FOREIGN LANQUAGES IN OUR LIFE Language is human speech‚ either spoken or written. Language is the most common system of communication. It allows people to talk to each other and to write their thoughts and ideas. The word «language» may be loosely used to mean any system of communication‚ such as traffic light or Indian smoke signals. But the origin of the world shows its basic use. It comes from the Latin word «lingua»‚ meaning «tongue». And a language still is often called a tongue.
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In 1871‚ a young man picked up a book and read 21 words that had a dramatic impact on his life. At the time he was a medical student‚ and he was worried about passing his final medical exams and how to build up a practice. Incredibly‚ the 21 words this young medical student read helped him to become the most famous physician of his generation. He would go on to organize the world-famous Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Oxford University would bestow on him the highest honor that can be given to
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Chukanova Ms. Pannunzio ENG3UI 03/03/2014 The Power of Words. Patrie Rothfuss once said - “Words are pale shadows of forgotten names. As the names have power‚ words have power. Words can light fires in the mind of men. Words can bring tears from the hardest hearts.” Life of Pi directed by Ang Lee‚ highly inspired and affectionate movie. Life of Pi is a three part story of Piscine Patel‚ a sixteen- year- old South Indian boy who survives out at sea
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Historians estimate that between 1500 and 1870‚ more than eleven million men and women were captured and carried across the Atlantic Ocean in large ships meant to house slaves in horrific conditions. The passengers were transported to the West Indies‚ Brazil or other parts of the new and forming Americas. These people were enslaved Africans‚ and their lives onboard these slaves’ ships were worse than any pain imaginable at the time. During the 1500s‚ Europeans saw enslaved Africans as inexpensive
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plant and harvest sugarcanes on a daily basis. They are essential in determining the fortune of plantation owners. Using African slaves is an important factor of increasing productivity. After the Portuguese settled in Brazil in 1500s‚ they attempted to use Indians for labor‚ but results in a failure. According to Maddison (n.d.)‚ “[The Indians] were not docile‚ had high mortality when exposed to Western diseases‚ could run away and hide rather easily” (1). In other words‚ Portuguese colonists believed
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Words- The Poet’s Tools to Life Words are powerful tools that inspire and connect people. Words challenge and inspire a poet’s audience by allowing the author to convey different messages to the reader. Utilizing these tools‚ the poet can take readers to faraway places‚ lend understanding‚ and evoke strong emotions. Writers string them together in the hope of communicating new ideas that expose their deepest fears‚ desires‚ and truths. In “The Chimney Sweeper‚” William Blake utilizes literary
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Importance of library in our life Libraries are only next in importance to schools‚ colleges and universities as means of educating the public. A library is a store-house of books-books of all kinds and on all subjects under the sun. A good modern library usually subscribes to practically all the important newspapers and periodicals. Books‚ newspapers and periodicals are the main features of a library and they represent the endeavours‚ achievements and glory of writers‚ statesmen‚ scientists‚ philosophers
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Safdarjung Tomb S Afdarjung tomb (28 35’N and 77 12’E) is situated on Aurobindo Marg near Safdarjung Airport opposite Jor Bagh in New Delhi. Safdarjung tomb is a garden tomb in a marble mausoleum which was built by Nawab Shuja-Ud Daulah‚ son of Mirza Muquim Abul Mansur khan entitled Safdarjung. It represents the last phase of mughal architecture. There are four water canals leading to several smaller Pavilions like Jangli Mahal or forest palace‚ Moti Mahal or pearl palace and Badshah Pasand
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SECTİON:75 DATE:28/12/12 ID:1875434 How computers affected people’s daıly lıfe People are affected by many inventions. These inventions many bring slight changes our life. However‚ Humanity is affected extensively by three inventions: invention of devices‚ invention of machine‚ and invention of computer. How can people be affected in their daily life by computers? Computer has affected our lives in three ways. The computer changed our communication habits. Now‚ when people want to communicate each
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extended period of time‚ it devolves and becomes virtually useless. Listening to music causes neurons to fire at rapid rates‚ and without listening to music these neurons turn off‚ sometimes forever. For our brain to be fully functional‚ music must be part of our daily lives. It seems that we gain our interest in music hereditarily. Infants do not respond to language‚ but recognize melodies recited by their mothers. Playing music for infants in their first year provides for enhancement and benefit
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