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Fifteen minutes were ______ to each of the speakers at the conference.
Fifteen minutes were ______ to each of the speakers at the conference.
allotted
The Austin Powers movies often make ______ to the James Bond films.
The Austin Powers movies often make ______ to the James Bond films.
allusions
The magician created the ______ that he was levitating.
The magician created the ______ that he was levitating.
illusion
Take a deep ______.
Take a deep ______.
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Soldiers should not ______ their posts.
Soldiers should not ______ their posts.
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These jeans are really ______ after losing weight.
These jeans are really ______ after losing weight.
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The student’s parents had to have a meeting with the ______.
The student’s parents had to have a meeting with the ______.
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She was a ______ for sore eyes.
She was a ______ for sore eyes.
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The painting was considered very ______ and caught everyone's attention.
The painting was considered very ______ and caught everyone's attention.
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The old house was in a ______ condition and needed extensive repairs.
The old house was in a ______ condition and needed extensive repairs.
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She realized her belief was ______ and corrected her mistake.
She realized her belief was ______ and corrected her mistake.
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As an active reader, one can set ______ based on their purpose for reading.
As an active reader, one can set ______ based on their purpose for reading.
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The scientist provided a ______ explanation backed by evidence.
The scientist provided a ______ explanation backed by evidence.
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The runner was known for her ______ speed, often winning races.
The runner was known for her ______ speed, often winning races.
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Previewing the text allows readers to make ______.
Previewing the text allows readers to make ______.
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The movie was so ______ that it put the audience to sleep.
The movie was so ______ that it put the audience to sleep.
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An effective reading strategy involves ______ to test understanding.
An effective reading strategy involves ______ to test understanding.
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The weather outside was quite ______, perfect for a winter evening by the fire.
The weather outside was quite ______, perfect for a winter evening by the fire.
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It is important to find main ideas and supporting ______ when reading.
It is important to find main ideas and supporting ______ when reading.
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When reading complex materials, it's useful to make more than one ______.
When reading complex materials, it's useful to make more than one ______.
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The concert was so ______ that it could be heard blocks away.
The concert was so ______ that it could be heard blocks away.
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The preface provides information about the author's ______.
The preface provides information about the author's ______.
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Taking ______ while reading helps capture important ideas and reflections.
Taking ______ while reading helps capture important ideas and reflections.
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Heavy ______ is often a distraction and can hinder learning.
Heavy ______ is often a distraction and can hinder learning.
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The police dog detected the missing child's ______.
The police dog detected the missing child's ______.
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The warning signs on the house deterred ______.
The warning signs on the house deterred ______.
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I decided to deviate from my ______ route home and took a shortcut.
I decided to deviate from my ______ route home and took a shortcut.
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The coach devised a plan for winning the ______.
The coach devised a plan for winning the ______.
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The politician went into a ______ against her opponent.
The politician went into a ______ against her opponent.
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The student faced the ______ of attending school sick or missing her exam.
The student faced the ______ of attending school sick or missing her exam.
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Sprinkle baking soda on the carpet to ______ the stain.
Sprinkle baking soda on the carpet to ______ the stain.
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The protesters disrupted the politician's ______ by causing a disturbance.
The protesters disrupted the politician's ______ by causing a disturbance.
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Every roommate contributes part of his ______ to the grocery bill.
Every roommate contributes part of his ______ to the grocery bill.
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He deceived me by pretending to be a ______.
He deceived me by pretending to be a ______.
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After the tree died, its wood began to ______.
After the tree died, its wood began to ______.
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Let me ______ the proper way of throwing a football.
Let me ______ the proper way of throwing a football.
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The rust ______ the paint on my car.
The rust ______ the paint on my car.
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Our school needs to add more music courses to its ______.
Our school needs to add more music courses to its ______.
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Bravery is a ______ trait for firefighters to have.
Bravery is a ______ trait for firefighters to have.
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Trying to carry four grocery bags at once was very ______.
Trying to carry four grocery bags at once was very ______.
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To ______ is to move forward or approach something.
To ______ is to move forward or approach something.
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When you need to ______, you can say you need to leave or depart.
When you need to ______, you can say you need to leave or depart.
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If someone is trying to escape quickly, they might ______.
If someone is trying to escape quickly, they might ______.
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You might feel the need to ______ when you are late.
You might feel the need to ______ when you are late.
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If you want to ______ something, you should cover or conceal it.
If you want to ______ something, you should cover or conceal it.
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To ______ something is to execute or carry it out.
To ______ something is to execute or carry it out.
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When you ______ an object, you are in possession of it.
When you ______ an object, you are in possession of it.
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To ______ means to make use of a resource or tool.
To ______ means to make use of a resource or tool.
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If you want to ______ something, you need to obtain it.
If you want to ______ something, you need to obtain it.
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When speaking about beginning an action, you can say to ______.
When speaking about beginning an action, you can say to ______.
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Study Notes
Comprehension & Communication Skills in English
- War Minus Shooting: The Sporting Spirit—George Orwell
- A Dilemma—Raymond B. Fosdick
- Spoken English and Broken English—G.B. Shaw
- Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Antonyms, Synonyms, Homophones, Homonyms
- Exercises to help students improve their vocabulary.
- TOEFL and other competitive examination preparation
- Functional grammar: Articles, Prepositions, Verb, Subject-verb Agreement, Transformation, Synthesis, Direct and Indirect Narration
- Writing skills: Paragraph writing, Precise writing, Report writing, Proposal writing
- Importance of professional writing
- Preparation of Curriculum Vitae and Job applications
- Synopsis writing
- Interviews: kinds, Importance and process.
- Listening to short talks, lectures, speeches (scientific, commercial and general)
- Oral Communication: Phonetics, stress, intonation
- Conversation practice, conversation: rate of speech, clarity of voice, speaking skills and listening
- Politeness & Reading skills: reading dialogues, rapid reading, intensive reading, improving reading skills
- Mock Interviews: testing initiative, team spirit, leadership, intellectual ability
- Group Discussion
Summary
- Orwell's essay "The Sporting Spirit" criticizes the idea that sports promotes goodwill between nations, arguing it often instead fosters animosity.
- He argues that the intense competition in sports can lead to rule-bending and heightened nationalistic passions.
- The essay examines the historical roots of modern sports, and points out how in modern times sports are heavily financed and capable of attracting huge crowds, with the potential to fuel conflict and disregard of rules in the name of national pride.
- The essay suggests that sportsmanship and the "true spirit of sportsmanship" are essential qualities, and that if people could meet at sports, they might avoid conflict elsewhere.
- The author advocates for good sportsmanship as a desirable quality in players.
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