Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer in Reading text? Yes If the statement agrees with the views of the writer No If the statement contradicts the views of the writer Not Given If it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this 1. The Midocean Ridge is largely the same as when the continents emerged. 2. We can make an appropriate calculation of the percentage of the ocean which sunlight penetrates. 3. Many unexpected
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There are several similarities and differences between Maya Angelou’s "Champion of the World" and Amy Tan’s "Fish Cheeks." In both stories‚ the main character is trying to fit in with a group of which they are inherently not a part of. Angelou tries to fit in with the elder African Americans in that she copies their feelings of hope that Joe always full name or only last name will win the fight‚ and Tan tries to become a typical white American girl in order to attract a boy that she likes. Angelou
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Do you really think that boredom is bad for you? Some people think that boredom is the worst thing ever‚ but it really is not. Boredom is actually very good for you. We need more boredom in our lives because it is very important for your brain. Also‚ just important for you. Boredom is not really a bad thing. You can daydream or just have time to think. Boredom is very good for you and your health. Being bored can benefit our binds and even our education. When you are reading or working on something
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It has been suggested that watching television may do more harm than good to a child’s developmental skills. But a new study says that it all depends on what children watch — some educational programs on TV can actually enhance children’s intellectual development. Until now‚ television viewing has been blamed consistently for having a negative effect on children’s developmental skills. But the authors of a new study‚ which was published in the September/October issue of Child Development‚ argue
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TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY The Australian Capital Territory Government is standing up for animals‚ becoming the first state to ban three of the cruellest factory farming practices ever inflicted on animals. The last battery egg facility has shut down and no pigs are currently factory farmed there. The Australian Capital Territory government has made the most of this opportunity to ensure factory farming cruelty is gone for good. A bill was passed to ban Pig Crates‚ Battery cages and Debeaking‚ this
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Boredom… Is it good or bad? In the 21st century everyone is constantly going and they believe that is the only way to be. Being bored is a necessity and very good for you‚ but nowadays we barely get that chance. Always being “plugged in”‚ or busy gives you no time to be alone which should be a very important time to have at least once a day. People need to put down their smartphones‚ iPods‚ and shut their computers and get bored. I think being bored and having nothing to do is what makes someone
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The Dark Side of Beauty Pageants With their glamour‚ expensive dresses‚ jewels and‚ big fake smiles‚ beauty pageant contestants are just hiding their true personalities under materialistic things. People may say that beauty pageants aren’t always about looks. The contestants are scored on beauty‚ personality‚ evening wear‚ athletic wear and over all perception of the contestant. Beauty contestant ages range from 2 years old to 60+ years old. The fact that contestants lie about their beliefs
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1 The Other Side of Truth Brad Tan The novel The Other Side of Truth was written by Beverly Naidoo. It is based on the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa‚ a journalist who is writing against the government’s reluctance to protect Nigeria due to corruption. An interesting character in this novel is Sade Solaja. Sade is an interesting character because she is only young but has had to learn to cope with the loss of her mother and the break up of her family‚ and so she is a brave and inspiring character. Sade’s
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Slavery is not necessary anywhere. Many slaves were treated bad and not given much‚ if something was gave to them it was very little. Most slaves were taken away from their families. Slavery is not right in any way. Slavery should not be used no matter what. Sometimes there is a house divided‚ which meant that one side was for slavery and the other side was against it. Most slaves in this particular region where not as badly treated as the others. But sometimes there would be a group of people that
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are approached with an opportunity‚ you have a choice to take or leave it. That’s the thing about opportunities‚ you never know what might come out of them‚ whether it benefits you or someone else. I believe that this is portrayed in the movie‚ Blind Side‚ where Michael Oher is advanced with an opportunity by the Tuohy family and it changes his whole life forever for the better. In the beginning‚ Michael Oher felt out of place‚ he had no home‚ was poor‚ and he had lost his family. As time passed‚ he
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