Revisiting the Macrocosm of English with Prothoma

  Model Answer: The pie charts illustrate the average percentages of consumption of three types of nutrients in four various meals in United States of America. Overall, it is clear that the rates of sodium and saturated fat consumption are the highest in dinner. The items contain a big amount of added sugar are given topmost priority while eating snacks.  The people consume 43% sodium and 37% saturated fat in their dinner and these percentages are greater than the percentages of consumption of these ingredients in other meals. The American citizens are usually habituated to this kind of food habit as they do not know the fact that these elements cannot be digested properly if they are taken excessively because people sleep after their dinner. As a result, they get mixed with the blood which result into obesity. People usually intake 14% sodium in both their breakfast and snacks. The food items like soft drinks and ice creams are loved the most as snacks. The inhabitants of the...

  Question: Some people say that feeling of competition should be encouraged in children while others say that they should be taught to become cooperative. What is your opinion? Model Answer: The matter of instilling the sense of competition in children's mind has become a crucial topic of discussion. According to some people, it is important to teach children the necessity of maintaining  healthy competition with others. However, the other people believe that this practice should be discouraged. Rather, children should learn how to live with everyone in terms of cooperation. In this essay, I will discuss both views and give my own opinion. A number of people believe that children should be motivated to build up a competitive mindset. They possess this kind of perception for a number of reasons. To embark on, competition will help children to excel themselves day by day by learning new skills. Moreover, a clear idea of competition will guide them hugely when they will be expos...

  Here, I am going to share the PDF files on mnemonics of the previous lesson. Read and enjoy! 😄 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qS2BXUOO8TMJ_GlqevtnJH2lDjFnVY8C/view?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qRprzMgIA7AmQjE5VLg-S6MSPA5wDnXE/view?usp=drivesdk  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qW3_0OQBay6add0h2Ygf8NLdpdod1Fra/view?usp=drivesdk 

Let's have some fun with learning new words through a unique story:  Judy is decidedly an enterprising girl whose  penchant  for acquiring knowledge engenders motivation in everyone's mind. She possesses an ulterior nature from her childhood. Some people think that her nature is absolutely fathomless . Judy always remains upbeat  about her success. She holds a strong repulsion to the people who suffer from the disease of cupidity . Everyone knows that Judy's logics about it a matter are cogent and none can beat her. Still, nobody feels jealous of her. Rather, people are always on a conciliatory term with her. It is interesting to note that Judy is not exacting about anything and if anyone pleads for forgiveness after committing a mistake, she condones  that person. In addition, she is a good master and does not upbraid her servants or use harsh words against them unnecessarily. As Judy is not tyrannical , she is not attacked by denouncement and receives accola...

  Model Answer:  The given bar chart illustrates the percentages of female unemployment in the four countries England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Island of the U.K. in the years 2013 and 2014. Overall, it is clear that the unemployment rate went downward in England, Wales, and Northern Island in 2014. However, Scotland showed a contrast picture in this regard in comparison to the other three countries. In 2013, 6.80% women were unemployed in England, but the percentage became 6.50% in 2014. In the similar way, both Wales and Scotland created more job opportunities to exhort women to get themselves involved in various types of jobs. As a result, the percentage of unemployment was 5.40% in Wales in 2013. Nevertheless, it dropped in the next year and became 5%. If we analyse the scenerio of Northern Island, we will see that 5.60% women were unemployed in 2013. 1% of the unemployment rate was decreased in the following year.  On the contrary, the rate of unemployment got h...

  5 lovely animal idioms: 1) to have ants in one's pants= to be excited or nervous for something Example: Tomorrow is Judy's wedding with Daya. So, she has ants in her pants. 2) to hold one's horses= to keep patience Example: Judy always tells Punam to hold her horses. 3) to have butterflies in the stomach= to be nervous or excited for something Example: Anik's result will be published tomorrow. That's why, he has butterflies in his stomach. 4) to let the cat out of the bag= to reveal the truth Example: We have to keep everything secret to protect our prestige. We cannot let the cat out of the bag. 5) rat race= a tremendous competition for power or position Example: In this age of modern technology, everyone is getting involved in rat race intentionally or unintentionally. 5 super interesting colour idioms: 1) black and blue= bruised and beaten Example: The failure couldn't leave Justin in a black and blue state of mind. 2) black and white= very clear Example: I...

  5 popular colour idioms for everyday use: 1) With flying colours= Successfully.   Example: Don't worry. Judy will pass her final exam with flying colours. 2) Heart of gold= Kind-hearted Example: My mom has a heart of gold. She loves everyone. 3) To keep someone in the dark= To keep someone uninformed. Example: Why have you kept me in the dark about this momentous matter? You should tell me everything. 4) Out of the blue= Unexpectedly Example: I got the news out of the blue. I was not even prepared for this. 5) To see red= To be angry Example: Judy sees red all the time. She should train herself so that she can have a calm composure. 5 super cute animal idioms to sound more like a native: 1) Copy cat= a fatuous person who copies others to do something Example: Pori is a copy cat. 2) Dog's life= an unhappy and uncertain life Example: Jenny leads a dog's life due to financial insolvency. 3) Raining cats and dogs= raining severely Example: It has been raining cats and dogs ...

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Question:  Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other side, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.  Model Answer: The direction following which one can thrive in life has become a burning topic of discussion among the people of the society. A group of people believe that nothing can be as good as achieving a university degree. On the other hand, other people hold the idea that accumulating experience and flourishing soft skills play a more vital role. In this essay, I will discuss both views and give my own opinion why completion of university education should be given the utmost priority.  According to a fair amount of people of the society, students must receive university education to secure an honourable job. They believe that students can reap benefits from their grade points in several ways. To begin with, the way of...

  # To see eye to eye= to agree with someone on something Example: Sunny did not see Ronnie eye to eye regarding the matter of moving city. # To have foot in mouth= to say or do something that offends others Example: It is C.K.P's habit to have foot in mouth and embarrass his juniors. # To keep eyes peeled= to be vigilant Example: The thief might come tonight. We have to keep our eyes peeled. # To go in one ear and out of the other= to forget easily Example: You should not pay heed to the criticism of  rustic people. It should go in your one ear and out of the other. # To drag one's feet= to do something slowly because one is not interested. Example: I had to drag my feet to complete the assignment since I possessed a strong repulsion to it. # To keep feet on the ground= to be realistic Example: Nobita should keep his feet on the ground and pay attention to study. # To look down one's nose= to feel boast Example: You should never look down your nose and respect others. # Pl...

  # A heart of gold= kind-hearted Example: My mom has a heart of gold. # To be all fingers and thumb= to be clumsy Example: Don't be all fingers and thumb. Otherwise, you will never be able to improve yourself. # To have lump in the throat= to be very sad and about to cry. Example: I had lump in my throat when I got the news of Meni's demise.  # To bite one's tongue= to try hard not to express what one feels Example: I tried my best to bite my tongue, but failed to do it finally. # To throw someone a bone= to praise one for achieving something great Example: Judy has thrown me a bone for my recent success. # Tongue in cheek= in a mocking way Example: Alexander Pope has represented the belles of the 18th century in a tongue in cheek manner in his masterpiece The Rape of the Lock. # To pat on someone's back= to acknowledge someone for his work Example: Judy always pats on her students' back for their enthusiasm. # To cry heart out= to cry hard Example: She cried heart...

  Question: The government should ban smoking in all public areas, even though this would restrict some other people's freedom. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons to support your answers. Model Answer: The government should impose a strict order to put an end to the inhalation of nicotine in public places although this action will curb the freedom of a certain amount of people who feel comfortable with smoking in public. This essay will argue why I completely agree with this cautionary statement. Otherwise, it would be difficult to keep the youngsters aloof from the dangers of smoking and the health condition of the non-smokers will be at stake. In this age of modern technology, stress has become an integral part of human life. People have to face family problems, unemployment issues, health complexities, financial insolvency etcetera on a regular basis. Smoking can temporarily aid them to forget about all the frustrations of their life. Smokers choose public places to take a b...

   1) Break a leg= an alternative to wish "all the best" Example: You will cut a great figure in the exam. Break a leg. 2) To keep someone/something at arm's length= to avoid Example: I always want to keep them at my arm's length because they are not honest. 3) On the tip at someone's tongue= to be almost able to remember something but cannot do it finally Example: The answer was on the tip at my tongue, but I couldn't tell it. 4) Elbow grease= to put a heavy effort Example: We gave an elbow grease to accomplish the project successfully. 5) to give a heads up= to give an advanced warning Example: Our teacher gave us a heads up about the Inspector's arrival.

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Vocabulary for Different Contexts:  @Words for Describing Different Personalities:    * Other similar words for describing a "talkative" person:   Garrulous  Chatterbox    Flippant  Antonyms:   Reticent    Laconic    Reserved * Synonyms to show the state of a "gloomy" person:    Depressed    Morose    Mournful    Melancholic    Disappointed    Frustrated  * Antonyms:    Elated    Rapturous    Overwhelmed    Sublime    Exhilarated    Glad    Delighted    Cheerful    Jovial   Gleeful   Jolly   Buoyant    Elated    Zestful   Sprightly    Animated    Jubilant  * Some other words to describe someone who cannot be "controlled" or "convinced"  easily:    Adamant    Irascible...

  IELTS Speaking: Probable Questions on the Topic Communication with Sample Answers Question: 01) How is communication changing among people nowadays? Answer: Nowadays, the system of communication is going through a radical change. People gave priority to face-to-face communication in the past. However, the advent of different types of technological inventions is reigning. For example, people sent letters to one another and waited for a reply for a long time, but they are just a tap away at present by dint of various apps.  Question: 02)  It used to be common to talk to strangers. Do you think it's okay to talk to unknown people?  Answer:   Well, that's an interesting question. It actually depends on the situation. In this age of modern technology, gadgets are taking the place of human beings. As a result, most of the people roam around with the tag of unemployed. Consequently, the rate of committing crime is increasing day by day. If an unfamiliar person s...