Wednesday, June 30, 2010

WORD EXERCISES[DAY 35]

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WORD EXERCISES - Daily Task [DAY 35]
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This section is for those who feel that they are not getting right words at the right time.These exercises regularly done will help us to apply the right words in the right context.There are a number of exercises of varied pattern and you should utilize each one for the purpose intended.WATCH THIS SPACE EVERYDAY.
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DAY 35 [1-JULY-2010] WEX91
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Read this article and fill in the gaps with one of the words or expressions from the list given below. In some cases, more than one answer may be possible. You may need to change some of the word forms.The objective of this exercise is to help us to learn new words related with 'ROAD' and its application.(You can click on some of the words given to know its meaning.Press backspace to return to this page)

[park and ride | fines | speeding | highway code | injuries | congestion | pedestrian crossing | black spot | pedestrian | traffic free zone | dominate | pollution | fatalities | transport strategy | cycle lanes  |drink-driving | traffic calming | subsidize ]


1 ____________ and 2___________ on Britain’s roads are increasing from year to year: last year, 2,827 people were killed and almost 300,000 hurt in traffic-related accidents. Most of these were caused by drivers 3_______ in built-up areas, where many seem to disregard the 30mph limit, or 4__________ , especially
around Christmas, when more alcohol is consumed than at any other time. In many cases, it is 5_________ who are the victims,knocked down as they are walking across the street at 6________ by drivers who seem
to have forgotten that the rules of the 7 __________________ order you to stop at red lights.

But these innocent victims, together with the help of the police and local councils, are fighting back. In Oxford, a city plagued by 8_________ and 9______ caused by traffic, and a notorious accident 10____________ for pedestrians and cyclists, the city council has recently implemented its new  11 __________ , which has improved the flow of traffic to the benefit of those on foot or on two wheels. 12______ measures such as bollards and speed humps have slowed traffic down. 13_________ schemes have helped reduce the number of cars in the city, as office workers and shoppers leave their cars outside the city and bus in instead. Cornmarket Street, the main shopping thoroughfare, has been designated a 14_________ closed to all vehicles during the day. There are more 15_______ on main routes into the city, making it safer for the huge number of students and residents who rely on bicycles to get around. And 16_______________ public transport has helped to keep down the cost of using buses. Meanwhile, the police and the courts are coming down hard on drivers who misuse the roads, handing down large 17_____________ on selfish, inconsiderate drivers who believe it is their right to 18__________ the roads.
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SPEAKING TEST TIPS


 IELTS speaking training session is done in the following way
  1. The trainer and candidate gets connected via any one of the instant chat softwares as agreed by trainer and trainee .
  2. Each training session consists of lecture,speaking tests,tips,suggestions,strategies and in-depth analysis of questions asked in the real IELTS exam.
  3. The duration of each session can vary from 1 hr to 1.5 hrs.
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SPEAKING TEST TIPS FOR IELTS EXAM
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During the Examination : TIP #1(SPEAKING TEST)
Let your volume be normal, not too loud
Do not speak too fast else you will run out of topic material or the examiner may not understand you
Maintain eye contact with the examiner
Do not show any signs of nervousness even though internally you might be
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TIP #2(SPEAKING TEST)

Don’t learn chunks of answers. The examiner is trained to spot this and will change the questions.
Develop your answers as much as possible.
Speak more than the examiner.
Ask for clarification if necessary.
Remember it is not a test of knowledge and there is no single answer, but ensure that you give your opinion. Don’t worry if you feel it is not sophisticated enough.
The areas covered are fairly predictable and not infinite so practise at home by recording ideas onto a tape recorder
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TIP #3(SPEAKING TEST)

Attaining fluency takes plenty of practice and so make it a point to converse in English with others. Another aspect is to THINK IN ENGLISH. Let your thoughts be in English rather than in your own language.
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TIP #4(SPEAKING TEST)
In the IELTS Training Speaking Test you will be marked in 4 areas. These 4 areas are:

* Fluency and Coherence
* Lexical Resource
* Grammatical Range
* Accuracy and Pronunciation.

For the first 3, you get a mark out of 9. For Pronunciation you get a 2, 4, 6 or 8. Finally an average is taken to give you your final band for the Speaking. Let's look at these areas in more detail.

Fluency and Coherence: The examiner grades your fluency, which is how easy, smooth and flowing your speaking is.

To get a good grade here, any gaps in your speaking should be associated with searching for the right idea rather than hesitancy with finding the right word or structure. For the coherence part, the examiner looks at how easy you are to understand. Does your flow of ideas run smoothly, logically and with consistency? Do you communicate well?

Lexical Resource: This mark grades the range of words that you use in your speaking test and whether you use the words in the right way, at the right time and in the right place.

Grammatical Range and Resource: This mark grades your range of grammatical structures, your accuracy at producing them and whether you use the right structure at the right time and in the right place. This is the area that worries the candidates the most as it is the dreaded grammar. Remember it is only 1 part out of 4.

Pronunciation: This mark grades you on how clearly you speak English.
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TIP # 5(SPEAKING TEST)
Here we will look at the three sections of IELTS Speaking test in more detail. Remember, the IELTS test always tries to mirror situations that you will encounter as a student or immigrant in an English speaking country. The IELTS speaking test is no different and each of the sections has a specific purpose. Like all the different modules of the IELTS, the IELTS General Training Speaking Test gets more difficult as it goes on. The questions that are asked in Section 1 are easier than in Section 2 and so on. This does not mean that by Section 3 they are impossible but they are more demanding linguistically.

Section 1 (4 - 5 minutes)
This section is divided into three parts.
The first part involves general introductions. Here the examiner checks that he or she has the right person by checking the candidates name, origin and identification. This only takes a few seconds.
In the second part the examiner asks some personal (not too personal so don't worry) questions about some familiar topics such as yourself, your family, your home or your work/study. These questions are the type that people would use when meeting someone for the first time. This should last for a couple of minutes.

In the third part the examiner chooses 2 sets of questions from his selection. These sets of questions will cover general ideas on a theme of general interest.

Section 2 (3 - 4 minutes)
In this section the candidate has to give a small "speech" or monologue on a general subject chosen by the examiner. The examiner will hand you a card with the subject written on it, along with about three questions on the subject in order to guide and help your speaking. The examiner will then tell you that you have 1 minute to prepare your mini-talk and he or she will give you some paper and a pencil to make some notes during that minute. You can refer to your notes while you are speaking. After the minute, the examiner will ask you to start talking and you must talk on the subject until the examiner asks you to stop. After he has asked you to stop, he may ask you 1 or 2 general questions about what you have been discussing. You cannot ask the examiner for another card. You must use the one that he gives you.

Section 3 (4 - 5 minutes)
In Section 3 the examiner will ask you a series of questions thematically linked to the subject that you spoke about in Section 2. These questions will be of a more demanding nature and will require a more analytical and thoughtful answer. You will also probably need to use more complex language as regards grammatical structure and vocabulary.
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TIP #6(SPEAKING TEST)
How to do Better in IELTS Speaking Test?

First of all practice. This is the key to all the different modules of IELTS. Below you will find a separate section devoted to practising the IELTS General Training Speaking Test.

When you are in the test, smile and look the examiner in the eye. Try and be friendly and look as though you are enjoying the conversation. This has a big effect on the examiner. If an examiner has to talk with someone who doesn't talk much, doesn't smile at all and who clearly doesn't want to be there, then it has a negative effect on the examiner.

Being nervous is fine. The examiner understands that and will try and put you at ease. But be friendly. It makes a difference.

Don't worry about the occasional mistake. The examiner will expect some mistakes - after all, English is a foreign language for you and people make mistakes in speaking foreign languages. The examiner is not making a note of every single mistake that you make. This would be impossible to do and concentrate on your speaking. He will more get a general impression of your English accuracy so individual errors don't matter. More important is your communication.

You have to talk. Without your talking input, the examiner can't grade you very well. Try and give as full an answer as you can so that you show the examiner that you are comfortable at talking at length and can communicate well. Don't do this to extremes though. When you have finished what you have to say stop. Don't try and force more out as it will probably be strained and repetitive. The examiner will see that you have finished and will give you the next question. Similarly, you won't be able to answer all questions at length. Different people can talk about different questions more and the examiner knows this. If you don't know much about something, say so and then say what you do know. When you're finished, the examiner will give you another question. You can't duck out of every question though - the responsibility is on you to talk.

Don't try and be too clever. Just try and talk normally as that is when you will perform at your best. If you try and extend yourself too much, then that is when you will make the most errors.

Perfection is not needed. You can still make some errors and get a 9 (not many errors though). So don't let making errors upset you. Get on with the talking and concentrate on your communication.

One thing that puts candidates off is that the IELTS General Training Speaking Test is recorded. This is done so that, if necessary, the speaking can be re-marked. If the bands for a candidate's writing and speaking for instance are very different, then the candidate's test is re-checked. If the speaking was not recorded, then this could not be done. This doesn't happen very often. Sample recordings are also sent to the IELTS administration to be monitored to make sure that examiners are doing a good job and assigning the correct bands. So, try and forget that the recorder is there and get on with answering the questions.

Don't forget your ID! You need it at the start of the test.

Don't give yes/no answers unless you continue with a because. It gives a bad impression. If you do give a yes/now answer, you'll probably get a why next anyway.
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SPEAKING TEST CRITERIA FOR IELTS
  1. - ability to communicate effectively
  2. - ability to use appropriate vocabulary and structures
  3. - ability to take initiative in a conversation
  4. - general fluency
  5. - organization of thoughts and points
  6. - content (totally relevant/ sometimes irrelevant/ totally irrelevant)
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  AFTER THE SAMPLE SPEAKING TEST 
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Select one or more appropriate letter that apply to you

F--------->I have never seen or attempted such questions before.
T--------->I get nervous and make mistakes
T--------->The examiner asks me questions I have not thought about before.
U--------->I do not understand the examiner's questions.

If your answer is 
  • F----->Familiarize yourself with the test FORMAT [understand the test structure properly,which section comes first?second?time allowed for each section,number of questions,time for speaking]
  • T----->Improve your TEST skills with more practice tests.[Practice  timing  for each tests especially for reading and writing.,Contact the trainer and practise tests under real test conditions]
  • U----->USE your English skills everyday.[Practice daily tests,learn new words daily and apply it,Take tests whenever possible, speak english for half of the day , listen regularly to talk shows,watch documentaries and some movies.] 
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

WORD EXERCISES[DAY 34]

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WORD EXERCISES - Daily Task [DAY 34]
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This section is for those who feel that they are not getting right words at the right time.These exercises regularly done will help us to apply the right words in the right context.There are a number of exercises of varied pattern and you should utilize each one for the purpose intended.WATCH THIS SPACE EVERYDAY.
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DAY 34 [30-JUNE-2010] WEX90
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There are 6 questions and you need to complete the sentences using an appropriate word given from the list.The objective of this exercise is to help us to learn new words related with 'CHILDREN AND FAMILY' and its application.This exercise is a self-learning exercise and therefore no need to depend on a dictionary.
1. Many men believe that ____________ is the responsibility of a woman
A. child help B. childcare C. child aid

2. _______is a particularly difficult time of life for a child
A. convalescence B. adolescence C. convergence

3. A person’s behaviour can sometimes be traced back to his/her ________________
A. creative years B. formulating years C. formative years

4. The country has seen a sharp drop in the ___________ in the last few years
A. birth rate B. baby rate C. born rate

5. She has five _________who rely on her to look after them
A. dependants B. dependers C. dependents

6. _________________ is on the rise, with over 20% of serious crimes being committed by children under the age of seventeen
A. junior crime B. juvenile delinquency C. minor crime
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DAY 34 [30-JUNE-2010] WEX91
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There are 6 questions and you need to choose the most suitable explanation, A or B.The objective of this exercise is to help us to learn new words related with 'ROAD' and its application. Use the words in bold uppercase to help you.This exercise is a self-learning exercise and therefore no need to depend on a dictionary.
1. The centre of Florida has been designated a TRAFFIC-FREE ZONE.
A. You cannot take your car into the centre of Florida.
B. You can park your car for free in the centre of Florida.

2. Container lorries and other large vehicles DOMINATE our roads.
A. There are a lot of large vehicles on the roads.
B. There aren’t many large vehicles on the roads.

3. Young drivers have a higher ACCIDENT RISK than older drivers.
A. Young drivers are more likely than older drivers to be involved in a crash.
B. Young drivers are less likely than older drivers to be involved in a crash.

4. Public transport is heavily SUBSIDISED in most areas.
A. The government has made public transport cheaper to use by giving money to bus and train companies.
B. The government has made public transport more expensive to use by increasing the price of road tax.

5. The junction of London Road and Holly Street is an accident BLACK SPOT.
A. A lot of traffic accidents happen here.
B. Not many accidents happen here.

6. The city council needs to adopt an effective TRANSPORT STRATEGY within the next five years.
A. The city council needs to find a better way for people to get into, around and out of the city
B. The city council needs to encourage more drivers to bring their cars into the city.
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Monday, June 28, 2010

WORD EXERCISES[DAY 33]

WORD EXERCISES - Daily Task [DAY 33]
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This section is for those who feel that they are not getting right words at the right time.These exercises regularly done will help us to apply the right words in the right context.There are a number of exercises of varied pattern and you should utilize each one for the purpose intended.WATCH THIS SPACE EVERYDAY.
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DAY 33 [29-JUNE-2010] WEX88
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There are 6 questions and you need to complete the sentences using an appropriate word given from the list.The objective of this exercise is to help us to learn new words related with 'CHILDREN AND FAMILY' and its application.This exercise is a self-learning exercise and therefore no need to depend on a dictionary.

1. Mr and Mrs Smith live at home with their two children. They are a typical example of a modern _________family.
A. extended B. nuclear C. compact

2. Mr and Mrs Popatial live at home with their aged parents, children and grandchildren. They are a typical example of a traditional ___________________ family
A. nuclear B. enlarged C. extended

3. Mrs Jones lives on her own and has to look after her two children. There are a lot of _________ families like hers
A. single-parent B. mother-only C. mono-parent

4. Some parents need to__________ their children more strictly
A. bring down B. bring about C. bring up

5. When I was a child, I had a very turbulent ___________
A. upbringing B. upraising C. uplifting

6. Mrs Kelly is ______________and finds it difficult to look after her children on her own
A. divorced B. divided C. diverged
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DAY 33 [29-JUNE-2010] WEX89
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There are 6 questions and you need to choose the most suitable explanation, A or B.The objective of this exercise is to help us to learn new words related with 'ROAD' and its application. Use the words in bold uppercase to help you.This exercise is a self-learning exercise and therefore no need to depend on a dictionary.
1. People enjoy the MOBILITY that owning a car gives them.
A. People enjoy being able to travel easily from one place to another.
B. People enjoy being able to drive very fast.

2. What’s your DESTINATION?
A. Where have you come from?
B. Where are you going to?

3. CONGESTION in the city centre has increased dramatically.
A. It is now easier to drive around the city centre than it was before.
B. It is now more difficult to drive around the City centre than it was before.

4. The local council wants to reduce the risks to PEDESTRIANS.
A. The local council wants to make it safer for people to walk along the street.
B. The local council wants to make it safer for drivers and their passengers.

5. Lead-free petrol reduces the risk of POLLUTION.
A. Lead-free petrol does not make the environment as dirty as conventional petrol.
B. Cars fueled by lead-free pollution are safer to drive.

6. TRAFFIC-CALMING measures are becoming increasingly common throughout the country.
A. People have to drive more slowly because of the increased number of police in villages and towns.
B. People have to drive more carefully through towns and villages because of specially-built obstacles in the road.
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Sunday, June 27, 2010

WORD EXERCISES[DAY 32]

WORD EXERCISES - Daily Task [DAY 32]
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DAY 32 [28-JUNE-2010] WEX87
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Complete this article with one of the words or expressions given in the list below. In some cases, more than one answer may be possible.You may need to change the form of some of the words.The objective of this exercise is to help us to learn new words related with 'FOOD AND DIET' and its application.(You can click on some of the words given in the list below to know its meaning.Press back button to return to this page)

[organic | salmonella | good poisoning | scarcity | vitamins | malnutrition | balanced diet | fat/cholesterol | listeria | minerals | harvest | fibre | fast food | carbohydrates | calories | genetically modified ]


Most children enjoy eating 1____________ , but scientific tests have shown us that burgers and pizzas can lack essential 2________ and 3_________ , which are essential for health and growth, while simultaneously containing large amounts of 4______________ and 5____________ which can result in obesity and heart
problems. Many children end up suffering from 6_______________ , since they eat too much of the wrong sort of food. In fact, in many areas of the developed world, a lot of children show similar symptoms to those in poorer developing countries,where 7_____________ of food causes thousands of deaths from starvation, especially in the wake of natural disasters which ruin crops and in some cases totally destroy the annual 8_____________

Dieticians tell us that we must eat a 9___________ , as it is essential we consume sufficient quantities of the different food groups. They tell us that we should all eat more 10____________ which cannot be digested by the body, and fewer foods which are high in 11.__________ as this can block the walls of arteries and lead to heart problems. This is good advice, of course, but our lifestyles often make this difficult. Many of the ready-prepared foods we buy from supermarkets are high in 12.____________ , giving us more energy than we actually need. 13_______________ foods are appearing on our supermarket shelves, even though nobody is really sure if altering the composition of food cells is safe. We have the option, of course, of buying 14____________ foods, but naturally-cultivated fruits and vegetables are expensive.And to make matters worse, we are continually hearing about outbreaks of 15____________ and 16_________ which put us off eating certain foods, as nobody wants to spend time in hospital suffering from 17_______________.
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Saturday, June 26, 2010

WORD EXERCISES[DAY 31]

WORD EXERCISES - Daily Task [DAY 31]
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This section is for those who feel that they are not getting right words at the right time.These exercises regularly done will help us to apply the right words in the right context.There are a number of exercises of varied pattern and you should utilize each one for the purpose intended.WATCH THIS SPACE EVERYDAY.
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DAY 31 [27-JUNE-2010] WEX86
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 Look at this essay and complete the gaps with one of the words or expressions given in the list below. In some cases, more than one answer may be possible.You may need to change the form of some of the words.The objective of this exercise is to help us to learn new words related with 'SOCIAL TENSIONS' and its application.(You can click on some of  the words given in the list below to know its meaning.Press back button to return to this page)

[blacklegs | Civil rights/Human rights | asylum | squatters | discrimination | power struggle | harassment/intimidation | illegal aliens | dissidents/refugees | ethnic cleansing/genocide | extremists | riots/unrest | homeless |institutional racism | poverty | rebels | exploitation ]

Good evening. Here is the news.

Neo-Nazis and other 1______ have been held responsible for a wave of 2 ________ in the Bratilovan Republic. The United Nations estimates that over 20,000 people have been murdered there in the last six months.3_______ who have escaped from the country have asked the British government to grant them
4.___________ , as they fear for their safety if they have to return.

The government are to deport 500 5________ whose visas have expired. Angry members of the opposition have accused the government of 6.______________ , as most of the deportees are of African origin. Meanwhile, the police have been accused of 7__________ , after Asian families in Bradford complained they had been pestered and worried by officers following a series of robberies in the city.8_________ leaders in the USA have held a demonstration in Washington against the death penalty. They have called for a total abolition of capital punishment, claiming that it is contrary to basic 9__________ principles outlined in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights.10 _________ fighting the government of President Stanislow have taken control of the television station in the centre of the capital. This follows a long-standing 11 __________between Mr.Stanislow and the principal opposition party which has seriously weakened his power.

A spokesman for the 12_________ community in London has presented a petition to the government asking them to provide housing for everyone. He argues that the government’s refusal to raise the minimum wage rate has resulted in thousands living in 13______________ , with not enough money to pay for somewhere to
live. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police evicted several 14 _________ who took over a house in the city centre last week and refused to leave until the government took positive action.

A recent survey reveals that at least 30% of public companies have been accused of 15___________and 16________________ in the past year. The main offender is Anglo-Amalgamated Telecommunications, a Bristol-based company. Their employees, many of them Asian women, claim they have received bad treatment or been taken advantage of by the company.

And finally, the Cardiff police are preparing for angry scenes at the Welsh International Computers factory tomorrow when   17.________, anxious to return to work after six months on strike, will attempt to break through the picket line. A senior officer has expressed his concern that there will be 18 ______ and people will get hurt as a result.
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Friday, June 25, 2010

WORD EXERCISES[DAY 30]

WORD EXERCISES - Daily Task [DAY 30]
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DAY 30 [26-JUNE-2010] WEX85
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Look at this essay and complete the gaps with one of the words or expressions given in the list below. In some cases, more than one answer may be possible. You may need to change the form of some of the words.he objective of this exercise is to help us to learn new words related with 'CRIME AND LAW' and its
application.(You can click on some of  the words given in the list below to know its meaning.Press back button to return to this page)

[offender | solicitors/juries | corporal punishment | misdeeds | guilty | committed | law-abiding/innocent | deterrent | fine | capital punishment | rehabilitate/reform | court | pleaded | sentenced | parole | released | victim | fine | community service | judges/barristers | arrested/charged | retribution ]


Are you worried about crime? I am. We read it every day in the papers. A terrible crime has been 1.____________________ ,the police have 2._________ someone, he has appeared in front of a jury in 3 ________, he has 4 ____________ his innocence but has been found 5_________ of his crime and he has been 6________ to ten years in prison. We are all very relieved that the criminal is being punished for his 7.__________ and 8.________ citizens like you and me can sleep more safely at night.

But what happens next? We all hope, don’t we, that the prisoner will benefit from society’s 9.__________ ,that a spell in prison will 10___________him and make him a better person. We all hope that he will 11_____________ and become like us. We all hope that when he is eventually 12 __________ and let loose on the streets, he will be a good character, the threat of another spell in jail being a suitable 13_________ which will stop him from breaking the law again. Oh yes.

But let’s face it. The reality is usually very different. The prisoner may be released on 14_________ , before the end of his sentence. He will try to re-enter society. But then he often becomes a 15 ____________ himself, unable to find work and rejected by society. It isn’t long before he’s back in prison again.

So what alternatives are there, I hear you say. What can we do to the 16_____________ to make sure he doesn’t commit another crime? There are alternatives to prison, of course, such as 17_____________ in which he will provide a service to those around him. Or he can pay a large 18._____________.Alternatively, we could establish a more severe system of punishment, including 19 ________________ and 20_____________ , but we like to consider ourselves civilized, and the idea of beating or executing someone is repellent to us. Oh yes.

The answer, of course, is far simpler. We need to be tough not on the criminal, but on the cause of the crime. We should spend less of the taxpayer’s money funding the 21__________ and 22___________ and all the other people who work for the legal system, and put the money instead into supporting deprived areas which are the breeding grounds for crime. We in the ConLab Party believe that everybody needs a good chance in life, and this is a good step forward. Vote for us now!
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Thursday, June 24, 2010

WORD EXERCISES[DAY 29]

WORD EXERCISES - Daily Task [DAY 29]
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DAY 29 [25-JUNE-2010] WEX84
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Look at this essay and complete the gaps with one of the words or expressions given in the list below. In some cases, more than one answer may be possible.You may need to change the form of some of the words.The objective of this exercise is to help us to learn new words related with 'TRAVEL' its meaning and application.This is useful for writing,reading and speaking.(You can click on some of  the words given in the list below to know its meaning.Press back button to return to this page)

[economic migrants | all-inclusive | refugees | travel agency | deported | excursion | check in | disembark |  visas | persona non grata | economy class | package tour | mass tourism | eco-tourism |  expatriates | internally displaced | culture shock | excursion |independent travelers]

Travel: the other side of the coin


Most of us have, at some point in our lives, experienced the joys of travel. We go to 1.____________ to pick up our brochures. We book a two-week 2.___________ with flights and accommodation included (or if we are 3.____________, we make our own way to the country and travel around from place to
place with a rucksack on our back). We make sure we have all the right currency, our passport and any 4____________ that are necessary to get us into the country. We go to the airport and 5.______________________ .We strap ourselves into our tiny 6____________ aircraft seats and a few hours later we 7____________ from the aircraft, strange new sights, smells and sounds greeting us. Nowadays, it seems, the whole world goes on holiday at once: the age of  8.____________ is in full swing!

But for the great majority of people around the world, travel for them is done in the face of great adversity and hardship. They never get to indulge in an 9____________ holiday in a luxury hotel with all meals and drinks included. They never get to explore the lush Amazon rain forest or the frozen wastes of the Arctic on an 10. _______________ holiday. For them, travel is a matter of life and death. I refer, of course, to all the 11 _________________ escaping from their own countries, or the 12______________ , moved from one part of their country to another by an uncaring government, or 13 forced to find a job and seek a living wherever they can.

Can you imagine anything worse than the misery these people must face? Let’s not confuse them with those 14___________ , who choose to live in another country and often have nice houses and high salaries. These people are simply desperate to survive. As well as losing their homes because of war or famine or other natural disasters, they must come to terms with their new environment:for many, the 15___________ can be too great. And while many countries with an open policy on 16________________ will welcome them in with open arms, others will simply turn them away. These people become 17__________ , unwanted and
unwelcome. Even if they manage to get into a country, they will often be 18_____________or repatriated. Their future is uncertain.

Something to think about, perhaps, the next time you are 19_______ to your five-star hotel by a palm-fringed beach or sitting in a coach on an 20_________ to a pretty castle in the countryside.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

SAMPLE # 34 WRITING TASK [GT]

SAMPLE #34 WRITING TASK 2(40 MINS)(AT LEAST 250 WORDS)(GENERAL TRAINING)


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In some countries, people spend a lot of money on their pets.They buy special food for their cats or dogs, buy them toys and often pay high fees for medical treatment.Some people think this is a waste of money.What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a pet? Do people spend too much money on pets?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

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Many people keep a dog or cat or some other kind of pet in their homes. Although there is some expense involved in terms of good food and medical treatment, there are still many benefits to keeping a pet.

First of all, pets are good companions.This is especially important for people who live alone and for older people who do not go out much. Some pets can also help to protect the house from burglars. Second, dogs and cats like to play and can give hours of fun to children and adults. Children can also learn to be responsible when taking care of an animal, and it also helps them to be more mature and reliable.Finally, the actual expense of feeding pets is not that high as they can eat the leftovers from family meals.

Some people claim that keeping pets is not hygienic. I do not think this is necessarily true.Responsible pet owners keep their pets clean and healthy so they do not smell bad.People also say that certain pets, such as iarge dogs, can be dangerous. Indeed there have been cases of dogs attacking and seriously injuring children. However, these attacks are rare, and are often the result of irresponsible owners who either do not train their dogs properly or actually train them to be aggressive. So,the issue of pets being unclean or dangerous is in fact often created by the owners, not the pets themselves.

To sum up, there are more benefits than drawbacks to keeping a  pet, especially for elderly people arid children. In most cases, therefore, the cost is justified.(270 words)

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Monday, June 21, 2010

SAMPLE # 33 WRITING TASK [GT]

SAMPLE #33 WRITING TASK 1(20 MINS)(AT LEAST 150 WORDS)(GENERAL TRAINING)


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The Local Council in the area where you live has decided to demolish an old historical building to build a shopping centre.Write a letter to the head of the Council.
In your letter:
• explain why it is important to preserve the old building
• suggest how the building can be used to benefit the local community
• suggest another place for the shopping centre

SAMPLE ANSWER

Dear Sir or Madam:
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the Local Council’s decision to demolish the old City Hall building in the Lake Gardens area where I have lived for five years.

Although the building is in a very poor condition, I do not think it is beyond repair. I believe that the old City Hall can be restored and put to good use for the local community.

It can be used to house a library or a community centre for the people living in the area. I am convinced that you would have no shortage of people who would gladly volunteer to organise a fund-raising campaign for the cause.

I understand that the proposed shopping centre is going to bring business and jobs to the area, but I do not think this should be done at the expense of losing one of the oldest and most interesting historical landmarks In Lake Gardens. I wonder If the Council has considered the abandoned brick factory on the corner of the Maple Street and Hillside Lane as a possible site for the construction project.

I hope the Lake Gardens Local Council reconsiders the decision to demolish the old City Hall and finds a different site for building the shopping center.

Yours faithfully.
John Smith(215 words)

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WORD EXERCISES[DAY 28]

WORD EXERCISES - Daily Task [DAY 28]
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DAY 28 [24-JUNE-2010] WEX83
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There are 11 questions given and you need to complete these sentences with a suitable word or expression from the list given below.The objective of this exercise is to help us to learn new words related with 'TRAVEL' its meaning and application.This is useful for writing,reading and speaking.(You can click on some of  the words given in the list below to know its meaning.Press back button to return to this page)
[ deported | expatriates | internally displaced | repatriated | immigration | UNHCR | persona non grata | economic migrants |culture shock | emigration | refugees ]
1.At the beginning of the warm thousands of _________ fled over the border to the next country.
2.Since the civil war began, almost a million people have been forced to movie to another part of the country. These ______ persons are now without food or shelter.
3.Nineteenth-century governments encouraged ________ to the colonies.
4.The government is encouraging ________________ because of the shortage of workers in key industries.
5.Going from california to live with hill tribes in India was something of a ________________.
6.Thousands of British__________live in Singapore, where many of them have high-powered jobs.
7.The _____________ is under a lot of pressure owing to the huge number of displaced persons around the world.
8.He was ____________ from the country when his visa expired.
9.Because he had a criminal record, the government didn't want him to enter the country, declared him __________ ans asked him to leave immediately.
10.After the economy collapsed in the east, thousands of_____________headed west in the hope of finding a good job.
11.He didn't want to be________________,but nevertheless was put on a plane back home.
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Sunday, June 20, 2010

SAMPLE # 32 WRITING TASK [GT]

SAMPLE #32 WRITING TASK 2(40 MINS)(AT LEAST 250 WORDS)(GENERAL TRAINING)


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Some people think that recent innovations in technology have made life more comfortable and helped us to be more efficient by saving us time,while others argue that technology has made us less effective.Discuss both these views and give your opinion.Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

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Technology has existed as long as mankind has, but the pace of technological innovation has never been as fast as It is nowadays. New gadgets which promise to make life easier and more comfortable are launched on a daily basis. We are coaxed into buying electronic devices by high-tech companies which promise that their technologies can help us become more efficient.

On the one hand.It is true that technology makes life more comfortable. It is hard to imagine life without such appliances as the vacuum cleaner or the washing machine. The Invention of the microchip has enabled engineers to shrink electronic devices to the sizes which make them practical to use. Huge computers which used to take up an entire room in 1950s have evolved into tiny pocket-size devices which are infinitely more complex than their early prototypes. Communication technologies such as the Internet enable us to be connected 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

On the other hand, technology is a major cause of stress for those who rely heavily on It.The more complex technological inventions become, the more prone they are to malfunctioning.For example, a broken hard drive can cause a disruption to a project or can bring it to a complete halt for days or even weeks.

As technologies become more sophisticated, people need to spend more time learning how to use them. Quite often by the time technology users have figured out how to use an invention,a new technology comes along to replace the old one, and the cycle begins again.

In conclusion, technological inventions do make life more comfortable. However I do not believe they make us more effective or efficient unless we learn how to use them properly, which is rarely the case.(295 words)

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SAMPLE # 31 WRITING TASK [GT]

SAMPLE #31 WRITING TASK 1(20 MINS)(AT LEAST 150 WORDS)(GENERAL TRAINING)


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You have a friend who lives in a city abroad. You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in this city.Write a letter to your friend.In your letter:
* explain what you would like to do
* explain what kind of work or studies you have been doing for the past few years.
* ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution.You can start your letter with Dear John,

SAMPLE ANSWER

Dear John,

Sorry I haven’t written to you for so long. I have been very busy over the last year and I never seem to get a minute to myself.

l like to study electrical engineering In Australia and I hope you can give me some advice. I think I would prefer Melbourne because I know you and a few people from my visit there last year.This year I’m doing maths and physics at school and I hope to do well In my exams. However, I really don’t know which university to apply to, so could you send me some information about different colleges? Also, can you find out what qualifications I need, please? For instance, as an overseas student, do I have to take an English test?

I hope you don’t mind doing this for me. It’s much better to get this information from someone who lives in the country, so I hope to hear from you soon.

Many thanks,
Raj(163 words)

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