A 23-year-old woman is studying visual arts and is described as a stranger. She is studying visual arts and is identified as being 23 years old and a stranger.
The document discusses Pakistan's energy crisis. It defines the energy crisis as a shortage of electricity to meet growing demand. Key points include: reasons for the crisis like unrealistic planning and aging infrastructure; immediate goals like new power plants and transmission lines; long term solutions like developing alternative energy sources; and severe economic and social impacts like unemployment and inflation if the crisis is not addressed. It concludes that political agreement on projects like Kalabagh Dam and increasing reliance on gas, hydropower and nuclear energy are needed to resolve the crisis and support Pakistan's economic growth.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un embargo petrolero contra Rusia en respuesta a la invasión de Ucrania. El embargo prohibirá las importaciones marítimas de petróleo ruso a la UE y pondrá fin a las entregas a través de oleoductos dentro de seis meses. Esta medida forma parte de un sexto paquete de sanciones de la UE destinadas a aumentar la presión económica sobre Moscú y privar al Kremlin de fondos para financiar su guerra.
The document discusses using an introductory text as a motivational tool for teaching grammar. It analyzes a dialogue from a grammar textbook that introduces the past progressive tense. The dialogue models target grammar structures in an engaging way that draws students in. Motivation theories support this approach, including the inductive method of inferring rules from examples and Vygotsky's sociocultural theory emphasizing social interaction and scaffolding within the zone of proximal development. Analyzing this dialogue shows how it fulfills criteria for motivating language learning according to the Motivation Orientation of Language Teaching framework.
This document describes a wireless electronic notice board system using RF communication. The system uses an AT89S52 microcontroller and RF modules to allow text entered at a transmitter to be displayed wirelessly on multiple receiver boards. The transmitter and receivers get power from regulated 5V supplies. The notice board can display notices without needing to physically change them and can be used in places like schools, offices, and stations.
A Comparative Analysis of Present and Past Participial Adjectives and their C...Natalia Reilly, Ph.D.
This present study used the Corpus of Contemporary American English http://corpus.byu.edu/coca/ (COCA) to investigate the overall frequency of participial adjectives in use as well as their frequency within certain varieties of contexts. The results have shown that among most frequently used participial adjectives there are not only the participial adjectives derived from transitive verbs of psychological state, such as interesting/interested, but also the participial adjectives derived from transitive verbs of action with their intransitive equivalents, such as increasing/increased. The data also revealed that many participial adjectives lack corresponding counterparts and thus cannot be presented in –ing/-ed or -en pairs (e. g., existing, ongoing, concerned, supposed). Finally, a majority of the differences between participial adjectives, including the differences between present (-ing) and past (-ed or -en) participial adjectives, are reflected in their collocations. This study suggests that a new approach of teaching participial adjectives along with their collocations in relation to their frequencies in particular contexts can help second language learners develop awareness of how and when these participial adjectives should be used to convey an individual’s intended meaning in a native-like manner.
This document discusses the beneficial functions of poetry for second language learning. It argues that poetry can develop students' second language complexity through activities like reading and writing poetry. Poetry conveys meaning through unique features like grammar, vocabulary, registers, and themes not often addressed in textbooks. It also motivates learners by involving them in personal creative processes. The document provides examples of how poetry illustrates these concepts and recommends including poetry in language classrooms, particularly highly constrained forms, which force learners to stretch their skills through formal requirements.
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The document discusses Pakistan's energy crisis. It defines the energy crisis as a shortage of electricity to meet growing demand. Key points include: reasons for the crisis like unrealistic planning and aging infrastructure; immediate goals like new power plants and transmission lines; long term solutions like developing alternative energy sources; and severe economic and social impacts like unemployment and inflation if the crisis is not addressed. It concludes that political agreement on projects like Kalabagh Dam and increasing reliance on gas, hydropower and nuclear energy are needed to resolve the crisis and support Pakistan's economic growth.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un embargo petrolero contra Rusia en respuesta a la invasión de Ucrania. El embargo prohibirá las importaciones marítimas de petróleo ruso a la UE y pondrá fin a las entregas a través de oleoductos dentro de seis meses. Esta medida forma parte de un sexto paquete de sanciones de la UE destinadas a aumentar la presión económica sobre Moscú y privar al Kremlin de fondos para financiar su guerra.
The document discusses using an introductory text as a motivational tool for teaching grammar. It analyzes a dialogue from a grammar textbook that introduces the past progressive tense. The dialogue models target grammar structures in an engaging way that draws students in. Motivation theories support this approach, including the inductive method of inferring rules from examples and Vygotsky's sociocultural theory emphasizing social interaction and scaffolding within the zone of proximal development. Analyzing this dialogue shows how it fulfills criteria for motivating language learning according to the Motivation Orientation of Language Teaching framework.
This document describes a wireless electronic notice board system using RF communication. The system uses an AT89S52 microcontroller and RF modules to allow text entered at a transmitter to be displayed wirelessly on multiple receiver boards. The transmitter and receivers get power from regulated 5V supplies. The notice board can display notices without needing to physically change them and can be used in places like schools, offices, and stations.
A Comparative Analysis of Present and Past Participial Adjectives and their C...Natalia Reilly, Ph.D.
This present study used the Corpus of Contemporary American English http://corpus.byu.edu/coca/ (COCA) to investigate the overall frequency of participial adjectives in use as well as their frequency within certain varieties of contexts. The results have shown that among most frequently used participial adjectives there are not only the participial adjectives derived from transitive verbs of psychological state, such as interesting/interested, but also the participial adjectives derived from transitive verbs of action with their intransitive equivalents, such as increasing/increased. The data also revealed that many participial adjectives lack corresponding counterparts and thus cannot be presented in –ing/-ed or -en pairs (e. g., existing, ongoing, concerned, supposed). Finally, a majority of the differences between participial adjectives, including the differences between present (-ing) and past (-ed or -en) participial adjectives, are reflected in their collocations. This study suggests that a new approach of teaching participial adjectives along with their collocations in relation to their frequencies in particular contexts can help second language learners develop awareness of how and when these participial adjectives should be used to convey an individual’s intended meaning in a native-like manner.
This document discusses the beneficial functions of poetry for second language learning. It argues that poetry can develop students' second language complexity through activities like reading and writing poetry. Poetry conveys meaning through unique features like grammar, vocabulary, registers, and themes not often addressed in textbooks. It also motivates learners by involving them in personal creative processes. The document provides examples of how poetry illustrates these concepts and recommends including poetry in language classrooms, particularly highly constrained forms, which force learners to stretch their skills through formal requirements.
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This document announces the mandatory display of Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB) posters in all government offices and agencies. The CCB serves as the public feedback mechanism for citizens to report issues and suggest improvements to frontline services. All heads of agencies must support the dissemination of information about the CCB by displaying posters in conspicuous areas. The Civil Service Commission will check for the posters during inspections and evaluations. A sample CCB poster is provided for reference.
This document analyzes participial adjectives ending in -ing and -ed using corpus data. It includes 4 tables:
Table 2 shows the top 20 most frequent -ing and -ed participial adjectives, with few matches between the lists.
Tables 3 and 4 compare the top 20 -ing adjectives to their -ed counterparts, finding few perfect pairs and many "single" forms.
The document concludes certain adjectives are more frequent in different registers like academia and speech. Not all can be taught with counterparts, and students should be aware of "single" forms.
In the process of teaching grammar it is difficult to motivate students. A well-designed introductory text used in terms of the inductive method, theory of creativity, and Vygotsky’s socio-cultural theory can be a useful technique of enhancing students’ motivation. To motivate students, the introductory text must possess certain qualities: to be grammatically structured, vivid, humorous, and connected to some cultural issues. While reading the text students are urged to notice new syntax units, guess their meaning in the context, and discover the grammar patterns. Thus, students are immersed into a carefully guided learning process of scaffolded interactive communication.
The article is based on a detailed analysis of the introductory text (a dialogue between two friends) from Dr. Keith Folse’ textbook (2012) Clear Grammar 2. (2nd Ed.). In this textbook the introduction of the new syntax material in the dialogue takes place gradually: as the dialogue develops, it presents new grammatical complexities. Also, the dialogue contains some devices such as a celebrity name (Brad Pitt), colloquial expressions, and humor to catch and keep students’ attention. Only after students’ attention has been stimulated, the new syntax structures appear in the dialogue for the first time. As the result, the students’ understanding of the deep and surface structures of a new syntax form (past progressive tense in this case) may come at this stage of learning.
There are three stock exchanges in Pakistan, with the largest being the Karachi Stock Exchange. Stocks, debentures, futures, options, and various currencies can be traded. To trade, an individual works with a stockbroker to buy or sell a specified number of shares or value of shares. There are two main types of orders - limit orders where the client sets the execution price, and market orders which are executed at the prevailing market rate.
This document provides information about the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) of Pakistan. It lists the group members, explains that NAB was formed as an anti-corruption organization. It operates under the National Accountability Ordinance of 1999. NAB has its headquarters in Islamabad and regional offices in provincial capitals. The functions of NAB include detection, investigation and prosecution of corruption cases involving politicians, public officials, and citizens.
The document discusses National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) of Pakistan. It provides information on the establishment of NADRA in 2000 through a merger and its mandate to develop an identity system for 150 million citizens. It details NADRA's launch of the Multi-Biometric National Identity Card project to replace the previous paper-based system. It also provides statistics on NADRA's database size, certified status, functions regulated by acts, services provided, and examples of identity documents and records issued.
The research has illuminated the beneficial role of poetry in all major aspects of second language acquisition, such as the accuracy of pronunciation, development of L2 complex syntax and vocabulary, development of understanding of the L2 discourse, cultural awareness and promotion of multiculturalism, as well as in students’ motivation. Poetry, as an authentic, non-paraphrased utterance of personal perception created in certain socio-cultural environment is a unique linguistic formation. By introducing the activities of reading and writing poetry in second language classrooms such qualities as developing students’ second language in complexity, developing the students’ individual ways of self-expression and self-realization within socio-cultural settings of a second language can be expanded.
Mian Amer Mehmood is a Pakistani politician, educationist, and businessman. After completing his MBA, he launched the Punjab Group of Colleges in 1985 which later expanded to include the University of Central Punjab and Muhammad Ali Jinnah University. He also established several other educational institutions. In recognition of his services in education, politics, and media, he was awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan. However, he also faced some scandals and crises related to his media company and educational institutions. Overall, he is considered a highly successful figure for his entrepreneurial work in establishing numerous educational and media organizations in Pakistan.
Vygotsky’s Socio-Cultural Theory in Terms of Application to Second Language A...Natalia Reilly, Ph.D.
This document discusses the application of Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory to second language acquisition (SLA). It outlines two key concepts from Vygotsky's theory - that social and cognitive processes are interrelated, and the zone of proximal development (ZPD). Regarding the first concept, social interaction plays a fundamental role in cognitive development. Learning occurs through transforming external social processes into internal cognitive processes. Regarding the ZPD, it represents the gap between independent problem-solving and problem-solving assisted by a more capable peer, and provides the conditions necessary for learning. The document analyzes how these concepts can be applied to interpreting SLA research and minimizing the gap between learners' first and second language proficiencies
This document provides information about Engro Corporation's food subsidiary Engro Foods Ltd. It discusses Engro Foods' product portfolio which includes dairy products like milk, ice cream, and juices. It also covers Engro Foods' vision, mission, objectives, leadership, market share, products, competitors, marketing strategies, SWOT analysis, and recommendations. The presentation concludes that Engro Foods is well-positioned to become the market leader in Pakistan's food industry if it continues its quality products, market expansion, and product development.
This document announces the mandatory display of Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB) posters in all government offices and agencies. The CCB serves as the public feedback mechanism for citizens to report issues and suggest improvements to frontline services. All heads of agencies must support the dissemination of information about the CCB by displaying posters in conspicuous areas. The Civil Service Commission will check for the posters during inspections and evaluations. A sample CCB poster is provided for reference.
This document analyzes participial adjectives ending in -ing and -ed using corpus data. It includes 4 tables:
Table 2 shows the top 20 most frequent -ing and -ed participial adjectives, with few matches between the lists.
Tables 3 and 4 compare the top 20 -ing adjectives to their -ed counterparts, finding few perfect pairs and many "single" forms.
The document concludes certain adjectives are more frequent in different registers like academia and speech. Not all can be taught with counterparts, and students should be aware of "single" forms.
In the process of teaching grammar it is difficult to motivate students. A well-designed introductory text used in terms of the inductive method, theory of creativity, and Vygotsky’s socio-cultural theory can be a useful technique of enhancing students’ motivation. To motivate students, the introductory text must possess certain qualities: to be grammatically structured, vivid, humorous, and connected to some cultural issues. While reading the text students are urged to notice new syntax units, guess their meaning in the context, and discover the grammar patterns. Thus, students are immersed into a carefully guided learning process of scaffolded interactive communication.
The article is based on a detailed analysis of the introductory text (a dialogue between two friends) from Dr. Keith Folse’ textbook (2012) Clear Grammar 2. (2nd Ed.). In this textbook the introduction of the new syntax material in the dialogue takes place gradually: as the dialogue develops, it presents new grammatical complexities. Also, the dialogue contains some devices such as a celebrity name (Brad Pitt), colloquial expressions, and humor to catch and keep students’ attention. Only after students’ attention has been stimulated, the new syntax structures appear in the dialogue for the first time. As the result, the students’ understanding of the deep and surface structures of a new syntax form (past progressive tense in this case) may come at this stage of learning.
There are three stock exchanges in Pakistan, with the largest being the Karachi Stock Exchange. Stocks, debentures, futures, options, and various currencies can be traded. To trade, an individual works with a stockbroker to buy or sell a specified number of shares or value of shares. There are two main types of orders - limit orders where the client sets the execution price, and market orders which are executed at the prevailing market rate.
This document provides information about the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) of Pakistan. It lists the group members, explains that NAB was formed as an anti-corruption organization. It operates under the National Accountability Ordinance of 1999. NAB has its headquarters in Islamabad and regional offices in provincial capitals. The functions of NAB include detection, investigation and prosecution of corruption cases involving politicians, public officials, and citizens.
The document discusses National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) of Pakistan. It provides information on the establishment of NADRA in 2000 through a merger and its mandate to develop an identity system for 150 million citizens. It details NADRA's launch of the Multi-Biometric National Identity Card project to replace the previous paper-based system. It also provides statistics on NADRA's database size, certified status, functions regulated by acts, services provided, and examples of identity documents and records issued.
The research has illuminated the beneficial role of poetry in all major aspects of second language acquisition, such as the accuracy of pronunciation, development of L2 complex syntax and vocabulary, development of understanding of the L2 discourse, cultural awareness and promotion of multiculturalism, as well as in students’ motivation. Poetry, as an authentic, non-paraphrased utterance of personal perception created in certain socio-cultural environment is a unique linguistic formation. By introducing the activities of reading and writing poetry in second language classrooms such qualities as developing students’ second language in complexity, developing the students’ individual ways of self-expression and self-realization within socio-cultural settings of a second language can be expanded.
Mian Amer Mehmood is a Pakistani politician, educationist, and businessman. After completing his MBA, he launched the Punjab Group of Colleges in 1985 which later expanded to include the University of Central Punjab and Muhammad Ali Jinnah University. He also established several other educational institutions. In recognition of his services in education, politics, and media, he was awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan. However, he also faced some scandals and crises related to his media company and educational institutions. Overall, he is considered a highly successful figure for his entrepreneurial work in establishing numerous educational and media organizations in Pakistan.
Vygotsky’s Socio-Cultural Theory in Terms of Application to Second Language A...Natalia Reilly, Ph.D.
This document discusses the application of Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory to second language acquisition (SLA). It outlines two key concepts from Vygotsky's theory - that social and cognitive processes are interrelated, and the zone of proximal development (ZPD). Regarding the first concept, social interaction plays a fundamental role in cognitive development. Learning occurs through transforming external social processes into internal cognitive processes. Regarding the ZPD, it represents the gap between independent problem-solving and problem-solving assisted by a more capable peer, and provides the conditions necessary for learning. The document analyzes how these concepts can be applied to interpreting SLA research and minimizing the gap between learners' first and second language proficiencies
This document provides information about Engro Corporation's food subsidiary Engro Foods Ltd. It discusses Engro Foods' product portfolio which includes dairy products like milk, ice cream, and juices. It also covers Engro Foods' vision, mission, objectives, leadership, market share, products, competitors, marketing strategies, SWOT analysis, and recommendations. The presentation concludes that Engro Foods is well-positioned to become the market leader in Pakistan's food industry if it continues its quality products, market expansion, and product development.