fairness, truthfulness and closeness of to win sth
hearts."
"What is important is to always pursue honesty during our sports activities
and avoid going after short-term results."
"I believe the notion of peace and a world free from lies and deceits are
vital and essential concepts which should always be in our mind, and we
should avoid thinking about short-term subjects," the Iranian legend said.
As regards his plans after retiring from the soccer world, Karimi said, "I am
willing to focus my efforts on social issues such as children's basic rights and
clean sports after my professional soccer life and I hope to reach my goal."
Asked to comment about his nomination as one of the three finalists for the

2012 Asian player of the year title, he said, "I thank God for being in the list of the finalists and this nomination is
really sweet to me because I know that my people, the people of my country are glad too. I hope to gladden people's
hearts with better matches in future, and I hope that our country's football community will win another honor and
glory in the final ceremony of the 2012 Asian player of the year."
Ali Karimi of Iran has been nominated for the 2012 AFC Player of the Year award. Korea Republic and China have a
player each in the list.

Ali Karimi, 2004 AFC Player of the Year, returned to the list of contenders while Lee Keun-ho, who helped Korea
Republic side Ulsan Hyundai win the AFC Champions League this year, and Evergrande's defender ZhengZhi have
also found a place in the top three.
Only some miracle can save us; otherwise death is certain.
The man laughed and took the sword out of its sheath. The woman was even more puzzled: What he was
doing? Then he brought the naked sword close to the womans neck, so close that just a small gap was
there, it was almost touching her neck.

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Vocabulary
Collocations with Plan
have plans I have no plans to retire yet.
change your plans We had to change our plans at the last minute.
abandon/give up your plans The city authorities have abandoned their plans to host the Super Bowl.

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cancel your plans The weather got worse, and we had to cancel our plans to have the party outdoors.
shelve a plan (= cancel your plan, although you may do it later ) The plan had to be shelved because of lack of
money.
have a plan Dont worry I have a plan.
make plans (= prepare for something ) Mary has been busy making plans for her wedding.
come up with a plan (= think of a plan ) The chairman must come up with a plan to get the club back on its
feet.
devise/formulate/draw up a plan (= make a detailed plan, especially after considering something carefully )
He devised a daring plan to steal two million dollars. | The company has already drawn up plans to develop the
site.
carry out a plan (= do what has been planned ) The bombers were arrested by the security forces before they
could carry out their plans.
keep to/stick to a plan Were sticking to our original plan.
abandon/scrap a plan (= decide not to continue with it ) The plan was scrapped because it was too expensive.
announce/unveil a plan (= officially tell people about it ) The government unveiled its plans for a shake-up of
the health system.
approve a plan The plan was approved at a board meeting on 24 December.
reject a plan The plan was rejected on the grounds that it would cost too much money.
outline a plan (= describe it in a general way ) They listened as he outlined his plan.

Pharsal Verbs In Context

Last year, Jack Peterson found out that he had come into a
small fortune after his uncle Fester had passed on. His uncle
had been a heavy smoker for many years and hadnt been
able to cut down on his smoking. Jack got on well with him,
and often dropped in on him to see what he was up to. He
had often told Uncle Fester off in vain. Then, he came up
with a brilliant idea to make him give up this nasty habit. He
had the local Cancer Society telephone Uncle Fester. When
they called, he told them to hold on and then put his uncle
through. They proceeded to make out that they were looking for a volunteer to take on to help look after the patients.
Well, that frightened Uncle Fester, and he immediately
swore to give up smoking. In fact, he took up jogging in order to help him feel better and he began to look down on
other smokers. He also went for a cute Dalmatian, and ended
up taking on this new responsibility. Now, three years later,
Jack had come into the small fortune which reminded him
every day of his wonderful, if not wise, Uncle Fester.

find out: to get information

come into: to inherit property
pass on: to die
cut down on: to reduce
get on well with: to have a friendly relationship
drop in on: to visit sb
tell off: to speak to sb angrily
come up with: to think of an idea
give up: to stop doing sth
hold on: to wait
put through: to connect sb to sb else on the telephone
make out: to pretend
look for: to try to find sth
take on: to agree to do sth
look after: to take care of sth
look down on: to think that you are better than sb else
go for: to try to get sth
end up: to be in a particular situation after a series of
events
come into: to move towards you

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Interview with Iranian ophthalmologist and inventor of LASIK

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orn in Shiraz, Iran, Peyman left the country for Germany

to study medicine at the age of 19. He received his MD as
general practitioner from the University of Duisburg-Essen
in 1962. In 1969 he accomplished his Specialist Doctorate
course in ophthalmology at Essen. Then he moved to the
US for a postdoctoral fellowship and was made Assistant
Professor of ophthalmology at UCLA.
He is currently Professor of Basic Medical Sciences at the
University of Arizona. In December 2012 he was nominated
for receiving the National Medal of Technology and Innovation for his innovation, LASIK. He will receive the medal
officially from the President of the United States next month.
Peyman revolutionized ophthalmological surgery when he

general practitioner: doctor

trained in general medicine
accomplish: to succeed in
doing sth
patent: toobtain an official
right for an invention
outstanding: excellent
innovation: new idea or
method

patented his innovation LASIK in 1989. In 2005, he was recognized by over 30,000 world
cooperation: working
ophthalmologists as a member of the Ophthalmology House of Fame.
together with a common
He holds patent for more than 135 innovations.
purpose
Following Peyman's globally outstanding achievements, Mehr News Agency's Modern Technologies group conducted an interview with him.
cure: to heal
MNA: Is your innovation LASIK likely to bring back sight to the non-congenitally blind?
Peyman: This technology can correct the eyesight of the myopic, long-sighted, and the as- assuage: to relieve
tigmatic. This is to say that LASIK can correct the visual abnormalities of the eye, whereas
blindness relates to the function of the retina.
MNA: Have you recently registered an innovation or are you doing some new research? If yes, explain a bit, please.
Peyman: As a general question, the answer is yes. The innovations make a long list and do not relate to LASIK.
MNA: Are you willing to cooperate with Iranian universities and researchers?
Peyman: Sure enough I like working with Iranian researchers and institutions. I've had long cooperations with physicians
at LabbafiNejad Hospital in Tehran and my colleagues at Farabi Hospital.
MNA: Can we expect a day when there is no blind?
Peyman: I have no doubt that we will see the day, when we prevent or treat major diseases that affect the eyesight and
lead to blindness.
MNA: What do you think of the role of stem cells in eye diseases? Have you conducted any studies in this regard?
Peyman: Since the New Orleans' Hurricane Katrina, I lost my laboratory and I have not been able to follow my interests in
this field. But I know this field is very promising. Currently, the role of stem cells in curing retina diseases and astigmatism
is under study. Some promising results are also reached at for patients with systemic Lymphoma.
MNA: What is your ultimate goal in medical research?
Peyman: My goal, like any other ophthalmologists', is to prevent or cure disease which leads to blindness, so we may assuage some of our patients' suffering.
He said, Are you afraid ?
She started to laugh and said, Why should I be afraid ?,If the sword is in your hands, why I should be
afraid? I know you love me.
He put the sword back and said, This is my answer. I know God Loves me, and the storm is in His hands
SO WHATSOEVER IS GOING TO HAPPEN IS GOING TO BE GOOD. If we survive, good; if we dont survive,
good ,because everything is in His hands and He cannot do anything wrong.

Moral: Develop Trust. This is the trust which one needs to imbibe. and which is capable of transforming your
whole life. Any less wont do!

The End

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Rome

Around the World

Rome is the capital of Italy. This sprawling modern city has many ancient monuments. Romes history goes back more than 2,500 years. Because of its age, Rome is often called the Eternal City. Romes many art
treasures and historic buildings make the city an important center of
European culture.

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ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME

In ancient times, Rome was the center of a mighty Roman empire. The
empire lasted nearly 500 years, into the ad 400s. Roman armies conquered the lands that are now Italy, Greece, Great Britain, France, and
Egypt. The Romans built many roads from Rome to distant parts of
their empire. This network of roads led to a saying that All roads lead
to Rome.

Rome is one of the worlds most majestic and historic cities. As

the capital city of Italy, it is home to about 2.7 million people.

The Roman Empires influence is still present. The Romans spread their language, Latin, throughout Europe. Latin is the basis for Italian, French, Spanish, and other European languages.

AWESOME ARCHITECTURE
The ancient Romans were great builders. Several of their buildings still stand today. They are
among Romes famous landmarks.
The Pantheon is a temple dedicated to the many Roman gods of mythology. The Roman Colosseum is a four-story amphitheater. An amphitheater is like a football stadium. The Colosseum
is where Roman citizens once watched gladiators fight to the death. The Roman Forum was the
political center of ancient Rome. The senate building and law courts were there, along with shops
and religious buildings.
GREAT ART
Many artists painted in Rome. The most famous
of them is Michelangelo. He lived 500 years ago.
Thousands of people visit Rome each year to see
his art.

The Colosseum is one of Romes landmarks. Parts of

this ancient stadium, built almost 2,000 years ago, still
stand today. During the Roman Empire it was used for
festivals and sporting contests, including battles to the
death between Roman gladiators.

Visitors to the Vatican stare in wonder at the beautiful murals that Michelangelo painted on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The murals show scenes
from the first book of the Bible, the Book of Genesis.

sprawl: to spread over a

large area
monument: a large
structure that is built in
memory of sb or sth
mighty: powerful.
conquer: to take control
of a country or city and
its people by force.
spread: to exist across a
large area
awesome: extremely
impressive
landmarks: very large
building.
dedicate: to give a building sbs name in order to
show respect
stare: to look at sb or sth
for long time.

VATICAN CITY

worldwide: every where

in world

Vatican City is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. The pope lives at the Vatican. He
is the head of the Catholic Church. There are more than a billion Catholics worldwide, making
Roman Catholicism the largest Christian religion.

independent: not owned

or controlled by sb

Vatican City is an independent country within Rome. It is the smallest country in the world.

legend: an ancient story

LEGENDARY BEGINNING

raise: to help childern

gow up. sys: bring up

Did you know that a wolf is the official symbol for the city of Rome?
Legend says that an evil king tried to kill twin baby boys called Romulus and Remus by throwing them into the Tiber River. A female wolf found the boys washed ashore. She raised the twins.
When the boys grew to be young men, they overthrew the evil king.
Romulus then founded the city of Rome on the banks of the Tiber. That was over 2,500 years ago.

overthrow: to remove a
leader or a government
from a position of power
by force

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Find Your Tongue...

Conversation Time
A: All right, people. Were holding this meeting today because weve got to
do something about our sales, and we need to do it NOW! I want concrete
solutions. How do you intend to drive sales...Roger?

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B: Well, in fact, were the most expensive in the market, so maybe we

need to lower our prices to match the competitors?
A: Lower our prices? Not very creative. Itll never fly with Swan. What
kind of thinking is that? Geez. Anybody else have a better plan? Natalie?
C: Um, perhaps, um, a sales promotion. Maybe a two-for-one offer, or
something like that!
A: What? Thats the same thing. Bad idea. Really bad idea. Dammit people
come on! Think! The CEO will be here any minute.
D: Do we have any ideas yet?
C: Yes Mr. Swan, we were kind of considering a two-for-one offer to get
more competitive.
D: A two-for-one promotion? Hmm. I kind of like the sound of that. It
sounds like something we should consider.
A: Yeah, exactly. Just what I was thinking! In fact, thats a brilliant idea!
Im glad we thought of that. Very creative.

Words
concrete solutions Phrase a
real or specific solution to
a problem
drive sales Preposition
increase sales
in the market Phrase in the
industry
to match the competitors
to be the as good as or better than others companies
in the same industry
will never fly Phrase will
not work, will not be approved
promotion Phrase something done to make people
aware of a product
be here any minute Phrase
will arrive very soon
to consider verb to think
about

English Proverb
Two wrongs dont make a right.

When someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only make things worse.

English Idiom

Butterflies in my stomach: To be nervous

Liam had butterflies in his stomach before he went on stage to play the violin.

English Slang

Guts: Courage

Jim had real guts to fight a man twice as big as himself.

English Phrasal Verb

Call something off: To cancel

The boss called the metting off.

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Salutation

Starting

Dear Mr Brown
Dear Ms White
Dear Sir
Dear Sirs
Dear Madam
Dear Sir or Madam
Gentlemen

We are writing to inform you that to confirm

to request
to enquire about
I am contacting you for the following reason.
I recently read/heard about . . . and would like to know . . .
Having seen your advertisement in , I would like to
I would be interested in (obtaining/receiving)
I received your address from and would like to
I am writing to tell you about

Referring to previous contact

Thank you for your letter of March 15

Thank you for contacting us.
In reply to your request
Thank you for your letter regarding
With reference to our telephone conversation yesterday
Further to our meeting last week
It was a pleasure meeting you in London last month.
I enjoyed having lunch with you last week in Tokyo.
I would just like to confirm the main points we discussed on Tuesday . . .

Making Request
We would appreciate it if you would
I would be grateful if you could
Could you please send me . . .
Could you possibly tell us/let us have
In addition, I would like to receive
It would be helpful if you could send us
I am interested in (obtaining/receiving)
I would appreciate your immediate attention to this matter.
Please let me know what action you propose to take.

WRITING BUSINESS LETTERS

Success is a vehicle which moves on a wheel called HARD WORK .But the journey is impossible without fuel called SELF CONFIDENCE.

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? Who is looking after the baby

You can look up my number in the
telephone directory.

I look forward to meeting you.

look after

Prepositional Verb

look up

Phrasal Verb

look forward to

Phrasal-Prepositional Verb

phrasal verbs
.
Phrasal Verbs + :
Intransitive: No Direct Object

Transitive: Direct Object

:
Example

Meaning

Phrasal Verb

I dont like to get up.

get up

He was late because his car broke

down.

break down

We will have to put off the meeting.

They turned down my offer.

put off

Intransitive

Transitive

turn down

:

.:
They turned down my offer.
They turned my offer down.

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Best lesson of life is listen to everyone and learn from everyone ,because nobody knows everything and every one knows something.

. .
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:
Phrasal Verbs
Prepositional Verbs
Phrasal-prepositional Verbs