Everyday English Dialogues for Travel, Dining and Study
Everyday English Dialogues: Travel, Dining & Study
Prueba 1 — Travel and Shopping Dialogues
- Emily: I need a new bag for the trip. Which one do you think is nice?
- Laura: Well, the small one, because the big one is heavier.
- Emily: Yes, but which bag do you prefer?
- Laura: The small one is more expensive.
- Emily: Hmmm. I think the big one is more beautiful than the small one.
- Laura: Yeah, you are right, but it’s not very practical for a trip.
- Emily: How much are they?
- Salesperson: Well, they are $239.99.
Global Energy Systems and Power Generation Technologies
Energy Resources and Power Engineering Principles
Energy resources in the environment can be divided into renewable and non-renewable.
Classification of Energy Resources
Renewable resources include:
- Solar energy
- Wind energy
- Geothermal energy
- Biomass energy
- Hydropower (water-course energy)
- Waves and tides energy
Non-Renewable sources are organic fuels and nuclear fuels.
- Organic fuels include hard coal, brown coal, peat coal, bituminous shales, petroleum, natural gas, and synthesis gas.
- Nuclear fuels include
Viral Infections: Persistence, Latency, and Immune Evasion
1. Defective-Interfering Particles and Persistent Infections
2. Viral Nucleic Acid Sensing by Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs)
Two PRR Classes Sensing Viral Nucleic Acids:
- RIG-I–like Receptors (RLRs): Recognize viral double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) present in the cytoplasm.
Essential Academic Thinking and Writing Skills
1. Critical Thinking (130 words)
Critical thinking refers to a disciplined way of examining ideas, arguments, and situations before forming a judgment. It requires learners to observe attentively, gather relevant information, and analyze it objectively. Instead of accepting information at face value, a critical thinker questions assumptions, evaluates sources, and compares different viewpoints. The textbook states that critical thinking includes listening, observing, gathering data, and organizing
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Categorizing Organizational Waste (Muda)
Identifying Waste Across People, Process, Information, and Assets
| Type | Subtype | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| People | Goal Misalignment | Tasks not aligned with organizational goals. |
| Skills Misalignment | Employees working below their skill level. | |
| Time Waste (Idle Workers) | Workers waiting for instructions, materials, or tools. | |
| Lack of Training | Insufficient training causing inefficiencies. | |
| Process | Overprocessing | Adding unnecessary steps to a process. |
| Overproduction | Producing more than needed or earlier |
Marginal Costing, Break-Even Point & Contribution Analysis
Marginal Costing: Meaning, Features and Advantages
1. Meaning of Marginal Costing
Marginal costing is a costing technique in which only variable costs (direct materials, direct labour, variable overheads) are considered for product costing, while fixed costs are treated as period costs and charged directly to the Profit and Loss Account.
The marginal cost of a product refers to the additional cost incurred to produce one extra unit of output.
In formula form:
Marginal Cost = Prime Cost + Variable Overheads
Under
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Objective
50 × 1 = 50
1. D 11. A 21. B 31. D 41. D 2. C 12. B 22. D 32. A 42. C 3. D 13. A 23. B 33. B 43. A 4. D 14. C 24. A 34. C 44. D 5. B 15. A 25. D 35. C 45. C 6. B 16. B 26. C 36. A 46. D 7. D 17. A 27. A 37. A 47. D 8. C 18. C 28. B 38. D 48. C 9. B 19. A 29. B 39. A 49. C 10. A 20. A 30. B 40. D 50. D
Section B — Short Answers
1. What is meant by factor price determination?
Factor price determination
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Vera’s Account of the Island Murders
Introduction and Accusation
My name is Vera. I am in this house because I was invited by Mr. Owen, but I don’t know who that person is. While I was dining in the house, I suddenly heard a gramophone accusing me of being guilty of the death of a little boy.
General Suspicion
Another thing that we know is that Mr. Owen is one of us, and everyone here is suspicious.
My Alibi
My alibi to defend myself is that all my life I have been a good person. After that I left my
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Globalization: Concept and Market Trends
Globalization (Glob): Refers to the trend towards a more integrated global economic system.
Globalization in Markets
Glob in markets: The merging of historically distinct and separate national markets into one huge global marketplace. Tastes and preferences of consumers in different nations are converging toward some global norm (examples: Coca‑Cola, Starbucks, Sony PlayStation, and McDonald’s). However, most highly globalized markets are industrial goods
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Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
ICDS is a crucial program in India focused on holistic child development. It stands for Integrated Child Development Services. Launched in 1975, it is a flagship social welfare scheme of the Government of India.
It is one of the world’s largest community-based programs, aiming to provide a package of services for the holistic development of children under the age of six, along with their mothers. The services are delivered primarily through a network of
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