between speech‚ prose‚ poetry‚ and singing. The word (meaning originally "to hit") as used to describe quick speech or repartee predates the musical form. The word had been used in British English since the 16th century‚ and specifically meaning "to say" since the 18th. It was part of the African American dialect of English in the 1960s meaning "to converse"‚ and very soon after that in its present usage as a term denoting the musical style. Today‚ the terms "rap" and "rapping" are so closely associated
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Are you a winner? This training course is called English for Winners‚ and before you delve into it‚ we should find out together if it is for you. Do you want to be a winner? Most English learners are unhappy with their English ability. If you ask the average English learner to assess their skills‚ you’re very likely to get one of these answers: "I studied English at school for more than 5 years‚ but my English is not so good." "I speak a little English‚ but I think it’s just ’school English’." "I
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Jessica Buchanan Dr. Tatum English 1302 NTDCB 19 January 2012 How Little a Thing It Takes To Save You or Destroy You Matilde Loisel was a charming young woman who spent most of her day in her longing thoughts of being rich and desired. One day‚ her husband brought home an invitation to a ball. Matilde was embarrassed because she had no jewelry or fine clothes. Her husband agrees to give her money to go buy a dress‚ but that still was not good enough. She also had to borrow a beautiful necklace
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Why English is important in Job Requirement? A study conducted by one of the biggest agencies‚ Job.com‚ founded that lack of communication skills in both speaking and writing has caused the main reasons for the failure of graduates in seeking jobs. An English lecturer of University Utara Malaysia’s school of cognitive science and education‚ M.Puveneswary who taught English at the University for about 11 years said‚ there was a gap between English at the workplace and academic environments
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Why is good writing and speaking important? English is the most important and famous language on this earth‚ most people of higher education speak it. I do not know why out of all languages. English is the one that decided to be world famous‚ maybe because English is in America and when people think America they think the land of the free. We all have fluent speakers and writers in every language as much as we have illiterate people. Most are actually in-between where there is some form of education
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Customers Insight: In a country of 100 million (current estimate) older persons‚ 33% live below the poverty line‚ 90% are from the unorganized sector with no social security‚ and 73% are illiterate & dependent on physical labour. HelpAge reaches out to the underprivileged elderly through its various services in the areas of financial‚ health and emotional security. HelpAge is slowly moving from welfare to integrated age care services for the elderly in urban & rural areas. Expanding its scope
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Review Sheets for Chapter 20.1 1. Assuming the following reaction proceeds in the forward direction‚ 3 Sn4+(aq) + 2 Cr(s) 3 Sn2+(aq) + 2 Cr3+(aq) 4+ a. Sn (aq) is the reducing agent and Cr(s) is the oxidizing agent. b. Cr(s) is the reducing agent and Sn2+(aq) is the oxidizing agent. c. Sn4+(aq) is the reducing agent and Sn2+(aq) is the oxidizing agent. d. Cr(s) is the reducing agent and Cr3+(aq) is the oxidizing agent. e. Cr(s) is the reducing agent and Sn4+(aq) is the oxidizing agent. 2. The
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Foresight and quick decisiveness are very important qualities required in times of distress and uncertainty. Our nation‚ since its birth in 1947 faced various challenges‚ most of which have been overcome‚ while some still trouble us till date. By the end of the 1980s‚ a cloud of fiscal deficit was looming over India‚ casting its shadow over the nation’s economy. Had it not been for some quick decisions and a strong foresight‚ the nation would have fallen into a ravine and perhaps would have never
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Advantages of Speaking English X [pic] John London John London is an English journalist who has been writing professionally since 2006. His articles have appeared in major British newspapers such as "The Times" and "The Guardian." London holds a Master of Arts in journalism from the University of the Arts London. By John London‚ eHow Contributor [pic]When you go abroad‚ English will probably be the single language many people will understand. English is known to be so useful throughout
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English “Go back to where you came from” A discovery is an experiential process that takes place over time. It involves a trigger that prompts reflection or reassessment thus leading to an altered outlook‚ enhanced understanding‚ greater learning and self-awareness. Discoveries inevitability leads to growth. By exploring new world and lands can lead individuals on a journey of a spiritual development and transformation. The people who encounter this journey can give them a greater knowledge of other
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