How to Become a Thought Leader in Your NicheLeslie Samuel
Are bloggers thought leaders? Here are some tips on how you can become one. Provide great value, put awesome content out there on a regular basis, and help others.
This document provides an overview and introduction to an English literature and composition hybrid class. It includes information about the instructor, a description of what a hybrid class entails, details on the required textbooks and materials, an explanation of how the online platform Canvas will be used, and an outline of course requirements and policies. The document also gives a brief introduction to some of the key concepts that will be covered in the class, including definitions of literature, literary theory, and an overview of New Criticism. The final sections provide homework assignments that are due for the first class.
1) Unified universal monitoring platform. Monitor all type of of objects:
- mobile objects (vehicle);
- stationary objects.
All-In-One Monitoring system allows to have (monitor) different type of objects in one system.
2) Monitored objects
2.1 Mobiles objects (vehicle):
passenger cars, SUV;
LCV, pickups, light trucks;
VAN, micro bus;
truck;
passenger buses;
construction, road construction and special machineries;
mining machineries (tippers, dozers, excavators etc.);
forest machineries;
road fuel tankers;
refrigerator trucks;
agricultural machineries (tractors, combines etc.);
diesel locomotives;
railroad cars and railroad cisterns;
towboats;
etc.
2.2 Stationary objects:
over ground horizontal fuel storage tanks;
under ground fuel storage tanks;
vertical fuel storage tanks;
fueling station;
diesel generators;
power transformer;
electrical power distribution station;
refrigerators;
etc.
Chinese culture varies greatly by geography and ethnicity but includes some common elements. With over 1 billion people across 56 ethnic groups, China has many regional customs. The largest ethnic group is the Han Chinese. Some key aspects of Chinese culture discussed in the document include religion, language, food, arts, customs and celebrations, literature, and values, with influences from Confucianism and Taoism. Malaysian culture draws from its diverse population of Malays, Chinese, Indians, and other groups, featuring various festivals, music, arts, cuisine, religious beliefs, architecture, literature, clothing traditions, and more. African culture is also very diverse but shares similarities, expressed through varied arts and crafts, folklore, religions, and clothing styles
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
How to Become a Thought Leader in Your NicheLeslie Samuel
Are bloggers thought leaders? Here are some tips on how you can become one. Provide great value, put awesome content out there on a regular basis, and help others.
This document provides an overview and introduction to an English literature and composition hybrid class. It includes information about the instructor, a description of what a hybrid class entails, details on the required textbooks and materials, an explanation of how the online platform Canvas will be used, and an outline of course requirements and policies. The document also gives a brief introduction to some of the key concepts that will be covered in the class, including definitions of literature, literary theory, and an overview of New Criticism. The final sections provide homework assignments that are due for the first class.
1) Unified universal monitoring platform. Monitor all type of of objects:
- mobile objects (vehicle);
- stationary objects.
All-In-One Monitoring system allows to have (monitor) different type of objects in one system.
2) Monitored objects
2.1 Mobiles objects (vehicle):
passenger cars, SUV;
LCV, pickups, light trucks;
VAN, micro bus;
truck;
passenger buses;
construction, road construction and special machineries;
mining machineries (tippers, dozers, excavators etc.);
forest machineries;
road fuel tankers;
refrigerator trucks;
agricultural machineries (tractors, combines etc.);
diesel locomotives;
railroad cars and railroad cisterns;
towboats;
etc.
2.2 Stationary objects:
over ground horizontal fuel storage tanks;
under ground fuel storage tanks;
vertical fuel storage tanks;
fueling station;
diesel generators;
power transformer;
electrical power distribution station;
refrigerators;
etc.
Chinese culture varies greatly by geography and ethnicity but includes some common elements. With over 1 billion people across 56 ethnic groups, China has many regional customs. The largest ethnic group is the Han Chinese. Some key aspects of Chinese culture discussed in the document include religion, language, food, arts, customs and celebrations, literature, and values, with influences from Confucianism and Taoism. Malaysian culture draws from its diverse population of Malays, Chinese, Indians, and other groups, featuring various festivals, music, arts, cuisine, religious beliefs, architecture, literature, clothing traditions, and more. African culture is also very diverse but shares similarities, expressed through varied arts and crafts, folklore, religions, and clothing styles
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The Brussels Development Briefing n.45 on the subject of “Smart and Affordable farming solutions for Africa: the next driver for agricultural transformation” was held in Brussels at 09:00-13:00 on 13th July 2016 at the Albert Borschette Congress Center, Room 1.A (Rue Froissart 36, 1040 Brussels). This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with the European Commission, the the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, CONCORD, CEMA, Agricord and the PanAfrican Farmer’s Organisation (PAFO).
This document defines and provides examples of similes and metaphors. A simile directly compares two things using "as" or "like", such as "as white as snow". A metaphor also directly compares two things but does not use "as" or "like", for example "her hair is silk". The document provides examples of both similes and metaphors and asks the reader to identify whether phrases use simile or metaphor.
This document provides information about similes and metaphors. It defines a simile as a comparison between two unlike things using like or as, and gives examples. A metaphor is defined as a comparison between two things not using like or as, and also provides examples. The document explains that students will identify, analyze, and compare/contrast similes and metaphors, and will locate them and explain their meanings in texts.
Este documento habla sobre la cognición y la metacognición. La metacognición es el acto de conciencia explícita sobre los procesos cognitivos. Implica procesos abductivos y personales guiados por la experiencia propia y la autorregulación del conocimiento. Las operaciones mentales como la identificación, diferenciación, representación mental y otras son importantes para la metacognición y la comprensión de discursos.
The document discusses poetic devices such as similes and metaphors. It provides examples of both and explains that a simile uses "like" or "as" to compare two things, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another. It includes several examples of common similes and metaphors used in both everyday language and poems. The document also shares sample poems and song lyrics to further illustrate these literary devices.
A simile is a figure of speech that indirectly compares two different things using the words "like", "as", or "than". It draws a similarity between two things, such as comparing a person to being as fast as a speeding bullet or describing trees as forming a canopy over a road. Similes are commonly used in everyday language to help describe something in a vivid, imaginative way.
The document uses metaphors and similes to describe various natural elements and objects. It compares trees to a canopy, a church to a magical castle in the sky, leaves to a blanket, a lake to a smooth glass and a mirror of beauty, an island to a star, a tree to an oasis, and clouds to balls of cotton.
This presentation by Juraj Čorba, Chair of OECD Working Party on Artificial Intelligence Governance (AIGO), was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
The importance of sustainable and efficient computational practices in artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning has become increasingly critical. This webinar focuses on the intersection of sustainability and AI, highlighting the significance of energy-efficient deep learning, innovative randomization techniques in neural networks, the potential of reservoir computing, and the cutting-edge realm of neuromorphic computing. This webinar aims to connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications and provide insights into how these innovative approaches can lead to more robust, efficient, and environmentally conscious AI systems.
Webinar Speaker: Prof. Claudio Gallicchio, Assistant Professor, University of Pisa
Claudio Gallicchio is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science of the University of Pisa, Italy. His research involves merging concepts from Deep Learning, Dynamical Systems, and Randomized Neural Systems, and he has co-authored over 100 scientific publications on the subject. He is the founder of the IEEE CIS Task Force on Reservoir Computing, and the co-founder and chair of the IEEE Task Force on Randomization-based Neural Networks and Learning Systems. He is an associate editor of IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems (TNNLS).
This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
XP 2024 presentation: A New Look to Leadershipsamililja
Presentation slides from XP2024 conference, Bolzano IT. The slides describe a new view to leadership and combines it with anthro-complexity (aka cynefin).
This presentation by Professor Alex Robson, Deputy Chair of Australia’s Productivity Commission, was made during the discussion “Competition and Regulation in Professions and Occupations” held at the 77th meeting of the OECD Working Party No. 2 on Competition and Regulation on 10 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/crps.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
This presentation by Katharine Kemp, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law & Justice at UNSW Sydney, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
Carrer goals.pptx and their importance in real lifeartemacademy2
Career goals serve as a roadmap for individuals, guiding them toward achieving long-term professional aspirations and personal fulfillment. Establishing clear career goals enables professionals to focus their efforts on developing specific skills, gaining relevant experience, and making strategic decisions that align with their desired career trajectory. By setting both short-term and long-term objectives, individuals can systematically track their progress, make necessary adjustments, and stay motivated. Short-term goals often include acquiring new qualifications, mastering particular competencies, or securing a specific role, while long-term goals might encompass reaching executive positions, becoming industry experts, or launching entrepreneurial ventures.
Moreover, having well-defined career goals fosters a sense of purpose and direction, enhancing job satisfaction and overall productivity. It encourages continuous learning and adaptation, as professionals remain attuned to industry trends and evolving job market demands. Career goals also facilitate better time management and resource allocation, as individuals prioritize tasks and opportunities that advance their professional growth. In addition, articulating career goals can aid in networking and mentorship, as it allows individuals to communicate their aspirations clearly to potential mentors, colleagues, and employers, thereby opening doors to valuable guidance and support. Ultimately, career goals are integral to personal and professional development, driving individuals toward sustained success and fulfillment in their chosen fields.
Suzanne Lagerweij - Influence Without Power - Why Empathy is Your Best Friend...Suzanne Lagerweij
This is a workshop about communication and collaboration. We will experience how we can analyze the reasons for resistance to change (exercise 1) and practice how to improve our conversation style and be more in control and effective in the way we communicate (exercise 2).
This session will use Dave Gray’s Empathy Mapping, Argyris’ Ladder of Inference and The Four Rs from Agile Conversations (Squirrel and Fredrick).
Abstract:
Let’s talk about powerful conversations! We all know how to lead a constructive conversation, right? Then why is it so difficult to have those conversations with people at work, especially those in powerful positions that show resistance to change?
Learning to control and direct conversations takes understanding and practice.
We can combine our innate empathy with our analytical skills to gain a deeper understanding of complex situations at work. Join this session to learn how to prepare for difficult conversations and how to improve our agile conversations in order to be more influential without power. We will use Dave Gray’s Empathy Mapping, Argyris’ Ladder of Inference and The Four Rs from Agile Conversations (Squirrel and Fredrick).
In the session you will experience how preparing and reflecting on your conversation can help you be more influential at work. You will learn how to communicate more effectively with the people needed to achieve positive change. You will leave with a self-revised version of a difficult conversation and a practical model to use when you get back to work.
Come learn more on how to become a real influencer!
This presentation by Nathaniel Lane, Associate Professor in Economics at Oxford University, was made during the discussion “Pro-competitive Industrial Policy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/pcip.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
This presentation by Tim Capel, Director of the UK Information Commissioner’s Office Legal Service, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
This presentation by Yong Lim, Professor of Economic Law at Seoul National University School of Law, was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “Pro-competitive Industrial Policy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/pcip.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
The Brussels Development Briefing n.45 on the subject of “Smart and Affordable farming solutions for Africa: the next driver for agricultural transformation” was held in Brussels at 09:00-13:00 on 13th July 2016 at the Albert Borschette Congress Center, Room 1.A (Rue Froissart 36, 1040 Brussels). This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with the European Commission, the the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, CONCORD, CEMA, Agricord and the PanAfrican Farmer’s Organisation (PAFO).
This document defines and provides examples of similes and metaphors. A simile directly compares two things using "as" or "like", such as "as white as snow". A metaphor also directly compares two things but does not use "as" or "like", for example "her hair is silk". The document provides examples of both similes and metaphors and asks the reader to identify whether phrases use simile or metaphor.
This document provides information about similes and metaphors. It defines a simile as a comparison between two unlike things using like or as, and gives examples. A metaphor is defined as a comparison between two things not using like or as, and also provides examples. The document explains that students will identify, analyze, and compare/contrast similes and metaphors, and will locate them and explain their meanings in texts.
Este documento habla sobre la cognición y la metacognición. La metacognición es el acto de conciencia explícita sobre los procesos cognitivos. Implica procesos abductivos y personales guiados por la experiencia propia y la autorregulación del conocimiento. Las operaciones mentales como la identificación, diferenciación, representación mental y otras son importantes para la metacognición y la comprensión de discursos.
The document discusses poetic devices such as similes and metaphors. It provides examples of both and explains that a simile uses "like" or "as" to compare two things, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another. It includes several examples of common similes and metaphors used in both everyday language and poems. The document also shares sample poems and song lyrics to further illustrate these literary devices.
A simile is a figure of speech that indirectly compares two different things using the words "like", "as", or "than". It draws a similarity between two things, such as comparing a person to being as fast as a speeding bullet or describing trees as forming a canopy over a road. Similes are commonly used in everyday language to help describe something in a vivid, imaginative way.
The document uses metaphors and similes to describe various natural elements and objects. It compares trees to a canopy, a church to a magical castle in the sky, leaves to a blanket, a lake to a smooth glass and a mirror of beauty, an island to a star, a tree to an oasis, and clouds to balls of cotton.
This presentation by Juraj Čorba, Chair of OECD Working Party on Artificial Intelligence Governance (AIGO), was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
The importance of sustainable and efficient computational practices in artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning has become increasingly critical. This webinar focuses on the intersection of sustainability and AI, highlighting the significance of energy-efficient deep learning, innovative randomization techniques in neural networks, the potential of reservoir computing, and the cutting-edge realm of neuromorphic computing. This webinar aims to connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications and provide insights into how these innovative approaches can lead to more robust, efficient, and environmentally conscious AI systems.
Webinar Speaker: Prof. Claudio Gallicchio, Assistant Professor, University of Pisa
Claudio Gallicchio is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science of the University of Pisa, Italy. His research involves merging concepts from Deep Learning, Dynamical Systems, and Randomized Neural Systems, and he has co-authored over 100 scientific publications on the subject. He is the founder of the IEEE CIS Task Force on Reservoir Computing, and the co-founder and chair of the IEEE Task Force on Randomization-based Neural Networks and Learning Systems. He is an associate editor of IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems (TNNLS).
This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
XP 2024 presentation: A New Look to Leadershipsamililja
Presentation slides from XP2024 conference, Bolzano IT. The slides describe a new view to leadership and combines it with anthro-complexity (aka cynefin).
This presentation by Professor Alex Robson, Deputy Chair of Australia’s Productivity Commission, was made during the discussion “Competition and Regulation in Professions and Occupations” held at the 77th meeting of the OECD Working Party No. 2 on Competition and Regulation on 10 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/crps.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
This presentation by Katharine Kemp, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law & Justice at UNSW Sydney, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
Carrer goals.pptx and their importance in real lifeartemacademy2
Career goals serve as a roadmap for individuals, guiding them toward achieving long-term professional aspirations and personal fulfillment. Establishing clear career goals enables professionals to focus their efforts on developing specific skills, gaining relevant experience, and making strategic decisions that align with their desired career trajectory. By setting both short-term and long-term objectives, individuals can systematically track their progress, make necessary adjustments, and stay motivated. Short-term goals often include acquiring new qualifications, mastering particular competencies, or securing a specific role, while long-term goals might encompass reaching executive positions, becoming industry experts, or launching entrepreneurial ventures.
Moreover, having well-defined career goals fosters a sense of purpose and direction, enhancing job satisfaction and overall productivity. It encourages continuous learning and adaptation, as professionals remain attuned to industry trends and evolving job market demands. Career goals also facilitate better time management and resource allocation, as individuals prioritize tasks and opportunities that advance their professional growth. In addition, articulating career goals can aid in networking and mentorship, as it allows individuals to communicate their aspirations clearly to potential mentors, colleagues, and employers, thereby opening doors to valuable guidance and support. Ultimately, career goals are integral to personal and professional development, driving individuals toward sustained success and fulfillment in their chosen fields.
Suzanne Lagerweij - Influence Without Power - Why Empathy is Your Best Friend...Suzanne Lagerweij
This is a workshop about communication and collaboration. We will experience how we can analyze the reasons for resistance to change (exercise 1) and practice how to improve our conversation style and be more in control and effective in the way we communicate (exercise 2).
This session will use Dave Gray’s Empathy Mapping, Argyris’ Ladder of Inference and The Four Rs from Agile Conversations (Squirrel and Fredrick).
Abstract:
Let’s talk about powerful conversations! We all know how to lead a constructive conversation, right? Then why is it so difficult to have those conversations with people at work, especially those in powerful positions that show resistance to change?
Learning to control and direct conversations takes understanding and practice.
We can combine our innate empathy with our analytical skills to gain a deeper understanding of complex situations at work. Join this session to learn how to prepare for difficult conversations and how to improve our agile conversations in order to be more influential without power. We will use Dave Gray’s Empathy Mapping, Argyris’ Ladder of Inference and The Four Rs from Agile Conversations (Squirrel and Fredrick).
In the session you will experience how preparing and reflecting on your conversation can help you be more influential at work. You will learn how to communicate more effectively with the people needed to achieve positive change. You will leave with a self-revised version of a difficult conversation and a practical model to use when you get back to work.
Come learn more on how to become a real influencer!
This presentation by Nathaniel Lane, Associate Professor in Economics at Oxford University, was made during the discussion “Pro-competitive Industrial Policy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/pcip.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
This presentation by Tim Capel, Director of the UK Information Commissioner’s Office Legal Service, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
This presentation by Yong Lim, Professor of Economic Law at Seoul National University School of Law, was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “Pro-competitive Industrial Policy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/pcip.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “Competition and Regulation in Professions and Occupations” held at the 77th meeting of the OECD Working Party No. 2 on Competition and Regulation on 10 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/crps.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
This presentation by Professor Giuseppe Colangelo, Jean Monnet Professor of European Innovation Policy, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
Why Psychological Safety Matters for Software Teams - ACE 2024 - Ben Linders.pdfBen Linders
Psychological safety in teams is important; team members must feel safe and able to communicate and collaborate effectively to deliver value. It’s also necessary to build long-lasting teams since things will happen and relationships will be strained.
But, how safe is a team? How can we determine if there are any factors that make the team unsafe or have an impact on the team’s culture?
In this mini-workshop, we’ll play games for psychological safety and team culture utilizing a deck of coaching cards, The Psychological Safety Cards. We will learn how to use gamification to gain a better understanding of what’s going on in teams. Individuals share what they have learned from working in teams, what has impacted the team’s safety and culture, and what has led to positive change.
Different game formats will be played in groups in parallel. Examples are an ice-breaker to get people talking about psychological safety, a constellation where people take positions about aspects of psychological safety in their team or organization, and collaborative card games where people work together to create an environment that fosters psychological safety.
2. What is Idiom?
• Idiomatic expressions are a type of informal
English that have a meaning different from the
meaning of the words in the expression.
• Idioms should be used in proper situations.
They enrich our speech and increase our
vocabulary. The grammar and the vocabulary
of the idioms are fixed, and if we change
them, we lose the meaning of the idiom
Prepared by: Priyanka Bhardwaj
4. What will you
do if your
friend told you
to ‘bring the
house down’?
Prepared by Priyanka Bhardwaj
Ans: Make an audience laugh or applaud very enthusiastically.
5. You heard the judge of a reality show,
say that the contestant showed
‘crocodile tears’.
Prepared by Priyanka Bhardwaj
Ans: Fake crying, tears or expressions of
sorrow that are insincere.
6. You don’t know how to dance, but
your romantic partner told you that ‘It
takes two to tango’.
Ans: Both
people involved
in a bad
situation are
responsible for
it
Prepared by Priyanka Bhardwaj
28. Thegrass is greeneron the otherside
Prepared by Priyanka Bhardwaj
Ans: People always think they would be happier in a different set of
circumstances.
44. Choose the appropriate idiomatic
expressions:
1. The teacher asked us to talk about the _____________
of industrial development.
a) A piece of cake
b) Odds and Ends
c) Pros and Cons
d) Up’s and Down
2.He has the gift of the gab: _____________
a) He is gifted
b) He is a chatterbox
c) He is a good conservationist
Prepared by Priyanka Bhardwaj
1) C
2) C
45. 3. Parental property has become a bone of contention
between the siblings.
a) unifying factor
b) something that causes a quarrel
c) a firm view
d) none of these
4. He has been jobless for several months, and it is his wife
who keeps the pot boiling.
a) avoids starvation
b) keeps the fire burning
c) is angry
d) keeps firing
Prepared by Priyanka Bhardwaj
3) B
4) A
46. 5. In the end he had to eat the humble pie.
a) apologize humbly
b) defend himself vigorously
c) adopt an aggressive attitude
d) none of these
6. To be a good orator, you don’t have to play to the
galleries.
a) offend audiences
b) to be prepared
c) appease select audience
d) to appeal to the lower taste
Prepared by Priyanka Bhardwaj
5) A
6) D
47. 7. The officer took him to task.
a) rebuked him
b) dismissed him
c) promoted him
d) praised him
8. It’s raining cats and dogs means:
a) Cats and dogs are falling from the sky.
b) It’s raining very hard.
c) It’s not raining much at all.
d) The weather is horrible.
Prepared by Priyanka Bhardwaj
7) A
8) B
48. 9.When his brother returned from the factory, he looked
like a duck in a thunder storm.
a) Very handsome.
b) Very tired.
c) Very enthusiastic
d) Distressed.
10. I found his father having a cold feet in starting a new
business.
a) Very confident about
b) Too much interested
c) reluctant
d) Over enthusiastic.
Prepared by Priyanka Bhardwaj
9) D
10) C
Usage: Karen's act brought the house down. She really brought down the house with her comedy.
Usage: "they weep crocodile tears for the poor and disadvantaged, but are basically happy with things as they are"
Usage: She may want to argue but it takes two to tango and I won't stoop to her level.
Usage: a cruise that cost an arm and a leg.
Usage: Teaching at the local college is his bread and butter.
Usage: No wonder Mary is ill. She has been burning the candle at both ends for a long time.
Usage: He didn't want to get into a fight, so he decided to button his lip.
Usage: He usually stays quite calm in meetings but this time he just lost his head.
Usage: I was being driven up the wall by their silly chatter. Working in a factory would have driven me up the wall.
Usage: Increasing poverty in the world is the western politicians’ elephant in the room.
Usage : It was raining cats and dogs so all flights were cancelled and I could not reach in time to my native town to join the marriage ceremony of my brother.
Usage
Jump at your own shadow: She's always having panic attacks, she's the kind of person who's afraid of her own shadow.
Jump off the page: If someone jumps off the page, he or she stands out or is extraordinarily intelligent or talented.
Usage: I spent the weekend pounding the books. I got to go home and hit the books. I have finals next week.
Usage: We all had to start the race again because Jane jumped the gun.
Usage: It’s not easy to keep a level head when you’re under strong emotion.
Usage: If you were always living on the edge like that I'm sure you wouldn't live past the age of sixty.
Usage: All these screaming children are driving him mad as a hatter.
Usage: Why would a man with a wife and three children put his life on the line for one of his co-workers?
Usage: The whole college is ready to raise the roof at next weekend's home coming celebrations.
usage: Let’s shake a leg, you guys. We got to be there in twenty minutes.
usage: The senator was a sitting duck because of his unpopular position on school reform.
Usage: You can't sit on the fence any longer - you have to decide whose side you're on.
Usage: I think it's all a storm in a teacup, there's probably no danger to public health at all.
Usage: Melissa's opinions don't take the big picture into account.
Usage: Don't compare your talents with others. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Just do your best.
Usage: You can do anything you set your mind to, Billy. The sky's the limit.
Usage: I can't believe your daughter is old enough to be in college already ! How time flies!
Usage: Whatever I ate for lunch is making me feel a bit under the weather.
Bob's father-in-law has given him a Rolls Royce, it's a real white elephant.