Time Management in Listening
Time is really crucial in listening
Imagine, you have got a test with the following divisions of questions.
Questions Questions
Section one 1 to 10 Section two 11 to 21
Section three 22 to 30 Section four 31 to 40
There can be subsections for all four sections, or at least for three sections.
For example, Section one: First, look at questions Nos 1 to 6
Now look at questions 7 to 10
Here you have a little liberty on two things. First you have a little time before the real test begins. You’ll get a minute. You read the first few questions clearly, and are better positioned to answer the initial questions, for you have a better idea about what is asked for.
By the time you come at answer question number 6, you’ll have the freedom to wait till you get the last word of the audio of that particular subsection. You need not be confused on whether the audio part of a particular question is over or not.
This is helpful in two ways: firstly, you will get a better answer because, you do not have another question following, or, you are not under any pressure. Secondly, you are going to get a little time before the next section begins. Here the presenter has to interfere to tell you to look at question numbers 7 to 10.
When the second sub-section begins, you are better positioned to answer the first question, that is question number 7. Then you are taken forward to read and answer questions 8 and 9. By the time you reach at question now 10, you have a few more advantages.
First thing is that the section itself is over. Secondly, you are relaxed and glad to know that there is 30 seconds left to go back to your answers. Thirdly, you can have a little ‘reading ahead’ of the following section provided you have written all your previous answers well or not so badly. Time saved by writing legible/clear and right answers in the first attempt itself will give you the advantage of minimum 20 seconds to read ahead the following section.
Now let us see the section Number. 2
First the presenter will tell you what is going to happen. The moment you know of the topic, you can go to questions straightaway. When the presenter tells you, ‘look at questions ‘11 to 16’, ‘11 to 17’ or even ‘11 to 20’ (taking the whole section in a single go), you are not surprised, because you know what is in store. You can follow the same pattern as you did in the first section.
The only difference you would find in one section after the other is that you will be asked to answer different types of questions. Apart from that, what you are going to do to answer questions, say 21 to 28 or 31 to 36 or whatever, the process involved is the same. But the freedom you get is much more, primarily because, at the end you have the sweet feeling that the test itself is over.
Secondly, you have got 30 seconds to check your answers together with a 10 minutes to transfer your answers. These times are to be better managed to perform better in listening.
Student problems:
• Different accents, at times, in the same test.
• Falling and rising tones. Falling tones at times go poorly heard or virtually inaudible.
• Homophones: words with almost same pronunciation but with different spellings.
• Spellings of some regional, geographical, cultural and social words and expressions.
• Long discussions leading to an answer in multiple-choice questions.
• Quick answers: a sentence carrying more than one answer.
• Answers not in succession.
• The last word of a talk becoming an answer.
• Adjectives that make or mar an answer. E.g. a job instead of a challenging job.
• Phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, jargons and regional/dialectical expressions
Solutions.
1. Listen to various TV programmes. News bulletins, talk-back programmes, discussions, interviews, phone ins, commentaries and so on.
2. Listening to interviews, both audio and audio visual, is good.
3. List out for common homophones and familiarize them.
4. List out typical English expressions and be in touch with them.
5. Doing comprehension passages and reading. Eliminating the wrong ones, culling out the right one, ignoring the unattended one, selecting only the attended options etc. are simple ways to find the right answer.
6. Listen. Listen and listen to see how packed a sentence could be.
7. Comprehension of passages. Attending lectures and talks.
8. List out common phrases and idioms, practice them while writing speaking and listening. An associative approach to learning is needed.
A jaypeedoc. 31/10/011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
A write up on what green jobs are, and how the future of green job is
going to be. By www.siliconindia.com
Scope
Around one million green jobs will be generated in India over the next two years, according to estimate headhunters. In 2008, a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report had highlighted that by 2025 India would see the creation of nine hundred thousand green jobs in the area of biogas alone.
Definitions
Green jobs, as defined by UNEP, refers to work in agricultural, manufacturing, research and development or administrative activities that contribute to preserving environmental quality, and help in protecting the ecosystem and biodiversity.
Area
They may include architects designing energy-efficient buildings, organic farmers in villages, environmental engineers or even plumbers installing water-recycle systems. While green architecture, mechanical and chemical engineering, biotechnology and environmental management are the most lucrative and sought-after professions in the new, green sector, policy-making for renewable energy and natural resources management is not far behind.
Emerging Academic Interests
The Suzlon group, a pioneer in exploring renewable energy sources, has signed an MoU with TERI University in March 2009, to institute an M.Tech in Renewable Energy Engineering and Management. The need for sustainable development has sensitized a corpus of scientists, managers and leaders to the importance of environmental protection. From just 48 students in 2006, the university now has 260. Almost all these students have been placed in companies like TCS, Reliance Infrastructure and IL&FS, and are involved in green activities.
Future
One of the biggest future recruiters in green jobs is likely to be real estate, with green buildings coming up fast. A recent study by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) estimates that 45 million square feet of additional green building-space in India will be ready by 2012. Companies like Wipro, Microsoft, Cognizant, TCS, Infosys and Oracle are either operating - or planning to - form green offices, revealed the study. "There will be a huge demand for people who can certify green buildings, and architects and project planners who are adept in green building norms.
For those looking for an alternative career, the green sector offers various opportunities. Working with an NGO, or a training programme on sustainability, can help one gain the necessary perspective. Organisations like ACC Cement, Ecosmart, SGS India, TCS, Reliance Energy and M&M offer internships and may even recruit the interns.
Seamy side
Unfortunately, Green jobs are still not considered as lucrative. And that's mainly because of a lack of awareness. While entry-level salaries are about Rs. 3.5 to Rs. 4.5 lakh per annum, packages in the mid-level can vary from Rs. 14-20 lakh and a senior professional could even command anything between Rs. 45 and 60 lakh, said Balaji of MaFoi.
going to be. By www.siliconindia.com
Scope
Around one million green jobs will be generated in India over the next two years, according to estimate headhunters. In 2008, a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report had highlighted that by 2025 India would see the creation of nine hundred thousand green jobs in the area of biogas alone.
Definitions
Green jobs, as defined by UNEP, refers to work in agricultural, manufacturing, research and development or administrative activities that contribute to preserving environmental quality, and help in protecting the ecosystem and biodiversity.
Area
They may include architects designing energy-efficient buildings, organic farmers in villages, environmental engineers or even plumbers installing water-recycle systems. While green architecture, mechanical and chemical engineering, biotechnology and environmental management are the most lucrative and sought-after professions in the new, green sector, policy-making for renewable energy and natural resources management is not far behind.
Emerging Academic Interests
The Suzlon group, a pioneer in exploring renewable energy sources, has signed an MoU with TERI University in March 2009, to institute an M.Tech in Renewable Energy Engineering and Management. The need for sustainable development has sensitized a corpus of scientists, managers and leaders to the importance of environmental protection. From just 48 students in 2006, the university now has 260. Almost all these students have been placed in companies like TCS, Reliance Infrastructure and IL&FS, and are involved in green activities.
Future
One of the biggest future recruiters in green jobs is likely to be real estate, with green buildings coming up fast. A recent study by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) estimates that 45 million square feet of additional green building-space in India will be ready by 2012. Companies like Wipro, Microsoft, Cognizant, TCS, Infosys and Oracle are either operating - or planning to - form green offices, revealed the study. "There will be a huge demand for people who can certify green buildings, and architects and project planners who are adept in green building norms.
For those looking for an alternative career, the green sector offers various opportunities. Working with an NGO, or a training programme on sustainability, can help one gain the necessary perspective. Organisations like ACC Cement, Ecosmart, SGS India, TCS, Reliance Energy and M&M offer internships and may even recruit the interns.
Seamy side
Unfortunately, Green jobs are still not considered as lucrative. And that's mainly because of a lack of awareness. While entry-level salaries are about Rs. 3.5 to Rs. 4.5 lakh per annum, packages in the mid-level can vary from Rs. 14-20 lakh and a senior professional could even command anything between Rs. 45 and 60 lakh, said Balaji of MaFoi.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Reading: Things to be taken into account
1. Read the instructions first. Read the questions
2. Read as fast as you can, stopping at place where there are references
3. Underline finishing phrases of all opening sentences
4. Italics, strange words, quotations and brackets are indications
5. Note words like however, except, further, moreover, but, yet, still etc.
6. Double negatives either in questions or in the body
7. Synonymous expressions, from question to body or body to question
8. So far, Until, Till, of late, lately, recently and the like are tricky
9. Observe tense and number patterns of matching questions
10. When a word can be used more than once, only once it is repeated.
11. Multiple choice is either finding the right ones or identifying the wrong ones
12. Not given question will have a phrase that you may not see in the text
13. Yes, questions are more straightforward.
14. No questions are the trickiest. Not given is much smaller in number
15. So is the case with true or false. True answers are straighter than false answers
16. Please note very small sentences, ones which are less than a line long.
17. Last phrase of every paragraph will have a punching word.
18. Suitable title, read the first part of first and last part of the last paragraph
19. Don’t read the text again and again for every single question.
20. Mark up an area which has given you an answer.
21. Underline all the words that you have lifted as answers.
22. You may a long phrase as answer but you have only three words’ space.
23. Read left and right of a missing word. Gap fill.
24. If last part is missing, it is easier. So is the case with beginning.
25. Reading aloud with the missing part missed. It will echo right word
26. Don’t worry about the text of the test, but worry about the text of the question.
27. ‘Three words’ means either three words, or two words or one word. Not four.
28. Some questions come with multiple answers. Take best fitting.
29. If a question takes longer, forget it. You can miss out three answers every section.
30. If you are not able finish a section in 20 mnts, stop doing it wherever you are at.
31. Try to finish sections earlier than time. 20 mnts is 20 or 19 or 18 mts. Not 21 mts.
32. See the question allocation. 13, 13, 14 or 12, 15, 13 or 15, 12, 13 or 14, 12, 14.
33. First part easier, second one is not so, third one is difficult. Bank on easy ones.
34. Never leave an answer space blank. Guess and write something.
35. No two answers to one question. Rarely one answer satisfies two questions.
36. Spell out words seriously. Article, prepositions, punctuation etc. are serious.
37. Conscious of typography. First word of sentence needs to begin in caps.
38. Ordinary words in between a sentence should not begin in caps
39. Free hand is fine if it is readable. If not, please write all answers in caps
40. Keep on transferring answers as you go on finding them. No time at the end.
41. Mark out left out entries. You might enter a right answer in a wrong column.
42. When there is a word bank, beware of pairs like: electric and electrical.
43. When there is no word bank, read the passage very quizzically.
44. When there are choice question too confusing, take the smallest one.
45. If there is not time left, there is no choice, but write something. Jaypees.doc
46. Where there are equal number of matching questions and matches, one wrong selection will make another one wrong. Five questions and five options. Four right selections will make the fifth obviously right.
47. Fewer are the number of choice; greater is the chance to get it right. Eliminating the wrong one takes you close to the answer. Three options. One is eliminated. There is fifty-fifty chance with the remaining two options.
48. Try to have enough synonyms for common words. Mock at, ridicule, parody, make fun of, laugh at, jeer etc. mean almost same. So questions may have one of these words and the body part will have another one of these.
49. So is the case with antonyms: well off-poor, strong-weak, brave-coward etc.
50. Huge paragraph should not scare you. The first or/and last sentence will give you what it is all about.
51. As questions get finished, mark out the paragraphs that have been done.
52. The area which gives you a paragraph heading will give you at least one more answer. So mark out that part. So you can avoid reading the whole para again.
53. If you are sure that you have got para heads right, write them against all corresponding paragraphs. It saves you time reading them second time for another answer like yes or no, true or false or a gap fill.
54. Summary of a paragraph or a few paragraphs may come with gaps to be filled. Look at: full stops, commas, semicolons, clauses- conditional-sub and main.
55. A missing word after a full stop is easy to identify. A word before a full stop is easy as well. And if the exact middle part of the sentence is missing, it is easier too. Read aloud sentences with filled in words.
56. Singular words for plural ones, plural words for singular ones, continuous form for bare forms, bare forms for continuous forms, past word for present and present word for past and the like are critical.
57. So is the case with wrong prepositions, adding one when there is no need for one, failing to do one where is need for one and the like are very important sensitivities of reading.
58. Constant reading may make you predict answers. Never leave the string of thought a sentence has while reading it. If a sentence begins this way, it has to end this way. This sense comes only when you read variety to writings.
59. Some answers may give indication/s to following answers. Like a No answer will make you predict a multiple choice’s answer or a gap fill sentence.
60. Remember, please, every point counts and every point is counted. For example, different readings have different band builds.
61. However, randomly, we can say, a 24 will give you 6. A 28 will give 6.5. and 29 will get you 7. But, 30 or 31 or 32 or 33 will not get you anything, but a 34 will get you 7.5. So never underrate a point. I repeat, every point counts and every point is counted.
A word of caution. Always try to do fresh readings. Doing a reading second time does not help. Used reading gives you clues. It will give you a wrong confidence. It won’t work in an exam condition. You should have done minimum 10 fresh readings you sit the test. Always remember, an ordinary reader like you can get 20 answers right if you do a test without any preparation. So, all your preparation is to take this 20 up to 30. It’s no big deal either. Ajaypeesdoc. 26.10.011
1. Read the instructions first. Read the questions
2. Read as fast as you can, stopping at place where there are references
3. Underline finishing phrases of all opening sentences
4. Italics, strange words, quotations and brackets are indications
5. Note words like however, except, further, moreover, but, yet, still etc.
6. Double negatives either in questions or in the body
7. Synonymous expressions, from question to body or body to question
8. So far, Until, Till, of late, lately, recently and the like are tricky
9. Observe tense and number patterns of matching questions
10. When a word can be used more than once, only once it is repeated.
11. Multiple choice is either finding the right ones or identifying the wrong ones
12. Not given question will have a phrase that you may not see in the text
13. Yes, questions are more straightforward.
14. No questions are the trickiest. Not given is much smaller in number
15. So is the case with true or false. True answers are straighter than false answers
16. Please note very small sentences, ones which are less than a line long.
17. Last phrase of every paragraph will have a punching word.
18. Suitable title, read the first part of first and last part of the last paragraph
19. Don’t read the text again and again for every single question.
20. Mark up an area which has given you an answer.
21. Underline all the words that you have lifted as answers.
22. You may a long phrase as answer but you have only three words’ space.
23. Read left and right of a missing word. Gap fill.
24. If last part is missing, it is easier. So is the case with beginning.
25. Reading aloud with the missing part missed. It will echo right word
26. Don’t worry about the text of the test, but worry about the text of the question.
27. ‘Three words’ means either three words, or two words or one word. Not four.
28. Some questions come with multiple answers. Take best fitting.
29. If a question takes longer, forget it. You can miss out three answers every section.
30. If you are not able finish a section in 20 mnts, stop doing it wherever you are at.
31. Try to finish sections earlier than time. 20 mnts is 20 or 19 or 18 mts. Not 21 mts.
32. See the question allocation. 13, 13, 14 or 12, 15, 13 or 15, 12, 13 or 14, 12, 14.
33. First part easier, second one is not so, third one is difficult. Bank on easy ones.
34. Never leave an answer space blank. Guess and write something.
35. No two answers to one question. Rarely one answer satisfies two questions.
36. Spell out words seriously. Article, prepositions, punctuation etc. are serious.
37. Conscious of typography. First word of sentence needs to begin in caps.
38. Ordinary words in between a sentence should not begin in caps
39. Free hand is fine if it is readable. If not, please write all answers in caps
40. Keep on transferring answers as you go on finding them. No time at the end.
41. Mark out left out entries. You might enter a right answer in a wrong column.
42. When there is a word bank, beware of pairs like: electric and electrical.
43. When there is no word bank, read the passage very quizzically.
44. When there are choice question too confusing, take the smallest one.
45. If there is not time left, there is no choice, but write something. Jaypees.doc
46. Where there are equal number of matching questions and matches, one wrong selection will make another one wrong. Five questions and five options. Four right selections will make the fifth obviously right.
47. Fewer are the number of choice; greater is the chance to get it right. Eliminating the wrong one takes you close to the answer. Three options. One is eliminated. There is fifty-fifty chance with the remaining two options.
48. Try to have enough synonyms for common words. Mock at, ridicule, parody, make fun of, laugh at, jeer etc. mean almost same. So questions may have one of these words and the body part will have another one of these.
49. So is the case with antonyms: well off-poor, strong-weak, brave-coward etc.
50. Huge paragraph should not scare you. The first or/and last sentence will give you what it is all about.
51. As questions get finished, mark out the paragraphs that have been done.
52. The area which gives you a paragraph heading will give you at least one more answer. So mark out that part. So you can avoid reading the whole para again.
53. If you are sure that you have got para heads right, write them against all corresponding paragraphs. It saves you time reading them second time for another answer like yes or no, true or false or a gap fill.
54. Summary of a paragraph or a few paragraphs may come with gaps to be filled. Look at: full stops, commas, semicolons, clauses- conditional-sub and main.
55. A missing word after a full stop is easy to identify. A word before a full stop is easy as well. And if the exact middle part of the sentence is missing, it is easier too. Read aloud sentences with filled in words.
56. Singular words for plural ones, plural words for singular ones, continuous form for bare forms, bare forms for continuous forms, past word for present and present word for past and the like are critical.
57. So is the case with wrong prepositions, adding one when there is no need for one, failing to do one where is need for one and the like are very important sensitivities of reading.
58. Constant reading may make you predict answers. Never leave the string of thought a sentence has while reading it. If a sentence begins this way, it has to end this way. This sense comes only when you read variety to writings.
59. Some answers may give indication/s to following answers. Like a No answer will make you predict a multiple choice’s answer or a gap fill sentence.
60. Remember, please, every point counts and every point is counted. For example, different readings have different band builds.
61. However, randomly, we can say, a 24 will give you 6. A 28 will give 6.5. and 29 will get you 7. But, 30 or 31 or 32 or 33 will not get you anything, but a 34 will get you 7.5. So never underrate a point. I repeat, every point counts and every point is counted.
A word of caution. Always try to do fresh readings. Doing a reading second time does not help. Used reading gives you clues. It will give you a wrong confidence. It won’t work in an exam condition. You should have done minimum 10 fresh readings you sit the test. Always remember, an ordinary reader like you can get 20 answers right if you do a test without any preparation. So, all your preparation is to take this 20 up to 30. It’s no big deal either. Ajaypeesdoc. 26.10.011
Production and consumption of energy in the US 1950-2000 and 2025
Ajapeesdoc.23.10.011
Here we have a line graph on production and consumption of power in the US from 1950 to 2000, and the projected figures for 2025 also given. Energy is calculated in British Thermal Units (1=1 quadrillion).
In general production and consumption show an upward trend. In 1950, there was a slight difference, and in the following years, there felt an upward spiral. The figures stood between 25 and 40 units, but in 1975, production touched almost 60 units and consumption stood slightly above the same; the increase is above two-fold.
But, over the years, say between1975-2000, production stood below 60 units, but demand went far above 80, and the difference was offset by imports. This variation continued till 2000 making a huge difference of nearly 30 units. In short, the US witnessed a three to four fold increase in demand and supply of power.
Coming to the projected figures, there will be huge difference in 2025. It may be by the tune of 60 units, from nearly 80 to 140 units.
Concluding the report, it is right to add that the US will have to depend too much on imports to keep its power supply-demand equilibrium in future. 190
Ajapeesdoc.23.10.011
Here we have a line graph on production and consumption of power in the US from 1950 to 2000, and the projected figures for 2025 also given. Energy is calculated in British Thermal Units (1=1 quadrillion).
In general production and consumption show an upward trend. In 1950, there was a slight difference, and in the following years, there felt an upward spiral. The figures stood between 25 and 40 units, but in 1975, production touched almost 60 units and consumption stood slightly above the same; the increase is above two-fold.
But, over the years, say between1975-2000, production stood below 60 units, but demand went far above 80, and the difference was offset by imports. This variation continued till 2000 making a huge difference of nearly 30 units. In short, the US witnessed a three to four fold increase in demand and supply of power.
Coming to the projected figures, there will be huge difference in 2025. It may be by the tune of 60 units, from nearly 80 to 140 units.
Concluding the report, it is right to add that the US will have to depend too much on imports to keep its power supply-demand equilibrium in future. 190
Factors motivating young professionals to succeed: Bar chart on Survey result
The bar chart presents the result of a survey conducted on 1000 young professionals, aged between 20-30, to find out what motivated them to succeed in their life. 27 words
To begin with, 80% participants responded that personal satisfaction and ambition were the major factors that contributed to their success. Following them were another 75% who said that it was family pressure. Sixty percent respondents were of the opinion that pressure from the society drove them whereas 50% had the impression that desire for material things and rivalry were forcing them to be successful. 60 words
When peer pressure and money encouraged another 45% each to succeed, slightly above 30% youngsters found pressure in feeling inadequate. Envy/jealousy pushed 30% to succeed followed by another 25% who had the impression that it was fear of failure that made them strive hard. 36 words
Though different people have different views on factors leading to success, fear of failure motivates the least number of youngsters and ambition and money motivate the most. 28 words
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jaypeedoc. 4/2/11
Factors that make working environ pleasant: a survey result.
The bar chart breaks up the findings of a survey conducted on two different age groups- 18-30 and 45-60 – to find out factors that make their working environment pleasant.
These factors can be divided into external and internal factors. The internal factors are team spirit, competent boss, respect from colleagues and job satisfaction. The external factors are chance for personal development, job security, promotional prospects and money.
On the internal factors, above 50% in each age groups agreed that team spirit, competent boss and job satisfaction are essential for making their environment pleasant. Whereas on the external factors, there are contrasting findings. On the chance for personal development and promotional aspects 80% to 90% of the younger groups were in favour while less than 50% of the older groups thought so. A similar pattern is noted on job security. With regards to money 69% to 70% of both the age groups said it is essential.
In conclusion, the internal factors have similar responses from the two age groups while they had dissimilar opinions on external factors.
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The bar chart presents the result of a survey conducted on 1000 young professionals, aged between 20-30, to find out what motivated them to succeed in their life. 27 words
To begin with, 80% participants responded that personal satisfaction and ambition were the major factors that contributed to their success. Following them were another 75% who said that it was family pressure. Sixty percent respondents were of the opinion that pressure from the society drove them whereas 50% had the impression that desire for material things and rivalry were forcing them to be successful. 60 words
When peer pressure and money encouraged another 45% each to succeed, slightly above 30% youngsters found pressure in feeling inadequate. Envy/jealousy pushed 30% to succeed followed by another 25% who had the impression that it was fear of failure that made them strive hard. 36 words
Though different people have different views on factors leading to success, fear of failure motivates the least number of youngsters and ambition and money motivate the most. 28 words
160 words
jaypeedoc. 4/2/11
Factors that make working environ pleasant: a survey result.
The bar chart breaks up the findings of a survey conducted on two different age groups- 18-30 and 45-60 – to find out factors that make their working environment pleasant.
These factors can be divided into external and internal factors. The internal factors are team spirit, competent boss, respect from colleagues and job satisfaction. The external factors are chance for personal development, job security, promotional prospects and money.
On the internal factors, above 50% in each age groups agreed that team spirit, competent boss and job satisfaction are essential for making their environment pleasant. Whereas on the external factors, there are contrasting findings. On the chance for personal development and promotional aspects 80% to 90% of the younger groups were in favour while less than 50% of the older groups thought so. A similar pattern is noted on job security. With regards to money 69% to 70% of both the age groups said it is essential.
In conclusion, the internal factors have similar responses from the two age groups while they had dissimilar opinions on external factors.
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Speaking
It is a download. I have no claim on it.
The speaking test is an interview which assesses how well you can communicate in spoken English. It is a test of general speaking skills and is broadly the same for all candidates. The interview lasts for eleven to fourteen minutes and is in three main sections:
• the first part is on familiar topics such as your work or study experience, your family or home culture and your interests or hobbies.
• this is followed by a part where you are asked to talk on a particular topic for one to two minutes. You are given a card which states what you should talk about and you are given one minute to prepare. At the end of your one to two minutes the examiner may ask you one or two questions before moving on to the third part of the test.
• the final part is an extension of the part 2 topic to a more abstract discussion of related issues.
You are assessed on your ability to communicate fluently, clearly (i.e. with clear pronunciation) and accurately using appropriate grammar and vocabulary. Your fluency is being assessed so it is important to say as much as you can as well as to speak spontaneously and not to learn what you are going to say. If the examiner thinks you are giving a prepared answer he or she will quickly change the question. Throughout the speaking test, the examiners will ask the questions and control the timing and the move from one part to another. The interview will be recorded. This is to make sure the interviewers and band scores are consistent in all IELTS centres.
Practice
To get maximum benefit all the practice should be done without preparing your answers. You will not know exactly what the examiner is going to ask or exactly how he or she will ask it. You need to be spontaneous, to speak as naturally and fluently as possible. The aim of this practice section is to help you to prepare for the type of questions you will get and practise dealing with them without preparing specific answers. It is important to keep to this for two reasons. First, the examiner will notice if you are repeating something you have learned and will stop you. Second, though it may seem difficult at first, it will actually make the test easier for you if you relax and talk naturally rather than trying to remember a ready-made answer. So the first and most important skill is talking fluently.
The only way to improve your fluency is by getting a lot of practice in speaking. Be confident. Think about what you want to say. Of course you should try to get your English right, but do not worry too much about getting everything absolutely correct. The important thing is that you should speak and listen, that you should engage in an extended interview with the examiner and that you should enjoy using your English to communicate with an English speaker.
Stages I II III
Speaking: How it woks
To practise for the speaking test, find a friend or study partner and take it in turns to ask one another questions and speak about the following:
Part 1
In the first stage of the interview the examiner will ask you some general questions about yourself and the subjects you know about, for example about your educational background, work experience and leisure interests. When you go into the interview room, the interviewer will greet you, exchange introductions, check your identification and then start the interview. The questions on familiar topics will give you a chance to convey a lot of information about yourself and your life, but will also allow you to relax and ‘warm-up’. It is important that you try to give extended answers. Remember, the purpose of the questions is to get you to talk. Questions may also focus on the culture of your country (educational system, social customs etc) or on aspects of your lifestyle (family life, city life, hobbies etc). These are all very broad areas in terms of the number of questions that could be asked so this is another reason why you can’t prepare specific answers.
Draw up a personal information form like the one below and be prepared to talk about it for four minutes:
• Your full name
• Nationality
• Your place of birth
• First language
• Other languages
• Family
• Educational background
Then your partner should ask you to talk in more detail about specific aspects, which could include work, education, hobbies and interests or some aspect of the culture of your country, for another four minutes. The aim here is to show your fluency so it is important to keep the conversation going.
Part 2
In the second stage of the interview you will be given a card which tells you the topic you should talk about for one to two minutes. It also gives you some prompts about what you should include in your talk. You then have one minute to prepare your topic and you will be allowed to make some notes. The examiner will tell you when to start and finish and may ask you one or two questions. In this part it is important to try to keep talking for the whole two minutes. It is not a conversation so do not expect the examiner to join in.
Here are some example cards. Use them to practise with your partner:
Describe a wedding you have been to or heard about.
You should say:
• who got married
• what they wore
• what they did on the day
and explain how you felt about this wedding.
Describe a wild animal that can be found in your country.
You should say:
• what it looks like
• where it lives
• what you like/don't llike about it
and explain how people in your country generally feel about it.
As well as practising with a partner, you could practise alone, recording yourself and then listening to the recording. Although fluency is very important, think about how clearly, correctly and appropriately you speak. Think too about how you organise your talk. You might like to introduce your topic, number the main points and end with a conclusion. Remember that spoken English is less formal than written English and that you will have to use signals that are common and appropriate for speaking.
Part 3
In the third part of the speaking test you will be asked to discuss more general issues related to the part 2 topic. This part will be much more abstract and the examiner will be interested in how well you express your ideas and opinions about these issues.
As an example, look at the possible issues that could be linked to the topic given on one of the cards in Part 2:
Now brainstorm ideas for a discussion linked to the topic of 'weddings' in Part 2. If possible with a partner, develop this into a part 3 discussion by asking and answering questions.
It is useful if you develop some strategies, such as useful expressions, that will help you maintain a well-organised, fluent discussion. Some of these phrases will give you time to think while others will get you out of difficulties.
Remember that IELTS is not assessing your knowledge; it is measuring your competence in English so you should not be afraid to say you do not know, nor to give your opinions even if you do not know very much about the subject - you can use your imagination to explore the topic.
You can practise your fluency by imagining yourself in situations where you would need to speak English. Practise asking questions and talking about any sort of topics. Pay attention to accuracy too - note any special problems you have and try to avoid them in your practice.
Summary
What you need to know:
• How to talk fluently
• How to anticipate content
• How to use appropriate language
• How to use strategies
Remember:
1. The format of the test is as follows:
In the first part of the interview you will be asked questions about yourself and familiar topics.
In the second part you will be given a card with a topic and some prompts. You will have one minute to prepare this topic and then you will talk about it for one to two minutes.
In the last part the examiner will develop the topic into a more abstract discussion. You will be asked for your opinions and ideas on related issues.
2. Try to talk as much and as fluently as possible. In the actual test, do not let concern about accuracy obstruct fluency.
3. Do not prepare specific answers: they will not be useful and they will make it more difficult for you to do a good interview.
4. Relax, be confident and enjoy using your English.
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The speaking test is an interview which assesses how well you can communicate in spoken English. It is a test of general speaking skills and is broadly the same for all candidates. The interview lasts for eleven to fourteen minutes and is in three main sections:
• the first part is on familiar topics such as your work or study experience, your family or home culture and your interests or hobbies.
• this is followed by a part where you are asked to talk on a particular topic for one to two minutes. You are given a card which states what you should talk about and you are given one minute to prepare. At the end of your one to two minutes the examiner may ask you one or two questions before moving on to the third part of the test.
• the final part is an extension of the part 2 topic to a more abstract discussion of related issues.
You are assessed on your ability to communicate fluently, clearly (i.e. with clear pronunciation) and accurately using appropriate grammar and vocabulary. Your fluency is being assessed so it is important to say as much as you can as well as to speak spontaneously and not to learn what you are going to say. If the examiner thinks you are giving a prepared answer he or she will quickly change the question. Throughout the speaking test, the examiners will ask the questions and control the timing and the move from one part to another. The interview will be recorded. This is to make sure the interviewers and band scores are consistent in all IELTS centres.
Practice
To get maximum benefit all the practice should be done without preparing your answers. You will not know exactly what the examiner is going to ask or exactly how he or she will ask it. You need to be spontaneous, to speak as naturally and fluently as possible. The aim of this practice section is to help you to prepare for the type of questions you will get and practise dealing with them without preparing specific answers. It is important to keep to this for two reasons. First, the examiner will notice if you are repeating something you have learned and will stop you. Second, though it may seem difficult at first, it will actually make the test easier for you if you relax and talk naturally rather than trying to remember a ready-made answer. So the first and most important skill is talking fluently.
The only way to improve your fluency is by getting a lot of practice in speaking. Be confident. Think about what you want to say. Of course you should try to get your English right, but do not worry too much about getting everything absolutely correct. The important thing is that you should speak and listen, that you should engage in an extended interview with the examiner and that you should enjoy using your English to communicate with an English speaker.
Stages I II III
Speaking: How it woks
To practise for the speaking test, find a friend or study partner and take it in turns to ask one another questions and speak about the following:
Part 1
In the first stage of the interview the examiner will ask you some general questions about yourself and the subjects you know about, for example about your educational background, work experience and leisure interests. When you go into the interview room, the interviewer will greet you, exchange introductions, check your identification and then start the interview. The questions on familiar topics will give you a chance to convey a lot of information about yourself and your life, but will also allow you to relax and ‘warm-up’. It is important that you try to give extended answers. Remember, the purpose of the questions is to get you to talk. Questions may also focus on the culture of your country (educational system, social customs etc) or on aspects of your lifestyle (family life, city life, hobbies etc). These are all very broad areas in terms of the number of questions that could be asked so this is another reason why you can’t prepare specific answers.
Draw up a personal information form like the one below and be prepared to talk about it for four minutes:
• Your full name
• Nationality
• Your place of birth
• First language
• Other languages
• Family
• Educational background
Then your partner should ask you to talk in more detail about specific aspects, which could include work, education, hobbies and interests or some aspect of the culture of your country, for another four minutes. The aim here is to show your fluency so it is important to keep the conversation going.
Part 2
In the second stage of the interview you will be given a card which tells you the topic you should talk about for one to two minutes. It also gives you some prompts about what you should include in your talk. You then have one minute to prepare your topic and you will be allowed to make some notes. The examiner will tell you when to start and finish and may ask you one or two questions. In this part it is important to try to keep talking for the whole two minutes. It is not a conversation so do not expect the examiner to join in.
Here are some example cards. Use them to practise with your partner:
Describe a wedding you have been to or heard about.
You should say:
• who got married
• what they wore
• what they did on the day
and explain how you felt about this wedding.
Describe a wild animal that can be found in your country.
You should say:
• what it looks like
• where it lives
• what you like/don't llike about it
and explain how people in your country generally feel about it.
As well as practising with a partner, you could practise alone, recording yourself and then listening to the recording. Although fluency is very important, think about how clearly, correctly and appropriately you speak. Think too about how you organise your talk. You might like to introduce your topic, number the main points and end with a conclusion. Remember that spoken English is less formal than written English and that you will have to use signals that are common and appropriate for speaking.
Part 3
In the third part of the speaking test you will be asked to discuss more general issues related to the part 2 topic. This part will be much more abstract and the examiner will be interested in how well you express your ideas and opinions about these issues.
As an example, look at the possible issues that could be linked to the topic given on one of the cards in Part 2:
Now brainstorm ideas for a discussion linked to the topic of 'weddings' in Part 2. If possible with a partner, develop this into a part 3 discussion by asking and answering questions.
It is useful if you develop some strategies, such as useful expressions, that will help you maintain a well-organised, fluent discussion. Some of these phrases will give you time to think while others will get you out of difficulties.
Remember that IELTS is not assessing your knowledge; it is measuring your competence in English so you should not be afraid to say you do not know, nor to give your opinions even if you do not know very much about the subject - you can use your imagination to explore the topic.
You can practise your fluency by imagining yourself in situations where you would need to speak English. Practise asking questions and talking about any sort of topics. Pay attention to accuracy too - note any special problems you have and try to avoid them in your practice.
Summary
What you need to know:
• How to talk fluently
• How to anticipate content
• How to use appropriate language
• How to use strategies
Remember:
1. The format of the test is as follows:
In the first part of the interview you will be asked questions about yourself and familiar topics.
In the second part you will be given a card with a topic and some prompts. You will have one minute to prepare this topic and then you will talk about it for one to two minutes.
In the last part the examiner will develop the topic into a more abstract discussion. You will be asked for your opinions and ideas on related issues.
2. Try to talk as much and as fluently as possible. In the actual test, do not let concern about accuracy obstruct fluency.
3. Do not prepare specific answers: they will not be useful and they will make it more difficult for you to do a good interview.
4. Relax, be confident and enjoy using your English.
An activity you liked most when you were a child.
What that was
Who often you did it
Who you did it with
Well, childhood memories make anyone nostalgic.
And I for one liked to doing many things in my childhood.
Since I was born and brought up in a village,
I used to have a lot of interesting activities to pursue,
We children in the past had the fortune of great free time
Especially during summer vacation/s.
And our activities included flying kites, fishing, climbing trees,
hunting birds by using crude weapons like catapults etc.
Among them I liked fishing most.
Because our place had, or I would say, we have
a lot of small streams and tributaries and wetlands
And there is a river too.
These waters were home to many fishes
and we used to spend a lot of time fishing.
We had a rare way of fishing, that is, we used to
Make fishing line and rode all by ourselves,
We made hooks out of safety pins
and we used cotton threat as fishing line.
The most interesting thing was that
we had the habit of keeping caught live fish
in plastic bags and bottles.
Our rustic pleasures did not see the suffering of those poor fishes.
Now, thinking of those carefree times,
I often feel like going back to those good old days once again.
Even now, whenever I find children go fishing,
it is very hard to find such scenes these days though,
I too feel like giving them company.
Well, that is it about the activity
I liked most in my childhood
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A website you frequently visit
Name it
How often you visit
Why you like this site
Well, as an educated person,
it is difficult for me to do without visiting websites.
For education, profession and for information
people visit one site or the other almost on a daily basis.
The say way, I also visit some sites.
If I am to mention of a few, I would say, they are
Malayala manoramaonline.com
Search engine google.com
The famous job portal Noukri.com,
website of the Hindu daily etc.www.the hindu.co.in
Among them I like the site of the Hindu daily.
I visit this site daily, and I like it for many reasons.
First of all it is highly user-friendly.
An ordinary person with a little working
knowledge of English and computers
can easily navigate and access all information no time.
Second thing I like most is the design of the site.
It is designed almost like the front page of the Daily itself
With a banner heading on the top
And on the left, there is a list of headings,
they are actually links
Or they can be called navigators
Simply clicking them, we can access news on local,
national international etc.
On the right side of the home page there is a shopping portal,
it is for e-shopping and the same showcases
the latest products and services. We can simply know about their price, availability, specifications, quality etc.
And at the right side corner there is a slot for an online survey, where one contemporary issue will be posted, and the visitors can click on agree or disagree. This helps us express our views.
And finally, there is a ribbon like flash-line, which always carries the latest news items. These are the factors that make me like this site.
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A teacher you like most
Who that is
What he taught
Why you like him/her
Yes, well, many teachers have taught me
Over my academic years, and there are male and female
Among them, a like a teacher much more than anyone else.
Actually, he was teaching me mathematics
While I was studying for my tenth standard.
His name was, or I would say, his name is
Thomas Joseph.
He is from my place itself,
and I like him very much for many things
Firstly, he was an excellent teacher.
He had thorough knowledge about his subject.
And he had special knack for keeping the class glued to him.
Secondly, he was an accessible person.
We students never felt scared of him
He was rather a friend than a teacher.
Thirdly, he was so compassionate and sympathetic.
He was always ready to go extra miles to help weak students
He used to conduct special classes after class hours.
I have one more reason to like him because,
He was the one who made me get though
My tenth standard exam, because I was very poor at maths
And he instilled in me some courage and
Confidence, and he made it easy for me to face the exam.
I have fond memories about him, and lately
I came to know that he left our school
And is now working at a school in the
Northern part of Kerala. I like him very much.
These are the things that make him like most.
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Speak about the busiest time in your life
When that was
What you did
How you felt
Well, Sir, I would, I have always been busy
With one thing or the other
Say, studying, practicing, doing things I like etc.
Still there was a time in my life
Which I would call, the busiest.
It as in 2005 while I was doing my final year nursing programme
It was the busiest time because of many things.
Primarily, I had to clear couple of pending papers
along with that year’s papers.
Unfortunately, during this period
I had to complete a project work as well.
Altogether, the time and space available
for all these thing was very limited
And needless to say,
I had to keep myself fully occupied
This time of the year is the busy period in every student’s life
Still for me it was the busiest. Preparing, practicing, project writing,
And of course, writing exams one after the other in between.
Frankly speaking, this period taught me a lot of things.
Firstly, I knew the value of time
Secondly, I learnt the art of managing time
And thirdly, it was this period
that has made the biggest difference in my life.
This busiest life gives me great dividends
I am a professional thanks to that busy period.
And I must add that it is really wonderful to be busy
Now, I have the feeling that doing things in time is
A sign of good character, too.
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A moment that made you happy
When that was
What the significance was
What change it made in you
Well, I have had many happy moments in my life
Like any other one, for that matter.
Still, some moments, I mean, happy moments
Have more significance than others.
I have got one such moment in my life.
It was when I came to hear that my brother in law
Got qualified for a fellowship
Granted by the University Grants Commission
It happened last year, and while I was doing my duty
On a Monday, there came a call from his mobile.
Actually, I thought it was an ordinary call,
But the next moment, he told me that he
Cleared the UGC test for fellowship,
and he would get some 10,000 rupees per month
for pursuing his research.
That moment made me extremely happy because
He was very much interested in doing research,
But he had no idea how he was going to fund it.
That moment was extremely pleasant for everyone.
My happiness knew no bounds,
because it was a duel success.
Firstly, it was a personal victory for him
Secondly, that success was making his dream
and our family’s dream come true.
That was the moment that made me happy.
Of course, there are many other moments, though
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Something that you would like to change in your life
What that is
When and how
What difference it will make
Well, sir, there are a few things in my life
That I personally feel like changing.
Though it looks difficult, I would like to change it.
The thing is that I am suffering from
poor time management skills.
Actually this problems gives me enough difficulties
In my personal and professional life.
Most of the time, I feel that I don’t have enough time
To do my things. At the same time
I am very much aware that I too have
24 hours like all others do.
So the problem is not with lack of time
But it is poor management of the same.
I wish like to change my attitude to time management
Say, before I fly over to some distant locations.
I know I can do with this habit here,
But In a foreign location, I am sure,
one cannot do without
Proper time management skills
Of course, such a change will make great improvements
in my life, both professional and personal.
More over, I can have great control over things
If I am able to manage my time.
So I would like to change it as fast I can.
But I am very much aware that habits die hard
If there is a will there is a way, I believe so.
So this is what I would like to change in my life.
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What that was
Who often you did it
Who you did it with
Well, childhood memories make anyone nostalgic.
And I for one liked to doing many things in my childhood.
Since I was born and brought up in a village,
I used to have a lot of interesting activities to pursue,
We children in the past had the fortune of great free time
Especially during summer vacation/s.
And our activities included flying kites, fishing, climbing trees,
hunting birds by using crude weapons like catapults etc.
Among them I liked fishing most.
Because our place had, or I would say, we have
a lot of small streams and tributaries and wetlands
And there is a river too.
These waters were home to many fishes
and we used to spend a lot of time fishing.
We had a rare way of fishing, that is, we used to
Make fishing line and rode all by ourselves,
We made hooks out of safety pins
and we used cotton threat as fishing line.
The most interesting thing was that
we had the habit of keeping caught live fish
in plastic bags and bottles.
Our rustic pleasures did not see the suffering of those poor fishes.
Now, thinking of those carefree times,
I often feel like going back to those good old days once again.
Even now, whenever I find children go fishing,
it is very hard to find such scenes these days though,
I too feel like giving them company.
Well, that is it about the activity
I liked most in my childhood
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A website you frequently visit
Name it
How often you visit
Why you like this site
Well, as an educated person,
it is difficult for me to do without visiting websites.
For education, profession and for information
people visit one site or the other almost on a daily basis.
The say way, I also visit some sites.
If I am to mention of a few, I would say, they are
Malayala manoramaonline.com
Search engine google.com
The famous job portal Noukri.com,
website of the Hindu daily etc.www.the hindu.co.in
Among them I like the site of the Hindu daily.
I visit this site daily, and I like it for many reasons.
First of all it is highly user-friendly.
An ordinary person with a little working
knowledge of English and computers
can easily navigate and access all information no time.
Second thing I like most is the design of the site.
It is designed almost like the front page of the Daily itself
With a banner heading on the top
And on the left, there is a list of headings,
they are actually links
Or they can be called navigators
Simply clicking them, we can access news on local,
national international etc.
On the right side of the home page there is a shopping portal,
it is for e-shopping and the same showcases
the latest products and services. We can simply know about their price, availability, specifications, quality etc.
And at the right side corner there is a slot for an online survey, where one contemporary issue will be posted, and the visitors can click on agree or disagree. This helps us express our views.
And finally, there is a ribbon like flash-line, which always carries the latest news items. These are the factors that make me like this site.
250 words
jaypees
Jaypees.visit.www.jpsukham.blogspot.co
A teacher you like most
Who that is
What he taught
Why you like him/her
Yes, well, many teachers have taught me
Over my academic years, and there are male and female
Among them, a like a teacher much more than anyone else.
Actually, he was teaching me mathematics
While I was studying for my tenth standard.
His name was, or I would say, his name is
Thomas Joseph.
He is from my place itself,
and I like him very much for many things
Firstly, he was an excellent teacher.
He had thorough knowledge about his subject.
And he had special knack for keeping the class glued to him.
Secondly, he was an accessible person.
We students never felt scared of him
He was rather a friend than a teacher.
Thirdly, he was so compassionate and sympathetic.
He was always ready to go extra miles to help weak students
He used to conduct special classes after class hours.
I have one more reason to like him because,
He was the one who made me get though
My tenth standard exam, because I was very poor at maths
And he instilled in me some courage and
Confidence, and he made it easy for me to face the exam.
I have fond memories about him, and lately
I came to know that he left our school
And is now working at a school in the
Northern part of Kerala. I like him very much.
These are the things that make him like most.
250 words
Jaypees.visit.www.jpsukham.blogspot.co
Speak about the busiest time in your life
When that was
What you did
How you felt
Well, Sir, I would, I have always been busy
With one thing or the other
Say, studying, practicing, doing things I like etc.
Still there was a time in my life
Which I would call, the busiest.
It as in 2005 while I was doing my final year nursing programme
It was the busiest time because of many things.
Primarily, I had to clear couple of pending papers
along with that year’s papers.
Unfortunately, during this period
I had to complete a project work as well.
Altogether, the time and space available
for all these thing was very limited
And needless to say,
I had to keep myself fully occupied
This time of the year is the busy period in every student’s life
Still for me it was the busiest. Preparing, practicing, project writing,
And of course, writing exams one after the other in between.
Frankly speaking, this period taught me a lot of things.
Firstly, I knew the value of time
Secondly, I learnt the art of managing time
And thirdly, it was this period
that has made the biggest difference in my life.
This busiest life gives me great dividends
I am a professional thanks to that busy period.
And I must add that it is really wonderful to be busy
Now, I have the feeling that doing things in time is
A sign of good character, too.
225 words
Jaypees.visit.www.jpsukham.blogspot.com
A moment that made you happy
When that was
What the significance was
What change it made in you
Well, I have had many happy moments in my life
Like any other one, for that matter.
Still, some moments, I mean, happy moments
Have more significance than others.
I have got one such moment in my life.
It was when I came to hear that my brother in law
Got qualified for a fellowship
Granted by the University Grants Commission
It happened last year, and while I was doing my duty
On a Monday, there came a call from his mobile.
Actually, I thought it was an ordinary call,
But the next moment, he told me that he
Cleared the UGC test for fellowship,
and he would get some 10,000 rupees per month
for pursuing his research.
That moment made me extremely happy because
He was very much interested in doing research,
But he had no idea how he was going to fund it.
That moment was extremely pleasant for everyone.
My happiness knew no bounds,
because it was a duel success.
Firstly, it was a personal victory for him
Secondly, that success was making his dream
and our family’s dream come true.
That was the moment that made me happy.
Of course, there are many other moments, though
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Something that you would like to change in your life
What that is
When and how
What difference it will make
Well, sir, there are a few things in my life
That I personally feel like changing.
Though it looks difficult, I would like to change it.
The thing is that I am suffering from
poor time management skills.
Actually this problems gives me enough difficulties
In my personal and professional life.
Most of the time, I feel that I don’t have enough time
To do my things. At the same time
I am very much aware that I too have
24 hours like all others do.
So the problem is not with lack of time
But it is poor management of the same.
I wish like to change my attitude to time management
Say, before I fly over to some distant locations.
I know I can do with this habit here,
But In a foreign location, I am sure,
one cannot do without
Proper time management skills
Of course, such a change will make great improvements
in my life, both professional and personal.
More over, I can have great control over things
If I am able to manage my time.
So I would like to change it as fast I can.
But I am very much aware that habits die hard
If there is a will there is a way, I believe so.
So this is what I would like to change in my life.
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In many under developed countries, the scope for education based employment is extremely poor. Some say it is a wise idea for such countries to ignore higher education, and mobilize the funds saved thereof to meet the expenses of other pressing areas.
How far do you agree or disagree with this view?
Ignoring higher education on the grounds that there is no scope for employment, I feel, is an unwise step. Obviously, the funds generated thereof cannot solve other problems like hunger, shelter, poor health and the like. Let me prove it.
Primarily, purpose education as such is not just getting a paid monthly paid employment in one’s own country. It is one of its purposes. For example, a person with higher education is likely to live a better life than any one who has not got it. The reason for his or being better is nothing but education, not necessarily a paid employment. Second point is a developing country or an under-developed country is not going to be so for ages. One of the purposes of higher education is to make the nation progress. For example, educated people can contribute greatly to a nation by way other contributions than employment.
Third thing that comes to my mind is that today, world is a single whole, and people with education are free to move out and find their fortunes elsewhere. For example, millions of people migrate to greener pastures and make great differences in their life, their immediate family, society and nation at large.
On the other hand, if a poor nation ignores higher education infrastructure and decides to utilize that fund for other areas, there is going to be dual tragedy. Firstly, these funds may not meet other needs and, secondly, the nation will ever remain poor or poorer.
In short, it is proved that poor nations cannot forgo higher education. That there is poor scope for employment is not reason enough to do so. Rather poor nations need to tighten their belts to solve other problems, and promote higher education.
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How far do you agree or disagree with this view?
Ignoring higher education on the grounds that there is no scope for employment, I feel, is an unwise step. Obviously, the funds generated thereof cannot solve other problems like hunger, shelter, poor health and the like. Let me prove it.
Primarily, purpose education as such is not just getting a paid monthly paid employment in one’s own country. It is one of its purposes. For example, a person with higher education is likely to live a better life than any one who has not got it. The reason for his or being better is nothing but education, not necessarily a paid employment. Second point is a developing country or an under-developed country is not going to be so for ages. One of the purposes of higher education is to make the nation progress. For example, educated people can contribute greatly to a nation by way other contributions than employment.
Third thing that comes to my mind is that today, world is a single whole, and people with education are free to move out and find their fortunes elsewhere. For example, millions of people migrate to greener pastures and make great differences in their life, their immediate family, society and nation at large.
On the other hand, if a poor nation ignores higher education infrastructure and decides to utilize that fund for other areas, there is going to be dual tragedy. Firstly, these funds may not meet other needs and, secondly, the nation will ever remain poor or poorer.
In short, it is proved that poor nations cannot forgo higher education. That there is poor scope for employment is not reason enough to do so. Rather poor nations need to tighten their belts to solve other problems, and promote higher education.
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No matter whether a country is developing, under developed or least developed, the need for allocating enough funds for promoting higher education is of greater significance than anything else, say poverty, hunger and the like.
• Do you support this attitude to higher education?
• What alternative ways can you suggest to see that not many people go hungry?
It is education that makes the biggest difference in the lives of people, and in this respect there is no barrier like a country is developing or under developed. But when it comes to keeping the wolf at bay, there are way outs.
The status of an economy is what the status of the population is. If the population is devoid of higher education, and thus incapable, there is not going to be any progress in any country no matter what the present status a given country is.
For example, the educated stand a much better chance than those ones who do not have it. Obviously, those privileged, let them be a minority, are going to contribute greatly to themselves first, their family and community next and thus to their nation at large.
A situation contrary to this, say, higher education is set aside, poverty and hunger are taken care of, I am afraid, both are going to suffer. Poverty and hunger will never fade away, because the real eradication of hunger and poverty takes place, of course in the long run, through education
Besides education, there are alternative ways. Firstly, encouraging people who are unlucky enough not to have got education of their choice, to take up their own income generating exercises like self employment, agriculture, farming and cattle rearing are a good idea. To make things easier for people, lending agencies, particularly international, can offer soft or interest-free loans to poor nations so that the latter can shift themselves into some income generating modes.
In short, the best way to eradicate poverty and hunger is to promote higher education at any cost, and keeping the people free from hunger demands education and allied activities like the one I have mentioned above.
285 words
Ajaypeesdoc.
24.10.011
• Do you support this attitude to higher education?
• What alternative ways can you suggest to see that not many people go hungry?
It is education that makes the biggest difference in the lives of people, and in this respect there is no barrier like a country is developing or under developed. But when it comes to keeping the wolf at bay, there are way outs.
The status of an economy is what the status of the population is. If the population is devoid of higher education, and thus incapable, there is not going to be any progress in any country no matter what the present status a given country is.
For example, the educated stand a much better chance than those ones who do not have it. Obviously, those privileged, let them be a minority, are going to contribute greatly to themselves first, their family and community next and thus to their nation at large.
A situation contrary to this, say, higher education is set aside, poverty and hunger are taken care of, I am afraid, both are going to suffer. Poverty and hunger will never fade away, because the real eradication of hunger and poverty takes place, of course in the long run, through education
Besides education, there are alternative ways. Firstly, encouraging people who are unlucky enough not to have got education of their choice, to take up their own income generating exercises like self employment, agriculture, farming and cattle rearing are a good idea. To make things easier for people, lending agencies, particularly international, can offer soft or interest-free loans to poor nations so that the latter can shift themselves into some income generating modes.
In short, the best way to eradicate poverty and hunger is to promote higher education at any cost, and keeping the people free from hunger demands education and allied activities like the one I have mentioned above.
285 words
Ajaypeesdoc.
24.10.011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
In today’s competitive world order, being educated is one thing and being able to get employed is something else. Therefore, higher education needs to concentrate more on employability than on anything else.
• How far can you endorse this view?
Anyone can get educated if there is will, but getting employed is not that easy in these days of survival of the fittest. Obviously, the type of education one gets needs to be more employability oriented, though education as such has other implications.
Getting a qualification, landing in an entry level job and climbing the upper rungs of the career are the basic minimum dream of any educated these days. This is not to say that everyone is after such a dream. The majority are. This majority mindset demands that higher education needs to concentrate more on employability. For example, today education is highly expensive, and for many it is an investment for quicker and long terms returns. In such a scenario, an education that fails to satisfy the employability quotient of an incumbent is no education at all.
Second thing is that the lion’s share of modern employment opportunities is generated by private sector enterprises, both local and international. The businesses are out looking for workers who are a cut above the rest. Here a job seeker needs meet the ever changing requirements and expectations of competing employers. For example, a qualified hand needs to be qualified in the real sense of the term defined by an employer. Obviously, higher education has a role here.
However, not everyone dreams for a job while getting educated. Education is a process of learning, becoming, evolving and enlightening oneself. But their number in these days of materialism is very small.
In short, barring a few who get educated for the sake of education, most of the people are out for a job after education. So I find it right to greatly support the view that higher education needs to put in some extra emphasis on employability of the candidate.
Ajaypeesdoc 20.01.11
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• How far can you endorse this view?
Anyone can get educated if there is will, but getting employed is not that easy in these days of survival of the fittest. Obviously, the type of education one gets needs to be more employability oriented, though education as such has other implications.
Getting a qualification, landing in an entry level job and climbing the upper rungs of the career are the basic minimum dream of any educated these days. This is not to say that everyone is after such a dream. The majority are. This majority mindset demands that higher education needs to concentrate more on employability. For example, today education is highly expensive, and for many it is an investment for quicker and long terms returns. In such a scenario, an education that fails to satisfy the employability quotient of an incumbent is no education at all.
Second thing is that the lion’s share of modern employment opportunities is generated by private sector enterprises, both local and international. The businesses are out looking for workers who are a cut above the rest. Here a job seeker needs meet the ever changing requirements and expectations of competing employers. For example, a qualified hand needs to be qualified in the real sense of the term defined by an employer. Obviously, higher education has a role here.
However, not everyone dreams for a job while getting educated. Education is a process of learning, becoming, evolving and enlightening oneself. But their number in these days of materialism is very small.
In short, barring a few who get educated for the sake of education, most of the people are out for a job after education. So I find it right to greatly support the view that higher education needs to put in some extra emphasis on employability of the candidate.
Ajaypeesdoc 20.01.11
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In many under developed countries, the scope for education based employment is extremely poor. Some say it is a wise idea for such countries to ignore higher education, and mobilize the funds saved thereof to meet the expenses of other pressing areas.
How far do you agree or disagree with this view?
No matter whether a country is developing, under developed or least developed, the need for allocating enough funds for promoting higher education is of extreme significance.
• Do you support this attitude to higher education?
• What alternative ways can you suggest to see that not many people go hungry?
It is security for food, water, shelter and medicine that makes human life meaningful and worth living. Therefore, governments of poor nations need to concentrate more on these basic needs than on securities like power, defense and education.
• How far do you agree or disagree with this view?
Keeping the population free from hunger and insecurities is the primary responsibility of the State. However, there are a few responsibilities people themselves have.
• How do you respond to the first view?
• How best can people help themselves?
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Some people are of the opinion that the business of running any country rightly is easier if people are conscious of their civic responsibilities, whereas some others say that it is right running that makes people conscious of their duties and responsibilities.
• Discuss both the views and say what you feel about civic responsibilities.
The development of any nation lies in the hands of the people of the nation, and governance is but the process of making people develop themselves.
• How do you respond to this idea?
How far do you agree or disagree with this view?
No matter whether a country is developing, under developed or least developed, the need for allocating enough funds for promoting higher education is of extreme significance.
• Do you support this attitude to higher education?
• What alternative ways can you suggest to see that not many people go hungry?
It is security for food, water, shelter and medicine that makes human life meaningful and worth living. Therefore, governments of poor nations need to concentrate more on these basic needs than on securities like power, defense and education.
• How far do you agree or disagree with this view?
Keeping the population free from hunger and insecurities is the primary responsibility of the State. However, there are a few responsibilities people themselves have.
• How do you respond to the first view?
• How best can people help themselves?
Ajaypeesdoc.www.jpsukham.blogspot.com
Some people are of the opinion that the business of running any country rightly is easier if people are conscious of their civic responsibilities, whereas some others say that it is right running that makes people conscious of their duties and responsibilities.
• Discuss both the views and say what you feel about civic responsibilities.
The development of any nation lies in the hands of the people of the nation, and governance is but the process of making people develop themselves.
• How do you respond to this idea?
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Some people hold the view that, since life expectancy is on the rise over the years thanks to medical and material advancements, expecting people in their fifties and sixties to call it day (retire) is a great loss in terms of human resources.
Argue for and against this view?
Some people hold the view that, since life expectancy is on the rise over the years thanks to medical and material advancements, expecting people in their fifties and sixties to call it day (retire) is a great loss in terms of human resources.
• Do you think retirement age should be raised according to the rising lifespan?
Some people hold the view that, since life expectancy is on the rise over the years thanks to medical and material advancements, expecting people in their fifties and sixties to call it day (retire) is a great loss in terms of human resources.
Ajaypeesdoc. 17.10.011 www.jpsukham.blogspot.com
• Do you think asking everyone, regardless of the seriousness of their professions, to retire at the same age is a right idea?
Some people hold the view that, since life expectancy is on the rise over the years thanks to medical and material advancements, expecting people in their fifties and sixties to call it day (retire) is a great loss in terms of human resources.
• Do you think health status is the parameter that could decide on when one should retire?
• What do you think are the other factors that can be taken into account in this respect?
Argue for and against this view?
Some people hold the view that, since life expectancy is on the rise over the years thanks to medical and material advancements, expecting people in their fifties and sixties to call it day (retire) is a great loss in terms of human resources.
• Do you think retirement age should be raised according to the rising lifespan?
Some people hold the view that, since life expectancy is on the rise over the years thanks to medical and material advancements, expecting people in their fifties and sixties to call it day (retire) is a great loss in terms of human resources.
Ajaypeesdoc. 17.10.011 www.jpsukham.blogspot.com
• Do you think asking everyone, regardless of the seriousness of their professions, to retire at the same age is a right idea?
Some people hold the view that, since life expectancy is on the rise over the years thanks to medical and material advancements, expecting people in their fifties and sixties to call it day (retire) is a great loss in terms of human resources.
• Do you think health status is the parameter that could decide on when one should retire?
• What do you think are the other factors that can be taken into account in this respect?
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
A law on small family norm is the right measure to bring down population. But many responsible mothers happen to give birth to a second or third child because abortion is illegal.
• Discuss the ins and outs of a law on small family norm.
• Do you think it is right to make abortion legal?
The idea of small family norm is being discussed world over, and some countries have adopted this law. But global implementation of this law is not possible as abortion is illegal in many countries. But legalizing abortion may cause problems.
Let me see how this law is going to work. The law is excellent because all citizens of a State will be forced to minimize the number of children they have. Obviously, population figures will decline in the long run. For example, China has adopted this law, and it is found to be extremely successful. So it is good.
However, it is not that easy to implement it globally. For example, in poor nations there are millions of parents who have no clue on how to go about managing pregnancy. So, when they happen to have pregnancies, they are forced to bear the child beget it because they cannot go for abortion. It will invite punishment.
How about, then, making abortion legal? This is a double edged sword, I am afraid. Of course, for the sake of population control, abortion should be made legal. But this provision may get exploited in many ways. Firstly, female feoticide will become common. Secondly, life of women and female children may go vulnerable. And finally, abortion, many people believe, is a move against the Will of God. No law can counter human faith. There will be stiff resistance.
Concluding it, a law on population control is needed, especially for hugely populated nations, and abortion may be permitted on the basis of the number of children a family has. But a blank cheque on it will be counter productive.
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Ajaypeesdoc
13.10.011
• Discuss the ins and outs of a law on small family norm.
• Do you think it is right to make abortion legal?
The idea of small family norm is being discussed world over, and some countries have adopted this law. But global implementation of this law is not possible as abortion is illegal in many countries. But legalizing abortion may cause problems.
Let me see how this law is going to work. The law is excellent because all citizens of a State will be forced to minimize the number of children they have. Obviously, population figures will decline in the long run. For example, China has adopted this law, and it is found to be extremely successful. So it is good.
However, it is not that easy to implement it globally. For example, in poor nations there are millions of parents who have no clue on how to go about managing pregnancy. So, when they happen to have pregnancies, they are forced to bear the child beget it because they cannot go for abortion. It will invite punishment.
How about, then, making abortion legal? This is a double edged sword, I am afraid. Of course, for the sake of population control, abortion should be made legal. But this provision may get exploited in many ways. Firstly, female feoticide will become common. Secondly, life of women and female children may go vulnerable. And finally, abortion, many people believe, is a move against the Will of God. No law can counter human faith. There will be stiff resistance.
Concluding it, a law on population control is needed, especially for hugely populated nations, and abortion may be permitted on the basis of the number of children a family has. But a blank cheque on it will be counter productive.
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Ajaypeesdoc
13.10.011
The speed with which IT enabled services become popular makes many people predict that the day of paperless office is going to set in much sooner than later.
• How accurate is this prediction going to be?
• Do you think going paperless is of some significance?
If the developments that are taking place in the filed ITES are anything to go by, I too tend to believe that paperless office is round the corner. Obviously, such a development is greatly significant these days.
To my understanding, paperless office is a workstation that depends much less on paper and printing and much more on automation by way of IT enabled services. Going by this definition, I can cite several examples from my surroundings to prove that there is going to be paperless office sooner. Of late, the number of people who go for physical banking activities is getting smaller and smaller. Instead, most people depend on i. banking or e.banking.
Secondly, millions of Indians pay income tax annually, but they are doing it online 24x7. Needless to say, in banking and income tax sectors, there is remarkable fall in paper use. These examples are enough to assume that the prediction on paperless office is going to be accurate.
How significant is this paperless concept going to be? It has enormous significance which can be called ecological, environmental and economic. Ecologically speaking, it can reduce industrial felling of trees and thus make the world greener. This would definitely have environmental cushioning on the planet by way of carbon recycling. And finally, automated office saves great deal of time, energy and efforts. That is, it makes great monitory sense.
Concluding it, it is right to add that paperless office is on the way and it will be a great relief for the planet; greener days, cleaner air, easier life and efficient office functioning. Lets us wait for that day to set in.
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12.10.11
• How accurate is this prediction going to be?
• Do you think going paperless is of some significance?
If the developments that are taking place in the filed ITES are anything to go by, I too tend to believe that paperless office is round the corner. Obviously, such a development is greatly significant these days.
To my understanding, paperless office is a workstation that depends much less on paper and printing and much more on automation by way of IT enabled services. Going by this definition, I can cite several examples from my surroundings to prove that there is going to be paperless office sooner. Of late, the number of people who go for physical banking activities is getting smaller and smaller. Instead, most people depend on i. banking or e.banking.
Secondly, millions of Indians pay income tax annually, but they are doing it online 24x7. Needless to say, in banking and income tax sectors, there is remarkable fall in paper use. These examples are enough to assume that the prediction on paperless office is going to be accurate.
How significant is this paperless concept going to be? It has enormous significance which can be called ecological, environmental and economic. Ecologically speaking, it can reduce industrial felling of trees and thus make the world greener. This would definitely have environmental cushioning on the planet by way of carbon recycling. And finally, automated office saves great deal of time, energy and efforts. That is, it makes great monitory sense.
Concluding it, it is right to add that paperless office is on the way and it will be a great relief for the planet; greener days, cleaner air, easier life and efficient office functioning. Lets us wait for that day to set in.
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Ajaypeesdoc
12.10.11
The Planet Earth has in its reserves what ever it takes to feed much bigger population than it already has on it. Therefore, it is unfair to bring down population through any means.
• Do you think this argument is very well founded?
• Can the world do without population control?
It is a known fact across the world that our Planet is rich enough to feed much more population than what it has on it now. In the light of this fact, controlling population is unfair. However, we cannot do without minimizing population. That is what I feel.
In order to see whether this view holds some water, I would like to quote some statistics on population and global resources. Global demographic data show that 57% of its population is in Asian countries, and when it comes to data on resources, 60% of it is held by 28% of population spread across the Americas and Europe. If this disparity in population distribution and resource availability is taken care of, there is no need for any kind of population control. Our planet has more than enough to feed the present population and those coming generations.
Unfortunately, this disparity is going to be there till the end of time because, distribution of population cannot be made even. Coming to resources, there are huge impediments like geographical inconveniences and geopolitical implications. For example, hugely populated nations cannot mobilize part of their population to thinly populated places, and enormously rich nations cannot think of sharing resources with the poor on a regular basis. This dichotomy is what makes population control necessary, at least in thickly populated areas like Asia.
Looking at the issue objectively, it is right to say that population control is unjust. But being a rich Planet is one thing and being able to feed the whole world is something else. Obviously, poor nations need to adopt population control measures. This is for their own good.
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Ajaypeesdoc
11.10.11
• Do you think this argument is very well founded?
• Can the world do without population control?
It is a known fact across the world that our Planet is rich enough to feed much more population than what it has on it now. In the light of this fact, controlling population is unfair. However, we cannot do without minimizing population. That is what I feel.
In order to see whether this view holds some water, I would like to quote some statistics on population and global resources. Global demographic data show that 57% of its population is in Asian countries, and when it comes to data on resources, 60% of it is held by 28% of population spread across the Americas and Europe. If this disparity in population distribution and resource availability is taken care of, there is no need for any kind of population control. Our planet has more than enough to feed the present population and those coming generations.
Unfortunately, this disparity is going to be there till the end of time because, distribution of population cannot be made even. Coming to resources, there are huge impediments like geographical inconveniences and geopolitical implications. For example, hugely populated nations cannot mobilize part of their population to thinly populated places, and enormously rich nations cannot think of sharing resources with the poor on a regular basis. This dichotomy is what makes population control necessary, at least in thickly populated areas like Asia.
Looking at the issue objectively, it is right to say that population control is unjust. But being a rich Planet is one thing and being able to feed the whole world is something else. Obviously, poor nations need to adopt population control measures. This is for their own good.
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Ajaypeesdoc
11.10.11
Monday, October 10, 2011
Some social scientists say that poor nations need to enact a law enforcing minimum number of children a family can have, and thereby enabling the State to withdraw support for the additional child/children in matters like education, employment and healthcare.
Essay 010
• How far can you agree with such a law?
• Do you think it is right to withdraw support for all additional children?
It is a matter of great concern that population is increasing phenomenally in third world nations. In such a state of affairs, a law on population control is timely, and I find it agreeable to a greater extent. But, I cannot support the provision that the State can deny support to extra child/children.
Rising population is no good anymore. There are several different measures being implemented to curtail population growth. But the impact of such measures is not visible either. Therefore, a law on minimum number of children is timely and worth considering. Firstly, when people come to understand that State wouldn’t support additional children, there would be change of attitude towards having more children. And there will be visible changes in all walks of life thanks to stabilizing population rates. For example, this law is already in force in China, and there are evidences to prove that it works in there.
However, I find it difficult to support State’s denying support to extra child/children. My one and only argument against this idea is this, that the factors that make a family have a certain number of children are more powerful than the provisions of a law. For example, social status, gender preferences, personal likes, family obligations and so on would make parents go for more children. Undoubtedly, such children would come to millions and no welfare State can ignore their well being. Therefore, I simply cannot endorse such a provision.
So, to conclude it, a law on minimum number of children is good in many ways, but the State has to support additional children conditionally. If this is done, a law on small family norm would have greater number of takers in the days to come.
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Ajaypeesdoc
Essay 010
• How far can you agree with such a law?
• Do you think it is right to withdraw support for all additional children?
It is a matter of great concern that population is increasing phenomenally in third world nations. In such a state of affairs, a law on population control is timely, and I find it agreeable to a greater extent. But, I cannot support the provision that the State can deny support to extra child/children.
Rising population is no good anymore. There are several different measures being implemented to curtail population growth. But the impact of such measures is not visible either. Therefore, a law on minimum number of children is timely and worth considering. Firstly, when people come to understand that State wouldn’t support additional children, there would be change of attitude towards having more children. And there will be visible changes in all walks of life thanks to stabilizing population rates. For example, this law is already in force in China, and there are evidences to prove that it works in there.
However, I find it difficult to support State’s denying support to extra child/children. My one and only argument against this idea is this, that the factors that make a family have a certain number of children are more powerful than the provisions of a law. For example, social status, gender preferences, personal likes, family obligations and so on would make parents go for more children. Undoubtedly, such children would come to millions and no welfare State can ignore their well being. Therefore, I simply cannot endorse such a provision.
So, to conclude it, a law on minimum number of children is good in many ways, but the State has to support additional children conditionally. If this is done, a law on small family norm would have greater number of takers in the days to come.
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Ajaypeesdoc
Many pharmaceutical giants try to justify clinical trials on humans to find out their (medicines’) efficacy so that they can be produced in large scale for the welfare of the whole humanity.
Essay 052
• Do you think it is right to conduct clinical trials on a few humans for the broader and larger interests of the whole humanity?
Clinical trials on humans have always been a bone of contention, and pharmaceutical giants clandestinely do such tests on poor people saying that it is for the general good of the world. In my perception, clinical trials on humans cannot be accepted on any count.
There is no denying the fact that humans are the most precious ones on this planet, and keeping their life going as long as possible is a matter of utmost importance. And for the same, medicine and medical care have a crucial role to play. However, ascertaining the efficacy of a new medicine does demand tests, and the normal practice is to run such tests on animals. But, the need for conducting such tests is on the rise due more to the mounting competition between pharmocos than to the need for developing remedial medicines.
All said and done, conducting clinical trials clandestinely or without legally binding consent is a crime against humanity because human life is no test lab and no human life is superior or inferior to any other life. So we cannot endorse the view that these tests are warranted for the well being of the whole humanity. Wellbeing of a person is as important as the wellbeing of another. This makes it clear that lives of a few cannot be sacrificed for the rest of the world. Life is so precious that no one is allowed to rule over it.
The above arguments make it clear that clinical trial on humans is anti-human . And, the arguement that ‘a few lives for the wellbeing of a larger world’ is ridiculous and against all human values. There are alternatives.
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Essay 052
• Do you think it is right to conduct clinical trials on a few humans for the broader and larger interests of the whole humanity?
Clinical trials on humans have always been a bone of contention, and pharmaceutical giants clandestinely do such tests on poor people saying that it is for the general good of the world. In my perception, clinical trials on humans cannot be accepted on any count.
There is no denying the fact that humans are the most precious ones on this planet, and keeping their life going as long as possible is a matter of utmost importance. And for the same, medicine and medical care have a crucial role to play. However, ascertaining the efficacy of a new medicine does demand tests, and the normal practice is to run such tests on animals. But, the need for conducting such tests is on the rise due more to the mounting competition between pharmocos than to the need for developing remedial medicines.
All said and done, conducting clinical trials clandestinely or without legally binding consent is a crime against humanity because human life is no test lab and no human life is superior or inferior to any other life. So we cannot endorse the view that these tests are warranted for the well being of the whole humanity. Wellbeing of a person is as important as the wellbeing of another. This makes it clear that lives of a few cannot be sacrificed for the rest of the world. Life is so precious that no one is allowed to rule over it.
The above arguments make it clear that clinical trial on humans is anti-human . And, the arguement that ‘a few lives for the wellbeing of a larger world’ is ridiculous and against all human values. There are alternatives.
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Monday, October 3, 2011
Something that you would like to change in your life
What that is
When and how
What difference it will make
Well, sir, there are a few things in my life
That I personally feel like changing.
The thing I would like to change is my
poor time management skill.
Actually this problem gives me difficulties
In my personal and professional life.
Most of the time, I feel that I don’t have enough time
To do my things. At the same time
I am very much aware that I too have
24 hours like all others do.
So the problem is not with lack of time
But it is poor management of the same.
I wish like to change my attitude to time management
Say, before I fly over to some distant locations.
I know I can do with this habit here,
But In a foreign location, I am sure,
one cannot do without
Proper time management skills
Of course, such a change will make great improvements
in my life, both professional and personal.
More over, I can have great control over things
If I am able to manage my time.
So I would like to change it as fast I can.
But I am very much aware that habits die hard
If there is a will there is a way, I believe so.
So this is what I would like to change in my life.
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What that is
When and how
What difference it will make
Well, sir, there are a few things in my life
That I personally feel like changing.
The thing I would like to change is my
poor time management skill.
Actually this problem gives me difficulties
In my personal and professional life.
Most of the time, I feel that I don’t have enough time
To do my things. At the same time
I am very much aware that I too have
24 hours like all others do.
So the problem is not with lack of time
But it is poor management of the same.
I wish like to change my attitude to time management
Say, before I fly over to some distant locations.
I know I can do with this habit here,
But In a foreign location, I am sure,
one cannot do without
Proper time management skills
Of course, such a change will make great improvements
in my life, both professional and personal.
More over, I can have great control over things
If I am able to manage my time.
So I would like to change it as fast I can.
But I am very much aware that habits die hard
If there is a will there is a way, I believe so.
So this is what I would like to change in my life.
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An activity you liked most when you were a child.
What that was
Who often you did it
Who you did it withWell, childhood memories make anyone nostalgic.
And I for one liked to doing many things in my childhood.
Since I was born and brought up in a village,
I used to have a lot of interesting activities to pursue,
We children in the past had the fortune of great free time
Especially during summer vacation/s.
And our activities included flying kites, fishing, climbing trees,
hunting birds by using crude weapons like catapults etc.
Among them I liked fishing most.
Because our place had, or I would say, we have
a lot of small streams and tributaries and wetlands
And there is a river too.
These waters were home to many fishes
and we used to spend a lot of time fishing.
We had a rare way of fishing, that is, we used to
Make fishing line and rode all by ourselves,
We made hooks out of safety pins
and we used cotton threat as fishing line.
The most interesting thing was that
we had the habit of keeping caught live fish
in plastic bags and bottles.
Our rustic pleasures did not see the suffering of those poor fishes.
Now, thinking of those carefree times,
I often feel like going back to those good old days once again.
Even now, whenever I find children go fishing,
it is very hard to find such scenes these days though,
I too feel like giving them company.
Well, that is it about the activity
I liked most in my childhood
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A website you frequently visit
Name it
How often you visit
Why you like this site
Well, as an educated person,
it is difficult for me to do without visiting websites.
For education, profession and for information
people visit one site or the other almost on a daily basis.
The say way, I also visit some sites.
If I am to mention of a few, I would say, they are
Malayala manoramaonline.com
Search engine google.com
The famous job portal Noukri.com,
website of the Hindu daily etc.www.the hindu.co.in
Among them I like the site of the Hindu daily.
I visit this site daily, and I like it for many reasons.
First of all it is highly user-friendly.
An ordinary person with a little working
knowledge of English and computers
can easily navigate and access all information no time.
Second thing I like most is the design of the site.
It is designed almost like the front page of the Daily itself
With a banner heading on the top
And on the left, there is a list of headings,
they are actually links
Or they can be called navigators
Simply clicking them, we can access news on local,
national international etc.
On the right side of the home page there is a shopping portal,
it is for e-shopping and the same showcases
the latest products and services. We can simply know about their price, availability, specifications, quality etc.
And at the right side corner there is a slot for an online survey, where one contemporary issue will be posted, and the visitors can click on agree or disagree. This helps us express our views.
And finally, there is a ribbon like flash-line, which always carries the latest news items. These are the factors that make me like this site.
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A teacher you like most
Who that is
What he taught
Why you like him/her
Yes, well, many teachers have taught me
Over my academic years, and there are male and female
Among them, a like a teacher much more than anyone else.
Actually, he was teaching me mathematics
While I was studying for my tenth standard.
His name was, or I would say, his name is
Thomas Joseph.
He is from my place itself,
and I like him very much for many things
Firstly, he was an excellent teacher.
He had thorough knowledge about his subject.
And he had special knack for keeping the class glued to him.
Secondly, he was an accessible person.
We students never felt scared of him
He was rather a friend than a teacher.
Thirdly, he was so compassionate and sympathetic.
He was always ready to go extra miles to help weak students
He used to conduct special classes after class hours.
I have one more reason to like him because,
He was the one who made me get though
My tenth standard exam, because I was very poor at maths
And he instilled in me some courage and
Confidence, and he made it easy for me to face the exam.
I have fond memories about him, and lately
I came to know that he left our school
And is now working at a school in the
Northern part of Kerala. I like him very much.
These are the things that make him like most.
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Speak about the busiest time in your life
When that was
What you did
How you felt
Well, Sir, I would, I have always been busy
With one thing or the other
Say, studying, practicing, doing things I like etc.
Still there was a time in my life
Which I would call, the busiest.
It as in 2005 while I was doing my final year nursing programme
It was the busiest time because of many things.
Primarily, I had to clear couple of pending papers
along with that year’s papers.
Unfortunately, during this period
I had to complete a project work as well.
Altogether, the time and space available
for all these thing was very limited
And needless to say,
I had to keep myself fully occupied
This time of the year is the busy period in every student’s life
Still for me it was the busiest. Preparing, practicing, project writing,
And of course, writing exams one after the other in between.
Frankly speaking, this period taught me a lot of things.
Firstly, I knew the value of time
Secondly, I learnt the art of managing time
And thirdly, it was this period
that has made the biggest difference in my life.
This busiest life gives me great dividends
I am a professional thanks to that busy period.
And I must add that it is really wonderful to be busy
Now, I have the feeling that doing things in time is
A sign of good character, too.
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A moment that made you happy
When that was
What the significance was
What change it made in you
Well, I have had many happy moments in my life
Like any other one, for that matter.
Still, some moments, I mean, happy moments
Have more significance than others.
I have got one such moment in my life.
It was when I came to hear that my brother in law
Got qualified for a fellowship
Granted by the University Grants Commission
It happened last year, and while I was doing my duty
On a Monday, there came a call from his mobile.
Actually, I thought it was an ordinary call,
But the next moment, he told me that he
Cleared the UGC test for fellowship,
and he would get some 10,000 rupees per month
for pursuing his research.
That moment made me extremely happy because
He was very much interested in doing research,
But he had no idea how he was going to fund it.
That moment was extremely pleasant for everyone.
My happiness knew no bounds,
because it was a duel success.
Firstly, it was a personal victory for him
Secondly, that success was making his dream
and our family’s dream come true.
That was the moment that made me happy.
Of course, there are many other moments, though
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Something that you would like to change in your life
What that is
When and how
What difference it will make
Well, sir, there are a few things in my life
That I personally feel like changing.
Though it looks difficult, I would like to change it.
The thing is that I am suffering from
poor time management skills.
Actually this problems gives me enough difficulties
In my personal and professional life.
Most of the time, I feel that I don’t have enough time
To do my things. At the same time
I am very much aware that I too have
24 hours like all others do.
So the problem is not with lack of time
But it is poor management of the same.
I wish like to change my attitude to time management
Say, before I fly over to some distant locations.
I know I can do with this habit here,
But In a foreign location, I am sure,
one cannot do without
Proper time management skills
Of course, such a change will make great improvements
in my life, both professional and personal.
More over, I can have great control over things
If I am able to manage my time.
So I would like to change it as fast I can.
But I am very much aware that habits die hard
If there is a will there is a way, I believe so.
So this is what I would like to change in my life.
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What that was
Who often you did it
Who you did it withWell, childhood memories make anyone nostalgic.
And I for one liked to doing many things in my childhood.
Since I was born and brought up in a village,
I used to have a lot of interesting activities to pursue,
We children in the past had the fortune of great free time
Especially during summer vacation/s.
And our activities included flying kites, fishing, climbing trees,
hunting birds by using crude weapons like catapults etc.
Among them I liked fishing most.
Because our place had, or I would say, we have
a lot of small streams and tributaries and wetlands
And there is a river too.
These waters were home to many fishes
and we used to spend a lot of time fishing.
We had a rare way of fishing, that is, we used to
Make fishing line and rode all by ourselves,
We made hooks out of safety pins
and we used cotton threat as fishing line.
The most interesting thing was that
we had the habit of keeping caught live fish
in plastic bags and bottles.
Our rustic pleasures did not see the suffering of those poor fishes.
Now, thinking of those carefree times,
I often feel like going back to those good old days once again.
Even now, whenever I find children go fishing,
it is very hard to find such scenes these days though,
I too feel like giving them company.
Well, that is it about the activity
I liked most in my childhood
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A website you frequently visit
Name it
How often you visit
Why you like this site
Well, as an educated person,
it is difficult for me to do without visiting websites.
For education, profession and for information
people visit one site or the other almost on a daily basis.
The say way, I also visit some sites.
If I am to mention of a few, I would say, they are
Malayala manoramaonline.com
Search engine google.com
The famous job portal Noukri.com,
website of the Hindu daily etc.www.the hindu.co.in
Among them I like the site of the Hindu daily.
I visit this site daily, and I like it for many reasons.
First of all it is highly user-friendly.
An ordinary person with a little working
knowledge of English and computers
can easily navigate and access all information no time.
Second thing I like most is the design of the site.
It is designed almost like the front page of the Daily itself
With a banner heading on the top
And on the left, there is a list of headings,
they are actually links
Or they can be called navigators
Simply clicking them, we can access news on local,
national international etc.
On the right side of the home page there is a shopping portal,
it is for e-shopping and the same showcases
the latest products and services. We can simply know about their price, availability, specifications, quality etc.
And at the right side corner there is a slot for an online survey, where one contemporary issue will be posted, and the visitors can click on agree or disagree. This helps us express our views.
And finally, there is a ribbon like flash-line, which always carries the latest news items. These are the factors that make me like this site.
250 words
jaypees
Jaypees.visit.www.jpsukham.blogspot.co
A teacher you like most
Who that is
What he taught
Why you like him/her
Yes, well, many teachers have taught me
Over my academic years, and there are male and female
Among them, a like a teacher much more than anyone else.
Actually, he was teaching me mathematics
While I was studying for my tenth standard.
His name was, or I would say, his name is
Thomas Joseph.
He is from my place itself,
and I like him very much for many things
Firstly, he was an excellent teacher.
He had thorough knowledge about his subject.
And he had special knack for keeping the class glued to him.
Secondly, he was an accessible person.
We students never felt scared of him
He was rather a friend than a teacher.
Thirdly, he was so compassionate and sympathetic.
He was always ready to go extra miles to help weak students
He used to conduct special classes after class hours.
I have one more reason to like him because,
He was the one who made me get though
My tenth standard exam, because I was very poor at maths
And he instilled in me some courage and
Confidence, and he made it easy for me to face the exam.
I have fond memories about him, and lately
I came to know that he left our school
And is now working at a school in the
Northern part of Kerala. I like him very much.
These are the things that make him like most.
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Jaypees.visit.www.jpsukham.blogspot.co
Speak about the busiest time in your life
When that was
What you did
How you felt
Well, Sir, I would, I have always been busy
With one thing or the other
Say, studying, practicing, doing things I like etc.
Still there was a time in my life
Which I would call, the busiest.
It as in 2005 while I was doing my final year nursing programme
It was the busiest time because of many things.
Primarily, I had to clear couple of pending papers
along with that year’s papers.
Unfortunately, during this period
I had to complete a project work as well.
Altogether, the time and space available
for all these thing was very limited
And needless to say,
I had to keep myself fully occupied
This time of the year is the busy period in every student’s life
Still for me it was the busiest. Preparing, practicing, project writing,
And of course, writing exams one after the other in between.
Frankly speaking, this period taught me a lot of things.
Firstly, I knew the value of time
Secondly, I learnt the art of managing time
And thirdly, it was this period
that has made the biggest difference in my life.
This busiest life gives me great dividends
I am a professional thanks to that busy period.
And I must add that it is really wonderful to be busy
Now, I have the feeling that doing things in time is
A sign of good character, too.
225 words
Jaypees.visit.www.jpsukham.blogspot.com
A moment that made you happy
When that was
What the significance was
What change it made in you
Well, I have had many happy moments in my life
Like any other one, for that matter.
Still, some moments, I mean, happy moments
Have more significance than others.
I have got one such moment in my life.
It was when I came to hear that my brother in law
Got qualified for a fellowship
Granted by the University Grants Commission
It happened last year, and while I was doing my duty
On a Monday, there came a call from his mobile.
Actually, I thought it was an ordinary call,
But the next moment, he told me that he
Cleared the UGC test for fellowship,
and he would get some 10,000 rupees per month
for pursuing his research.
That moment made me extremely happy because
He was very much interested in doing research,
But he had no idea how he was going to fund it.
That moment was extremely pleasant for everyone.
My happiness knew no bounds,
because it was a duel success.
Firstly, it was a personal victory for him
Secondly, that success was making his dream
and our family’s dream come true.
That was the moment that made me happy.
Of course, there are many other moments, though
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Something that you would like to change in your life
What that is
When and how
What difference it will make
Well, sir, there are a few things in my life
That I personally feel like changing.
Though it looks difficult, I would like to change it.
The thing is that I am suffering from
poor time management skills.
Actually this problems gives me enough difficulties
In my personal and professional life.
Most of the time, I feel that I don’t have enough time
To do my things. At the same time
I am very much aware that I too have
24 hours like all others do.
So the problem is not with lack of time
But it is poor management of the same.
I wish like to change my attitude to time management
Say, before I fly over to some distant locations.
I know I can do with this habit here,
But In a foreign location, I am sure,
one cannot do without
Proper time management skills
Of course, such a change will make great improvements
in my life, both professional and personal.
More over, I can have great control over things
If I am able to manage my time.
So I would like to change it as fast I can.
But I am very much aware that habits die hard
If there is a will there is a way, I believe so.
So this is what I would like to change in my life.
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Some people believe that voluntarily contributing a few hours’ work every day for one’s society is much more satisfying than exploiting those hours in terms of some paid overtime or part-time job.
• What makes some people think so?
• Do you think such an attitude to society is of some value today?
Being able to serve others selflessly is a sublime thing in human life. This attitude makes some people forgo paid part-time or overtime job and go serving voluntarily. This mindset is of greater value in today’s material-driven life than it was ever.
There are a handful of people in any given society who are ready to forfeit paid work and embrace selfless service at least for a while. The most compelling force behind this attitude is nothing but the belief that serving the society where one is part of is a moral obligation. For example, all successful, employed or earning members of any society owe their bread and wealth to the society they live in. Unfortunately, the material-minded majority like to ignore this act of giving back. Looking around, I hardly find any other force behind this.
Undoubtedly, the world today needs great number of selfless people who can spare at least an hour everyday for their society. In these times comforts and luxuries, the world forgets the fact that the majority are deprived of many things. Though small, individual regular contribution in terms of social service can make huge differences in the lives of millions. Let me cite a small example. If the entire educated population of India are able to spare an hour for the not-so-educated, there won’t be any illiteracy and its ills at all.
In short, humans have an obligation to their surroundings. It has been there for ages, but, of late, this feeling seems dwindling. However, the most comforting thing is that there are a few who keep that fire in them. They are relevant today, I would say.
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• What makes some people think so?
• Do you think such an attitude to society is of some value today?
Being able to serve others selflessly is a sublime thing in human life. This attitude makes some people forgo paid part-time or overtime job and go serving voluntarily. This mindset is of greater value in today’s material-driven life than it was ever.
There are a handful of people in any given society who are ready to forfeit paid work and embrace selfless service at least for a while. The most compelling force behind this attitude is nothing but the belief that serving the society where one is part of is a moral obligation. For example, all successful, employed or earning members of any society owe their bread and wealth to the society they live in. Unfortunately, the material-minded majority like to ignore this act of giving back. Looking around, I hardly find any other force behind this.
Undoubtedly, the world today needs great number of selfless people who can spare at least an hour everyday for their society. In these times comforts and luxuries, the world forgets the fact that the majority are deprived of many things. Though small, individual regular contribution in terms of social service can make huge differences in the lives of millions. Let me cite a small example. If the entire educated population of India are able to spare an hour for the not-so-educated, there won’t be any illiteracy and its ills at all.
In short, humans have an obligation to their surroundings. It has been there for ages, but, of late, this feeling seems dwindling. However, the most comforting thing is that there are a few who keep that fire in them. They are relevant today, I would say.
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Some people show greater interest in running their own businesses than being a paid employee of some business run by others.
• What encourages people to be entrepreneurs?
• Do you think it is advantageous to be an employee?
Becoming an entrepreneur is like dream come true for many though it is not that easy. Obviously, there are factors that drive people to take that tough path. But barring a select few, every one is happy with the advantages of being an employee.
The most powerful force that drives people to dream of an entrepreneur is that they are the masters of their destiny. Such people are under no one, and there are several under them. This is a privilege being savoured by such businessmen.
Secondly, it is not a small thing to get oneself independently employed and, at the same time, be the paymaster of certain number of employees. This independence enables them to try new businesses as per their wish. Thirdly, it is the social value that propels the urge to run one’s own business.
All these rare privileges are not in any way able to make paid employment unattractive or lest wanted. Rather being an employee gives one extreme freedom compared to entrepreneurship. The latter demands the person to carry all the headache of running the show. Secondly, an employee is able to enjoy better work life balance because work is just part of his life. Third thing that occurs to me is that an employee with the right attitude may be able to climb the upper rungs of their career; there is an entrepreneur up there notwithstanding.
The lures of being an entrepreneur are very hard to resist, and the fruits of which are sweeter too. But being an employee under some business is much more comfortable for great many than being able to what we call ‘a boss around’.
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• What encourages people to be entrepreneurs?
• Do you think it is advantageous to be an employee?
Becoming an entrepreneur is like dream come true for many though it is not that easy. Obviously, there are factors that drive people to take that tough path. But barring a select few, every one is happy with the advantages of being an employee.
The most powerful force that drives people to dream of an entrepreneur is that they are the masters of their destiny. Such people are under no one, and there are several under them. This is a privilege being savoured by such businessmen.
Secondly, it is not a small thing to get oneself independently employed and, at the same time, be the paymaster of certain number of employees. This independence enables them to try new businesses as per their wish. Thirdly, it is the social value that propels the urge to run one’s own business.
All these rare privileges are not in any way able to make paid employment unattractive or lest wanted. Rather being an employee gives one extreme freedom compared to entrepreneurship. The latter demands the person to carry all the headache of running the show. Secondly, an employee is able to enjoy better work life balance because work is just part of his life. Third thing that occurs to me is that an employee with the right attitude may be able to climb the upper rungs of their career; there is an entrepreneur up there notwithstanding.
The lures of being an entrepreneur are very hard to resist, and the fruits of which are sweeter too. But being an employee under some business is much more comfortable for great many than being able to what we call ‘a boss around’.
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Sunday, October 2, 2011
Of late, some employers prefer rightly qualified recruits who have got enough experience in voluntarily serving their immediate community to those others who have got some industry experience.
• What do you think is the rationale behind this recruitment criterion?
• Do you think industry experience in of no value?
Though employers follow different criteria when they recruit talents, inclination to people with volunteering experience is a new trend, of course with certain reasons. The value of industry experience, on the other and, is of some value but it seems dwindling.
The primary reason, it seems to me, that rightly qualified recruits with voluntary experience are likely to have the best of the qualities expected of an employee; ‘servicemindedness’. This is what employers are looking for. Taking up social service initiatives voluntarily is sign enough to show that such people are more concerned about their society than about the reward they are expected to get for a service. Besides, a person who has got some experience in voluntary services can be very easily shaped into the requirements of any job. That is the job of HR development department.
It does not mean that industry experience is of no value. It does have its own strength. Such people save a lot of time and money for employers. These employees come with enough exposure to the field, and it is easier for any company to make then tuned to the job requirements.
However, this pre-qualification seems to be losing its sheen. Basically it is because of the fact that today all emerging jobs are new in one way or the other. So no pre qualification may go very well with the requirement of a different work culture. A new recruit needs to be trained in some way.
Concluding it, employers may have many requirements expected of a recruit. But getting recruited on the basis of voluntary service experience is of course rewarding. Industry experience, on the other hand, is worth it in many ways.
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• What do you think is the rationale behind this recruitment criterion?
• Do you think industry experience in of no value?
Though employers follow different criteria when they recruit talents, inclination to people with volunteering experience is a new trend, of course with certain reasons. The value of industry experience, on the other and, is of some value but it seems dwindling.
The primary reason, it seems to me, that rightly qualified recruits with voluntary experience are likely to have the best of the qualities expected of an employee; ‘servicemindedness’. This is what employers are looking for. Taking up social service initiatives voluntarily is sign enough to show that such people are more concerned about their society than about the reward they are expected to get for a service. Besides, a person who has got some experience in voluntary services can be very easily shaped into the requirements of any job. That is the job of HR development department.
It does not mean that industry experience is of no value. It does have its own strength. Such people save a lot of time and money for employers. These employees come with enough exposure to the field, and it is easier for any company to make then tuned to the job requirements.
However, this pre-qualification seems to be losing its sheen. Basically it is because of the fact that today all emerging jobs are new in one way or the other. So no pre qualification may go very well with the requirement of a different work culture. A new recruit needs to be trained in some way.
Concluding it, employers may have many requirements expected of a recruit. But getting recruited on the basis of voluntary service experience is of course rewarding. Industry experience, on the other hand, is worth it in many ways.
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Be simple: Simple words can convey ideas much better. By jaypee
The dangers of being not simple
When it comes to the use of the Net for children, it is extremely difficult to say that it is equally beneficial for children of all age segments or it is equally harmful for all. It is pretty easy to say that, if they are instructed well, the Internet has much to offer for all children. So it is right to ask another question whether it is the Net that is wrong or it is the way we and our children use the Net that makes this conundrum more incomprehensible.
Unfortunately, what happens is this that today, most of the children are forced to stay online as part of their studies, and many children require great inputs too, like researches and paper works. Obviously, they get enough access to computers from their school itself. And most of the homes these days possess their own computers. It is either for their parents’ use or for the children themselves. This is a convenience, and many children happen to stay online for prolonged hours even when they have their parents around. Ajaypeesdoc.10.9.011
Here one may ask, is it not warranted of parents to control their kids. Of course, they can do it. But it would do more harm than good because most of the nuclear parents today are either employees or occupied with some income generating exercise. Naturally, children enjoy a lot a parent-free time. Here lies the problem. All the controls are likely to go haywires the moment they find their parents away. They may resort to all sorts of searches and findings. Here another question may prop up.
Why can’t, then, parents install some child-safe programmes so that access to certain sites could be denied? It is feasible of course. But we are all expected to know that our neighbourhood is full of internet cafes and booths where what is waiting for our children is nothing but limitless entry to anything and everything from across the world. Let us be conscious here. Kids are kids. They try to get what they need to get.
What is the way out for our children and the Net? The answer is simple, I reckon. We have to foster a healthy parent-children understanding which would make both the parties trust each other so that there is always provision for checks and balances simultaneously. Computers and their possibilities are here to stay. So are our kids. In such a scenario, what we need is the intelligence to exploit the Net both for the holistic development of ourselves and our children.
Therefore, let us not accuse the Net. Let us find fault with the way we allow our kids harness its possibilities. Our children need to, I repeat, our children need to be online. Stopping them is like clipping their wings of inquisitiveness. They may eventually fail to become independent learners. The latter, making one an independent learner, is the very purpose of education. The former, being inquisitive, is what children are known for. That is what I feel. 500 words
The dangers of being not simple
When it comes to the use of the Net for children, it is extremely difficult to say that it is equally beneficial for children of all age segments or it is equally harmful for all. It is pretty easy to say that, if they are instructed well, the Internet has much to offer for all children. So it is right to ask another question whether it is the Net that is wrong or it is the way we and our children use the Net that makes this conundrum more incomprehensible.
Unfortunately, what happens is this that today, most of the children are forced to stay online as part of their studies, and many children require great inputs too, like researches and paper works. Obviously, they get enough access to computers from their school itself. And most of the homes these days possess their own computers. It is either for their parents’ use or for the children themselves. This is a convenience, and many children happen to stay online for prolonged hours even when they have their parents around. Ajaypeesdoc.10.9.011
Here one may ask, is it not warranted of parents to control their kids. Of course, they can do it. But it would do more harm than good because most of the nuclear parents today are either employees or occupied with some income generating exercise. Naturally, children enjoy a lot a parent-free time. Here lies the problem. All the controls are likely to go haywires the moment they find their parents away. They may resort to all sorts of searches and findings. Here another question may prop up.
Why can’t, then, parents install some child-safe programmes so that access to certain sites could be denied? It is feasible of course. But we are all expected to know that our neighbourhood is full of internet cafes and booths where what is waiting for our children is nothing but limitless entry to anything and everything from across the world. Let us be conscious here. Kids are kids. They try to get what they need to get.
What is the way out for our children and the Net? The answer is simple, I reckon. We have to foster a healthy parent-children understanding which would make both the parties trust each other so that there is always provision for checks and balances simultaneously. Computers and their possibilities are here to stay. So are our kids. In such a scenario, what we need is the intelligence to exploit the Net both for the holistic development of ourselves and our children.
Therefore, let us not accuse the Net. Let us find fault with the way we allow our kids harness its possibilities. Our children need to, I repeat, our children need to be online. Stopping them is like clipping their wings of inquisitiveness. They may eventually fail to become independent learners. The latter, making one an independent learner, is the very purpose of education. The former, being inquisitive, is what children are known for. That is what I feel. 500 words
Some employees believe that a fixed pay package is much better than performance based flexible pay.
• What do you think are the advantages of fixed pay package?
• How good or bad is performance based pay?
Employees have several reasons to be part of any workforce, and the major two choices are fixed and flexible pay packages. Obviously, fixed pay offers several advantages to them. It does not mean that the other option is not attractive.
Looking at fixed pay package, the most obvious advantage is the work-life balance such employees happen to enjoy. This is possible because they are expected to get regular pay and a regular work pattern with minimum pressures and maximum free time. For example, an employer does not expect an employee with fixed pay achieve enormous targets or carry out Herculean tasks. Secondly, fixed pay package makes employees to lead a need based life. Thirdly, it is right to say fixed pay package is likely to increase according to service and periodic revisions.
On the other hand, what performance based pay offers are not worth going for either. Basically this option makes workers go the extra mile to make maximum productivity. This is beneficial for both the parties. Secondly, such employees will enjoy huge material achievements proportional to their hard work. Thirdly, they can decide on their pay, and depending on their needs and expected expenses they can manage their time. However, the reduced work-life balance and mounting pressures may lead to great financial outlays in terms of health and family risks.
Looking at both the options, I find it right to conclude that no matter what one selects, it is all a matter of attitude that is going to make some differences in an employee’s life. Fixed and flexible pays are advantageous in several counts.
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• What do you think are the advantages of fixed pay package?
• How good or bad is performance based pay?
Employees have several reasons to be part of any workforce, and the major two choices are fixed and flexible pay packages. Obviously, fixed pay offers several advantages to them. It does not mean that the other option is not attractive.
Looking at fixed pay package, the most obvious advantage is the work-life balance such employees happen to enjoy. This is possible because they are expected to get regular pay and a regular work pattern with minimum pressures and maximum free time. For example, an employer does not expect an employee with fixed pay achieve enormous targets or carry out Herculean tasks. Secondly, fixed pay package makes employees to lead a need based life. Thirdly, it is right to say fixed pay package is likely to increase according to service and periodic revisions.
On the other hand, what performance based pay offers are not worth going for either. Basically this option makes workers go the extra mile to make maximum productivity. This is beneficial for both the parties. Secondly, such employees will enjoy huge material achievements proportional to their hard work. Thirdly, they can decide on their pay, and depending on their needs and expected expenses they can manage their time. However, the reduced work-life balance and mounting pressures may lead to great financial outlays in terms of health and family risks.
Looking at both the options, I find it right to conclude that no matter what one selects, it is all a matter of attitude that is going to make some differences in an employee’s life. Fixed and flexible pays are advantageous in several counts.
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Ajaypeesdoc. 2.10.11
All developed nations make school children understand the need for serving their community voluntarily, and those children who go the extra mile in this line are given inventive scores.
• Do you think schooling of that sort would serve children in the long run?
• How do see the provision for incentive scores?
Today’s children are the architects of the days to come. In this respect, realizing the need for voluntary services is bound to serve them greatly. However, offering incentives scores may make the very concept lose its sheen.
Let me first see how this realization is going to serve them. Being a social animal man is bound to be part of a system of heterogeneous people. This makes people extremely interdependent. Secondly, human needs are diverse and it is humanly impossible to predict what life keeps in store for one.
Let me cite an example to prove it. What one is going to need when, and who is going to serve whom with what, or who is going to get served by whom and the like are of no human reach, and we cannot expect the society to pay for every thing. Obviously if school children can imbibe the value of selfless service to community, they would lead better lives and let others live the same way.
When it comes to offering incentive scores for children, I am inclined to say that it would spoil the voluntary nature of the very idea. ‘Voluntary service’, by definition, is doing something for some without expecting anything. Here comes the question of incentives. School children may take up voluntary initiatives at least to satisfy their performance requirements in terms of marks. Therefore, I do not think it is a good idea to reward those who go the extra mile.
In short, it is an excellent idea to take children to the basic lessons of voluntary service, and it would serve them immensely well. But rewarding their efforts may make many children willfully go for it. I would spoil the very, I am afraid.
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Ajaypeesdoc. 2.10.011
• Do you think schooling of that sort would serve children in the long run?
• How do see the provision for incentive scores?
Today’s children are the architects of the days to come. In this respect, realizing the need for voluntary services is bound to serve them greatly. However, offering incentives scores may make the very concept lose its sheen.
Let me first see how this realization is going to serve them. Being a social animal man is bound to be part of a system of heterogeneous people. This makes people extremely interdependent. Secondly, human needs are diverse and it is humanly impossible to predict what life keeps in store for one.
Let me cite an example to prove it. What one is going to need when, and who is going to serve whom with what, or who is going to get served by whom and the like are of no human reach, and we cannot expect the society to pay for every thing. Obviously if school children can imbibe the value of selfless service to community, they would lead better lives and let others live the same way.
When it comes to offering incentive scores for children, I am inclined to say that it would spoil the voluntary nature of the very idea. ‘Voluntary service’, by definition, is doing something for some without expecting anything. Here comes the question of incentives. School children may take up voluntary initiatives at least to satisfy their performance requirements in terms of marks. Therefore, I do not think it is a good idea to reward those who go the extra mile.
In short, it is an excellent idea to take children to the basic lessons of voluntary service, and it would serve them immensely well. But rewarding their efforts may make many children willfully go for it. I would spoil the very, I am afraid.
285 words
Ajaypeesdoc. 2.10.011
Five different ‘thinkings’
1.
All developed nations make school children understand the need for serving the community voluntarily, and those children who go the extra mile in this line are given inventive scores.
Do you think schooling of that sort would serve children in the long run?
How do see the provision for incentive scores?
2.
Of late, some employers prefer rightly qualified recruits who have got enough experience in voluntarily serving their immediate community to those others who have got some industry experience.
• What do you think is the rationale behind this recruitment criterion?
• Do you think industry experience in of no value?
3.
Some employees believe that a fixed pay package is much better than performance based flexible pay.
• What do you think are the advantages of fixed pay package?
• Go good or bad is performance based pay?
4.
Some people show great interest in running their own businesses than to be a paid employee of some business run by someone.
• What makes people to be entrepreneurs?
• Do you think it is advantageous to be an employee?
Ajaypeesdoc. 5.10-.11
5.
Some people believe that voluntarily contributing a few hours’ work every day for one’s society is much more satisfying than exploiting those hours in terms of some paid overtime or part-time job.
• What makes some people think so?
• Do you think such an attitude to society is of some value today?
1.
All developed nations make school children understand the need for serving the community voluntarily, and those children who go the extra mile in this line are given inventive scores.
Do you think schooling of that sort would serve children in the long run?
How do see the provision for incentive scores?
2.
Of late, some employers prefer rightly qualified recruits who have got enough experience in voluntarily serving their immediate community to those others who have got some industry experience.
• What do you think is the rationale behind this recruitment criterion?
• Do you think industry experience in of no value?
3.
Some employees believe that a fixed pay package is much better than performance based flexible pay.
• What do you think are the advantages of fixed pay package?
• Go good or bad is performance based pay?
4.
Some people show great interest in running their own businesses than to be a paid employee of some business run by someone.
• What makes people to be entrepreneurs?
• Do you think it is advantageous to be an employee?
Ajaypeesdoc. 5.10-.11
5.
Some people believe that voluntarily contributing a few hours’ work every day for one’s society is much more satisfying than exploiting those hours in terms of some paid overtime or part-time job.
• What makes some people think so?
• Do you think such an attitude to society is of some value today?
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