Prepare the individual answers ( that also includes personal answers to personal questions for conversation practice)for following exercises mentioned in the original pdf file I have attached by using the information from the Article and vocabulary theory explained about binomials.Don't forget to use the list of vocabulary words list while answers individual personal conversation questions and other questions also .I am also attaching the vocabulary words list.

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I’ll extract the article, exercises, and vocabulary list, then draft separate model answers that use the required binomials and vocabulary.
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mkdir -p "/tmp/workspace/conversation-practice/src" "/tmp/workspace/conversation-practice/output" && python -c "import pdfplumber, os; paths=['/tmp/workspace/attachments/7c501f11-7bc1-4570-8dc9-1b3cd3bfee65/DOC-20260830-WA0009.pdf','/tmp/workspace/attachments/7c501f11-7bc1-4570-8dc9-1b3cd3bfee65/DOC-20260830-WA0008 (1).pdf']; out='/tmp/workspace/conversation-practice/src';\nfor p in paths:\n name=os.path.basename(p).replace('.pdf','.txt');\n with pdfplumber.open(p) as pdf:\n txt='\\n\\n'.join(f'--- PAGE {i+1} ---\\n'+(page.extract_text() or '') for i,page in enumerate(pdf.pages));\n open(os.path.join(out,name),'w',encoding='utf-8').write(txt); print(name, len(pdf.pages), len(txt))"

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python -c "import pdfplumber,os; paths=['/tmp/workspace/attachments/7c501f11-7bc1-4570-8dc9-1b3cd3bfee65/DOC-20260830-WA0009.pdf','/tmp/workspace/attachments/7c501f11-7bc1-4570-8dc9-1b3cd3bfee65/DOC-20260830-WA0008 (1).pdf']; out='/tmp/workspace/conversation-practice/src'; [open(os.path.join(out,os.path.basename(p).replace('.pdf','.txt')),'w',encoding='utf-8').write('\\n\\n'.join('--- PAGE '+str(i+1)+' ---\\n'+(page.extract_text() or '') for i,page in enumerate(pdfplumber.open(p).pages))) for p in paths]" && ls -lh "/tmp/workspace/conversation-practice/src"

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English binomials vocabulary conversation practice definition examples

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from docx import Document
from docx.shared import Pt, Inches, RGBColor
from docx.enum.text import WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH
from docx.oxml import OxmlElement
from docx.oxml.ns import qn

OUT = '/tmp/workspace/conversation-practice/output/Urban_Tales_Individual_Answers.docx'
doc = Document()
sec = doc.sections[0]
sec.top_margin = Inches(.65); sec.bottom_margin = Inches(.65)
sec.left_margin = Inches(.75); sec.right_margin = Inches(.75)
styles = doc.styles
styles['Normal'].font.name = 'Arial'; styles['Normal']._element.rPr.rFonts.set(qn('w:eastAsia'), 'Arial')
styles['Normal'].font.size = Pt(10.5)
for nm in ['Title','Heading 1','Heading 2']:
    styles[nm].font.name = 'Arial'

# Header/footer
header = sec.header.paragraphs[0]
header.text = 'Urban Tales | Individual Answer Bank'
header.style = styles['Normal']; header.alignment = WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH.RIGHT
footer = sec.footer.paragraphs[0]; footer.alignment = WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH.CENTER
fld = OxmlElement('w:fldSimple'); fld.set(qn('w:instr'), 'PAGE'); footer._p.append(fld)

def heading(text, level=1): doc.add_heading(text, level=level)
def p(text='', bold_prefix=None):
    para = doc.add_paragraph()
    if bold_prefix and text.startswith(bold_prefix):
        para.add_run(bold_prefix).bold = True; para.add_run(text[len(bold_prefix):])
    else: para.add_run(text)
    para.paragraph_format.space_after = Pt(5)
    return para
def bullets(items):
    for x in items: doc.add_paragraph(x, style='List Bullet')
def numbered(items):
    for x in items: doc.add_paragraph(x, style='List Number')

title=doc.add_heading('Urban Tales: Individual Answers', 0); title.alignment=WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH.CENTER
sub=doc.add_paragraph('Unit 1B | Answers based on the article “Urban Legends” and the supplied vocabulary handbook')
sub.alignment=WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH.CENTER
p('Personal-answer note: The conversation answers are natural first-person models. Replace the bracketed details, such as [my town] or [a local monument], with facts from your own life before speaking.')

heading('Binomial reminder', 1)
p('A binomial is a fixed pair of words, usually joined by and or or. Keep the normal word order, for example: safe and sound, not sound and safe. The answers below deliberately use binomials and vocabulary from the provided list.')

heading('Exercise 1 - Conversation-practice answers', 1)
heading('1. Monuments or places connected to a legend', 2)
p('Yes. In [my town], there is [a historic bridge / old fort / temple] that is connected to a local legend. By and large, people treat the story as folklore rather than fact, but it is passed from generation to generation by word of mouth. Every now and then, visitors ask whether the story is authentic. On closer examination, most of its details are not cut and dried, but the legend remains part and parcel of the town’s identity.')
heading('2. Fairy tales and legends in childhood', 2)
p('When I was young, I read fairy tales at home and learned some legends at school. I especially liked stories such as Cinderella and local folk stories because they had a clear beginning, middle and end. I did not enjoy the grisly stories as much, although I understand that they were meant to teach a lesson. I still remember them because they were told time and again by adults and classmates.')
heading('3. Morals in tales', 2)
p('Fairy tales often teach children to be honest, kind and careful. They can also show that greed, cruelty and dishonesty have consequences. I think these lessons are still important, first and foremost because children meet similar problems in real life and online. However, the message should be discussed openly, because some old tales contain misogynistic attitudes or stereotypes that modern children should question.')
heading('4. Urban legends', 2)
p('An urban legend is a fictional but believable story that circulates in modern society. It often happens to “a friend of a friend”, has realistic details, and spreads far and wide by word of mouth or social media. One example is the story about alligators in the sewage system. The authenticity may sound convincing at first, but it is usually a rumour or a horror story rather than verified information.')

heading('Exercise 2 - Response to the article', 1)
p('My original idea was mostly correct: I thought an urban legend was a frightening, unverified story that spreads among people. The article adds that Professor Jan Brunvand popularized the term and used urban legends to show that folklore is still part and parcel of modern life. I also learned that urban legends are similar to fairy tales because their core plot stays the same even when local details change. Unlike a rumour, an urban legend is first and foremost a complete entertainment or horror story with a beginning, middle and end.')

heading('Exercise 3 - True, False, or Not Given', 1)
answers=[
('1. False','The term was popularized by Jan Brunvand; the article does not say that he was the first person to talk about urban legends.'),
('2. False','The Brothers Grimm collected fairy tales and myths. The article does not say they started folklore studies.'),
('3. True','Brunvand suggests that urban legends function like fairy tales and can reveal fears in contemporary society, so they are not merely entertainment.'),
('4. True','He asked his students to contribute stories that they had heard or seen in the media.'),
('5. False','The examples include magic, monsters, violence and horror, not only crime, injury or death.'),
('6. False','Tellers may place a story in a real city, but the same core plot is told far and wide.'),
('7. Not Given','The article mentions misogynistic attitudes in older societies but does not state whether modern society is or is not misogynistic.'),
('8. Not Given','The text compares urban myths with rumours, conspiracy theories and fake news, but it does not say that they are becoming more widespread.'),
('9. False','The article states that the boundaries between urban myths, rumours and conspiracy theories are not cut and dried.')]
for a, why in answers: p(a+' - '+why, bold_prefix=a)

heading('Exercises 4 and 5 - Six useful words/phrases from the text', 1)
bullets([
'authenticity - the quality of seeming genuine, real or believable.',
'counteract - to reduce or prevent an unwanted effect.',
'folklore - traditional stories, beliefs and customs of a community.',
'grisly - very unpleasant or frightening, especially involving injury or death.',
'misogynistic - showing prejudice against women.',
'sewage system - a network of pipes that carries wastewater for treatment.'
])
p('Model group choice: These are useful because they help us describe stories critically, including how believable they seem, what fears they reflect and how they spread.')

heading('Exercise 6 - Conversation-practice answers', 1)
heading('1. Folklore and a story to pass on', 2)
p('Yes, folklore is worth studying because it encompasses a community’s history, fears and values. It also teaches us how stories travel from generation to generation, often by word of mouth. I would pass on [a local origin story or family story] because it encourages younger people to respect their community. By and large, I would present it as a cultural story, not as a cut-and-dried fact.')
heading('2. Variations of urban myths', 2)
p('I have heard variations of stories about haunted houses, strangers following people home and dangerous things hidden in food or drinks. They often reflect fear of crime, contamination or being alone in a city. Their moral is usually practical: stay alert, check information carefully and do not trust a rumour simply because it sounds authentic.')
heading('3. Derelict buildings', 2)
p('There are a few derelict buildings in or near [my area]. Some are privately owned, while others are managed by local authorities. I think they should be repaired or safely redeveloped, because abandoned places can make residents feel threatened. There are stories here and there about strange noises or secret rooms, but on closer examination these are usually ordinary explanations mixed with imagination.')
heading('4. Rumour, conspiracy and fake news', 2)
p('I think rumours and fake news can become widespread more quickly now because social media allows a message to travel far and wide in minutes. The situation is not cut and dried: people share information because they are worried, curious or trying to help. We need checks and balances, such as reliable journalism, fact-checking and clear official updates, to counteract false claims.')

heading('Exercise 7 - Binomials in the article', 1)
p('Six valid examples are:')
bullets(['generation to generation','word of mouth','part and parcel','far and wide','cut and dried','by and large'])
p('Other binomials in the article include first and foremost, time and again, and beginning, middle and end.')

heading('Exercise 8 - Match the twelve binomials', 1)
# table
items=['checks and balances','here and there','hit or miss','hustle and bustle','law and order','long and hard','out and about','rise and fall','rules and regulations','safe and sound','straight and narrow','to and fro']
t=doc.add_table(rows=0, cols=2); t.style='Table Grid'
for i, item in enumerate(items,1):
    row=t.add_row().cells; row[0].text=str(i); row[1].text=item

heading('Exercise 10 - Complete the sentences', 1)
completed=[
'1. First and foremost, cities should be good places for children.',
'2. A certain amount of crime is just part and parcel of life in the city, I’m afraid. It’s unavoidable.',
'3. It can be quite hard to get away from the hustle and bustle in the city and find some peace and quiet.',
'4. Our capital is very affluent and only has small pockets of poverty here and there.',
'5. We should keep rules and regulations around planning and life in the city to a minimum.',
'6. The fortunes of different cities naturally rise and fall.',
'7. Anyone thinking about moving out of a city should think long and hard because it’ll be impossible to move back.',
'8. When you’re out and about in the city, you’ll see a lot of homeless people begging.',
'9. There are plenty of places to eat in the city, but the quality is very hit or miss.',
'10. There has been a breakdown in law and order in some cities and crime is out of control.'
]
numbered(completed)

heading('Exercise 11 - Discussion of the ten statements', 1)
views=[
('1','I agree. First and foremost, cities should be safe, accessible and enjoyable for children, with parks, schools and clean public spaces.'),
('2','I partly disagree. Crime is not an unavoidable part of city life. Good services, fair opportunities and effective checks and balances can reduce it.'),
('3','I agree. The hustle and bustle can be exciting, but people need quiet parks and neighbourhood spaces as well.'),
('4','This depends on the capital. Affluent cities may still have poverty here and there, which should not be ignored.'),
('5','I partly agree. Unnecessary rules and regulations can be frustrating, but planning rules protect housing, safety and the environment.'),
('6','I agree. Economic opportunities, population and investment can cause the rise and fall of cities over time.'),
('7','I agree. Someone should think long and hard about work, housing, family and transport before moving out of a city.'),
('8','This can be true in busy areas, but we should speak respectfully. Homelessness is a social issue that needs practical support, not assumptions.'),
('9','I agree. Restaurant quality can be hit or miss, so recommendations by word of mouth and reliable reviews are useful.'),
('10','I partly disagree with the generalization. Some areas may have serious problems, but it is inaccurate to say that law and order has broken down in all cities.')]
for n, txt in views: p(n+'. '+txt, bold_prefix=n+'.')

heading('Exercise 12 - Model urban-legend stories', 1)
p('The original File 1 and File 19 outlines were not included in the attached pages. Use either original model below to practise telling a complete urban legend, then replace details if your teacher provides the outlines.')
heading('Story A - The late-night message', 2)
p('A student was out and about late one evening when she received a message from a friend asking her to meet at an old station. The message said, “Come alone.” She felt threatened, but she went there because the friend sounded upset. At the station, she saw a dark figure walking to and fro near the entrance. She called her friend, who answered from home, safe and sound. The friend had not sent any message. On closer examination, the student noticed that the account used a slightly different spelling of her friend’s name. Subsequent messages were ignored, and the story spread far and wide by word of mouth. The moral is simple: verify alarming messages before acting.')
heading('Story B - The café dispenser', 2)
p('Every now and then, people in [my town] repeat a story about a café whose drink dispenser was contaminated. A customer supposedly saw a tiny speck in a drink and then discovered something grisly inside the machine. The rumour became widespread because it sounded authentic and named a real street. However, the boundaries between a rumour and an urban myth are not cut and dried. By and large, no one can provide evidence, and the story changes from one teller to another. The moral is to report real hygiene concerns responsibly, but not to spread unverified claims.')

heading('Vocabulary used in this answer bank', 1)
p('aspect, authenticity, by and large, by word of mouth, checks and balances, counteract, cut and dried, every now and then, far and wide, first and foremost, folklore, generation to generation, grisly, here and there, hit or miss, hustle and bustle, law and order, long and hard, misogynistic, not cut and dried, on closer examination, out and about, part and parcel, rise and fall, rules and regulations, safe and sound, sewage system, speck, straight and narrow, subsequent, threatened, to and fro, widespread.')

doc.save(OUT)
print(OUT)
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python "/tmp/workspace/conversation-practice/src/create_answers.py" && ls -lh "/tmp/workspace/conversation-practice/output/Urban_Tales_Individual_Answers.docx" && python -c "from docx import Document; p='/tmp/workspace/conversation-practice/output/Urban_Tales_Individual_Answers.docx'; d=Document(p); print('paragraphs=',len(d.paragraphs),'tables=',len(d.tables)); print(' | '.join(x.text for x in d.paragraphs[:8]))"

Prepared a formatted answer bank with:
  • Individual model answers for all personal conversation questions
  • Exercise 2 response, Exercise 3 T/F/NG answers with explanations
  • Useful vocabulary selections
  • Answers for Exercises 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and model stories for Exercise 12
  • Required vocabulary and binomials integrated naturally throughout
  • Bracketed places to personalize details about your own town or experiences

Urban Tales Individual Answers

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Please make a major change in the colorful handbook pdf I have attached here, there the 3 examples used to explain how a phrasal verbs and idioms are used in a sentence but you have written something not effective 3 sentences line you have written the teacher explained the meaning of the word, please use this word correctly , the example shows how the wordcan be used correctly.I don't want those stupid example as sentences I want something practical real use of vocabulary in those sentences written for examples display.

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mkdir -p "/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/src" "/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/output" && python -c "import pdfplumber; p='/tmp/workspace/attachments/7c501f11-7bc1-4570-8dc9-1b3cd3bfee65/DOC-20260830-WA0008 (2).pdf'; pdf=pdfplumber.open(p); t='\\n\\n'.join('--- PAGE '+str(i+1)+' ---\\n'+(page.extract_text() or '') for i,page in enumerate(pdf.pages)); open('/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/src/extracted.txt','w',encoding='utf-8').write(t); print('pages',len(pdf.pages),'chars',len(t))"

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~/revised-vocabulary-handbook/src/create_revised_handbook.py

from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4
from reportlab.lib import colors
from reportlab.lib.styles import getSampleStyleSheet, ParagraphStyle
from reportlab.lib.enums import TA_CENTER
from reportlab.lib.units import cm
from reportlab.platypus import SimpleDocTemplate, Paragraph, Spacer, KeepTogether
from reportlab.pdfbase.ttfonts import TTFont
from reportlab.pdfbase import pdfmetrics
from reportlab.lib.colors import HexColor

out='/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/output/Urban_Legends_Vocabulary_Revised.pdf'
terms=[
('aspect','a particular part or feature of something',['Safety is an important aspect of choosing a flat in a busy city.','We discussed every aspect of the local legend before writing our report.','The article focuses on the social aspect of rumours on social media.']),
('authenticity','the quality of being genuine, real or believable',['The old photograph gave the story an air of authenticity.','A historian checked the authenticity of the letter before it was displayed.','The myth sounded authentic because it mentioned a real street and shop.']),
('by and large','generally; for the most part',['By and large, our neighbourhood is quiet and safe at night.','By and large, people understood that the viral story was fictional.','The trip was, by and large, enjoyable despite the rain.']),
('by word of mouth','through people talking, rather than official media',['The new bakery became popular by word of mouth.','News of the street festival spread by word of mouth before it appeared online.','I heard about the vacancy by word of mouth from a neighbour.']),
('checks and balances','controls that prevent one person or group having too much power',['The student council has checks and balances so no one person can make every decision.','Good checks and balances help prevent public money from being misused.','The committee introduced checks and balances before approving the project.']),
('contaminate','to make something dirty or unsafe by adding harmful material',['Do not contaminate the drinking water by throwing rubbish into the river.','The workers wore gloves so they would not contaminate the food.','Oil from the road could contaminate the soil after heavy rain.']),
('counteract','to reduce or prevent an unwanted effect',['Planting trees can counteract some of the heat in crowded streets.','The clinic used clear information to counteract the false rumour.','A short walk helps counteract the effects of sitting all day.']),
('cut and dried','clear, fixed and not open to change',['The timetable is cut and dried, so students cannot change their exam time.','The rules seemed cut and dried until an unusual case appeared.','Her answer was cut and dried: she would not share unverified news.']),
('dispenser','a machine or container that gives out something',['Please refill the soap dispenser before the guests arrive.','I bought water from the dispenser at the station.','The café placed a napkin dispenser beside the counter.']),
('encompass','to include a wide range of things',['The course encompasses myths, folklore, and modern online rumours.','Her job encompasses meeting clients, writing reports, and planning events.','A good city tour should encompass both famous sites and local streets.']),
('epidemic','a situation in which a disease spreads quickly to many people',['The health team acted quickly to stop an epidemic from spreading.','During the epidemic, the library offered online services to residents.','The city prepared extra hospital beds when the epidemic worsened.']),
('every now and then','occasionally; not very often',['Every now and then, I reread the fairy tales I enjoyed as a child.','We eat at that small restaurant every now and then.','Every now and then, a strange rumour appears in the class group chat.']),
('far and wide','over a large area; in many different places',['People travelled far and wide to see the famous monument.','The video was shared far and wide before anyone checked the facts.','She searched far and wide for a quiet place to study.']),
('first and foremost','more than anything else; most importantly',['First and foremost, make sure everyone gets home safe and sound.','When evaluating a story, first and foremost, check the source.','The festival is first and foremost a celebration of local culture.']),
('folklore','traditional stories, beliefs and customs of a community',['My grandmother told us local folklore during family gatherings.','The museum has an exhibition about the folklore of the region.','Urban legends are a modern form of folklore.']),
('generation to generation','passed from older people to younger people over time',['This recipe has been passed from generation to generation in my family.','The legend survives because it is told from generation to generation.','Traditional songs often travel from generation to generation by word of mouth.']),
('grisly','very unpleasant or frightening, especially involving injury or death',['The film contains a grisly scene, so it is not suitable for young children.','We avoided the grisly details when telling the story at dinner.','The newspaper described the accident in a grisly way.']),
('hairdo','a particular hairstyle',['She changed her hairdo before the school celebration.','The actor’s unusual hairdo made the character easy to recognise.','My sister spent an hour choosing a simple hairdo for the wedding.']),
('here and there','in several different places, but not everywhere',['There are small parks here and there across the city.','I found spelling mistakes here and there in the first draft.','We stopped here and there to take photographs on the drive.']),
('hit or miss','sometimes successful or good, sometimes not',['Finding a seat on the bus at rush hour is hit or miss.','The food at that stall is hit or miss, but the tea is always good.','Online information can be hit or miss unless you check reliable sources.']),
('hustle and bustle','busy activity and noise',['I enjoy the hustle and bustle of the market on Saturday mornings.','After a day of hustle and bustle, I like to relax somewhere quiet.','The hotel is close to the hustle and bustle of the city centre.']),
('imitation','a copy made to look like something real; or learning by copying',['The bag was an imitation, not the designer original.','Children learn pronunciation partly through imitation.','On closer examination, the antique turned out to be an imitation.']),
('long and hard','carefully and for a long time',['I thought long and hard before accepting the new job.','They worked long and hard to restore the old theatre.','Think long and hard before sharing a story that may be false.']),
('maim','to injure someone very seriously and permanently',['The safety barrier was installed to prevent machinery from maiming workers.','The article warned that fireworks can maim people if used carelessly.','He was lucky that the crash did not maim anyone.']),
('misogynistic','showing dislike of or prejudice against women',['The class discussed why the joke was misogynistic and unacceptable.','The novel challenges misogynistic attitudes in its society.','We should not repeat misogynistic rumours about women online.']),
('mugger','a person who attacks someone to steal money or possessions',['The police arrested a mugger near the train station.','She called for help after a mugger took her phone.','The story warns readers not to chase a mugger alone.']),
('not cut and dried','not clear, simple or easy to decide',['The question of whether the story is true is not cut and dried.','Choosing the best route is not cut and dried during rush hour.','The case was not cut and dried, so the judge asked for more evidence.']),
('on and off','occasionally, with breaks in between',['It rained on and off throughout the afternoon.','I have studied Spanish on and off for several years.','The internet connection worked on and off during the storm.']),
('on closer examination','after looking at something more carefully',['On closer examination, the message had several spelling errors.','On closer examination, the photograph did not support the rumour.','The building looked abandoned, but on closer examination, it was being repaired.']),
('out and about','active and doing things outside home',['After a week at home, I was happy to be out and about again.','You will see plenty of people out and about in the town square.','She was out and about early, buying fruit at the market.']),
('part and parcel','a necessary or normal part of something',['Traffic is part and parcel of life in a large city.','Making mistakes is part and parcel of learning a new language.','Checking sources should be part and parcel of sharing news online.']),
('rise and fall','the growth and decline of something',['The museum exhibition tells the story of the rise and fall of the old industry.','The rise and fall of the river level affects nearby farms.','The documentary follows the rise and fall of a famous singer.']),
('rules and regulations','official rules that control how people behave or work',['Visitors must follow the rules and regulations of the museum.','The school explained its rules and regulations for using mobile phones.','Food shops have strict rules and regulations to protect customers.']),
('rumour','a story or piece of information that may not be true',['A rumour about the school closing spread quickly online.','Do not repeat a rumour until you have checked the facts.','The manager denied the rumour that the café would close.']),
('safe and sound','unharmed and in good condition',['Text me when you get home safe and sound.','The missing child was found safe and sound after two hours.','We kept the old photographs safe and sound in a box.']),
('sewage','waste liquid from homes and factories that goes through sewers',['The flood carried sewage into the street, so residents avoided the area.','The town is working to stop sewage from entering the river.','Workers wore protective clothing while cleaning the sewage spill.']),
('sewage system','a network of pipes carrying wastewater for treatment',['The city is repairing its ageing sewage system.','Heavy rain overwhelmed the sewage system in several neighbourhoods.','The urban legend claims that animals live in the sewage system.']),
('shaken','upset or shocked by something bad',['The passengers were shaken after the sudden emergency landing.','I was shaken by the frightening story, even though it was fictional.','She felt shaken but relieved when her brother arrived safe and sound.']),
('sick and tired','very annoyed because something has continued too long',['I am sick and tired of receiving the same fake message.','Residents are sick and tired of the noise from late-night traffic.','He was sick and tired of waiting, so he left the queue.']),
('speck','a very small spot or mark',['There was a speck of dust on the camera lens.','She noticed a dark speck in her drink and asked for a new one.','Not a speck of paint was left on the floor after the repair.']),
('straight and narrow','an honest and morally acceptable way of living',['After making mistakes, he decided to stay on the straight and narrow.','Her parents taught her to keep to the straight and narrow.','The mentor helped young people find support and stay on the straight and narrow.']),
('subsequent','happening after something else',['In the subsequent meeting, we decided how to check the story.','The first train was delayed, and subsequent services were crowded.','Subsequent research showed that the rumour was false.']),
('threatened','feeling that someone may harm you; or in danger',['She felt threatened when a stranger followed her in the dark street.','Several local species are threatened by the loss of their habitat.','If you feel threatened, move to a public place and call for help.']),
('to and fro','backwards and forwards between two places',['People hurried to and fro across the station platform.','The dog ran to and fro between the garden and the kitchen.','During the debate, students moved to and fro between the two discussion tables.']),
('widespread','existing or happening in many places or among many people',['There was widespread concern about the poor air quality.','The false claim caused widespread confusion online.','The campaign received widespread support from local businesses.']),
('word of mouth','information spread by people talking to each other',['The restaurant became successful through word of mouth.','The legend spread by word of mouth long before it appeared on the internet.','Word of mouth brought many visitors to the small bookshop.'])]

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styles.add(ParagraphStyle(name='Term', parent=styles['Heading2'], fontName='Helvetica-Bold', fontSize=15, leading=18, textColor=HexColor('#073B4C'), spaceBefore=7, spaceAfter=4))
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(name='Meaning', parent=styles['Normal'], fontName='Helvetica-Oblique', fontSize=10.2, leading=13, textColor=HexColor('#3A3A3A'), spaceAfter=5))
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(name='Ex', parent=styles['Normal'], fontName='Helvetica', fontSize=10.2, leading=13.2, leftIndent=10, firstLineIndent=-10, textColor=HexColor('#202020'), spaceAfter=2))

def header(canvas,doc):
    canvas.saveState(); canvas.setFillColor(HexColor('#173F5F')); canvas.rect(0, A4[1]-0.55*cm, A4[0], .55*cm, fill=1, stroke=0)
    canvas.setFillColor(HexColor('#F7FFF7')); canvas.setFont('Helvetica-Bold',8); canvas.drawString(1.45*cm,A4[1]-.36*cm,'URBAN LEGENDS VOCABULARY | PRACTICAL EXAMPLES')
    canvas.setFillColor(HexColor('#365A72')); canvas.setFont('Helvetica',8); canvas.drawRightString(A4[0]-1.45*cm,.55*cm,f'Page {doc.page}')
    canvas.restoreState()

doc=SimpleDocTemplate(out,pagesize=A4,rightMargin=1.45*cm,leftMargin=1.45*cm,topMargin=1.25*cm,bottomMargin=1.15*cm)
story=[Paragraph('URBAN LEGENDS VOCABULARY',styles['TitleX']),Paragraph('Practical meanings and real-life sentence examples',styles['SubX'])]
for idx,(term,meaning,examples) in enumerate(terms):
    block=[Paragraph(term,styles['Term']),Paragraph('<b>Meaning:</b> '+meaning,styles['Meaning']),Paragraph('<b>Examples:</b>',styles['Meaning'])]
    for i,e in enumerate(examples,1): block.append(Paragraph(f'{i}. {e}',styles['Ex']))
    block.append(Spacer(1,7))
    story.append(KeepTogether(block))
doc.build(story,onFirstPage=header,onLaterPages=header)
print(out, len(terms))
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python "/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/src/create_revised_handbook.py" && ls -lh "/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/output/Urban_Legends_Vocabulary_Revised.pdf" && python -c "import pdfplumber; p='/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/output/Urban_Legends_Vocabulary_Revised.pdf'; pdf=pdfplumber.open(p); txt=' '.join((x.extract_text() or '') for x in pdf.pages); print('pages=',len(pdf.pages),'teacher phrase=', 'The teacher explained' in txt,'terms example count=',txt.count('Examples:'))"

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Revised the colorful handbook completely.
All generic sentences such as “The teacher explained…” and “Please use…” have been removed. Every vocabulary item now has three natural, practical examples based on daily life, cities, stories, rumours, travel, school, and real conversations.
The revised handbook includes all 46 vocabulary items and has been checked to ensure none of the placeholder sentences remain.

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python "/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/src/create_revised_handbook.py" && python -c "import pdfplumber; p='/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/output/Urban_Legends_Vocabulary_Colour_Coded.pdf'; import os; print('exists',os.path.exists(p)); pdf=pdfplumber.open(p); t=' '.join((x.extract_text() or '') for x in pdf.pages); print('pages',len(pdf.pages),'terms',t.count('Meaning:'),'placeholder',('The teacher explained' in t))" && ls -lh "/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/output"

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python "/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/src/create_revised_handbook.py" && python -c "import pdfplumber,os; p='/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/output/Urban_Legends_Vocabulary_Colour_Coded.pdf'; print('exists',os.path.exists(p)); pdf=pdfplumber.open(p); t=' '.join((x.extract_text() or '') for x in pdf.pages); print('pages',len(pdf.pages),'meaning entries',t.count('Meaning:'),'placeholder present',('The teacher explained' in t))" && ls -lh "/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/output/Urban_Legends_Vocabulary_Colour_Coded.pdf"

Created a new color-coded version of the handbook.
Each individual vocabulary word now has its own rotating pastel-colored background banner, making each entry easier to identify and revise. The practical examples and meanings remain unchanged.

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Please create a handbook colorful pdf on the vocabulary words list given in the photo for C1 advance English proficiency students please write individual words not in pair and write their individual meanings and also do write 3 sentences as examples where these words are used in practical way of writing or conversation practically.

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from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4
from reportlab.lib import colors
from reportlab.lib.styles import getSampleStyleSheet, ParagraphStyle
from reportlab.lib.enums import TA_CENTER
from reportlab.lib.units import cm
from reportlab.platypus import SimpleDocTemplate, Paragraph, Spacer, KeepTogether, Table, TableStyle, PageBreak
from reportlab.lib.colors import HexColor

out = '/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/output/C1_Advanced_Vocabulary_Handbook.pdf'

# The paired items in the photo are intentionally separated here into individual vocabulary entries.
entries = [
('consultation', 'a formal discussion in which advice, opinions, or information are sought before a decision is made', [
 'The council opened a public consultation before changing the bus routes.',
 'After consultation with her manager, Lina accepted the revised contract.',
 'The school held a consultation with parents about its new phone policy.']),
('imposed', 'forced to be accepted or obeyed by someone in authority; past form of impose', [
 'The city imposed a temporary ban on private cars in the centre.',
 'The landlord imposed an extra charge that had not been mentioned in the agreement.',
 'I do not mind deadlines, but unrealistic targets are often imposed without consultation.']),
('envisaged', 'imagined, expected, or planned as a future possibility; past form of envisage', [
 'The architects envisaged a riverside park that everyone could use.',
 'When we started the project, we never envisaged such a large response.',
 'The role has developed differently from what I originally envisaged.']),
('materialize', 'to happen, appear, or become real after being expected or planned', [
 'The promised funding failed to materialize before the end of the year.',
 'After months of planning, the exhibition finally materialized.',
 'If a better job opportunity materializes, I may consider moving cities.']),
('initiated', 'caused something to begin; past form of initiate', [
 'The company initiated an internal review after customers complained.',
 'Our teacher initiated a class debate on the impact of social media.',
 'The residents initiated a clean-up campaign for the local park.']),
('spiralled', 'increased or developed rapidly in an uncontrolled, usually negative, way', [
 'Rent prices spiralled after several large companies moved into the area.',
 'A small disagreement spiralled into an argument because nobody listened.',
 'Costs spiralled when the renovation uncovered structural damage.']),
('pump', 'to send liquid, air, money, or information somewhere quickly and in large amounts; also, a device that does this', [
 'The council pumped extra funding into youth services this year.',
 'Please pump up the bicycle tyres before we leave.',
 'Several websites pumped out the rumour without checking the facts.']),
('beacon', 'a light or signal that guides people; figuratively, a person or thing that gives hope or guidance', [
 'The lighthouse acted as a beacon for boats in the storm.',
 'For many new students, the library is a beacon of calm in a busy campus.',
 'Her honest reporting became a beacon for local journalism.']),
('undertook', 'agreed to do and began a task or responsibility; past form of undertake', [
 'The charity undertook a survey of homelessness in the district.',
 'I undertook to send the final report by Friday.',
 'Before selling the house, they undertook extensive repairs.']),
('credited', 'recognised someone as being responsible for an achievement, idea, or result', [
 'The designer was credited with creating the campaign’s visual identity.',
 'The article credited regular exercise with improving her mood.',
 'She is widely credited for bringing the two groups together.']),
('demolish', 'to destroy a building completely; figuratively, to defeat an argument or opponent decisively', [
 'The council plans to demolish the unsafe warehouse next month.',
 'They demolished the old cinema to make room for housing.',
 'During the debate, Maya demolished the claim with clear evidence.']),
('from scratch', 'starting from the beginning, without using anything already prepared', [
 'We built the presentation from scratch rather than copying an old one.',
 'He learned to cook from scratch after moving into his own flat.',
 'The team had to redesign the website from scratch after the data was lost.']),
('harness', 'to control and use a resource, energy, or ability effectively', [
 'The city is trying to harness solar energy on public buildings.',
 'Good speakers harness personal stories to make a message memorable.',
 'The app helps small firms harness customer feedback more efficiently.']),
('renovate', 'to repair and improve a building, room, or place so that it is in better condition', [
 'They are renovating the station while keeping it open to passengers.',
 'We renovated the kitchen instead of moving house.',
 'The council wants to renovate the neglected playground by summer.']),
('inward', 'directed towards the inside, or towards one’s own thoughts and feelings', [
 'The doors open inward, so please keep the entrance clear.',
 'After the criticism, he turned inward instead of discussing the problem.',
 'The company needs to look inward and improve its own working culture.']),
('thriving', 'growing, developing, or being very successful', [
 'The market is thriving because it supports local producers.',
 'She moved to a thriving neighbourhood with cafés, parks, and small businesses.',
 'A thriving team depends on trust as well as talent.']),
('pilot', 'a small-scale test of a new product, system, or programme before wider use; also, to test such a programme', [
 'The school will pilot the new timetable for one term.',
 'We joined a pilot scheme that lets residents borrow electric bikes.',
 'If the pilot is successful, the council will introduce it across the city.']),
('scale it up', 'to increase the size, reach, or capacity of something that is already working', [
 'The charity tested the service locally before deciding to scale it up.',
 'Once the trial proved popular, the company scaled it up nationwide.',
 'We need more trained staff before we can scale the project up.'])
]

styles = getSampleStyleSheet()
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(name='C1Title', parent=styles['Title'], fontName='Helvetica-Bold', fontSize=22, leading=27, alignment=TA_CENTER, textColor=HexColor('#123B5D'), spaceAfter=7))
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(name='C1Sub', parent=styles['Normal'], fontName='Helvetica', fontSize=10.5, leading=14, alignment=TA_CENTER, textColor=HexColor('#415A77'), spaceAfter=12))
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(name='C1Intro', parent=styles['Normal'], fontName='Helvetica-Oblique', fontSize=9.5, leading=12.5, alignment=TA_CENTER, textColor=HexColor('#525252'), spaceAfter=15))
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(name='Meaning', parent=styles['Normal'], fontName='Helvetica-Oblique', fontSize=10.1, leading=13.2, textColor=HexColor('#333333'), spaceAfter=5))
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(name='Examples', parent=styles['Normal'], fontName='Helvetica', fontSize=10.1, leading=13.2, leftIndent=11, firstLineIndent=-11, textColor=HexColor('#202020'), spaceAfter=2))

banner_colours = ['#D6F0FF', '#FFE5BD', '#DCF4D3', '#F5DAF8', '#FFE0E5', '#D8F2EB', '#E7DFFF', '#FFF2B5', '#DCEBFF', '#FBE0CF']

def page_header(canvas, doc):
    canvas.saveState()
    canvas.setFillColor(HexColor('#123B5D'))
    canvas.rect(0, A4[1]-0.56*cm, A4[0], 0.56*cm, fill=1, stroke=0)
    canvas.setFillColor(HexColor('#FFFFFF'))
    canvas.setFont('Helvetica-Bold', 8)
    canvas.drawString(1.45*cm, A4[1]-0.36*cm, 'C1 ADVANCED VOCABULARY | PRACTICAL USE')
    canvas.setFillColor(HexColor('#415A77'))
    canvas.setFont('Helvetica', 8)
    canvas.drawRightString(A4[0]-1.45*cm, 0.55*cm, f'Page {doc.page}')
    canvas.restoreState()

doc = SimpleDocTemplate(out, pagesize=A4, rightMargin=1.45*cm, leftMargin=1.45*cm, topMargin=1.25*cm, bottomMargin=1.15*cm)
story = [
    Paragraph('C1 ADVANCED VOCABULARY', styles['C1Title']),
    Paragraph('Individual meanings and practical examples for writing and conversation', styles['C1Sub']),
    Paragraph('The word pairs in the source image have been separated into individual entries. Each example shows a realistic formal, academic, workplace, or everyday context.', styles['C1Intro'])
]

for idx, (term, meaning, examples) in enumerate(entries):
    bg = HexColor(banner_colours[idx % len(banner_colours)])
    banner_style = ParagraphStyle('Banner'+str(idx), parent=styles['Normal'], fontName='Helvetica-Bold', fontSize=15, leading=18, textColor=HexColor('#123B5D'), spaceBefore=0, spaceAfter=0)
    banner = Table([[Paragraph(term.upper(), banner_style)]], colWidths=[17.1*cm])
    banner.setStyle(TableStyle([
        ('BACKGROUND', (0,0), (-1,-1), bg), ('BOX', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.7, colors.white),
        ('LEFTPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 9), ('RIGHTPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 9),
        ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 6), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
    ]))
    block = [banner, Spacer(1,3), Paragraph('<b>Meaning:</b> ' + meaning, styles['Meaning']), Paragraph('<b>Practical examples:</b>', styles['Meaning'])]
    for n, ex in enumerate(examples, 1):
        block.append(Paragraph(f'{n}. {ex}', styles['Examples']))
    block.append(Spacer(1,8))
    story.append(KeepTogether(block))

doc.build(story, onFirstPage=page_header, onLaterPages=page_header)
print(out, len(entries))
Running Command

python "/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/src/create_c1_vocabulary_handbook.py" && python -c "import os,pdfplumber; p='/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/output/C1_Advanced_Vocabulary_Handbook.pdf'; print('exists:',os.path.exists(p),'size:',os.path.getsize(p)); pdf=pdfplumber.open(p); txt=' '.join((pg.extract_text() or '') for pg in pdf.pages); print('pages:',len(pdf.pages),'entries:',txt.count('Meaning:'),'examples:',txt.count('Practical examples:')); print('all key terms:', all(x in txt.lower() for x in ['consultation','materialize','from scratch','scale it up']))" && ls -lh "/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/output/C1_Advanced_Vocabulary_Handbook.pdf"

Created a colorful C1 Advanced Vocabulary Handbook PDF from the words in your photo.
It includes 18 separate entries, not paired together:
  • Individual meaning for every word or phrase
  • Three practical C1-level examples for writing and conversation
  • Different pastel-colored background banners for each vocabulary heading
  • Examples based on realistic academic, workplace, public, and everyday situations

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Please create a colorful handbook pdf for the information given in the attached photo also add some other extra commonly used passive structures for plans and predictions .Also do mention what tenses are used for formulate the passive sentence and formulas used to construct passive sentences.

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from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4
from reportlab.lib import colors
from reportlab.lib.colors import HexColor
from reportlab.lib.styles import getSampleStyleSheet, ParagraphStyle
from reportlab.lib.enums import TA_CENTER
from reportlab.lib.units import cm
from reportlab.platypus import SimpleDocTemplate, Paragraph, Spacer, Table, TableStyle, KeepTogether, PageBreak

OUT='/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/output/Passive_Structures_for_Plans_and_Predictions_C1.pdf'
styles=getSampleStyleSheet()
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(name='TitleP',parent=styles['Title'],fontName='Helvetica-Bold',fontSize=23,leading=28,alignment=TA_CENTER,textColor=HexColor('#153B5B'),spaceAfter=6))
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(name='SubP',parent=styles['Normal'],fontSize=11,leading=14,alignment=TA_CENTER,textColor=HexColor('#466579'),spaceAfter=12))
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(name='H1P',parent=styles['Heading1'],fontName='Helvetica-Bold',fontSize=16,leading=20,textColor=HexColor('#153B5B'),spaceBefore=8,spaceAfter=7))
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(name='BodyP',parent=styles['Normal'],fontSize=10.2,leading=13.5,textColor=HexColor('#222222'),spaceAfter=6))
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(name='SmallP',parent=styles['Normal'],fontSize=9.2,leading=12,textColor=HexColor('#333333'),spaceAfter=3))
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(name='FormulaP',parent=styles['Normal'],fontName='Helvetica-Bold',fontSize=10.2,leading=13,textColor=HexColor('#173F5F'),spaceAfter=4))
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(name='ExP',parent=styles['Normal'],fontSize=10,leading=13,leftIndent=12,firstLineIndent=-12,spaceAfter=2,textColor=HexColor('#202020')))

palette=['#D6F0FF','#FFE5BD','#DCF4D3','#F4D9F8','#FFE0E6','#D8F2EB','#E6E0FF','#FFF1B8']

def P(text, style='BodyP'): return Paragraph(text,styles[style])
def box(title, body, colour):
    banner=Table([[P(title.upper(),'FormulaP')]],colWidths=[17.1*cm])
    banner.setStyle(TableStyle([('BACKGROUND',(0,0),(-1,-1),HexColor(colour)),('BOX',(0,0),(-1,-1),.6,colors.white),('LEFTPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1),9),('RIGHTPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1),9),('TOPPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1),6),('BOTTOMPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1),6)]))
    return [banner,Spacer(1,3)]+body+[Spacer(1,7)]
def table(data, widths, header_colour='#153B5B'):
    t=Table([[P(str(x),'SmallP') for x in row] for row in data],colWidths=widths,repeatRows=1)
    t.setStyle(TableStyle([('BACKGROUND',(0,0),(-1,0),HexColor(header_colour)),('TEXTCOLOR',(0,0),(-1,0),colors.white),('FONTNAME',(0,0),(-1,0),'Helvetica-Bold'),('GRID',(0,0),(-1,-1),.35,HexColor('#B5C5D0')),('VALIGN',(0,0),(-1,-1),'TOP'),('LEFTPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1),6),('RIGHTPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1),6),('TOPPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1),5),('BOTTOMPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1),5),('BACKGROUND',(0,1),(-1,-1),HexColor('#F8FBFC'))]))
    return t

def header(canvas,doc):
    canvas.saveState(); canvas.setFillColor(HexColor('#153B5B')); canvas.rect(0,A4[1]-.56*cm,A4[0],.56*cm,fill=1,stroke=0)
    canvas.setFillColor(colors.white); canvas.setFont('Helvetica-Bold',8); canvas.drawString(1.45*cm,A4[1]-.36*cm,'C1 GRAMMAR | PASSIVE STRUCTURES FOR PLANS AND PREDICTIONS')
    canvas.setFillColor(HexColor('#466579')); canvas.setFont('Helvetica',8); canvas.drawRightString(A4[0]-1.45*cm,.55*cm,f'Page {doc.page}'); canvas.restoreState()

story=[P('PASSIVE STRUCTURES FOR PLANS AND PREDICTIONS','TitleP'),P('A colourful C1 grammar handbook: forms, tenses, formulas, meanings, and practical examples','SubP')]
story += box('The key idea',[P('Formal reports, forecasts, policy documents, and news writing often focus on the <b>plan, result, or expected event</b>, not on the person who makes the decision. This creates an impersonal and objective tone.'),P('<b>Core passive principle:</b> object of an active verb + correct form of <i>be</i> + past participle (V3). The agent can be omitted when it is unknown, obvious, or unimportant.')],palette[0])
story += box('Important distinction',[P('<b>Passive:</b> The bridge <b>is projected to be completed</b> by 2030. Here, <i>is projected</i> is passive and <i>to be completed</i> is a passive infinitive.'),P('<b>Not a passive in the usual sense:</b> The budget <b>is set to rise</b>. <i>Set</i> describes an expected future development. It has a passive-looking form, but <i>rise</i> is active because the budget rises itself, not because someone raises it.')],palette[1])

story.append(P('1. Structures from the source image','H1P'))
source_rows=[['Structure','Formula','Meaning and practical example'],['is projected to be completed','S + be + projected + to be + V3','formal forecast about a process: <i>The rail link is projected to be completed by 2030.</i>'],['is intended to be','S + be + intended + to be + complement','official purpose: <i>The centre is intended to be a beacon for local businesses.</i>'],['is set to rise','S + be + set + to + base verb','strong expectation: <i>Energy prices are set to rise next winter.</i>'],['is expected to have reached','S + be + expected + to have + V3','forecast completed by a future point: <i>The population is expected to have reached nine million by 2045.</i>'],['were expected to provide','S + was/were + expected + to + base verb','past expectation, often not fulfilled: <i>The firms were expected to provide jobs, but they are failing.</i>']]
story.append(table(source_rows,[4.0*cm,5.0*cm,8.1*cm]))
story.append(Spacer(1,7))
story += box('How to choose the infinitive after the reporting verb',[P('<b>to + base verb</b> shows an action or state expected in the future: <i>The scheme is expected to reduce traffic.</i>'),P('<b>to be + V3</b> shows a future action done to the subject: <i>The scheme is expected to be approved in June.</i>'),P('<b>to have + V3</b> shows an action completed before a stated future time: <i>Passenger numbers are expected to have doubled by 2040.</i>'),P('<b>to have been + V3</b> shows a passive action completed before that future point: <i>The stations are expected to have been renovated by 2040.</i>')],palette[2])

story.append(PageBreak()); story.append(P('2. Passive tenses: formula and use','H1P'))
story.append(P('Use these ordinary passive tenses when a plan, decision, construction process, or forecasted action needs a clear time reference. V3 means the past participle, for example <i>built, approved, completed</i>.', 'BodyP'))
tense_rows=[['Tense','Passive formula','Plans and prediction example'],['Present simple passive','am / is / are + V3','The final design <b>is approved</b> by the board each year.'],['Past simple passive','was / were + V3','The proposal <b>was rejected</b> after public consultation.'],['Present continuous passive','am / is / are being + V3','New homes <b>are being built</b> near the station.'],['Past continuous passive','was / were being + V3','The road <b>was being repaired</b> when the storm began.'],['Present perfect passive','has / have been + V3','The first phase <b>has been completed</b> ahead of schedule.'],['Past perfect passive','had been + V3','By 2025, the old site <b>had been cleared</b>.'],['Future simple passive','will be + V3','The findings <b>will be published</b> next month.'],['Future perfect passive','will have been + V3','The stadium <b>will have been completed</b> by July 2030.'],['Modal passive','modal + be + V3','The plan <b>may be revised</b> after consultation.'],['Modal perfect passive','modal + have been + V3','The warning signs <b>should have been installed</b> earlier.']]
story.append(table(tense_rows,[3.3*cm,5.0*cm,8.8*cm]))
story += box('Tense shortcut',[P('For a <b>scheduled future action</b>, use <b>will be + V3</b>: <i>The results will be announced tomorrow.</i> For a <b>completed result by a deadline</b>, use <b>will have been + V3</b>: <i>All applications will have been processed by Friday.</i>')],palette[3])

story.append(PageBreak()); story.append(P('3. Extra high-frequency structures for plans and predictions','H1P'))
extra=[
('be scheduled to','S + be + scheduled + to + base verb','a fixed official arrangement','The museum is scheduled to reopen in September.'),
('be due to','S + be + due + to + base verb','expected at a particular time','The report is due to be released this afternoon.'),
('be forecast to','S + be + forecast + to + base verb','prediction based on data','Inflation is forecast to fall next year.'),
('be anticipated to','S + be + anticipated + to + base verb','formal expectation','Demand is anticipated to increase during the holiday season.'),
('be estimated to','S + be + estimated + to + base verb','approximate prediction or calculation','The repairs are estimated to cost £2 million.'),
('be likely to','S + be + likely + to + base verb','probable future development','The proposal is likely to attract criticism.'),
('be unlikely to','S + be + unlikely + to + base verb','improbable future development','The changes are unlikely to affect current staff.'),
('be on course to','S + be + on course + to + base verb','progressing towards a target','The project is on course to finish before winter.'),
('be earmarked for','S + be + earmarked + for + noun / -ing','officially reserved for a purpose','The land is earmarked for affordable housing.'),
('be slated for','S + be + slated + for + noun / -ing','planned, often in news reporting','The building is slated for demolition next spring.'),
('be expected to be','S + be + expected + to be + V3','future passive result','The new policy is expected to be approved in May.'),
('be intended to','S + be + intended + to + base verb','purpose or design','The campaign is intended to encourage recycling.')]
for i,(name,formula,use,ex) in enumerate(extra):
    story += box(name,[P('<b>Formula:</b> '+formula),P('<b>Use:</b> '+use),P('<b>Example:</b> '+ex)],palette[i%len(palette)])

story.append(PageBreak()); story.append(P('4. Practical writing patterns','H1P'))
story += box('Formal report',[P('<b>It is anticipated that</b> the new policy <b>will be introduced</b> in stages. <b>The first phase is scheduled to be launched</b> in April.'),P('This pattern avoids naming a decision-maker and fits reports, proposals, and policy updates.')],palette[4])
story += box('News and forecasting',[P('<b>Passenger numbers are forecast to have reached</b> 20 million by 2035. <b>Two additional platforms are expected to have been built</b> by then.'),P('Use the perfect infinitive when you measure a completed outcome at a future deadline.')],palette[5])
story += box('Cautious prediction',[P('<b>The scheme is likely to be delayed</b> if funding is not secured. <b>However, the main works may be completed</b> before the end of the year.'),P('<i>Likely, unlikely, may, might, and could</i> make predictions less absolute and more appropriately cautious.')],palette[6])
story += box('A useful active-to-passive conversion',[P('<b>Active:</b> The council will publish the timetable next week.'),P('<b>Passive:</b> The timetable will be published next week (by the council).'),P('<b>Steps:</b> 1. Move the object to subject position. 2. Choose the tense of <i>be</i>. 3. Use V3. 4. Add <i>by + agent</i> only if the agent matters.')],palette[7])

story.append(P('5. Accuracy checklist','H1P'))
checks=[['Check','Correct choice'],['Keep the original time reference','will publish → <b>will be published</b>; had completed → <b>had been completed</b>.'],['Use V3 after be','<b>is projected to be completed</b>, not “is projected to be complete” when the meaning is an action.'],['Do not make intransitive verbs passive','Say <b>prices are set to rise</b>, not “prices are set to be risen”.'],['Use the agent only when useful','The policy was approved <b>by the board</b>. Omit it if the actor is irrelevant.'],['Match singular/plural','The plan <b>is</b> expected; the plans <b>are</b> expected.']]
story.append(table(checks,[5.0*cm,12.1*cm]))
story += box('Mini practice: model answers',[P('1. <b>Active:</b> Experts predict that the bridge will be completed by 2032. <b>Formal passive:</b> The bridge <b>is projected to be completed</b> by 2032.'),P('2. <b>Active:</b> The council will reserve the site for a school. <b>Passive:</b> The site <b>will be earmarked for</b> a school.'),P('3. <b>Active:</b> Analysts think passenger numbers will double by 2040. <b>Passive reporting structure:</b> Passenger numbers <b>are expected to have doubled</b> by 2040.')],palette[0])
story += [Spacer(1,5),P('Grammar note: These structures are common in formal communication because they foreground evidence, plans, processes, and predicted outcomes. For further reference on advanced passives, see the <link href="https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/free-resources/grammar/c1/advanced-passives-review" color="#153B5B">British Council’s advanced passive review</link> and <link href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/grammar/british-grammar/passive-uses" color="#153B5B">Cambridge’s passive-use guide</link>.','SmallP')]

doc=SimpleDocTemplate(OUT,pagesize=A4,rightMargin=1.45*cm,leftMargin=1.45*cm,topMargin=1.25*cm,bottomMargin=1.15*cm)
doc.build(story,onFirstPage=header,onLaterPages=header)
print(OUT)
Running Command

python "/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/src/create_passive_plans_handbook.py" && python -c "import os,pdfplumber; p='/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/output/Passive_Structures_for_Plans_and_Predictions_C1.pdf'; print('exists:',os.path.exists(p),'bytes:',os.path.getsize(p)); pdf=pdfplumber.open(p); text=' '.join((page.extract_text() or '') for page in pdf.pages); print('pages:',len(pdf.pages),'formulas:',text.count('Formula:'),'has structures:',all(x in text for x in ['is projected to be completed','is intended to be','is set to rise','is expected to have reached']),'has tense guide:', 'Future perfect passive' in text)" && ls -lh "/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/output/Passive_Structures_for_Plans_and_Predictions_C1.pdf"

Running Command

python -c "import pdfplumber; p='/tmp/workspace/revised-vocabulary-handbook/output/Passive_Structures_for_Plans_and_Predictions_C1.pdf'; pdf=pdfplumber.open(p); [print('PAGE',i+1,'\n',(page.extract_text() or '')[:3000]) for i,page in enumerate(pdf.pages)]"

Created a colorful C1 grammar handbook based on the photo.
It includes:
  • All source structures: is projected to be completed, is intended to be, is set to rise, is expected to have reached, and were expected to provide
  • A clear explanation of which forms are truly passive and which are passive-like prediction structures
  • Passive tense formulas, including present, past, continuous, perfect, future, modal, and future perfect passives
  • Extra common structures: be scheduled to, be due to, be forecast to, be anticipated to, be estimated to, be likely/unlikely to, be on course to, be earmarked for, and be slated for
  • Practical report, news, and forecast examples
  • An active-to-passive conversion guide and accuracy checklist
  • Color-coded sections for easier revision

Passive Structures for Plans and Predictions C1

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