first thing I established when investigating text messages was that the brevity techniques varied depending on the purpose of the message and the relationship between sender and recipient. It also became clear that different age groups and genders text differently. Text 1 is a thank you sent by a mother to an adult child. In text message terms‚ it is relatively formal with both a salutation “Hiya darling” and a sign off “lots of love. M & D.” The only abbreviations come in the sign off “M &
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abstracts‚ international year books‚ theses and most important in the present era the internet access. The detailed account of review of related literature pertaining to variables under study‚ namely academic achievement‚ parental encouragement‚ achievement motivation and intelligence is presented here under. 2.1 STUDIES RELATED TO ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Krishnan (1977) conducted a study on non-intellectual factors and their influence on academic achievement. The sample comprised of 180 students
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I clearly remember a time when I faced the risk of sacrificing my integrity. A project supervisor from a seed company wanted to win the bid for an organic seed program with government investment. He offered me 10‚000 yuan in order to get some inside information from me. I refused the offer and did not reveal any information about that program‚ because in no circumstance would I compromise my integrity. I believe integrity is everything and everyone should take integrity as one of his/her prime principles
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liberties. So the question arises: When should a parent let their child make their own decisions? Of course any sane parent know that their child is not ready to go out into the world and make their own decisions about things as soon as they come out of the womb‚ but some parents do believe that they still are not ready for the world even after they are legal adults. To the government that child is now allowed to vote‚ smoke tobacco‚ go to a gentleman’s club‚ and even do time in the big house. But to
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Gabriel‚ paddled with wide‚ deep strokes while the runt‚ Zachary‚ ’navigated’. All were into their fifth day at the Chaco. "Can we do it?" Tom gasped for a lung’s worth of air. He brought the oar onto his lap‚ his fingers curling‚ his hands shaking. "No. No.... No." With his sleeves he wiped the sweat by his eyes - the left eye‚ then‚ the right eye. "What‚ do you think the Chaco was a mistake?" "If it is? Too late to retreat." Jack did not want to speak of it. It was easier to paddle than to revisit
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Do you agree watching television is waste of time? Most people agree that television is one of the most important inventions of the past century. Opinions vary as to its value‚ but no one can deny the great effect that television has on society. Many people in the world cannot live a day without the television. I think watching television can be beneficial if we do not abuse using it. Firstly‚ television is one of the greatest educational tools of all time. Documentary programmes about foreign
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Integrity means being true to ourselves and being honest‚ upright‚ and decent in our dealings with others. Our conduct speaks for us‚ more than words ever could. It becomes the basis for both reputation and self-respect. Developing integrity requires internal honesty‚ because we can’t be honest with others unless we are honest with ourselves. People of integrity can be counted on to stand up for what it is right‚ even if it is means getting that person in trouble‚ and to do what is right even when
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"What do you want to be when you grow up?" It is such a typical question‚ yet it compels children to venture into their innocent minds and let them imagine the world full of possibilities and encouragements. Their responses vary‚ ranging from superheroes to the President of the United States. But how would the little ones react when they were told‚ "You are not talented or smart enough. Try again." Their dreams would be shattered into millions of pieces and their hopes would be lost forever. Plummeting
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What are some goals that you think are important for Squad Leaders to strive for? Please give at least five goals. I believe that one goal squad leaders should strive for is maintaining their Character. The squad leader should be able to balance a team while keeping who they are alive. Things can get rough and our actions can sometimes be impaired by what is happening around us‚ but the squad leader should always bounce back keeping their character intact. This is so the Director and Teammates
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Question: Do you think the ballistic missile defence program is a good idea???? Answer: Answering this question the first thing which come into our mind is that “Ballistic missile” what is ballistic missile….? Definition of Ballistic missile:- “Ballistic missile is a missile with a high‚ arching trajectory‚ which is initially powered and guided but falls under gravity on to its target which set on the time of fire.” What is Ballistic missile:- A missile that is follows a ballistic trajectory
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