All the repeated global discussions on environmental concerns notwithstanding, the extent of damages meted out to the planet is not showing any let up. In this respect, some say these international exercises are of no significance anymore while others say the discussion element is very much needed. • Which view do you support and state why? The world over, parlays on green concerns have experienced greater frequency today than ever. But there is no visible decline in the cases of damages done to the Planet. This fact does not, in any way, undermine the need for more frequent discussions. The initial thing with which I am going to endorse the idea is that periodic discussions may leave great room for the world to take stock of what has happened to the Planet so far. For example, when the pro-planet parties from around the world meet at a place, they can air their concerns and evaluate the present scene and find out who does what for the Planet, both good and bad. The second point is that there is great scope for creating green consciousness among people across the spectrum. For instance, the Climate Summit in Bali, Indonesia, a few years back had invited huge media attention and the whole population got informed of the fact that green concerns are real and on their face. It is not a simple fiat by any means. Besides these, there is yet another argument to advocate the need for international climate discussions. These venues may become instrumental to making member nations go responsible for all the activities they have done, are doing and are going to do in the days to. When the frequency increases, the leaders will think twice before they embark on any anti-planet development exercise. The conclusion is that further discussions on environmental concerns will have greater relevance in the days to come than what they have today. Obviously, the “no significance” element sounds premature to me. 270 words

Listening tip from jaypee

Listening tip Manage your time in listening of the 27/28/29 minutes listening you need hardly 20 minutes audio for the test the remaining parts are introduction, instruction and gaps it is how you manage this time so as to go ahead of the audio presenter. by the time he or she comes to tell you, you should have had clear picture of the topic ahead so that you can predict answers and be cool. when you go ahead of the audio, make note of the bold letters and words printed on the text those words will be emphasised and you can be conscious of what questions follows next. missing out questions can very well be avoided. when you fail to get a question right, leave and go with the audio. you can write wrong answers. you do not want 9 out of 9. still remember, in listening, every points counts and every point is counted. good luck

Greater communication; two opinions

The extent of communication people have among themselves these days is getting greater. Some people find it encouraging while others see it with disdain. • Why are there two differing views on the extent of communication people have? Being connected or communicating with others, like near and dear ones, business to business or with whosoever, is the order of the day, and people look at this greater extent of communication differently. This essay will see why views on this differ. People mostly would find it encouraging in several ways. In world of seamless possibilities for travel and being away for longer times, communication might help people to be emotionally balanced. For example, talking to people is a great relief especially the loved or near ones who are far off. Second thing could be that great business is taking place in most communications. For example, executives, even ordinary workers, make use of communication for their own businesses. Besides this, extensive communication keeps people more informed, empowered and encouraged. It keeps people poised to face the challenges of life. All these facts notwithstanding, there is substance in the disdain show by people on this. The primary thing is that too much of anything is not good. For example, these days communicating with others has become the sole job of great many people consuming precious time, valuable money and huge energy. Besides this, the greater extent is at the cost of many other priorities like regular sleep, right foods and balanced behavioural patterns, especially among the young. Above all, there could be concerns on health risks and crimes based on indiscriminate communication. In short, the two contrasting views on greater communication time are based on solid reasons. However, since there is no U turn from this turn of events, we much decide on how communication is too much. It should not cost us dearly. 270 words Ajaypeesdoc.11.7.014

Reading. a tip when you find a reading question taking more time than usual, the best thing you can do is ignore that question with a marking. You do not need 9 out of 9, rather you can make mistakes or write wrong answers. The problem is you may lose time you may not get the answer you may panic when pressed with time the following passage will suffer. the result is poor performance. so when in very big doubt, ignore the question. An answer, i repeat, an answer should not be at the cost of many answers. and this difficult answer may not be right as well, if you are unlucky. so go on reading time-bound.

History as a mainstream higher education discipline is slipping off many campuses in this information era, and many people hold the view that studying it is not worth it now. • Why is history losing its position as a discipline? • Do you endorse the view that history has no significance in these times of change? Much water has flowed down the bridge of higher education where history was as good as any other course. But, today, it is being pushed off many higher education centers. This happens in many ways and, in my view; history is the only stream which never loses its significance. The onslaught of new generation courses is the primary force that has pushed history out. For example, an IT qualification involving a few years is enough for one to make huge material difference in his or her life. History falls short of this. Besides this, a qualification in history demands for great number of years and unusual patience and excellent attitude. The nuclear parents and their children are not ready to invest in such a stream. Coupled with these is the fact that not many institutions are ready to promote courses in history; rather they go with the current of high demand, and history gets sidelined. However, it is a fact that history is an evergreen stream of study, and there is no new generation course which does not have something to with history. For example, the most eulogized information revolution is actually a by-product of history. Let me cite another example. All the freedom, conveniences, happiness, material comforts and monitory possibilities we have are the logical continuation of history. Further, the students who learn art, architecture, archaeology and geography can enjoy their studies greatly if they know some history. My conclusion is that the losing popularity of history as a course is really discouraging, no matter what the reasons are. To me, history as such will always be a thing of the present, but all the so-called info-explosions will become history. History is present. Ajaypeesdoc 290 words 08.07.14