Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One should never judge a person by external appearances. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
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I agree that one should never judge a person based on his or her appearance only. Nevertheless whenever we meet an unknown person, our first judgment – unwillingly and often subconsciously – starts from his or her external appearance. Almost every aspect of it can be regarded as some kind of clue: for instance, clothing and hairstyle tell something about social status and personal fashion, facial expression and gestures indicate the emotional state of mind.
Yet all those features are superficial and changeable, and therefore we should not make any judgment about the inner nature and character of a person by which his or her personality and identity are defined. Since character shows itself only in words and deeds, it would need a long-term observation for a right judgment. Hence it is better not to take judgment of a person merely on his or her external appearance.
I would mention my own case for further clarity on the subject matter. I know a lady wife of a big doctor in my company. I visited doctor’s house for greeting them on New Year’s Day. I greeted the family; doctor met me warmly, waived his hand, greeted me and shook hand with me. The lady simply nodded her head downwards. The first impression obviously would be that she is an egoistic and proud lady and that’s what I too thought. Later on I came to know that she suffered extensive fire burns in the past and movements of her hands were restricted.
In conclusion we must not judge the person in totality simply on his or her appearance.
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
“Music is Important to People”
People listen to music for different reasons and at different times. Why is music important to many people? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
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Music plays an important role in our everyday life. We listen to music and feel relaxed. There are many sources from where we can listen to music for example radio, television, jukebox, gramophone, and many alike. Similarly music can be listened by attending musical concerts or ball rooms and dance clubs also. Music keeps us cool and in harmony.
Music can be broadly classified as classical and light. Furthermore music can be vocal and instrumental. Light music can be further categorized into rock-n-roll, foxtrot, and disco, rumba-samba, pop and jazz.
Music is a means of communication too. On national holidays, Presidential Guard of Honor is given by on the wonderful band tunes by the army soldiers to the president and other ministers of the nation. Secondly during weddings, music is played till the end of ceremony. Thirdly all television channels start playing a sad tune on any unfortunate happening of a dignitary passing away, that is a communication of the sad happening. In a way music is a vitally important element of human life.
Music is a highly creative hobby to develop. If one learns good music he or she can become a good singer, instrument player, music director or a musician. Those who are professional musicians earn very handsome money and prestige too. For example in western music, Elvis Priesley and Pat Boone are the renowned singers. Similarly Mohd-Rafi, Mukesh, Kishore, Ms. Lata are renowned in Hindi light music world.
In nutshell, for every occasion in the life different types of music is available as elaborated above and those must be played, listened, and enjoyed.
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Music plays an important role in our everyday life. We listen to music and feel relaxed. There are many sources from where we can listen to music for example radio, television, jukebox, gramophone, and many alike. Similarly music can be listened by attending musical concerts or ball rooms and dance clubs also. Music keeps us cool and in harmony.
Music can be broadly classified as classical and light. Furthermore music can be vocal and instrumental. Light music can be further categorized into rock-n-roll, foxtrot, and disco, rumba-samba, pop and jazz.
Music is a means of communication too. On national holidays, Presidential Guard of Honor is given by on the wonderful band tunes by the army soldiers to the president and other ministers of the nation. Secondly during weddings, music is played till the end of ceremony. Thirdly all television channels start playing a sad tune on any unfortunate happening of a dignitary passing away, that is a communication of the sad happening. In a way music is a vitally important element of human life.
Music is a highly creative hobby to develop. If one learns good music he or she can become a good singer, instrument player, music director or a musician. Those who are professional musicians earn very handsome money and prestige too. For example in western music, Elvis Priesley and Pat Boone are the renowned singers. Similarly Mohd-Rafi, Mukesh, Kishore, Ms. Lata are renowned in Hindi light music world.
In nutshell, for every occasion in the life different types of music is available as elaborated above and those must be played, listened, and enjoyed.
(266 Words)
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
“Music & Arts As Compulsory Subjects”
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All students should be required to study art and music in secondary school. Use specific reasons to support your answer.
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Art and music are very creative and vast subjects. However it is not necessary that everyone shall be a good musician or good at art. Hence music and art as compulsory subjects sound to be wrong.
It is nice if schools have infrastructure facilities to teach art and music. Those who have a deep aptitude for art and music can take-up those subjects and even master those for that matter. At the same time making subjects of music and art as compulsory, may take a considerable amount of time and energy of students which otherwise he or she can devote towards main subjects like, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc. Devoting time to main subjects is a paramount importance for success in the examinations and future career. Hence and art and music may be optional but not compulsory.
Music and Art shall be highly beneficial to those who have an aptitude of learning art and music and aspirant musicians and artists. Many universities have exclusive departments for music and art, and in addition performing art also. Students who study here can be awarded graduation, post graduation and even doctor degree in those faculties.
Subject of Art and Music is very creative and one must learn it. Nevertheless the world is not composed of artists and musicians only, apart from this, everyone can not become artist and musician nor art and music form a base or constitute the foundation of academia. Those are purely hobby subjects.
In conclusion art and music are purely hobby subjects and must be taught to those who opt for and should not be made compulsory for all students.
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Art and music are very creative and vast subjects. However it is not necessary that everyone shall be a good musician or good at art. Hence music and art as compulsory subjects sound to be wrong.
It is nice if schools have infrastructure facilities to teach art and music. Those who have a deep aptitude for art and music can take-up those subjects and even master those for that matter. At the same time making subjects of music and art as compulsory, may take a considerable amount of time and energy of students which otherwise he or she can devote towards main subjects like, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc. Devoting time to main subjects is a paramount importance for success in the examinations and future career. Hence and art and music may be optional but not compulsory.
Music and Art shall be highly beneficial to those who have an aptitude of learning art and music and aspirant musicians and artists. Many universities have exclusive departments for music and art, and in addition performing art also. Students who study here can be awarded graduation, post graduation and even doctor degree in those faculties.
Subject of Art and Music is very creative and one must learn it. Nevertheless the world is not composed of artists and musicians only, apart from this, everyone can not become artist and musician nor art and music form a base or constitute the foundation of academia. Those are purely hobby subjects.
In conclusion art and music are purely hobby subjects and must be taught to those who opt for and should not be made compulsory for all students.
(270 Words)
Monday, April 5, 2010
“Movies Are Popular World Over”
Movies are popular all over the world. Explain why movies are so popular. Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
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Movies are the biggest and most popular sources of entertainment and amusement. Films are musicals, and contain catchy music in the form of song-and-dance numbers woven into the script. A film's success depends on the quality of such musical numbers. Indeed, a film's music is often released before the movie itself to attract the higher audience. Audiences expect full value for their money with a good entertainment. Songs and dances, love triangles, comedy and dare-devil thrills and all are mixed up in a two to three hour long extravaganza with an intermission these movies are a mixture of many things.
The films frequently employ formulaic ingredients such as star-crossed lovers, apprehensive and angry parents, love triangles, family ties, sacrifice, corrupt politicians, kidnappers, conniving villains, courtesans with hearts of gold, long-lost relatives and siblings separated by fate, dramatic reversals of fortune, and convenient coincidences.
Bollywood is the informal name given to the popular Mumbai-based Hindi-language film industry in India. There have always been Indian films with more artistic aims and more sophisticated stories, both inside and outside the tradition. Bollywood conventions are changing, however. A large number of Indian emigrants in English speaking countries, and the increased Western influence at home, have nudged Bollywood films closer to Hollywood models. In the movies, kisses are no longer banned. Plots now tend to feature Westernized urbanites dating and dancing in clubs rather than arranged marriages. Liberal kissing and sexy scenes are the main source of attraction in films.
In conclusion every one may have some reservations at home, friend circle, business circle and social circle for his or her entertainment whereas those limitations are no obstacle when one watches a movie in a cinema hall which is why movies are so popular.
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Movies are the biggest and most popular sources of entertainment and amusement. Films are musicals, and contain catchy music in the form of song-and-dance numbers woven into the script. A film's success depends on the quality of such musical numbers. Indeed, a film's music is often released before the movie itself to attract the higher audience. Audiences expect full value for their money with a good entertainment. Songs and dances, love triangles, comedy and dare-devil thrills and all are mixed up in a two to three hour long extravaganza with an intermission these movies are a mixture of many things.
The films frequently employ formulaic ingredients such as star-crossed lovers, apprehensive and angry parents, love triangles, family ties, sacrifice, corrupt politicians, kidnappers, conniving villains, courtesans with hearts of gold, long-lost relatives and siblings separated by fate, dramatic reversals of fortune, and convenient coincidences.
Bollywood is the informal name given to the popular Mumbai-based Hindi-language film industry in India. There have always been Indian films with more artistic aims and more sophisticated stories, both inside and outside the tradition. Bollywood conventions are changing, however. A large number of Indian emigrants in English speaking countries, and the increased Western influence at home, have nudged Bollywood films closer to Hollywood models. In the movies, kisses are no longer banned. Plots now tend to feature Westernized urbanites dating and dancing in clubs rather than arranged marriages. Liberal kissing and sexy scenes are the main source of attraction in films.
In conclusion every one may have some reservations at home, friend circle, business circle and social circle for his or her entertainment whereas those limitations are no obstacle when one watches a movie in a cinema hall which is why movies are so popular.
(289 Words)
Thursday, March 25, 2010
“Movies and Television Influence Behavior”
How do movies or television influence people’s behavior? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
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Movies and television create an environment around viewers. The personality depends on the kind of environment one lives in. And the proven fact is that movies and television shows have a very strong impact on the minds of the viewers.
Depending upon the type and quality of the movies and television shows the impact may be good or bad. For example if the movies or shows are Education, Training and Development related or Religious ones the impact on viewers will be positive and good. In contrast if movies and shows are full of Horror, Fiction, Crime and Sexuality, the impact shall be negative and bad.
In a case one 14 year school girl became pregnant due to her affair with a school boy of her own school. When the boy realized the forthcoming dangers, he bribed the doctor who attempted an abortion in the advanced stage of the pregnancy and in the process the girl died. The boy and the doctor have been arrested by the police.
Another case has come to light where a student shot dead fellow student in the university campus itself during college hours.
On the brighter side, numerous people with obesity, hypertension, anxiety, depression and many other ailments have been benefited by watching and practicing “Yoga” through television programs. Many TV shows pertaining to Nature, Wildlife, Life under water and many more that enhances the knowledge and creativity that is most useful for students. Additionally Quiz programs increase IQ of the viewers.
In conclusion movies and television shows have a strong impact on the minds of the viewers and especially younger generation. Hence in the interest of a sound mental health viewers must refrain from watching harmful movies and shows.
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Movies and television create an environment around viewers. The personality depends on the kind of environment one lives in. And the proven fact is that movies and television shows have a very strong impact on the minds of the viewers.
Depending upon the type and quality of the movies and television shows the impact may be good or bad. For example if the movies or shows are Education, Training and Development related or Religious ones the impact on viewers will be positive and good. In contrast if movies and shows are full of Horror, Fiction, Crime and Sexuality, the impact shall be negative and bad.
In a case one 14 year school girl became pregnant due to her affair with a school boy of her own school. When the boy realized the forthcoming dangers, he bribed the doctor who attempted an abortion in the advanced stage of the pregnancy and in the process the girl died. The boy and the doctor have been arrested by the police.
Another case has come to light where a student shot dead fellow student in the university campus itself during college hours.
On the brighter side, numerous people with obesity, hypertension, anxiety, depression and many other ailments have been benefited by watching and practicing “Yoga” through television programs. Many TV shows pertaining to Nature, Wildlife, Life under water and many more that enhances the knowledge and creativity that is most useful for students. Additionally Quiz programs increase IQ of the viewers.
In conclusion movies and television shows have a strong impact on the minds of the viewers and especially younger generation. Hence in the interest of a sound mental health viewers must refrain from watching harmful movies and shows.
(285 Words)
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
“Most Important Room”
What do you consider to be the most important room in a house? Why is this room more important to you than any other room? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
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I am a retired person and a freelancer. I find my bedroom to be the most important room in my house. I spend major portion of my available time here. I have my personal computer; a laptop, with a broad band internet connection together with a telephone. I do have a color printer connected to my personal computer.
I have also provided a television set in this room. I monitor the stock market movement from Monday to Friday between 1000 Hours to 1600 Hours because I trade in equities. Saturdays and Sundays, I visit websites as I am fond of netsurfing. Every night before sleeping I watch my favorite television soaps and the news.
Music is my hobby and I am a good Harmonica player. I have a collection of Harmonicas in my bedroom. In my leisure time I play my favorite songs. In addition to that, I listen to newer songs on my DVD player and try to practice and play new songs for recital on my Harmonica. In addition to this I have a beautiful Paddle Harmonium gifted to me by my father. This an antique piece and it resembles to a Piano. Whenever I feel like, I play this instrument and cherish sweet memories of my good old school days.
Also I do relaxation and meditation in this room. Obviously I spend considerably good number of hours in my bedroom.
In conclusion, bedroom is the most important room in my hose and I like it the most and I spend my maximum time in my bedroom.
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I am a retired person and a freelancer. I find my bedroom to be the most important room in my house. I spend major portion of my available time here. I have my personal computer; a laptop, with a broad band internet connection together with a telephone. I do have a color printer connected to my personal computer.
I have also provided a television set in this room. I monitor the stock market movement from Monday to Friday between 1000 Hours to 1600 Hours because I trade in equities. Saturdays and Sundays, I visit websites as I am fond of netsurfing. Every night before sleeping I watch my favorite television soaps and the news.
Music is my hobby and I am a good Harmonica player. I have a collection of Harmonicas in my bedroom. In my leisure time I play my favorite songs. In addition to that, I listen to newer songs on my DVD player and try to practice and play new songs for recital on my Harmonica. In addition to this I have a beautiful Paddle Harmonium gifted to me by my father. This an antique piece and it resembles to a Piano. Whenever I feel like, I play this instrument and cherish sweet memories of my good old school days.
Also I do relaxation and meditation in this room. Obviously I spend considerably good number of hours in my bedroom.
In conclusion, bedroom is the most important room in my hose and I like it the most and I spend my maximum time in my bedroom.
(259 Words)
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
“Most Important Characteristic of Successful Person”
In your opinion, what is the most important characteristic (for example, honesty, intelligence, and a sense of humor) that a person can have to be successful in life? Use specific reasons and examples from your experience to explain your answer. When you write your answer, you are not limited to the examples listed in the question.
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I opine that to be successful in life a person must have strong desire for success. So long as other characteristics are concerned, a successful person may have some traits that I will discuss in this essay.
Successful people have a dream, desire, ambition and a strong motivation towards achievement. Besides, they are well focused towards goal and have ability to get the things done. Furthermore successful people take full responsibility for their actions and they are strong decision makers. Over and above, successful people find solutions to problems. Those people have the courage to admit honestly if they’ve made a mistake and they are self-reliant. Successful people have specific knowledge, intelligence, training, skills and talents. Those people work with and cooperate with other team members and last but not least they are enthusiastic.
Humor is the ability or quality of a person to evoke feelings of amusement in other people. A sense of humor is the ability to experience humor, a quality which all people share, however the extent depends upon an individual. Sense of humor is not a prerequisite for a man to be successful, but if one possesses this trait shall be an added qualification.
To conclude, some humorous quotes: -
• I was always unlawful; I broke the law when I was born because my parents weren't married. --- George Bernard Shaw
• A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. --- George Bernard Shaw
• The first man to compare the cheeks of a young woman to a rose was obviously a poet; the first to repeat it was possibly an idiot. --- Salvador Dali
• Young men want to be faithful, and are not; old men want to be faithless, and cannot. --- Oscar Wild
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I opine that to be successful in life a person must have strong desire for success. So long as other characteristics are concerned, a successful person may have some traits that I will discuss in this essay.
Successful people have a dream, desire, ambition and a strong motivation towards achievement. Besides, they are well focused towards goal and have ability to get the things done. Furthermore successful people take full responsibility for their actions and they are strong decision makers. Over and above, successful people find solutions to problems. Those people have the courage to admit honestly if they’ve made a mistake and they are self-reliant. Successful people have specific knowledge, intelligence, training, skills and talents. Those people work with and cooperate with other team members and last but not least they are enthusiastic.
Humor is the ability or quality of a person to evoke feelings of amusement in other people. A sense of humor is the ability to experience humor, a quality which all people share, however the extent depends upon an individual. Sense of humor is not a prerequisite for a man to be successful, but if one possesses this trait shall be an added qualification.
To conclude, some humorous quotes: -
• I was always unlawful; I broke the law when I was born because my parents weren't married. --- George Bernard Shaw
• A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. --- George Bernard Shaw
• The first man to compare the cheeks of a young woman to a rose was obviously a poet; the first to repeat it was possibly an idiot. --- Salvador Dali
• Young men want to be faithful, and are not; old men want to be faithless, and cannot. --- Oscar Wild
(281 Words)
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