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ANTONYMS
Antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. ‘good’ is an antonym of ‘bad.’
accept | x | refuse | kind | x | cruel | |||||||
ability | 1nability | knowledge | x | Ignorance | ||||||||
acceptance | x | refusal/rejection | lack | x | Abundance | |||||||
Advance | X | Retreat | .law | x | Inequity | |||||||
adversity | X | Prosperity | length | x | Width | |||||||
affluence | X | Poverty | .Liberty | X | Slavery | |||||||
ancestor | X | Descendant | Master | X | Servant | |||||||
Aristocracy | X | Democracy | Melody | X | discord | |||||||
armament
Arm |
x
X |
disarmament
disarm |
memory
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X | oblivion | |||||||
Arrival | X | Departure | Miser | X | Spendthrift | |||||||
Ascent | X | Descent | Mistress | X | Maid | |||||||
Attachment | X | Detachment | Motion | X | Rest | |||||||
Attack | X | Defense | night | X | day | |||||||
bring | x | take | new | x | old | |||||||
Body | X | Soul | Pain | X | Pleasure | |||||||
Boon | X | Bane | Patriot | X | Traitor | |||||||
Brave | X | Coward | Peace | X | War | |||||||
Care | X | Neglect | Plaintiff | X | Defendant | |||||||
Confidence | X | Diffidence | Poetry | X | Prose | |||||||
Consent | X | Dissent | Poison | X | Antidote | |||||||
Creation | X | Destruction | Praise | X | Blame | |||||||
Debit | X | Credit | predecessor | X | Successor | |||||||
Debtor | X | Creditor | Presence | X | Absence | |||||||
Defense | X | Offense | Pride | X | Humility | |||||||
Deficit | X | Surplus | Prosperity | X | Adversity | |||||||
Dwarf | X | Giant | Punishment | X | Reward | |||||||
Elevation | X | Depression | Question | X | Answer | |||||||
Enjoyment | X | Suffering | Recovery | X | Relapse | |||||||
Entrance | X | Exit | Right | X | Left/wrong | |||||||
Failure | X | Success | roar | x | Whisper | |||||||
Flattery | X | Detraction | Ruler | X | Subject | |||||||
Fortune | X | Misfortune | Saint | X | Sinner | |||||||
Freedom | X | Slavery | Simplicity | X | Complexity/
duplicity |
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Friend | X | Enemy | Smile | X | Sigh | |||||||
Front | X | Rear | Storm | X | Calm | |||||||
gain | X | Loss | Synthesis | X | Analysis | |||||||
glory | X | Shame | Theory | X | Practice | |||||||
gratitude | X | Ingratitude | Time | X | Eternity | |||||||
guest | X | Host | Top | X | Bottom | |||||||
happiness | X | Misery | Tragedy | X | comedy | |||||||
haste | X | leisure | Unity | X | Diversity | |||||||
head | X | Tail/foot | Use | X | Abuse | |||||||
heaven | x | Hell/earth | Victory | X | Defeat | |||||||
hero | x | villain | Violence | X | Non-violence | |||||||
honour | x | dishonour | Virtue | X | Vice | |||||||
hope | x | Hopeless/despair | Volunteer | X | Conscript | |||||||
imagination | x | reality | Water | X | Land | |||||||
Whole | X | Part | Foreign | X | Native | |||||||
Wisdom | X | Folly | Frank | X | Reserved | |||||||
Word | X | Deed | Friendly | X | Hostile | |||||||
Work | X | Rest | Fresh | X | Stale | |||||||
Absolute | X | Relative | Full | X | Empty | |||||||
Abstract | X | Concrete | Gain | X | Lose | |||||||
Absurd | X | Reasonable | Genuine | X | Spurious | |||||||
Active | X | Passive | General | X | Particular | |||||||
Affirmative | X | Negative | Special | X | Polite | |||||||
Ancient | X | Modern | Hard | X | Soft/easy | |||||||
Animate | X | Inanimate | Heavy | X | Light | |||||||
Barren | X | Fertile | High | X | Low | |||||||
Barbaric | X | Civil | Honest | X | Dishonest/corrupt | |||||||
Beautiful | X | Ugly | Hot | X | Cold | |||||||
Beneficial | X | Harmful | humble | X | Proud/haughty | |||||||
Big | X | Little | Ill | X | Well | |||||||
Blunt | X | Sharp | Immanent | X | Transcendent | |||||||
Brave(ry) | X | Coward(ice) | Important | X | Unimportant | |||||||
Busy | X | Idle | Industrious | X | Idle | |||||||
Broad | X | Broad | Innocent | X | Guilty | |||||||
Carnal/
temporal |
X |
Spiritual |
Junior
young |
X
x |
Senior
old |
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Civilized | X | Uncivilized/wild | Kind | X | Cruel | |||||||
Cheap | X | Dear | Liberal | X | Conservative | |||||||
cheerful | X | Gloomy | Literate | X | Illiterate | |||||||
clean | X | Dirty | Literal | X | Figurative | |||||||
clothed | X | Naked | Logical | X | Illogical | |||||||
common | X | Uncommon/rare | Long | X | Short | |||||||
concise | X | Elaborate | Loud | X | Soft/low | |||||||
cooked | X | Raw | Male | X | Female | |||||||
courageous | X | Timid | Masculine | X | Feminine | |||||||
dark | X | Light | Material | X | Spiritual | |||||||
Deep | X | Shallow | Maximum | X | Minimum | |||||||
Difficult | X | Easy | mighty | X | weak | |||||||
Domestic | X | Wild | Mortal | X | Immortal | |||||||
Dull | X | Bright/interesting | Native | X | Foreign | |||||||
eligible | X | Ineligible | Natural | X | Unnatural | |||||||
Exotic | X | Indigenous | New | X | Old | |||||||
Explicit | X | Implicit | Noble | X | Ignoble | |||||||
Fair | X | Foul | Nominal | X | Real/actual | |||||||
False | X | True | Objective | X | Subjective | |||||||
Famous | X | Notorious/
Infamous |
Obverse | X | Reverse | |||||||
Fast | X | Loose | Odd | X | Even | |||||||
Fine | X | Coarse | Oral | X | Written | |||||||
Fir | X | Flaccid | original | X | Duplicate | |||||||
flexible | X | Rigid | polite | X | impolite | |||||||
warm | x | Cool | Vertical | X | Horizontal | |||||||
wet | x | Dry | Vigorous | X | Feeble | |||||||
white | x | Black | Voluntary | X | compulsory | |||||||
weak | x | strong | wild | x | tame |
pure | x | polluted | thoughtful | x | thoughtless |
Positive | X | negative | thick | X | thin |
progressive | X | Retrogressive | Laugh | X | Weep/cry |
Quick | X | Slow | Lead | X | Follow |
Quiet | X | Noisy | Like | X | Dislike |
Rash | X | Cautious | Love | X | Hate |
Rational | X | Irrational | Offer | X | Offer |
Raw | X | Ripe | Open | X | Open |
Relative | X | Absolute | Precede | X | Succeed/follow |
Religious | X | Secular | Rejoice | X | Lament |
Rough | X | Smooth | Remember | X | Forget |
Sacred | X | Profane | Reveal | X | Conceal |
Sensitive | X | Callous | Resist | X | Submit/surrender |
Severe | X | Mild | Sleep | X | Awake |
Sick | X | Well | Sink | X | Float |
Sprightly | X | Dull | teach | X | learn |
Straight | X | Crooked/curved | here | X | There |
Strange | X | Familiar | Now | X | Then |
Strong | X | Weak | Often | X | Seldom |
Strict | X | Lenient | Above | X | Below/beneath |
Superior | X | Inferior | At home | X | Abroad |
Sweet | X | Sour/bitter | For | X | Against |
Tall | X | Short | In | X | Out |
Accept | X | Reject | Off | X | On |
Accuse | X | Defend | Over | X | Under |
Acquit | X | Convict/condemn | up | X | down |
Admit | X | Discharge/repudiate | Abandon | X | Keep |
Agree | X | Disagree/differ | Abolish | X | Establish |
Allow | X | Forbid | Above | X | Below |
Arrest | X | Release/free | Abundance | X | Scarcity |
Attract | X | Distract/repel | Abstract | X | Concrete |
Begin | X | End | Acquit | X | Convict |
Buy | X | Sell | Admit | X | Expel |
Compare | X | contrast | Admire | X | Despise |
Confess | X | Deny | Adversity | X | Prosperity |
Consent | X | Dissent | Admonish | X | Praise |
Create | X | Destroy | Affirm | X | Deny |
Earn | X | Spend | Agreeable | X | Disagreeable |
Encourage | X | Discourage | Artificial | X | Natural |
Expedite | X | Delay | Ascend | X | Descend |
Gather | X | Scatter | Assent | X | Dissent |
Go | X | Come | Awake | X | Asleep |
hide | X | Seek | Asset | X | Liability |
Vague | X | Definite | Always | X | Never |
wise | x | Foolish | Attack | X | Defend |
Hit | x | miss | Arrogant | X | Humble |
import | x | export | awkward | X | Beautiful |
Include | x | Exclude | Alien | X | Native |
increase | x | decrease | Ample | X | Scanty |
insert | x | Delete | Amateur | X | Professional |
Try to make sentences with the words given above.
It is easy to exclude people from a conversation.
It is a good policy to include all the members in a discussion.
Homonyms and Homophones
Homonym is a word that sounds the same as another word but differs in meaning. Homonyms can refer to both homophones and homographs.
A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning and is spelled differently.
Homographs are words with the same spelling but having more than one meaning.
Homonym– Example- see -sea
Homograph -Example- band- band
Study the meaning and spelling of the words
advice | guidance | advise | recommend |
ale
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alcoholic drink | ail | sick |
alms | charity | arms |
part of the body
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alter |
change |
altar |
sacred place of worship
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assent
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agree | ascent |
to climb
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band | a group | banned | prevented,
prohibited |
bear | animal,
to carry a weight to tolerate |
bare | naked,
empty expose |
bail
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freedom against secrecy , to bring out
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bale | a heap or a bundle, eg. cotton |
birth | give life to | berth | sleeping place |
bridal | pertaining to a bride | bridle | control |
blue | colour | blew |
to use pressure ,air
|
break |
destroy | brake | to put a stop to |
bred | brought up | bread | food |
canvass
|
to ask for to propagate, | canvas | a board for painting , material |
cease | stop | seize |
to catch with force
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course | path, a sphere of study | coarse | rough |
coat | item of clothing put on ,
to cover |
court | an institution for justice,
to run after
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council | a group of persons | counsel | give advice |
desert | arid land no water, to leave | dessert |
fruit taken after a meal
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die | come to an end | dye | to colour |
dissent | disagree | descent |
climb down
|
dual |
two , double |
duel |
fight between two
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flour | fine powder | floor | ground |
foul | bad | fowl | bird |
fair | honest, just,
light coloured, a place where all goods are sold |
fare | cost of a ticket,
food
|
great
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big | grate | grate flour to fine powder , grate vegetables |
hail | greet | hale | strong wind and rain |
hole | opening | whole | full |
hoard | to collect | horde | large crowd |
lessen | decrease | lesson | something to study |
loan | lend, borrow | lone | single |
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post | male | masculine |
main | most imp | mien | thick hair |
maize | corn | maze | confused, puzzle made of confusing paths |
metal | object | mettle |
integrity ,strength
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might | possible | mite | a small amount |
night
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part of day , dark | knight | an important person |
ore | metal | oar | pole to row a boat |
pair | two | pear | fruit, pare |
pale | lack of colour | pail | a bucket |
peace | calm | piece | small amount
portion |
peak | topmost point | peek | a small glance |
plain | simple | plane | vehicle of transport,
a flat surface
|
plays | dramas/games | place |
a location
|
pole | a post | poll | survey |
pour | to distribute | pore | an opening in the body
to look with concentration
|
pray | a petition | prey |
to depend on parasite
|
principal | main person, main amount | principle |
rule
|
prize
|
reward/ award | price | cost |
rain | down pour | reign | rule |
rein | control , a strap for controlling a horse | ||
raise | to heighten | race |
a run , a community
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raze | to destroy | ||
rite | a custom | write | to note |
right | correct | right | direction |
role | a part | roll | a list, to move around
|
sale | to buy or sell | sail |
to move forward
|
sell | to make a deal | cell |
a part of the body, a small room in a prison
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sight | view | site | a place |
cite | to quote | ||
sole |
single | soul |
atman : inner part, that which resides within
|
sore | angry | soar |
fly high
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sour | bitter | ||
stationery | books, papers etc | stationary |
still , no movement
|
steal
|
rob | steel | metal |
story | a tale | storey |
part of a building
|
straight-
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in one direction | strait | narrow |
tale | story | tail | to follow, an appendage at the back of the body |
tied | to bind | tide | to get over, a part of water |
veil | covering | vale | a place , a valley |
wail | to cry | ||
vine | grape creeper | wine | a drink |
whine | to complain | ||
vile | wicked | while | during |
wait | to expect something to happen | weight |
measure
|
waste | unwanted, unnecessary, useless | waist |
part of the body
|
wave | ripple on the sea
surge in activity moving the hand |
waive | to give up something
to refrain from
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weak | not strong | week | days |
whole | full or complete | hole | an opening |
yoke | to tie | yolk | Inner part of egg |
Make sentences with the words .
Bring out your creativity..
This is a tale of a cat without a tail.
Don’t whine for wine.
I want to see the sea.
You can sell the cell.
The robber wanted to steal the steel box.
It’s not right to follow rites in a blind fashion.
He was the lone individual to take a loan.
Words in different parts of speech
Same words with different meanings.
Read and understand the sentences.
Air : This air is pure.
You should not always air your views.
Don’t put on airs.
Bar : I want a bar of chocolate.
Don’t bar him from entering the room.
He is practicing in the bar.
Book : Please give me your book.
I want to book my ticket.
The police tried to book the thief.
Bank : Don’t bank on him.
He loves to sit on the bank of the river.
You have to open an account in the bank.
Act : I love to act in plays.
Don’t try to act smart.
This is a one- act play.
Principal: Who is the principal of your college?
I want to keep the principal intact.
Please credit the interest on the principal into my account.
Place : From which place do you come?
What place did you secure?
Account I want to open an account.
He gave an interesting account of his journey.
It is good to maintain an account.
He lost his grade on account of his illness.
Let us place him in the accounts department.
Count: Can you count the birds on the tree?
Don’t count on him. He will not join us.
On which count are you punishing him?
Race : They are from a primitive race.
I always participate in the race.
Face : Wash your face.
I cannot face him.
Plant : The plant has withered.
Please don’t plant such ideas in his mind.
The plant has been closed down.
Industry: The secret of success lies in industry.
The industry is on a profit spree.
Hand : Wash your hand.
Give me a hand please.
The thief gave the police a hand.
He has no hand in this matter.
Trace : The police could not trace him.
Trace the map.
The thief did not leave any trace for the police.
Interest She has an abiding interest in painting.
What is the present rate of interest?
Play : I love to play chess.
Have you seen the play ‘Harischandra’?
Board: How much did you pay for your board and lodging.
I have to board the train in a few hours.
Just look at that sign board.
Water: Please water the plants.
There is no water in the tank.
The Management tried to water down the project.
Dear : Vegetables have become dear.
The matter is dear to my heart.
Drop : There isn’t a drop of oil.
Don’t drop the vase.
The Govt. will not drop the issue.
The captain did not want to drop the young player from the team.
Bore : I think Geography is a real bore.
You have to bore deep into ground to get water.
He bore the weight with a smile.
Head : Don’t turn your head.
Murthy will head the search party.
He has no head for such matters.
I think we have to head towards the north.
Back : I have a catch in my back.
When will he be back?
We must back our friends.
Can I back the car here?
Light : This bag is very light.
There is no light in the balcony.
The police were unable to throw any light on the crime.
File : They walked in a file.
File the papers.
Put the papers in the new file.
It is not easy to file an FIR.
Frame: It’s a beautiful frame.
Don’t frame charges on innocent people.
House: The house is magnificent.
Many valuables are housed in the museum
Block : The building blocks the view of the river.
He lives in the second block.
Cover: The thief took cover in the bushes.
Cover your eyes.
Give me a cover.
Grave: Don’t look so grave.
This is the grave of Ruth.
The situation was grave.
Manual: He does a lot of manual labour.
Do you have the manual?
Sign : Sign the letter.
There is no sign of the fishermen.
Pine : The pine tree is a sight to see.
The old always pine for the past.
Table : Put the book on the table.
The document has to be tabled.
Pen : This is a Parker pen.
You must always pen your thoughts.
Point : Don’t point your fingers.
The pencil has a sharp point.
There is no point in arguing.
You have a point there.
He was unable to score a single point.
Sleep : Don’t sleep over the matter.
I had a good sleep.
Copy : Do not copy others
Do you have a copy of this photograph?
Slip : Give me a slip of paper.
Be careful, you may slip.
The thief gave a slip to the police.
Bat : I have bought a new bat.
There are many bats in this ancient temple.
He did not bat an eyelid.
Wave : The wave in the sea looks beautiful.
The leader waved to the crowds
There is a wave of support for him.
Fine : The absentees have to pay a fine.
It was a fine deal.
The weather is fine.
Train : You should train the horse.
They walked in a train.
I missed the train.
Left : Turn to the left.
He left his bag at home.
Pass : Please pass the book to me.
You have to pass the mountain.
Will I pass the driving test?
This too will pass.
Bear : Can you bear the weight?
Is that a bear?
Right : He is always right.
Use your right hand.
Sound: I am in sound health.
What a terrible sound!
Might: I might find the treasure.
He is a man of might.
Firm : He works in the big firm.
My father is very firm in his views.
Rule : This is an important rule.
Asoka’s rule was just.
Match: The match was delayed due to rain.
He is no match to Ali.
My parents are on the lookout for a match for my brother.
Stick : Take a big stick.
Stick it on the wall.
Please don’t stick on to old ideas.
Seal : Let us seal the deal.
Seal the cover before you post it.
Are there any seals in the river?
Minute: Wait a minute, won’t you?
Don’t worry about the minute details.
Cold : It’s very cold.
She gave him a very cold look.
Fire : Light the fire.
Your boss will fire you.
Blow : Blow out the candle.
The robber dealt a terrible blow.
Soil : This soil is fertile.
Don’t soil your clothes.
Paper : I want a sheet of paper.
He presented a paper at the conference
Root : Don’t pull out the root.
Look into the root of the matter.
Rock : That’s a beautiful rock.
Rock the cradle.
Fare : What’s the fare to Chennai?
The hostel fare is good.
Gun : He is a big gun.
The robber was armed with a gun.
Field : The farmer lost his field.
The Minister refused to field any questions.
The players left the field.
Paint : Is there any paint left?
Don’t paint him as a coward.
Star : He is the star attraction of the crowd.
He did not star in the film.
Did you see the falling star?
Mine : He is a mine of information.
That book is mine.
He works in a mine.
Mind : My mind is in a turmoil.
Please don’t mind me.
Farm : I want an application form.
It’s difficult to form an opinion.
You must be in form.
Please form a circle.
Account I want to open an account.
It is good to maintain an account.
He lost his grade on account of his illness.
He gave an interesting account of his journey
Notice. : I did not notice the change.
I have to give one month notice to my boss.
Have you read the notice?
Try to make different sentences with the words given above.
Migration and Immigration
Migration and Immigration:
Migration and immigration are the most commonly debated topics.
Migration within the country is a regular phenomena.
Migrant labour is cheap. Work is seasonal.
They learn more than they do in their villages.
They are prepared to live in cramped dwellings in order to make both ends meet.
Very often, they leave behind children and family and toil to sustain themselves and also to send money to the family.
Many people immigrate or move to another country for better opportunities and higher earnings.
Many people immigrate or move to another country for better opportunities and higher earnings.
Many of them are from poorer and less developed countries.
Employment opportunities, better health care and some factors that encourage migration.
In many countries it is observed that the immigrants contribute to the economy in many ways.
They have diverse skills that can be utilised in productive way.
The immigrants send money to the family back at home.
The presence of immigrants adds to the cultural diversity of nation.
Multi-cultural societies can strengthen bonds and foster a better understanding of people, life-styles and customs and traditions.
The flip side of immigration is that it can result in racism.
It is sometimes felt that immigrants are usurping the livelihood of the local people.
In some cases, the immigrants are accorded a subordinate position and paid less.
Governments may create visa problems for certain workers.
Indeed it is essential to control immigration and migration to ensure that people will be able to face any kind of emergency.
Global Citizens
Developing and Developed Countries
Developing countries:
One of the greatest problems in developing countries is the level of economy.
Healthcare, education and infrastructure have to be strengthened.
There should be equitable distribution of resources.
Employment opportunities have to be created.
Export import balance must be maintained.
Proper planning and policy implementation is a vital importance.
Traditional skills must be put to use .
Over dependence on rich countries must be curtailed.
Multinational companies should be allowed but should not be allowed to control local interests.
WHOs and charitable institutions with proper guidelines should be strengthened and encouraged.
The government has a responsibility to give equal priority to all sections of people.
Basic amenities have to be provided.
Work culture should not only be encouraged but also strengthened through liberal practices.
Merit has to be recognized and awarded.
It is becoming increasingly difficult to draw a line of demarcation between developed and developing in the case of some countries.
Developing countries are generally considered to be poor in economy and having a lot of illiteracy.
Developed Countries:
The developed countries are those having a robust economy and great power.
They are often engaged in a race for greater power.
While opening their doors for immigrants they are not always fair and impartial.
They can be ruthless in policy implementation.
They offer quality healthcare and educational facilities.
Infrastructure and Technology have a place of pride.
Opportunities for higher research are abundant.
They are the sources for dissemination of advances in Science and Technology.
They are in the forefront in the field of innovation.
They provide great assistance in different ways, specially in times of distress and
calamities.
They have an upper hand in terms of wealth and progress.
Globalisation
Globalisation:
There are many aspects to globalisation.
Goods produced in one country become easily accessible to others.
The economy is strengthened.
Trade between countries facilitates free movement of goods.
Political relationships are fostered.
Investment opportunities and mutual assistance increase the process of give and take.
Increase in job opportunities reduces poverty.
Multi National Companies also encourage a spirit of competition.
However, globalisation is a mixed blessing.
Companies tend to hire workers on a lower pay, which results in exploitation.
There is no job security as companies may wind up at any time.
Traditional jobs can be crushed.
In developing countries, MNCs can take the upper hand.
It is essential to have proper laws and agreements:
Terms and conditions must be carefully mentioned by the Government.
Global regulations of salaries must be a priority.
Tariff rates are often a subject of controversy.
Resource exploitation and environmental pollution must be checked.
Thus globalisation is not always beneficial.
The pros and cons must be taken into consideration.
A Healthy Nation
A Healthy Nation:
The economy of a nation depends upon the health of its citizens.
The health of a nation hinges upon its levels of prosperity.
The prosperity of a nation can be gauged / measured by attitudes of the people.
A society that considers material comforts and luxuries to be of prime importance can never be humane.
Literacy and health are of paramount importance for a happy society.
An efficient social system security instils a sense of confidence in the citizens.
Transparency and accountability are essential to strengthen the fabric of a nation.
The gap between the haves and the have nots must be a healthy one.
A healthy nation is one that is inclusive where the people do not feel a sense of alienation and isolation.
Rights and duties being complimentary should be followed by one and all.
People should be encouraged to work for the basic amenities of life.
Work culture must be a part and parcel of life.
A nation that respects its flora and fauna and in communion with lives close to nature will be both healthy and happy.
The real wealth of a nation lies in the happiness levels of its citizens.
Respect for art and culture and history play a pivotal role in uniting the people.
It is neither the size nor the economy of a nation that is conducive / contributing to health and happiness.
In the ultimate analysis good leadership, a sense of responsibility in the citizens and a proper flow of benefits to all sections of society promotes confidence and happiness.
The real criterion of a healthy nation is the involvement of its people in day to day activities with a spirit of enthusiasm and positivity.
A robust economy, healthy and hardworking citizens with good levels of literacy and ample opportunities for creativity lead to a sense of fulfillment.
My Most Valuable Possession
Model 1:
I love painting. I have a box of paints. The paints have become dry. I will never throw away the box of paints, because my Uncle gifted it to me when I was a small child.
I would always carry the box with me. I would never leave it anywhere. It is my most valuable possession.
It is a token of my passion for drawing and painting.
Model 2:
I have two very valuable possessions.
One pen is an old one. It belongs to my Grandfather. It looks unique. It seems this was the only pen that he used throughout his life.
There is another pen; the one that my father used to write his thesis.
Now, I have two very valuable pens. I should keep them carefully.
They are ink pens. One has a gold nib.
They are so beautiful and precious that sometimes I think that they are fit to be kept in a museum.
Let’s start speaking
What is your most valuable possession?
It can be ………….
A wrist watch
A camera
A book of moral stories
A letter
An ink filler
Some vocabulary
precious dear old antique illustrated primitive
hard bound expensive simple brand hand written congratulatory
prized priceless black and white reel outmoded rare interesting simple
My Favorite Teacher
My Favorite Teacher:
Model 1:
My favourite teacher is my Mathematics teacher.
His name is Ramulu.
When I was in my class vii, he taught us mathematics.
I never used to write anything in my notebook.
I was afraid to go to school.
He took great care of me.
He dinned in the concepts which I was unable to understand.
He motivated every student in the classroom.
He drove away the fear of maths in us..
He taught us well.
I keep in touch with him even today.
Try to pick out the key words in each sentence..
Ex. afraid
Think…
Who was afraid? Why was he afraid? Did he get rid of his fear? How did he get rid of his fear?
Write five sentences about your friend/ relative who had a fear of something/ somebody and how he got rid of it.
MODEL 2:
My favourite teacher is Uma.
She taught us English.
She used to sing very well.
I used to be very naughty, when I was at school.
My teacher made me sit in the first row.
At that time, I was very poor at English language.
She helped me to get through English in my examinations.
She encouraged me to participate in extra-curricular activities.
I am thankful to her in every phase of my life.
Think…..
What attracted you to your teacher? Her musical talent.
How were you able to build your English competency? Three reasons…..
A healthy mind and a healthy body
A healthy mind and a healthy body:
Health is in your hands.
Physical health and mental health are two important components of health.
Physical health involves healthy, hygienic life-style.
Proper diet, regular timings, exercise and adequate rest are crucial for health.
Poverty is one of the greatest setbacks to health.
Pollution and climate change result in health hazards.
Over dependence on medication has to be monitored.
Self-medication with over the counter drugs is harmful.
Allopathy, homoeopathy, naturopathy, ayurveda are different forms of medication and treatment.
Stress is one of the major factors that influences health.
The fast pace of modern living induces stress.
Work-life balance creates stress.
Working long hours and trying to meet strict deadlines can be challenging.
Work pressure, stiff competition and over ambitious goals trigger unhappiness and create pressure.
Children experience stress due to unrealistic expectations from parents.
Peer pressure and desire for wealth and high-class living is very rampant.
The tendency towards superficial living is becoming a fashion.
Life-style has to be monitored.
The simple joys of life have to be experienced and enjoyed.
It is important to learn to relax.
The power of silence has to be cultivated and explored.
Ailments like stress diabetics are on the rise.
Alternative medicine has to be used with scientific awareness.
Positive thinking goes a long way in strengthening health.
A pure and healthy ambience can be created with simple living and high thinking.
Anxiety and restlessness lead to hormonal imbalance.
All said and done, a peaceful life leads to a healthy life.
Tensions, worries and anxieties have to be replaced with acceptance and contentment.
Living on an intellectual and spiritual plane elevates the mind and strengthens the body.
People in the past comparatively led a more peaceful and healthy life.
Technological advances and proliferation of diseases sum to be proceeding hand in hand.
The outbreak of epidemics and pandemics serve as a reminder to humanity to be humane.
People living a life of purity are not immune to disease.
People like Stephen Hawking show us that the power of the mind is greater than that of the physical body.
A disciplined life is the key to happiness.