Abstract Passages

How can we remain disciplined?

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The word 'discipline' means a training that creates obedience or self-controlled behaviour to the commands of a proper authority. In every walk of life, discipline is of supreme importance. When a number of people are engaged to perform some colossal task, they must abide by certain rules and obey the persons placed over them. That is called 'discipline'. If they do not abide by the rules or do not obey their superiors, the work is likely to suffer. Discipline is the backbone of character. Without discipline, nothing great can be achieved in life. A person is normally found to be disciplined from his childhood. It is a habit that one acquires from his environments, or by way of training. A child must be trained to study discipline from his early years. His habits, manners, movements, speeches- everything should be guided by the term of discipline so that a good personality can be acquired in his later life that helps one in one's upliftment.

Why is discipline important in one's life?

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The word 'discipline' means a training that creates obedience or self-controlled behaviour to the commands of a proper authority. In every walk of life, discipline is of supreme importance. When a number of people are engaged to perform some colossal task, they must abide by certain rules and obey the persons placed over them. That is called 'discipline'. If they do not abide by the rules or do not obey their superiors, the work is likely to suffer. Discipline is the backbone of character. Without discipline, nothing great can be achieved in life. A person is normally found to be disciplined from his childhood. It is a habit that one acquires from his environments, or by way of training. A child must be trained to study discipline from his early years. His habits, manners, movements, speeches- everything should be guided by the term of discipline so that a good personality can be acquired in his later life that helps one in one's upliftment.

When does Global Warming occur?

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Global Warming occurs when the concentration of greenhouse gases increases in the atmosphere. The main greenhouse gases are water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and ozone. These gases stop all the radiations from the Earth to escape back into space. This is known as the Greenhouse Effect. This trapped radiation or heat helps to keep the Earth at a constant temperature. Greenhouse effect plays a very important role in maintaining the temperature of the Earth at a habitable level. For the last 100 years, human have been burning trees and fossil fuels, thereby releasing millions of tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Due to increase in level of carbon dioxide the temperature of the earth’s surface rises. This, in turn, causes more water to evaporate into the atmosphere. Water vapour is also very good at absorbing heat. This causes the Earth’s atmosphere to become even warmer. Scientist has called this effect ‘Global Warming’. They have warned that Global Warming could change rainfall patterns, raise the sea level and disturb the ecological balance.

What is good in absorbing warmth of the Earth?

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Global Warming occurs when the concentration of greenhouse gases increases in the atmosphere. The main greenhouse gases are water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and ozone. These gases stop all the radiations from the Earth to escape back into space. This is known as the Greenhouse Effect. This trapped radiation or heat helps to keep the Earth at a constant temperature. Greenhouse effect plays a very important role in maintaining the temperature of the Earth at a habitable level. For the last 100 years, human have been burning trees and fossil fuels, thereby releasing millions of tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Due to increase in level of carbon dioxide the temperature of the earth’s surface rises. This, in turn, causes more water to evaporate into the atmosphere. Water vapour is also very good at absorbing heat. This causes the Earth’s atmosphere to become even warmer. Scientist has called this effect ‘Global Warming’. They have warned that Global Warming could change rainfall patterns, raise the sea level and disturb the ecological balance.

What maintains the temperature of the Earth?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

Global Warming occurs when the concentration of greenhouse gases increases in the atmosphere. The main greenhouse gases are water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and ozone. These gases stop all the radiations from the Earth to escape back into space. This is known as the Greenhouse Effect. This trapped radiation or heat helps to keep the Earth at a constant temperature. Greenhouse effect plays a very important role in maintaining the temperature of the Earth at a habitable level. For the last 100 years, human have been burning trees and fossil fuels, thereby releasing millions of tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Due to increase in level of carbon dioxide the temperature of the earth’s surface rises. This, in turn, causes more water to evaporate into the atmosphere. Water vapour is also very good at absorbing heat. This causes the Earth’s atmosphere to become even warmer. Scientist has called this effect ‘Global Warming’. They have warned that Global Warming could change rainfall patterns, raise the sea level and disturb the ecological balance.

What does upliftment mean in the passage?

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The word 'discipline' means a training that creates obedience or self-controlled behaviour to the commands of a proper authority. In every walk of life, discipline is of supreme importance. When a number of people are engaged to perform some colossal task, they must abide by certain rules and obey the persons placed over them. That is called 'discipline'. If they do not abide by the rules or do not obey their superiors, the work is likely to suffer. Discipline is the backbone of character. Without discipline, nothing great can be achieved in life. A person is normally found to be disciplined from his childhood. It is a habit that one acquires from his environments, or by way of training. A child must be trained to study discipline from his early years. His habits, manners, movements, speeches- everything should be guided by the term of discipline so that a good personality can be acquired in his later life that helps one in one's upliftment.

Find the word in the passage, which means 'the situation of being successful and and having a lot of money'.

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It is well said that hard work is key to success. An idler does not want to even move his hands; he keeps waiting for the chance to come his way. On the contrary a hard working man can achieve what he wants. There is no shortcut to get success and happiness in life. All the successful people of the world did hard work. They never thought about the kind of job they do. All work is noble. In fact, work is worship. If the citizens of a country are hard working, the country will certainly progress. Japan was a backward country a few years ago. But today, it is one of the most prosperous countries in the world. All this is possible by means of hard work.

Who can contribute to bring the prosperity to a country?

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It is well said that hard work is key to success. An idler does not want to even move his hands; he keeps waiting for the chance to come his way. On the contrary a hard working man can achieve what he wants. There is no shortcut to get success and happiness in life. All the successful people of the world did hard work. They never thought about the kind of job they do. All work is noble. In fact, work is worship. If the citizens of a country are hard working, the country will certainly progress. Japan was a backward country a few years ago. But today, it is one of the most prosperous countries in the world. All this is possible by means of hard work.

How can we achieve success ?

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It is well said that hard work is key to success. An idler does not want to even move his hands; he keeps waiting for the chance to come his way. On the contrary a hard working man can achieve what he wants. There is no shortcut to get success and happiness in life. All the successful people of the world did hard work. They never thought about the kind of job they do. All work is noble. In fact, work is worship. If the citizens of a country are hard working, the country will certainly progress. Japan was a backward country a few years ago. But today, it is one of the most prosperous countries in the world. All this is possible by means of hard work.

Who have been responsible for global warming?

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Global Warming occurs when the concentration of greenhouse gases increases in the atmosphere. The main greenhouse gases are water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and ozone. These gases stop all the radiations from the Earth to escape back into space. This is known as the Greenhouse Effect. This trapped radiation or heat helps to keep the Earth at a constant temperature. Greenhouse effect plays a very important role in maintaining the temperature of the Earth at a habitable level. For the last 100 years, human have been burning trees and fossil fuels, thereby releasing millions of tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Due to increase in level of carbon dioxide the temperature of the earth’s surface rises. This, in turn, causes more water to evaporate into the atmosphere. Water vapour is also very good at absorbing heat. This causes the Earth’s atmosphere to become even warmer. Scientist has called this effect ‘Global Warming’. They have warned that Global Warming could change rainfall patterns, raise the sea level and disturb the ecological balance.

Why do people work hard?

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It is well said that hard work is key to success. An idler does not want to even move his hands; he keeps waiting for the chance to come his way. On the contrary a hard working man can achieve what he wants. There is no shortcut to get success and happiness in life. All the successful people of the world did hard work. They never thought about the kind of job they do. All work is noble. In fact, work is worship. If the citizens of a country are hard working, the country will certainly progress. Japan was a backward country a few years ago. But today, it is one of the most prosperous countries in the world. All this is possible by means of hard work.

What does an idler do to get success?

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It is well said that hard work is key to success. An idler does not want to even move his hands; he keeps waiting for the chance to come his way. On the contrary a hard working man can achieve what he wants. There is no shortcut to get success and happiness in life. All the successful people of the world did hard work. They never thought about the kind of job they do. All work is noble. In fact, work is worship. If the citizens of a country are hard working, the country will certainly progress. Japan was a backward country a few years ago. But today, it is one of the most prosperous countries in the world. All this is possible by means of hard work.

What is discipline?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

The word 'discipline' means a training that creates obedience or self-controlled behaviour to the commands of a proper authority. In every walk of life, discipline is of supreme importance. When a number of people are engaged to perform some colossal task, they must abide by certain rules and obey the persons placed over them. That is called 'discipline'. If they do not abide by the rules or do not obey their superiors, the work is likely to suffer. Discipline is the backbone of character. Without discipline, nothing great can be achieved in life. A person is normally found to be disciplined from his childhood. It is a habit that one acquires from his environments, or by way of training. A child must be trained to study discipline from his early years. His habits, manners, movements, speeches- everything should be guided by the term of discipline so that a good personality can be acquired in his later life that helps one in one's upliftment.

When does a team task suffer?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

The word 'discipline' means a training that creates obedience or self-controlled behaviour to the commands of a proper authority. In every walk of life, discipline is of supreme importance. When a number of people are engaged to perform some colossal task, they must abide by certain rules and obey the persons placed over them. That is called 'discipline'. If they do not abide by the rules or do not obey their superiors, the work is likely to suffer. Discipline is the backbone of character. Without discipline, nothing great can be achieved in life. A person is normally found to be disciplined from his childhood. It is a habit that one acquires from his environments, or by way of training. A child must be trained to study discipline from his early years. His habits, manners, movements, speeches- everything should be guided by the term of discipline so that a good personality can be acquired in his later life that helps one in one's upliftment.

Which word in the passage is used to refer to 'the relation of living organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings'?

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Global Warming occurs when the concentration of greenhouse gases increases in the atmosphere. The main greenhouse gases are water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and ozone. These gases stop all the radiations from the Earth to escape back into space. This is known as the Greenhouse Effect. This trapped radiation or heat helps to keep the Earth at a constant temperature. Greenhouse effect plays a very important role in maintaining the temperature of the Earth at a habitable level. For the last 100 years, human have been burning trees and fossil fuels, thereby releasing millions of tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Due to increase in level of carbon dioxide the temperature of the earth’s surface rises. This, in turn, causes more water to evaporate into the atmosphere. Water vapour is also very good at absorbing heat. This causes the Earth’s atmosphere to become even warmer. Scientist has called this effect ‘Global Warming’. They have warned that Global Warming could change rainfall patterns, raise the sea level and disturb the ecological balance.