It is a fact that everybody gets 24 hours a day, but some people complain of what social scientists call Time Poverty.
· Why is this complaint very common today?
· Make your own suggestions to overcome time poverty.
Intro.
· Precious
· Manage
· Short supply
· Fail
· Ways
First: Why
· Many
· Poor skills
· Multiple tasks
· Time vs. money
· Selfishness
· Laziness
Suggestions
· Prioritizing
· Pre-planning
· Saying no
· Know the limits
· Work life balance
Concl.
Helpless
Materialism
Intelligent
Overcome
Jaypees. 16/3/09
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Radio as a means of communication, information and entertainment is becoming increasingly popular these days even though it is surrounded by many other attractive and powerful media.
• What advantages does radio enjoy over other media?
• Why is it becoming popular these days? jaypessdoc. 12.3.09
Radio as s mass communication media enjoys a lot of advantages over other media, and it is these advantages, coupled with a few other factors, which make this common man’s media gain more popularity these days all the other media notwithstanding. 40 words
The foremost advantage is its being people friendly. No other mass media has ever been able to fascinate man as radio does as it is the first cordless communication device. It is true that other media are attractive and powerful, but radio enjoys many other advantages. It is portable, affordable to all types of people and its service is absolutely harmless. Radio programmes do not leave any bad influence on its listeners. Besides these, radio is the only one media that offers programmes free of cost. What one needs is a small radio unit and a little power supply or battery. And finally, it reaches all people in all weather conditions. 100 words
When it comes to its increasing popularity, it is worth mentioning that it serves modern fast life much better than any other media. For example, today people are always on the move, and they need to stay connected, entertained and informed. This job is done better by radio than any other media. Secondly, radio programs have become so attractive and interesting that people prefer audio, especially musical entertainments, to visual or audio visual. Thirdly, radio technology has become so simple and handy that modern communication tools like mobiles come attached with FM radio. And finally, private participation in radio transmission is another reason for its second coming. 100 words
So, radio has always been here ever since its inventions, but the advent of other media pushed this small device into backburner. Over the years, people have tried all the new ones and realized that radio is much superior to all the ones. No wonder radio is making a big come back. 50 words
290 words. Jaypees. 11.45. 12.1.09.
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• What advantages does radio enjoy over other media?
• Why is it becoming popular these days? jaypessdoc. 12.3.09
Radio as s mass communication media enjoys a lot of advantages over other media, and it is these advantages, coupled with a few other factors, which make this common man’s media gain more popularity these days all the other media notwithstanding. 40 words
The foremost advantage is its being people friendly. No other mass media has ever been able to fascinate man as radio does as it is the first cordless communication device. It is true that other media are attractive and powerful, but radio enjoys many other advantages. It is portable, affordable to all types of people and its service is absolutely harmless. Radio programmes do not leave any bad influence on its listeners. Besides these, radio is the only one media that offers programmes free of cost. What one needs is a small radio unit and a little power supply or battery. And finally, it reaches all people in all weather conditions. 100 words
When it comes to its increasing popularity, it is worth mentioning that it serves modern fast life much better than any other media. For example, today people are always on the move, and they need to stay connected, entertained and informed. This job is done better by radio than any other media. Secondly, radio programs have become so attractive and interesting that people prefer audio, especially musical entertainments, to visual or audio visual. Thirdly, radio technology has become so simple and handy that modern communication tools like mobiles come attached with FM radio. And finally, private participation in radio transmission is another reason for its second coming. 100 words
So, radio has always been here ever since its inventions, but the advent of other media pushed this small device into backburner. Over the years, people have tried all the new ones and realized that radio is much superior to all the ones. No wonder radio is making a big come back. 50 words
290 words. Jaypees. 11.45. 12.1.09.
www.jpsukham.blogspot.com
It is a matter of great concern that many highly educated youngsters in the third world nations are found to be followers of terrorist outfits, drug mafias and organized criminal rackets.
Why is this tendency so common in poor nations?
What are the major consequences of this grave issue? 11.3.09.
Educated terrorists, drug peddlers and criminals are breeding much faster today than ever before, and there presence is particularly rampant in third world nations compared to the rest of the world. Causes for such state of affairs are many and the consequences are disastrous. 45 words
To begin with, the primary reason is that the educated younger generation in these nations is disappointed and frustrated on many grounds. For example, unemployment, discrimination and rich poor divide, to mention a few. Naturally, they develop a tendency to tread wrong ways to keep their life going. Secondly, these nations are highly populated and the governments there are mostly corrupt and incompetent, and they fail to meet the challenges posed by terrorist outfits, drug mafias and organized criminals. And finally, the educated face many challenges like rising cost of living, lack of opportunities and falling social values. No wonder they fall prey to the temptations of antisocial elements. 105 words.
Needless to say, the ramifications are disastrous and long lasting. Primarily, the future of the nation will be threatened. The educated are the future of a nation, and if they succumb to these divisive forces, there is going to be no peace, prosperity and future. Secondly, younger brains will be grossly misused to upset the normal life of the whole world. This is particularly so because terrorism, drug menace and organized crimes do not have any borders. Consequently, the whole world will be under the threat of these outfits which in turn will stall the engines of growth and development. 95 words
Considering the above points, it is right to conclude that educated terrorists and asocial elements will be a great threat to the third world nations, and the aftermath in the long run will not spare the rest of the world. So it is time these nations did something to stem this menace and free the world from chaos.55 words
295 words. Jaypees doc. 10.3.0 pm 11.3.09. www.jpsukham.blogspot.com
Why is this tendency so common in poor nations?
What are the major consequences of this grave issue? 11.3.09.
Educated terrorists, drug peddlers and criminals are breeding much faster today than ever before, and there presence is particularly rampant in third world nations compared to the rest of the world. Causes for such state of affairs are many and the consequences are disastrous. 45 words
To begin with, the primary reason is that the educated younger generation in these nations is disappointed and frustrated on many grounds. For example, unemployment, discrimination and rich poor divide, to mention a few. Naturally, they develop a tendency to tread wrong ways to keep their life going. Secondly, these nations are highly populated and the governments there are mostly corrupt and incompetent, and they fail to meet the challenges posed by terrorist outfits, drug mafias and organized criminals. And finally, the educated face many challenges like rising cost of living, lack of opportunities and falling social values. No wonder they fall prey to the temptations of antisocial elements. 105 words.
Needless to say, the ramifications are disastrous and long lasting. Primarily, the future of the nation will be threatened. The educated are the future of a nation, and if they succumb to these divisive forces, there is going to be no peace, prosperity and future. Secondly, younger brains will be grossly misused to upset the normal life of the whole world. This is particularly so because terrorism, drug menace and organized crimes do not have any borders. Consequently, the whole world will be under the threat of these outfits which in turn will stall the engines of growth and development. 95 words
Considering the above points, it is right to conclude that educated terrorists and asocial elements will be a great threat to the third world nations, and the aftermath in the long run will not spare the rest of the world. So it is time these nations did something to stem this menace and free the world from chaos.55 words
295 words. Jaypees doc. 10.3.0 pm 11.3.09. www.jpsukham.blogspot.com
It is a matter of great concern that many highly educated youngsters in the third world nations are found to be followers of terrorist outfits, drug mafias and organized criminal rackets.
Why is this tendency so common in poor nations?
What are the major consequences of this grave issue? 11.3.09. 11.45
Why is this tendency so common in poor nations?
What are the major consequences of this grave issue? 11.3.09. 11.45
Monday, March 9, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009. Prep. 22.03.09
The woman of the new generation is conscious of her equality in society and does not shy away from claiming her due shares from society if that bring growth and development in her life.
What makes new generation women independent?
What all ways do they bring in development?
Women have come a long way over the years. They are no more shy; instead they have become a formidable force1 competing for their shares. And nations around the world now recognize2 their role in contributing substantially to growth3 and development. They do it in many ways. 45 words
There are many factors that make today’s women more independent and assertive compared to their counterparts of the past. The most important factor is education4. Women these days are as educated as men, and they take up all sorts of jobs done by men. For example: positions in management, IT and industrial and defense to mention a few. Naturally, this equality in gender makes them grab the opportunities5 in-country and abroad. This turns them increasingly financially independent. Other minor factors are the changes in attitude6 of the society and women-friendly reform measures initiated by government organizations and NGOs. 90 words
Women are able to bring in developments in many ways. This is particularly true when it comes to grassroots level development. Educated and financially independent women can make huge changes in their family7 first and the immediate society8 next. For example, educated empowered mothers are able to give better educate and healthcare to their children. Obviously, educated children will form a developed society. This results in better family atmosphere which in turn leads to peaceful society. And finally, their contributions towards developments will boost the economy9 by way of tax and related revenues. 90 words
So it is right to conclude that women play a decisive10 role in bringing in development and progress, and the factors that lead to this change may vary in future too. And their contributions11 will make great changes12 in human society world over. 40 words
265 words. By jaypee: 11.30 am.
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The woman of the new generation is conscious of her equality in society and does not shy away from claiming her due shares from society if that bring growth and development in her life.
What makes new generation women independent?
What all ways do they bring in development?
Women have come a long way over the years. They are no more shy; instead they have become a formidable force1 competing for their shares. And nations around the world now recognize2 their role in contributing substantially to growth3 and development. They do it in many ways. 45 words
There are many factors that make today’s women more independent and assertive compared to their counterparts of the past. The most important factor is education4. Women these days are as educated as men, and they take up all sorts of jobs done by men. For example: positions in management, IT and industrial and defense to mention a few. Naturally, this equality in gender makes them grab the opportunities5 in-country and abroad. This turns them increasingly financially independent. Other minor factors are the changes in attitude6 of the society and women-friendly reform measures initiated by government organizations and NGOs. 90 words
Women are able to bring in developments in many ways. This is particularly true when it comes to grassroots level development. Educated and financially independent women can make huge changes in their family7 first and the immediate society8 next. For example, educated empowered mothers are able to give better educate and healthcare to their children. Obviously, educated children will form a developed society. This results in better family atmosphere which in turn leads to peaceful society. And finally, their contributions towards developments will boost the economy9 by way of tax and related revenues. 90 words
So it is right to conclude that women play a decisive10 role in bringing in development and progress, and the factors that lead to this change may vary in future too. And their contributions11 will make great changes12 in human society world over. 40 words
265 words. By jaypee: 11.30 am.
www.jpsukham.blogspot.com this is a token answer to the frame already loaded.
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Saturday, March 7, 2009
The woman of the new generation is conscious of her equality in society and does not shy away from attacking the male fortresses if that brings growth and development in her life.
What makes new generation women independent?
What all ways do they bring in development?
Intr:
Force
Aware
Recognizes
Factors
Growth
First:
Education
Opportunities
Attitudes
Second:
Family
Society
Economy
Concl:
Decisive
Contribute
Change
There are only 14 words. Write 275 words based on the same. This is a skeleton. You are supposed to flesh it up with support points and examples. In an examination condition you just make a skeleton like this one quickly, do follow the skeleton till you finish the write up. Do not deviate from your initial stance. www.jpsukham.blogspot.com and token answer to this skeleton will follow. Jaypee.
What makes new generation women independent?
What all ways do they bring in development?
Intr:
Force
Aware
Recognizes
Factors
Growth
First:
Education
Opportunities
Attitudes
Second:
Family
Society
Economy
Concl:
Decisive
Contribute
Change
There are only 14 words. Write 275 words based on the same. This is a skeleton. You are supposed to flesh it up with support points and examples. In an examination condition you just make a skeleton like this one quickly, do follow the skeleton till you finish the write up. Do not deviate from your initial stance. www.jpsukham.blogspot.com and token answer to this skeleton will follow. Jaypee.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Commercial advertisements most of the time are found to be exaggerating facts and figures in order to influence customers. However, these marketing exercises offer a lot of advantages to customers.
What advantages does a customer enjoy out of commercial ads?
In what all ways do advertisements influence people?
The mounting competition in the business world makes organizations resort to many tactics to win customer loyalty. One such tactics is exaggerating facts and figures in their advertisements. But it is fact that these advertisements offer customers many advantages, and they influence people in many different ways. 45 words
The first advantage a customer enjoys is that he gets competitive prices and quality products. For example, competing companies are forced to produce quality products in order to be popular in the market, and in the process of marketing it, they have to go for a competitive pricing, too. Secondly, advertisements educate the public about new products and services. Modern media brings everything indoors through TV channels and press ads. Besides these, advertisements help people access all the media cheaply, if not free-of cost. All media are by-products of advertisements. 90 words
There are many different ways through which ads influence us. First of all, advertisements are persuasive. Frequent exposure to a particular advertisement makes a person go for that particular product or service. So advertisements change the way people live their lives. Secondly, these commercial exercises create an impression in people that their life is incomplete without something. Actually this is a negative influence which leads to unnecessary expenses. And at last, not the least, advertisements are able to influence people’s thinking process. They take decisions according to the ads they regularly watch. 90 words
Concluding it, it is right to say advertisements have become very much part of our daily life. So it is a good idea to reap its positive benefits. And we may try to be intelligent enough to identify what is good and what is bad good for us. 45 words
270 words.
Jaypees. 11.50 am- 6/3/09
What advantages does a customer enjoy out of commercial ads?
In what all ways do advertisements influence people?
The mounting competition in the business world makes organizations resort to many tactics to win customer loyalty. One such tactics is exaggerating facts and figures in their advertisements. But it is fact that these advertisements offer customers many advantages, and they influence people in many different ways. 45 words
The first advantage a customer enjoys is that he gets competitive prices and quality products. For example, competing companies are forced to produce quality products in order to be popular in the market, and in the process of marketing it, they have to go for a competitive pricing, too. Secondly, advertisements educate the public about new products and services. Modern media brings everything indoors through TV channels and press ads. Besides these, advertisements help people access all the media cheaply, if not free-of cost. All media are by-products of advertisements. 90 words
There are many different ways through which ads influence us. First of all, advertisements are persuasive. Frequent exposure to a particular advertisement makes a person go for that particular product or service. So advertisements change the way people live their lives. Secondly, these commercial exercises create an impression in people that their life is incomplete without something. Actually this is a negative influence which leads to unnecessary expenses. And at last, not the least, advertisements are able to influence people’s thinking process. They take decisions according to the ads they regularly watch. 90 words
Concluding it, it is right to say advertisements have become very much part of our daily life. So it is a good idea to reap its positive benefits. And we may try to be intelligent enough to identify what is good and what is bad good for us. 45 words
270 words.
Jaypees. 11.50 am- 6/3/09
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Some people say globalization causes brain drain as developed nations increasingly exploit human resource from around the world, whereas some others say it leads to mutual global gains as the world is able to make better use of brains for the well being of the whole humanity.
How do you look at these view points? Cite examples to prove your point.
Globalization is an international arrangement reached among nations of common interests for the benefit of all. But there is heated discussion on the views that rich nations are causing brain drain on the one hand, and on the other, it is an adjustment for mutual gains of all. What I feel is that both the arguments are partly true. 55 words
When it is looked at from the point of view of brain drain, it is an undeniable fact that many rich nations are making use of the brains from poor nations. For example, a great number of scientists working in NASA and medical research labs of the US are scientists from around the world. The technological and financial superiority enjoyed by such rich nations is made possible greatly by the human resources from the rest of the world. These resources are paid handsomely but intellectual property cannot be equated in terms of money. 90 words
On the other hand, it is also indisputable that great amount of human resources is being wasted in poor nations for want of opportunities. For them, today’s concept of global village comes handy and many of them find great chances for employing their intellectual properties and expertise elsewhere. Of course, their contributions to the rich economies are likely to percolate to other parts of the world. For example, mutual transfers of know-hows. So exploiting brains, wherever they are from, is a better proposition than under-utilizing or not utilizing the brains at all. 90 words
So, it is right to conclude that globalization offers both opportunities and difficulties. But, if the member nations could exploit the opportunities for the betterment of the whole world, a few difficulties, whatever that may be, could be ignored. So it is a win-win for all. 45 words
280- words. Written by jaypee:
an write up like this one will fetch a band of 8.
5/3/09.
How do you look at these view points? Cite examples to prove your point.
Globalization is an international arrangement reached among nations of common interests for the benefit of all. But there is heated discussion on the views that rich nations are causing brain drain on the one hand, and on the other, it is an adjustment for mutual gains of all. What I feel is that both the arguments are partly true. 55 words
When it is looked at from the point of view of brain drain, it is an undeniable fact that many rich nations are making use of the brains from poor nations. For example, a great number of scientists working in NASA and medical research labs of the US are scientists from around the world. The technological and financial superiority enjoyed by such rich nations is made possible greatly by the human resources from the rest of the world. These resources are paid handsomely but intellectual property cannot be equated in terms of money. 90 words
On the other hand, it is also indisputable that great amount of human resources is being wasted in poor nations for want of opportunities. For them, today’s concept of global village comes handy and many of them find great chances for employing their intellectual properties and expertise elsewhere. Of course, their contributions to the rich economies are likely to percolate to other parts of the world. For example, mutual transfers of know-hows. So exploiting brains, wherever they are from, is a better proposition than under-utilizing or not utilizing the brains at all. 90 words
So, it is right to conclude that globalization offers both opportunities and difficulties. But, if the member nations could exploit the opportunities for the betterment of the whole world, a few difficulties, whatever that may be, could be ignored. So it is a win-win for all. 45 words
280- words. Written by jaypee:
an write up like this one will fetch a band of 8.
5/3/09.
Task II 40 minutes:
Some people say globalization causes brain drain as developed nations increasingly exploit human resource from around the world, whereas some others say it leads to mutual global gains as the world is able to make better use of brains for the well being of the whole humanity.
How do you look at these view points?
Task II 40 mnts.
Globalization is an international arrangement of cooperation among nations of similar interests which, in turn, facilitates mutual gain for all not brain drain.
How far is this true in your point of view? Jaypeesdoc
Some people say globalization causes brain drain as developed nations increasingly exploit human resource from around the world, whereas some others say it leads to mutual global gains as the world is able to make better use of brains for the well being of the whole humanity.
How do you look at these view points?
Task II 40 mnts.
Globalization is an international arrangement of cooperation among nations of similar interests which, in turn, facilitates mutual gain for all not brain drain.
How far is this true in your point of view? Jaypeesdoc
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Cue card attempt and related questions Solved in writing
I. Speak about a skill you wish to learn. You should say,
What that skill is.
When and how you want to learn it
How it will help you in your life.
Well, it is important that we master some skills to be successful in life.
There are many skills that I would like to lean in future.
The one I am very much serious about is driving.
We all know that it takes a little time to pick up this skill.
I wish to learn it within three/four months.
When it comes to how I am going to learn it,
Well, I would like to go for a formal training.
There are many driving schools nearby.
And they offer on the road and simulated driving classes.
Yes, this skill is going to help me in many ways.
As we are living in a fast paced world, mobility is very important.
If I could own a car, it will be easy for me to travel faster.
And of course, I will be able to enjoy a lot of free time as well,
because, faster mobility makes me save a lot of time.
Being a professional I need to keep appointments,
Like reporting in time, staying back late in the night.
Besides all these, I will be able to go distant places with my family,
Like pleasure trips, and visiting friends and families.
So, I think this skill will help me in many more ways than one. 200 words
Discussion questions.
1. Why are skills more important today than they were before?
Well, skills are very important. Because, modern life demands them.
Today professional atmosphere also looks for skills: like time management, decision making, multi-tasking and the like. The opposite was the case in the past. Life was less complicated, and work involved not much skills. So skills are more important today.
2. Do you think children can pick up certain skills much faster? If yes, why?
Of course, children are quicker in picking up skills.
It is primarily because they are highly receptive.
They are enthusiastic and interested.
As people grow older, the receptivity goes down, I believe.
3. What qualities one need to have to pick up a particular skill?
I think there are many. Most important quality is attitude.
Secondly, one should have enough patience, and finally the interest.
4. What are the major soft skills?
Soft skills as such are many. Some of them are: Communication skill,
time management skill, decision-making skill and so on.
5. Do you think better skill-sets make a person better in his life?
Yes, that is right, sir, I too think so. Because, in today’s fast paced life and working environment one needs to have some core and soft skills. They will make one perform better. Better performance, of course leads to better life.
Study this answer. Look at its length, vocabulary, personal phrases, pauses and stops. Try to follow these when you attempt other cards. It is important that you are not mugging up this answer; rather you develop your own answers. jaypeedoc. Source- www.jpsukham.blogspot.com
Cue card attempt and related questions Solved in writing
I. Speak about a skill you wish to learn. You should say,
What that skill is.
When and how you want to learn it
How it will help you in your life.
Well, it is important that we master some skills to be successful in life.
There are many skills that I would like to lean in future.
The one I am very much serious about is driving.
We all know that it takes a little time to pick up this skill.
I wish to learn it within three/four months.
When it comes to how I am going to learn it,
Well, I would like to go for a formal training.
There are many driving schools nearby.
And they offer on the road and simulated driving classes.
Yes, this skill is going to help me in many ways.
As we are living in a fast paced world, mobility is very important.
If I could own a car, it will be easy for me to travel faster.
And of course, I will be able to enjoy a lot of free time as well,
because, faster mobility makes me save a lot of time.
Being a professional I need to keep appointments,
Like reporting in time, staying back late in the night.
Besides all these, I will be able to go distant places with my family,
Like pleasure trips, and visiting friends and families.
So, I think this skill will help me in many more ways than one. 200 words
Discussion questions.
1. Why are skills more important today than they were before?
Well, skills are very important. Because, modern life demands them.
Today professional atmosphere also looks for skills: like time management, decision making, multi-tasking and the like. The opposite was the case in the past. Life was less complicated, and work involved not much skills. So skills are more important today.
2. Do you think children can pick up certain skills much faster? If yes, why?
Of course, children are quicker in picking up skills.
It is primarily because they are highly receptive.
They are enthusiastic and interested.
As people grow older, the receptivity goes down, I believe.
3. What qualities one need to have to pick up a particular skill?
I think there are many. Most important quality is attitude.
Secondly, one should have enough patience, and finally the interest.
4. What are the major soft skills?
Soft skills as such are many. Some of them are: Communication skill,
time management skill, decision-making skill and so on.
5. Do you think better skill-sets make a person better in his life?
Yes, that is right, sir, I too think so. Because, in today’s fast paced life and working environment one needs to have some core and soft skills. They will make one perform better. Better performance, of course leads to better life.
Study this answer. Look at its length, vocabulary, personal phrases, pauses and stops. Try to follow these when you attempt other cards. It is important that you are not mugging up this answer; rather you develop your own answers. jaypeedoc. Source- www.jpsukham.blogspot.com
Advertisers are increasingly casting children in their advertisements promoting products and services. This tendency is seen more commonly in third world nations than in the rich.
· What advantages do advertises enjoy out of this?
· Why is this practice rampant in poor nations?
Advertisements of all types are ubquituous, and advertisers employ all possible tricks to win over customers. One of such ploy is employing kids. This tendency is rampant in poor nations as these nations are huge markets. But this is not so in rich nations where there are strict rules and regulations against this. 50 words
Obviously advertisers reap great benefits out of this tendency. Primarily, it helps them push in their products and services in to the market. This leads to greater market share and profit. Second advantage is that they do it much easily, as children in these nations are a force. For example, in nuclear families children influence the purchase decision of the family. Thirdly, it is right to say that these advertisers are investing in a huge market. When children are won over, they remain regular customers of a particular service or product. In rich nations this is discouraged by imposing rules on advertisement ethics. 100 words
However, it is this possible in poor nations. Reasons are many. First and foremost reason is the sheer size of the market. National and international manufactures and service providers are fighting one another to get their due shares from the emerging markets of the third world nations. Secondly, the middle income group in these nations is gaining great buying power thanks to the opportunities thrown open by globalization. Thirdly, these days, nuclear family is the order of the day, and these families are increasingly consumerist and materialistic. Coupled with these are the poor rules governing media ethics in the developing world. 100 words
So to conclude, advertisements have become very much part of our life. Instead of blaming them for exploiting children, it is a good to be intelligent enough to identify the advantages we get out of it the same way advertisers get benefited. And we may guard our children from being influenced by marketing media. 50 words
300 words: jaypee.20.2.09. 10.45 am
NOTE: It’s not the size and strength of the points that decide on your score, but it is your sense of language and presentation skills. Concentrate on your language. Every essay is a platform for you to perform in English. Let the examiner know that you know English. Visit.www.jpsukham.blogspot.com or Vaatupura on google
· What advantages do advertises enjoy out of this?
· Why is this practice rampant in poor nations?
Advertisements of all types are ubquituous, and advertisers employ all possible tricks to win over customers. One of such ploy is employing kids. This tendency is rampant in poor nations as these nations are huge markets. But this is not so in rich nations where there are strict rules and regulations against this. 50 words
Obviously advertisers reap great benefits out of this tendency. Primarily, it helps them push in their products and services in to the market. This leads to greater market share and profit. Second advantage is that they do it much easily, as children in these nations are a force. For example, in nuclear families children influence the purchase decision of the family. Thirdly, it is right to say that these advertisers are investing in a huge market. When children are won over, they remain regular customers of a particular service or product. In rich nations this is discouraged by imposing rules on advertisement ethics. 100 words
However, it is this possible in poor nations. Reasons are many. First and foremost reason is the sheer size of the market. National and international manufactures and service providers are fighting one another to get their due shares from the emerging markets of the third world nations. Secondly, the middle income group in these nations is gaining great buying power thanks to the opportunities thrown open by globalization. Thirdly, these days, nuclear family is the order of the day, and these families are increasingly consumerist and materialistic. Coupled with these are the poor rules governing media ethics in the developing world. 100 words
So to conclude, advertisements have become very much part of our life. Instead of blaming them for exploiting children, it is a good to be intelligent enough to identify the advantages we get out of it the same way advertisers get benefited. And we may guard our children from being influenced by marketing media. 50 words
300 words: jaypee.20.2.09. 10.45 am
NOTE: It’s not the size and strength of the points that decide on your score, but it is your sense of language and presentation skills. Concentrate on your language. Every essay is a platform for you to perform in English. Let the examiner know that you know English. Visit.www.jpsukham.blogspot.com or Vaatupura on google
Monday, March 2, 2009
Attempt any three: Each task gives you 25 mnts. IELTS Practice writing
Attempt any three: Each task gives you 25 mnts. IELTS Practice writing
Word limit: No less than 150 words. There should be a small introduction.
Those who can do more than two are free to do it. Ajaypee.doc. 2/3/09
Today parents prefer boarding schools to regular schools to their children. What advantages does a student enjoy studying at a boarding school?
Today parents have many options for the schooling of their children; like public schools, government schools and boarding schools. And a student studying at a boarding school enjoys many advantages.
Primary advantage is that boarding school offers an exclusive learning atmosphere supported by efficient faculty, study aids and infrastructure. For example, in boarding students are observed individually, and their progress is monitored by efficient faculty and support staff. Secondly, boarding school gives a community experience which gives the inmates many opportunities to pick up the basics of social and personal life. This may include, decision making, problem solving, time management, sharing and helping and finally, they develop very good manners and etiquette. Thirdly, it helps children identify their hidden strengths and talents which in turn will help them better their future prospects.
And finally, boarding school education makes a student develop holistically, and he/she will be able to face the challenges of life much more confidently than other students who come from other streams. 160 words
Convicts leaving prison after completing their term face a lot of problems when it comes to leading a normal life. What are the major problems they face?
Crime and punishment are very much part of all societies. But when it comes to prisoners leaving jails after their jail terms, the attitude of the society towards them is almost same. So they face a lots of problems.
Firstly, ex-convicts are looked at with suspicion and distrust. It is a fact that they had done some crimes, and they got punished for the same as well. Still the society fails to accept this fact. Secondly, prisoners out of prison face a lot of emotional and psychological stress like depression, isolation and depravation. They are not welcome everywhere. This is much more haunting than those moments they had had among the four walls of their cells in jails.
Thirdly, these unfortunate human beings will not be able to lead a healthy personal or professional life because ex-convicts are not given jobs, and most of the time they are excluded from community and social circles. These are the most common problems they face. 160 words.
People today generate huge quantities of waste on a daily basis. What are the causes and effects of this?
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It is a fact that waste is a by-product of human life. But today, the amount of waste generated on a daily basis is unmanageable, and this has many causes and effects.
The main cause is the rising popularity of consumerism. It leads to the promotion huge quantitative of consumer goods being bought and used by the public. And all these products come with both degradable and non-degradable wastes. Secondly, there is no proper waster management system in place. This leads to the accumulation of waste. Another factor that contributes to this is the use and throw culture promoted by consumer giants. Thirdly, people have a tendency to use a thing and throw it and but a new one. This is really dangerous.
The major consequences of this are pollution and unhygienic living conditions. Waste accumulation leads to the breeding of flies and mosquitoes. They in turn spread epidemics and pandemics. Other effects are: ecological concerns like death of soil, contamination of water and air. 160 words. Jaypeedoc.
Word limit: No less than 150 words. There should be a small introduction.
Those who can do more than two are free to do it. Ajaypee.doc. 2/3/09
Today parents prefer boarding schools to regular schools to their children. What advantages does a student enjoy studying at a boarding school?
Today parents have many options for the schooling of their children; like public schools, government schools and boarding schools. And a student studying at a boarding school enjoys many advantages.
Primary advantage is that boarding school offers an exclusive learning atmosphere supported by efficient faculty, study aids and infrastructure. For example, in boarding students are observed individually, and their progress is monitored by efficient faculty and support staff. Secondly, boarding school gives a community experience which gives the inmates many opportunities to pick up the basics of social and personal life. This may include, decision making, problem solving, time management, sharing and helping and finally, they develop very good manners and etiquette. Thirdly, it helps children identify their hidden strengths and talents which in turn will help them better their future prospects.
And finally, boarding school education makes a student develop holistically, and he/she will be able to face the challenges of life much more confidently than other students who come from other streams. 160 words
Convicts leaving prison after completing their term face a lot of problems when it comes to leading a normal life. What are the major problems they face?
Crime and punishment are very much part of all societies. But when it comes to prisoners leaving jails after their jail terms, the attitude of the society towards them is almost same. So they face a lots of problems.
Firstly, ex-convicts are looked at with suspicion and distrust. It is a fact that they had done some crimes, and they got punished for the same as well. Still the society fails to accept this fact. Secondly, prisoners out of prison face a lot of emotional and psychological stress like depression, isolation and depravation. They are not welcome everywhere. This is much more haunting than those moments they had had among the four walls of their cells in jails.
Thirdly, these unfortunate human beings will not be able to lead a healthy personal or professional life because ex-convicts are not given jobs, and most of the time they are excluded from community and social circles. These are the most common problems they face. 160 words.
People today generate huge quantities of waste on a daily basis. What are the causes and effects of this?
-
It is a fact that waste is a by-product of human life. But today, the amount of waste generated on a daily basis is unmanageable, and this has many causes and effects.
The main cause is the rising popularity of consumerism. It leads to the promotion huge quantitative of consumer goods being bought and used by the public. And all these products come with both degradable and non-degradable wastes. Secondly, there is no proper waster management system in place. This leads to the accumulation of waste. Another factor that contributes to this is the use and throw culture promoted by consumer giants. Thirdly, people have a tendency to use a thing and throw it and but a new one. This is really dangerous.
The major consequences of this are pollution and unhygienic living conditions. Waste accumulation leads to the breeding of flies and mosquitoes. They in turn spread epidemics and pandemics. Other effects are: ecological concerns like death of soil, contamination of water and air. 160 words. Jaypeedoc.
Cue card attempt and related questions:
Cue card attempt and related questions:
Attempt any two of the following cue card exercises: you need to write no less than 150 words for each cue card. And answer the four related questions in no less than three sentences.
I. Speak about a skill you wish to learn.
What that skill is.
When and how do you want to learn it?
How will it help you in your life?
Discussion questions.
Why are skills more important today than they were before?
Do you think children can pick up certain skills much faster?
Who qualities one need to have to pick up a skill?
What are the major soft skills?
Do you think better skill-sets make a person better in his life?
II. An expensive product you bought recently.
What that was.
When you bought it
Where you bought it from.
How does it help you in your life?
Discussion questions.
What do you look for when you buy an expensive product?
Is selecting a product much more difficult today than it was before?
Why is shopping more popular today?
What do you know about window shopping?
What are the impacts of over shopping?
III. Speak about a leisure-time activity you love most.
What that is.
How often do you do it?
How much time do you spend on it?
How does it help you in your life?
Discussion questions.
How important is leisure in our life?
Are people spending much less time on leisure now compared to the past?
Do you think spending on entertainment is increasing now? If yes, why?
Do children get enough leisure time today compared to the past? If no, why?
What were the leisure activities popular in the past?
Your answers to discussion questions need to be conversational, and your cue card answers should have a beginning, middle and an end. Jaypeedoc. 03/03/09
Attempt any two of the following cue card exercises: you need to write no less than 150 words for each cue card. And answer the four related questions in no less than three sentences.
I. Speak about a skill you wish to learn.
What that skill is.
When and how do you want to learn it?
How will it help you in your life?
Discussion questions.
Why are skills more important today than they were before?
Do you think children can pick up certain skills much faster?
Who qualities one need to have to pick up a skill?
What are the major soft skills?
Do you think better skill-sets make a person better in his life?
II. An expensive product you bought recently.
What that was.
When you bought it
Where you bought it from.
How does it help you in your life?
Discussion questions.
What do you look for when you buy an expensive product?
Is selecting a product much more difficult today than it was before?
Why is shopping more popular today?
What do you know about window shopping?
What are the impacts of over shopping?
III. Speak about a leisure-time activity you love most.
What that is.
How often do you do it?
How much time do you spend on it?
How does it help you in your life?
Discussion questions.
How important is leisure in our life?
Are people spending much less time on leisure now compared to the past?
Do you think spending on entertainment is increasing now? If yes, why?
Do children get enough leisure time today compared to the past? If no, why?
What were the leisure activities popular in the past?
Your answers to discussion questions need to be conversational, and your cue card answers should have a beginning, middle and an end. Jaypeedoc. 03/03/09
Tackle IELTS Reading Tactfully
Tackle IELTS Reading Tactfully
Jaypee’s document 2/3/09
What are you reading My Lord?
“Words, Words, Words”
The instructions, tools, keys, tips and tricks or whatever explained here are purely based on a number of tests I have done myself. Many of them are general instructions that could be right, sometimes wrong. Still, the possibility of getting a right answer is more if you follow these seriously. One more thing, reading involves a lot of reading. You have to have great reading skills like fast reading, reading for specific information, reading between lines, reading for a general idea, skimming the passage and the like. Please keep your knowledge on vocabulary, say synonyms, antonyms, equivalent phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions and at times some linguistic peculiarities of some words etc. may be of great use while doing reading.
Be a good reader to do better in reading. There is no short cut to the same. And don’t think that the following tips are shortcuts to a better score. All good scores are the result of the amount of related work done towards the given module. Listening, writing and speaking to mention the other modules in the IELTS. Good luck to you all.
General instructions
1. Never ever leave an entry vacant. There is no negative marking. Guess and write.
2. Write your answers neatly. Don’t leave out letters, apostrophes, prepositions and similar niceties of the language. It is a language testing exam.
3. Manage your time tactfully. Though all sections give you equal time, it is a good idea to finish the first section within 15/16/17/18/19 minutes, the second section in 18/19 minutes and finish the last section in 20 minutes. Utilize the remaining minutes to cross check your answer for spelling errors, singular plural errors, question sequences; that is you have written the answers exactly against the corresponding question numbers.
4. Remember reading does not give you 10 minutes at the end of the exam. You have to write your answers in the answer sheet as you go on reading.
5. The most important thing: read the instructions and questions prior to reading the text. This will give you clues to answers. Type of the question, number of words, etc. are vital in doing reading.
Here are some ways to do it:
Primarily, you have to have an attitude towards reading whatever literature you happen to put your hands on.
Secondly, read analytically, look how different people put in ideas differently. And finally, inculcate a sense of language as you go through different passages every time. Reading skill is a matter of patience, practice and attitude.
Reading: paragraph heading:
· 80 % paragraph headings could be located either from the first one/two sentences or the last one/two sentences of every paragraph.
· In these paragraphs, the first and last phrases of the sentences are more important than the rest of the sentences.
· This is because most of the time, the last/first phrases of these sentences happen to answer the questions that follow paragraph heading.
· Then look for the key worlds given in the headings and check if these key words are there in the first and last sentences.
· Some paragraphs go on describing an idea without giving any emphasis on any part of the paragraphs, say at the beginning or middle or end. These paragraphs are really confusing, and do not waste your time in such paragraphs. You have the freedom to write wrong answers, as you do not want 9 out of 9.
1. Beware of these following words: however, still, on the other hand, yet, but, on the contrary, similarly and in the same way. Whenever you find these words in a given paragraph, identify the idea put in there, for these ideas will be tools for framing other questions.
2. And the other questions will be framed with enough confusion so it is a good idea to read this area grammatically as well as analytically.
3. A good number of yes, no, not given, true, false, information is not given and the like questions are found to be created from these areas where you find these words.
4. These words give twists and turns and stops and starts to new ideas, comparison, generalization, conclusion and at times contradictions.
· Look out for italicized words, single quoted, double quoted words and phrases. They most of the time are answers or tools for questions.
· Strange words: sometimes proper nouns, unfamiliar expressions following an explanation will give you hints to locate a gap fill answer.
· When you find a particular word’s synonymous words or expression/s in the question, beware there will be a great possibility for an answer.
· Phrasal verbs are tracked in questions of true or false nature and you have to have some ideas about phrasal verbs.
Jaypee’s document 2/3/09
What are you reading My Lord?
“Words, Words, Words”
The instructions, tools, keys, tips and tricks or whatever explained here are purely based on a number of tests I have done myself. Many of them are general instructions that could be right, sometimes wrong. Still, the possibility of getting a right answer is more if you follow these seriously. One more thing, reading involves a lot of reading. You have to have great reading skills like fast reading, reading for specific information, reading between lines, reading for a general idea, skimming the passage and the like. Please keep your knowledge on vocabulary, say synonyms, antonyms, equivalent phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions and at times some linguistic peculiarities of some words etc. may be of great use while doing reading.
Be a good reader to do better in reading. There is no short cut to the same. And don’t think that the following tips are shortcuts to a better score. All good scores are the result of the amount of related work done towards the given module. Listening, writing and speaking to mention the other modules in the IELTS. Good luck to you all.
General instructions
1. Never ever leave an entry vacant. There is no negative marking. Guess and write.
2. Write your answers neatly. Don’t leave out letters, apostrophes, prepositions and similar niceties of the language. It is a language testing exam.
3. Manage your time tactfully. Though all sections give you equal time, it is a good idea to finish the first section within 15/16/17/18/19 minutes, the second section in 18/19 minutes and finish the last section in 20 minutes. Utilize the remaining minutes to cross check your answer for spelling errors, singular plural errors, question sequences; that is you have written the answers exactly against the corresponding question numbers.
4. Remember reading does not give you 10 minutes at the end of the exam. You have to write your answers in the answer sheet as you go on reading.
5. The most important thing: read the instructions and questions prior to reading the text. This will give you clues to answers. Type of the question, number of words, etc. are vital in doing reading.
Here are some ways to do it:
Primarily, you have to have an attitude towards reading whatever literature you happen to put your hands on.
Secondly, read analytically, look how different people put in ideas differently. And finally, inculcate a sense of language as you go through different passages every time. Reading skill is a matter of patience, practice and attitude.
Reading: paragraph heading:
· 80 % paragraph headings could be located either from the first one/two sentences or the last one/two sentences of every paragraph.
· In these paragraphs, the first and last phrases of the sentences are more important than the rest of the sentences.
· This is because most of the time, the last/first phrases of these sentences happen to answer the questions that follow paragraph heading.
· Then look for the key worlds given in the headings and check if these key words are there in the first and last sentences.
· Some paragraphs go on describing an idea without giving any emphasis on any part of the paragraphs, say at the beginning or middle or end. These paragraphs are really confusing, and do not waste your time in such paragraphs. You have the freedom to write wrong answers, as you do not want 9 out of 9.
1. Beware of these following words: however, still, on the other hand, yet, but, on the contrary, similarly and in the same way. Whenever you find these words in a given paragraph, identify the idea put in there, for these ideas will be tools for framing other questions.
2. And the other questions will be framed with enough confusion so it is a good idea to read this area grammatically as well as analytically.
3. A good number of yes, no, not given, true, false, information is not given and the like questions are found to be created from these areas where you find these words.
4. These words give twists and turns and stops and starts to new ideas, comparison, generalization, conclusion and at times contradictions.
· Look out for italicized words, single quoted, double quoted words and phrases. They most of the time are answers or tools for questions.
· Strange words: sometimes proper nouns, unfamiliar expressions following an explanation will give you hints to locate a gap fill answer.
· When you find a particular word’s synonymous words or expression/s in the question, beware there will be a great possibility for an answer.
· Phrasal verbs are tracked in questions of true or false nature and you have to have some ideas about phrasal verbs.
· When you get answers like, no, not given, no, write the fourth one Yes. Or on the other hand, you get, yes, yes and no, serially, write the fourth one not given. And finally, you have been able to find answers like yes, no, not given and no, and you have only one question left, write yes. You may use your common sense in this case.
· As you go on reading, locate and underline strong thoughts, prominent ideas, their explanations and examples. Forget about those phrases that you find really difficult to understand. When there is an example used by the author, he is proving a point. There will an answer.
1. When it comes to multiple choice, do the following things wisely.
2. Read the question quizzically and analytically concentrating on the English of the question.
3. As you go on looking for the right answers, spare some time to locate the possible wrong ones. Eliminate them right-away. Elimination of the wrong ones will help you locate the right one.
4. In all multiple choices, there will be one option without any reference to the question. There will be two options; one right and the other misleadingly similar. Here you have to be clever.
5. Please identify the use of negatives and double negatives, either in the question or in their answers. This is a tricky way of creating questions.
6. And the next option is a critical one, but it is worth trying: If you find that all four answers are equally confusing or you are not able to tell apart which one is more right or wrong, pick out the longest answer and write the corresponding letter, a, b, c or d.
7. The above trick is applicable mostly when the shortest answer is not coming close to the right answer.
8. Last question will be from the last paragraph and most of the time at the last sentence. And to be precise, the last phrase will give you tips to an answer for sure.
9. If the last paragraph is so small, say a single long sentence, the answer will be at the end of the sentence.
10. The last word or the phrase will be an answer or a tip to an answer.
11. If a paragraph begins a small sentence less that half-line long. It is a key.
Gap fills:
· Read out the left and right of the gap to find out the type of word. A singular, plural, past of present or future form, noun or adjective,
· Check if the gap completes the sentences.
· Or if the gap begins a sentence. Words like, however, importantly …..
· Cancel out the used words if one word cannot be used two or more times.
· If the instructions tell you that you can use a word as many times as you want, please note that there will be a word which could be used 2 times.
· Remember, if a particular word that begins a sentence in the body text comes at the end of a given question, please note the answer can be reciprocated like, active and passive forms will be used, be careful here. This reverse question is easy to answer if you know a little about active and passive voices.
· There are many examples to show you one fact that a sentence or a phrase that has helped you find one answer or paragraph heading, will be key to one or more following questions like yes or no, true or false or not given. It is a better idea to note the key sentences.
Matching phrases with corresponding phrases:
Read the question phrase/s carefully, grammatically and quizzically.
1. Check if the phrase is looking for a singular match or a plural match, past or present match.
2. Check if the question phrase has a noun in it, so that the equivalent could be traced in the matching phrase.
3. Cancel out the used phrase.
4. Check if the question phrase is an if clause, if yes, you may look for its main clause.
5. The other way round is also possible, here you may look for the conditional clause.
6. Check if the question phrase is a negative or positive one. This will help you.
Yes, no, not given and information not given
· Beware of double negatives and negatives in the body text and their corresponding questions. Not in any way possible…Not that he dislikes it…. It is not in the inability but in the lack of attitude etc. It is not always impossible to reach at a conclusion…
· There will be one direct yes question and one direct no question. The not given question often has a strange/alien phrase with a little resemblance to one of the main ideas discussed. Here you have to be analytical. So such questions give you outright hints to say, not given is the answer.
· Imagine you have 5 such questions, and you got all four different answers but the unrepresented one is either yes, or no, or not given. Whatever it is write it.
· Ideas for No questions are normally taken from a long sentence, but a following small sentence or a question will give clues to it.
Paraphrasing is very important. Summarizing the thought in a few sentences or summarizing a sentence into a phrase or converting a phrase into a word etc. The last part is important, as there are some answers with word limits. When you get the idea from a long phrase or a small sentence, you have to meaningfully summarize it into the given word limitDistribution of questions among the sections and time management
Look at the number of questions in each section. If the first section has only ten, you can do it in 10 to 13 minutes. If the number of question is 15 or more, go for serious reading, you may have to use all 20 minutes for the same.
Follow the thought of the topic. And track the paragraphs in accordance with the sequence of questions. Most of the time questions are sequentially prepared.
Remember: every reading is an opportunity to learn more about reading. So never ever forget to develop a reading habit. No matter what you read, it is whether you read something or not, that matters.
Knowledge on the following is a must.
· Basic English grammar
· Punctuation
· Synonyms and antonyms
· Negative and positive forms
· Active and passive forms
· Idiomatic expressions
· Phrasal verbs and their corresponding main verbs
· Spelling and number consciousness
· And a sense of reading, the ability to infer meanings out of phrases, expressions, sounds, tones and explanations.
Read and read and read your ways
to 7s and 8s and 9s.
jaypeescopies@yahoo.co.in
Tackle Reading Tactfully
What are you reading My Lord?
“Words, Words, Words”
It’s all words all the way
How to get 9 out of 9
in the Reading module….?
A thorough study-based Reading Tool kit to manage maximum score.
Prepared by
Jaypee
and it’s his property
o7/06/08
· As you go on reading, locate and underline strong thoughts, prominent ideas, their explanations and examples. Forget about those phrases that you find really difficult to understand. When there is an example used by the author, he is proving a point. There will an answer.
1. When it comes to multiple choice, do the following things wisely.
2. Read the question quizzically and analytically concentrating on the English of the question.
3. As you go on looking for the right answers, spare some time to locate the possible wrong ones. Eliminate them right-away. Elimination of the wrong ones will help you locate the right one.
4. In all multiple choices, there will be one option without any reference to the question. There will be two options; one right and the other misleadingly similar. Here you have to be clever.
5. Please identify the use of negatives and double negatives, either in the question or in their answers. This is a tricky way of creating questions.
6. And the next option is a critical one, but it is worth trying: If you find that all four answers are equally confusing or you are not able to tell apart which one is more right or wrong, pick out the longest answer and write the corresponding letter, a, b, c or d.
7. The above trick is applicable mostly when the shortest answer is not coming close to the right answer.
8. Last question will be from the last paragraph and most of the time at the last sentence. And to be precise, the last phrase will give you tips to an answer for sure.
9. If the last paragraph is so small, say a single long sentence, the answer will be at the end of the sentence.
10. The last word or the phrase will be an answer or a tip to an answer.
11. If a paragraph begins a small sentence less that half-line long. It is a key.
Gap fills:
· Read out the left and right of the gap to find out the type of word. A singular, plural, past of present or future form, noun or adjective,
· Check if the gap completes the sentences.
· Or if the gap begins a sentence. Words like, however, importantly …..
· Cancel out the used words if one word cannot be used two or more times.
· If the instructions tell you that you can use a word as many times as you want, please note that there will be a word which could be used 2 times.
· Remember, if a particular word that begins a sentence in the body text comes at the end of a given question, please note the answer can be reciprocated like, active and passive forms will be used, be careful here. This reverse question is easy to answer if you know a little about active and passive voices.
· There are many examples to show you one fact that a sentence or a phrase that has helped you find one answer or paragraph heading, will be key to one or more following questions like yes or no, true or false or not given. It is a better idea to note the key sentences.
Matching phrases with corresponding phrases:
Read the question phrase/s carefully, grammatically and quizzically.
1. Check if the phrase is looking for a singular match or a plural match, past or present match.
2. Check if the question phrase has a noun in it, so that the equivalent could be traced in the matching phrase.
3. Cancel out the used phrase.
4. Check if the question phrase is an if clause, if yes, you may look for its main clause.
5. The other way round is also possible, here you may look for the conditional clause.
6. Check if the question phrase is a negative or positive one. This will help you.
Yes, no, not given and information not given
· Beware of double negatives and negatives in the body text and their corresponding questions. Not in any way possible…Not that he dislikes it…. It is not in the inability but in the lack of attitude etc. It is not always impossible to reach at a conclusion…
· There will be one direct yes question and one direct no question. The not given question often has a strange/alien phrase with a little resemblance to one of the main ideas discussed. Here you have to be analytical. So such questions give you outright hints to say, not given is the answer.
· Imagine you have 5 such questions, and you got all four different answers but the unrepresented one is either yes, or no, or not given. Whatever it is write it.
· Ideas for No questions are normally taken from a long sentence, but a following small sentence or a question will give clues to it.
Paraphrasing is very important. Summarizing the thought in a few sentences or summarizing a sentence into a phrase or converting a phrase into a word etc. The last part is important, as there are some answers with word limits. When you get the idea from a long phrase or a small sentence, you have to meaningfully summarize it into the given word limitDistribution of questions among the sections and time management
Look at the number of questions in each section. If the first section has only ten, you can do it in 10 to 13 minutes. If the number of question is 15 or more, go for serious reading, you may have to use all 20 minutes for the same.
Follow the thought of the topic. And track the paragraphs in accordance with the sequence of questions. Most of the time questions are sequentially prepared.
Remember: every reading is an opportunity to learn more about reading. So never ever forget to develop a reading habit. No matter what you read, it is whether you read something or not, that matters.
Knowledge on the following is a must.
· Basic English grammar
· Punctuation
· Synonyms and antonyms
· Negative and positive forms
· Active and passive forms
· Idiomatic expressions
· Phrasal verbs and their corresponding main verbs
· Spelling and number consciousness
· And a sense of reading, the ability to infer meanings out of phrases, expressions, sounds, tones and explanations.
Read and read and read your ways
to 7s and 8s and 9s.
jaypeescopies@yahoo.co.in
Tackle Reading Tactfully
What are you reading My Lord?
“Words, Words, Words”
It’s all words all the way
How to get 9 out of 9
in the Reading module….?
A thorough study-based Reading Tool kit to manage maximum score.
Prepared by
Jaypee
and it’s his property
o7/06/08
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