Life’s Defining Moments: Digital Shifts, Global Learning, and Survival
Life Before the Internet: A Personal Reflection
As a young man in my 20s, living in the 21st century, I didn’t have my first mobile phone or computer with internet access until I was 13 years old.
Childhood Without Digital Devices
During my childhood, I didn’t even know what the internet or Wi-Fi was. Instead, I spent my time playing with toys or practicing sports whenever I wasn’t at school. Furthermore, it was a time when my friends and I engaged in face-to-face conversations, a preferable alternative
Read MoreEnglish Grammar Essentials: Clauses, Tenses & Modals
English Grammar Essentials
Relative Clauses
Relative clauses provide additional information about a noun. They can be:
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Non-defining (with commas): Used for extra, non-essential information. The clause can be removed without changing the main meaning of the sentence. In these clauses, who or which cannot be replaced by that.
- Example: That is the singer, about whom I was talking.
- Defining (without commas): Used for essential information that identifies the noun. The clause is crucial to the meaning of
Profound Life Lessons: Acceptance and Courage
Kisa Gotami’s Journey to Understanding Loss
Kisa Gotami’s Second Quest for Mustard Seeds
After speaking with the Buddha, Kisa Gotami was asked to procure a handful of mustard seeds from a household untouched by death – where no one had lost a child, husband, parent, or friend. She diligently went from house to house, but her quest proved futile. She could not obtain the mustard seeds because she found not a single home where death had not claimed a family member.
Grasping the Universality of Death
The
Read MoreThe Ghost Orchid: Facts, Conservation, and Literary Analysis
Ghost Orchid Comprehension Check
True or False Statements
- 1.1. FALSE: “Traditionally, the best time to see a ghost is at night, and in fact botanists sometimes look for the Ghost Orchid when it is dark.”
- 1.2. TRUE: “botanist Rex Graham, who had been searching for years in the hope of finding the Ghost Orchid.”
- 1.3. FALSE: “An experienced botanist, she recognized it immediately.”
Key Facts and Discoveries
- 2.1. The Ghost Orchid was named due to its pale appearance, mysterious beauty, and the way it appears
Key English Language Concepts: Verbs, Adjectives, & Terms
Mastering Modal Verbs in English
- Must (100%): Indicates obligation and high probability.
- Have to (90%): Also indicates obligation, but can be less strong than “must.”
- Ought to (85%): Indicates obligation, similar to “should” but with a stronger nuance.
- Should (80%): Suggestion or recommendation.
- Will (70%): Represents future action and can be used to make requests.
- Can (60%): Indicates ability, possibility, and permission.
- Could (50%): Shows possibility and can also be used to make more courteous requests.
Modern Life Debates: Society’s Key Questions Answered
In today’s rapidly evolving world, many topics spark widespread discussion and differing opinions. From the pervasive influence of the internet to the allure of celebrity, understanding these contemporary debates is crucial. This document delves into various societal questions, offering perspectives on their complexities and implications.
Is the Internet Truly Addictive?
Many people today believe the internet can be addictive. But is this perception accurate? While some argue that the internet is
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