www.OnlineExamHelp.com UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level 1123/21 ENGLISH LANGUAGE Paper 2 Reading May/June 2013 INSERT 1 hour 45 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST This insert contains the two reading passages. This document consists of 3 printed pages and 1 blank page. DC (LEO) 57477/7 © UCLES 2013 [Turn over www.OnlineExamHelp.com 2 Passage 1 – The Internet 1 One of the most exciting innovations of recent times has
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What do you think was the single most important invention of the Industrial Revolution?Why and what impact did it have? Be specific. I strongly believe that the single most important invention of the Industrial Revolution was alternating electric current (AC current) . AC current‚ invented by Nikola Tesla‚ is involved in everything around us today. From outlets and electric heat to a majority of common household appliances‚ AC current is seen in a large portion of what we today consider as “everyday
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communication device used today. Although telegraphs are no longer used today‚ the contrivance used to compose the telegraph guided the development of telephones‚ television‚ and many other electronic based devices. Telegrams were sent to communicate transversely throughout the world and forever changed the way electricity was used. Before this invention‚ a simple letter or semaphore would have to suffice. In the 1830’s‚ the telegraph was first invented. The telegraph had high expectations as it was invented
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I identify myself most with the story of “Daughter of Inventions”‚ because this story shows how a family who moved from their country‚ Dominican Republic to America. Their mission in America was to do their best‚ to have a better life‚ and a socioeconomic status by working hard. Being American has a profound message for many immigrants. They refer to it as‚ freedom‚ responsibility‚ and respect towards others. the purpose of immigrants who move to this country is to find freedom of this nation in
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MOVIE ANALYSIS FINAL Sonja Katzenberger Rasmussen College Author Note: This research is being submitted on Sep‚ 14 2012 for Intro to Communications: G141 The movie 21 stars a young student Ben Campbell who wants to go to Harvard Med to become a doctor but he cannot afford the $300‚000 for tuition. He then is introduced to a card counting group who solve the means the Ben’s financial situation. Ben joins the secret team of card counters on weekend trips to Vegas where they use skills of nonverbal
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Introduction The purpose of the following paper is to explain California’s Proposition 21. This writer will explain the pros and cons about this proposition; as well as what voters voted for when they chose “yes” for this proposition. Research will be done in order to explain what the reasoning for Proposition 21‚ and the changes that occurred when it enacted in the State of California. The following information will be provided as well; prosecution of juveniles in adult court‚ juvenile incarceration
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Television Violence and Children Gregory Coryell General Psychology Dr. Warren Washington February 14‚ 2006 Television Violence and Children Does television promote violence and crime among children? Although most people look at television as an entertaining and educational way to spend time‚ some people think there is too much violence in television and it is influencing our youth into becoming aggressive in nature and to tolerate violence. Now scientists have discovered that all the
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15 INVENTIONS THAT CHANGE THE WORLD SUBMITTED BY: DIWATA‚ MICHAEL PAULO E. CH21FA1- BS CHE CHEM002-ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SUBMITTED TO: ENGR. EFREN CHAVEZ LIGHTNING ROD American statesman and inventor Benjamin Franklin was particularly interested in electricity and set up a small laboratory in his house to investigate its properties. His interest soon switched from electricity to lightning after he noticed the similarities between the two. One stormy night‚ he conducted a life-threatening
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Century Canning Corporation is the marine and tuna enterprise of Century Pacific Group. Our brands‚ Century Tuna‚ 555 Tuna‚ Blue Bay Tuna‚ and Fresca Tuna offer delicious‚ healthy and superior quality tuna meals everyday. We are consistent in introducing delightful new flavors and variants that every family member can enjoy. Today our brands remain household favorites‚ making Century Canning Corporation the first name in tuna. It takes a state-of-the art canning facility in Southeast Asia to manufacture
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It has been argued that the invention of the television has had many harmful effects on our society. There are a wide range of complaints‚ including‚ but not limited to‚ the corruption of youth because of explicit broadcasts‚ Obesity due to viewers rarely leaving the couch‚ to the use of the television as practically a “baby sitter”. While these may be valid arguments‚ I believe the fact of the matter is that it all comes down to the parents‚ or parent. The parent(s) have control
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