I need this topics
- Grammar (the basic elements of an area of knowledge or skill)
- Correct Spelling (you are allowed to use dictionary, thesaurus and online spell checker
- Punctuation (using period | exclamation point | question mark | comma | colon | semicolon | apostrophe at end of sentences)
- Sentence Structure (simple sentences, compound sentences and complex sentences)
- Capitalization (the start of sentences)
- Length (a few would be 2 to 3 sentences; a paragraph means 4 to 5 complete sentences and paragraph(s) would be 4 to 5 sentences for each )
Part -1:
Question 1:
In a short sentence or two, write about what you like to do in the evenings.
Question 2:
In a few sentences, write about what the first thing is that you do after coming back from a short trip?
Question 3:
Suppose you are an amateur photographer and take pictures of nature. A friend is getting married and asked you to take pictures at the wedding. Do you think you are qualified, why or why not? Explain in a few paragraphs.
Please answer Question 4a or 4b
Question 4A:
Do you feel the Olympics are worth the money, time and resources involved, both for the host country and for the athletes? Support your answer in 4-5 paragraphs.
OR
Question 4B:
Do you feel the high crime rate in the United States is due to the availability of guns or due to a weakness in the justice system? Discuss your reasons in 4 - 5 paragraphs.
Part -2:
READING - ENGLISH
Natural disasters can strike anywhere and anyone. While there are some areas of the world safer than others, almost every area of the world can be effected by some type of natural disaster: earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, floods, sand storms, droughts, volcanoes, landslides, and tornados.
The recent hurricane that hit the United States in October 2012, Hurricane Sandy, caught most of the residents and businesses unprepared and is expected to cost over $63 billion US dollars to repair the damages. The earthquake and following tsunami that hit Japan and the Asian coast in 2011 caused the death of over 15,000 people and Japan is still recovering both physically and economically.
Once a tragedy occurs, governments, businesses and individuals rethink many things. Cities and states try to develop plans that will better prepare them in the future to deal with such emergencies and develop evacuation plans. Hospitals review their ability to remain operative in an emergency. Utility companies establish contingency plans to keep power available. Special training for police, firefighting and emergency forces are increased.
While public support and aid is usually made available soon when those major disasters that make the news happen, there are minor natural disasters almost every day that for the most part go unnoticed except by those affected. And to those involved, no disaster is "minor" as homes, businesses and lives are still lost.
In some types of disasters, such as the severe non-seasonal droughts occurring in Africa, it becomes more difficult to send aid and support. These types of disasters can last decades, effect mostly small communities and the form of aid needed is not always a quick solution. These type of disasters involve harsh environments and the recovery process requires drastic changes to the permanent environment.
Question 1:
Based on the article, how much will it cost the United States to recover from Hurricane Sandy?
A. $15 million US dollars
B. $63 million US dollars
C. € 63 billion Euros
D. $63 billion US dollars
Question 2:
According to the article, which set below contains nothing but natural disasters:
A. Hurricane, tsunami, dam collapse
B. Rockslide, smog, drought
C. Drought, rockslide, hospital explosion
D. Hurricane, tsunami, volcano
Question 3:
According to the article, after a disaster hospitals usually....
A. ...work with doctors and nurses to implement a plan for staffing in an emergency.
B. ...work with utility companies to always have power in an emergency.
C. ...review their ability to remain operative in an emergency.
D. ...reinforce their buildings structure to avoid damage during an emergency.
Question 4:
Based on the article, what is the main reason "minor" disasters don't get as much support and aid?
A. The disaster needs to get in the news and the public made aware.
B. The communities need to improve recovery plans with their local governments.
C. The local emergency forces need better training.
D. The cities affected need to get on a list with the Red Cross.
Question 5:
Natural disasters come in many types and can affect virtually any part of the world. According to the article, why does large support and aid usually only go to "major" disasters?
A. People affected by minor disasters do not want to accept outside aid.
B. Major disasters happen in larger cities.
C. Major disasters affect more people and are more in the news.
D. Major disasters have the support of strong governments.
Question 6:
According to this article, what was a major contributing factor to the Hurricane Sandy disaster?
A. It confirmed the need for more trained emergency responders.
B. It affected tourism in the area.
C. Power was out for an extended period of time.
D. It caught people in the area unprepared.
Question 7:
For disasters that are influenced by the permanent environment and are long term, like non-seasonal droughts, what is the best hope of long term recovery?
A. Teaching the population how to survive in the disaster.
B. By getting aid from larger institutions such as the UN rather than local governments.
C. By improving the permanent conditions as much as possible.
D. Encouraging migration to better locations.
Question 8:
Many local power companies have programs to work with utility companies from other areas to provide support both in repair personnel and providing power during disasters. Why is this so important?
A. In the event of a natural disaster, the local power company usually does not have the people to make repairs fast enough.
B. In the event of a natural disaster, the local power company is required by law to do this.
C. Power companies in remote locations usually have surplus power to share.
D. The local power company usually does not have the technical expertise required to deal with a natural disaster.
READING -ENGLISH
A choice for those looking for a job is to work for a small or large company. Large companies have more than 500 employees, small companies have less than 100 and medium-sized companies fall in-between.
Smaller businesses offer some great opportunities. They usually promote from within, have more flexible hours, and care more about their employees' well-being. Small companies offer a major benefit for people who like to do different tasks because work duties tend to be less specialized and usually go beyond what was originally expected. This provides opportunities for diverse responsibilities and experiences.
On the negative side, small companies tend to pay less, usually have poor health care packages, and overload employees when other workers are gone. They have much less job stability as small businesses are usually the first to be hit by a bad economy.
Large businesses also can offer great opportunities. They do not promote from within as often as smaller companies, but more chances for promotion are available because the companies are larger and have more positions to offer. They also have better salaries, health care and vacation packages. Perhaps the most important benefit of a large company is a single bad decision by one department, or by the company management, is less likely to result in the company falling into financial distress, which happens often in small businesses.
Conversely, large businesses tend to place employees in specific roles; if such roles are not suitable, they can make the employee fail and dislike his/her job. Also trying to make a change is often harder in larger businesses, because to initiate a change in a large company could mean changing many things throughout the company.
Both large companies and small companies have benefits and drawbacks, thus, it is ultimately a personal decision depending on what a person looks for in a job and the type of career he or she wants to pursue.
Question 1:
What is considered a large company?
A. Between 100 - 300 employees
B. Between 300 - 500 employees
C. Over 500 employees
D. Over 300 employees
Question 2:
According on this article, which statement best describes a small business.
A. Better pay and less time to promotion.
B. Flexible hours and they care more about the employees.
C. Better vacation packages and flexible hours.
D. Care more about the employees and better pay.
Question 3:
Based on the article, in a bad economy which type of company usually is hit the hardest?
A. Large Business.
B. Medium Business.
C. Small Business.
D. All types are hit the same.
Question 4:
According to the article, what is the most single important benefit of a large company?
A. Promoting across departments happens more often.
B. Employees have better pay.
C. They work with employees to find flexible hours.
D. One wrong decision usually does not put the company in financial risk.
Question 5:
According to this article, which of the below statements is not true?
A. Large companies have better vacations but less flexibility.
B. Large companies have better health care.
C. Small companies have better flexibility.
D. Small companies promote from within but less stability.
Question 6:
According to this article, small companies often...
A. ...work with other small companies to gain better health care packages.
B. ...overload employees because of lack of staffing.
C. ...have good vacation packages.
D. ...expand quickly and need more employees
Question 7:
According to this article, what is the difference between bad decisions made by management in a small vs. large company?
A. Management who make bad decisions in a large company are fired faster.
B. Management who make bad decisions in a small company are fired faster.
C. Bad decisions in a small company will certainly affect the company's financial future.
D. Bad decisions in a large company will certainly affect the company's financial future.
Question 8:
The majority of people who work for large companies say it is the best situation to work in, and most people who work for small companies say they work in the best situation. According to the article, who is right?
A. Employees of a large company are right, because they are better paid and their company is more stable.
B. Neither. Both have advantages and disadvantages and enjoyment of the job depends on the individual employee.
C. Neither. A medium size company would have the benefits of both, but the problems of neither so that is the best place to work.
D. Employees of a small company are right, because they have more flexibility and can have more responsibilities.