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CRITICISMIt can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are. One thing you have to be aware of is thatyou will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you’ve made up your (1) to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target, and let the (2) criticism have a positive effect on your work. If someone says you’re totally lacking in talent, ignore them. That’s negative criticism. If, (3) , someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (4) their suggestions very carefully. There’re many movie stars who were once out of work. There’re many famous novelists who made a complete trash of their first novel – or who didn’t, but had to put off approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does depend on luck, to a (5) . But things are more likely deal with well if you persevere and stay positive.
MODERN SCIENCEIt seems entirely natural to us that there are teams of scientists in universities and (1)_____ institutions around the world, attempting todiscover the way the world works. (2)_____ , it hasn’t always been that way. Although the scientific method is now four or five hundred years old, the ancient Greeks, for example, believed that they could (3)_____ the causes of natural events just by the power of thought. During the 17 century, more and more people began to realize that they could test their scientific ideas by designing a relevant experimentand seeing what happened. A lot of (4)_____ was made in this way by individual scientists. These men and women often worked alone,carrying out research into many different areas of science, and they often received very little (5)_____ for their hard work. At the start of the20 century, thought, it became clearthat science was becoming more complicated and more expensive. This individual scientist disappeared,to be replaced by highly qualified teams of experts. Modem science was born.
Alligators have always been the most dangerous predators of the Florida Everglades, (1) .................. their long-held position is now beingchallenged by a growing population of Burmese pythons. The Burmese python, a giant snake measuring up to 20 feet long and weighing up to 200 pounds, is very popular among exotic pet owners. However, as the (2) snakes grow, they become more difficult to cafe and handle. To avoid dealing with the snakes, the owners irresponsibly release them into the wild. (3) the Everglades is quite similar to the python’s native environment of Southeast Asia, they survive and prosper without difficulty. The issue with the Burmese pythons is their choice of meals. They eat alligators and endangered birds, which creates a strain on an already (4) ecosystem. Recently a 13-foot long Burmese python was found with a 5-foot alligator bursting from its stomach. They python died trying to eat the alligator but a larger one would have easily won the struggle. With over 30,000 Burmese pythons now living in the Everglades, a solution to stop this invasive species is necessary. If the pythons are (5).................. unchecked, there is a strong possibility they will wipe out a variety of species necessary for the functioning of the Everglades ecosystem.
WILLIAM THE HERO!Brave William Baldock, who is six years old, is a hero after helping his mother when she fell downstairs. William quickly rang for an ambulance when he discovered his mother had broken her leg. In spite of being frightened, he (1)_____ the emergency services what had happened and answered all the questions they asked him. He also telephoned his father at work, and then his grandmother, to explain what he had (2)_____ . While waiting for these people to come, William looked after his 18–month– old sister. When ambulance man Steve Lyn went to the house, he was amazed. 'It's great that a young boy of six knew the right number to dial, and was able to give us the correct information. (3)______ of William's quick thinking, we were able to (4)______ there immediately." Mrs. Baldock left hospital yesterday, very (5)_____ to both William and the ambulance service.
As teenagers approach university level, a decision has to be made on what course to pursue. In this world of diversity, (1)_____ such a choice is not easy for both children and parents. In the old days, it was not much a problem to do the task because there were not so many diverse learning areas to choose from. Besides, there were only a few distinctive professional careers like doctor, engineer, accountant, nurse, teacher, etc. to think about. Most higher learning usually led to a financially successful life. (2)_____ , the cost of education was not so high. Today’s world is entirely different from the things (3)_____ have just been described. The job market is constantly changing due to innovative technology and new (4)_____ . Meanwhile, most teenagers have difficulty in identifying their own interests. There are a variety of well-organized career talks and student counseling workshops to guide and help teenagers (5)______ what course to take. Furthermore, psychological tests are also used. Certain instruments such as surveys, interviews and computer software can help to find out preferences, interests, or learning styles of the students.
LETTER TO THE EDITORThe Prime Minister's comments yesterday on education spending miss the point, as the secondary education system also needs a major overhaul. Firstly, the system only views the weakest learners as having special needs. The brightest and most conscientious students are not encouraged to develop to their full (1)_____ . Secondly, there's too much testing and not enough learning. My fifteen–year–old daughter, for example, has just spent the last month or so (2)_____ for exams. These aren't even real, important exams, as her GCSEs will be next year. They're just mock exams. Is the work she's been doing really going to make her more knowledgeable about her subjects, or will she forget it all tomorrow? I suspect the (3)_____ . Thirdly, the standard (4)_____ doesn't give students any tuition in developing practical work–related, living and social skills, or in skills necessary for higher education. How many students entering university have the first idea what the difference is between plagiarising someone else's work and (5)_____ good use of someone else's ideas? Shouldn't they have been taught this at school? How many of them are really able to go about selfstudy skill that's essential at university because there are no teachers to tell you what to do – in an efficient way? Indeed, hoe many students graduate from university totally unable to spell even simple English words correctly? The system is letting our children down.