Greetings in English among Malaysian 1.0 Introduction The English language has been widely spoken and used in Malaysia over the decades. Malaysian English originated from the British English during British colonialism in Malaya far back before the Second World War. In the first half of the 20th century‚ Malaysian English was exactly similar to British English (BrE) (albeit spoken with a Malaysian accent). However‚ after Malaysia gained her independence in1957‚Bahasa Melayu claimed its status
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Ortons Loot‚ the character of Inspector Truscott is presented as far too disturbing a character to fit comfortably within a comic world. What is your view of the character and comic role of Truscott? The play ’Loot’ was written by Joe Orton‚ an English playwright. The first draft was completed in 1964 and premiered in early 1965 in Cambridge. According to Aristotle‚ ancient comedy originated with the komos‚ which was a ritualistic drunken procession performed by revelers in ancient Greece. A group
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Text One - Poem: A Small Keen Wind Thomas Blackburn My wife for six months now in sinister Tones has muttered incessantly about divorce‚ And‚ since of the woman I’m fond‚ this dark chatter Is painful as well as a bit monotonous. Still‚ marvel one must‚ when she fishes out of that trunk‚ Like rages‚ my shadier deeds for all to see With ‘This you did when you were sober‚ and that when drunk’‚ At the remarkable powers of memory. For although I wriggle like mad when she whistles up Some particularly
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Analysis Essay In the essay “Sex‚ Lies‚ and Conversation” Deborah Tannen finds that it is difficult to communicate with men when in a relationship. She suggests that men are more talkative when in public‚ but when at home the women has to make the conversation. This is caused by a difference in gender‚ body language‚ and reaction. Tannen explains cultural differences between men and women when having a conversation. Is failure to communicate between sexes result in divorce divorces? She says
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Daven Thomas Mrs. Ellis 2nd Hour English 4/16/14 Gulliver’s More Dangerous Travels As Gulliver is swimming away from the Island of the Brobdingnagians he is caught off guard by a Giant 400 ton whale. It snatches him up in his mouth as if he were krill and carries him over 10‚000 miles across the ocean‚ then blows him out at the Island of Abarat. Gulliver is unconscious for at least a few hours. When he finally comes to‚ he is awoken by great band of hearty Pirates. They quickly tie him up
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Publicity (c) Departmental Organisation and Public Corporation (d) Wholesalers and Retailers (4×5) 5. Write short notes on the following: (a) Development Banks (b) Insurance (c) Government Company (d) Warehousing (4×5 Foundation Course in English - 2 (FEG-02) Assignment All questions are compulsory. Course Code: FEG-03 Assignment Code: FEG-2/TMA/ZO I 1 - 12 Max. Marks: 100 1 Write a paragraph on any one of the following topics. (1 50-200 words) (1 0) .1. Protecting the environment
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In contemporary society the Standard variety of English is the most commonly used as it is respected and associated with a higher prestige. Its usage is also advocated by prescriptivists who believe that it is the ‘correct’ and only variety that should be used. Standard English is usually seen in formal settings‚ where its usage is necessary for official and public purposes. However‚ contextual factors play a vital role in determining the most appropriate variety to be used‚ which is supported by
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basically about a teenage boy named Ian‚ who is volunteering at a soup kitchen only because he needs earn credits for his civics class‚ so that he gets a car from his dad. Ian is miserable at the soup kitchen but at the end of the day‚ he realizes the importance of volunteerism. The theme is about volunteering for good. Ian’s intentions were only to get a car and not caring about the whole point of volunteering. For example on page 6‚ “My civics class. We have to do volunteer work to pass.‚” “So you have
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Joyce Carol Oates wrote‚ “reading is the sole means by which we slip‚ involuntarily‚ often helplessly‚ into another’s skin‚ another’s voice‚ another’s soul.” This quote more or less sums up the sole main purpose of why many people read fiction. The reasons why a reader likes or dislikes a work of fiction may seem to be random‚ or even shallow‚ such as its ability to grab attention or keep a reader hooked with on stereotypical drama. However‚ when a work is actually examined further‚ deeper levels
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The Importance Paulo Coelho explained‚ “Why is patience so important?" "Because it makes us pay attention.” Being patient and attention to detail are few of many characteristics that are essential to being a proficient healthcare provider. Healthcare providers have a very important job and these characteristics correspond to one another in everyday actions. I always thought of myself as a very patient person and while working at a daycare realized that along with patience came the importance of
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