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  1. Some material I prepared. It is not complete...About 6000 words in all..collected from various sources. http://www.geocities.com/greassist/wlist.zip http://www.geocities.com/greassist/ety.zip http://www.geocities.com/greassist/remaining.txt Best of luck! Regards Harischandra
  2. What is the topic? You have pasted the title only in subject and only part of it is now shown. It would have been better if you have pasted the title in the body as well.
  3. Your examples are wonderful. However, you seem to be using colloquial language a lot. Please use complete sentences and standard written English. These are my first thoughts. I will try to give a more detailed analysis if I can. Regards, Harischandra
  4. I agree with the broad assertion that government should not censor the artistic works or historical displays that a museum wishes to exhibit, while under some circumstances, government should stop the exhibition in order to avoid askew guidance on the (bad influences on the?) public. The first circumstance under which government should interfere with the exhibition is that during a special period of time when the society is not stable or when the public are in panic, artistic works that are likely to bring about shocks among the public should not be displayed. For example, after the occurrence of 9.11, artistic works or historical displays which seem to be violent should be stopped from being exhibition in order to appease the public. Another circumstance which requires a government to censor the artistic works or historical displays is that when the works or displays tend to make an inappropriate guidance on the public. For instance, if a historical display is declined to teach people to hate another country and behave violently toward it which once had a war with their own country, the display should not be allowed to show in the exhibition. It is not to say that government should withhold some sorts of historical events from the public, but that since the public sometimes are likely to behave impulsively government should try to stop the public from violence towards another country and people of that country and minimize the negative effect on diplomatic relationship with that country. Excluding the foregoing two conditions (it would have been better if you give the reasoning why government should not censor first and then the two exceptions. Starting with exceptions doesn't sound good to me. Also an example to go with why government should not censor would have supported your argument), government should give enough freedom to the exhibition of the artistic works or historical displays. One reason is that government officials usually are not professional at the arts, and thus might hinder the development of the arts and prevent the public from appreciating the great artistic works if they have the absolute right to censor the exhibition. Many artists, like , a famous ancient Chinese artist, were not known to many people at his time simply because their works are not coordinate with the taste of contemporary government officials. It is a pity that only people after him can appreciate his works and admire his awe-spring (awe inspiring) talents. While the government should not censor the artistic works or historical displays that a museum wishes to exhibit, it should pay attention to the works and displays. Many of the artistic works can indicate the real living condition and spiritual condition of society since the arts can be viewed as a microcosm of life. By appreciating and analyzing the artistic works, government can get an insight of people's living condition. Another problem that government should be responsible for is the security of the exhibitions. Some of the ancient artistic works are very precious and require special protection of government. Government might not need to appoint special guards to help protect the exhibitions, but it does need to inspect the security condition of the museum. (Security of the art exhibits is in my opinion only slightly connected to the topic of censorship and could have been avoided) In sum, the government generally should not censor the artistic works or historical displays that a museum wishes to exhibit on condition that the works and displays will not beget big panic or problems to the society. But it is the government's responsibility to guarantee the security of some especially precious exhibitions. Do not try to use words that you are not comfortable using. It is ok if you express it in simple words. Logic and structure is more important than using high-sounding words. I would rate it 4 to 4.5 Regards, Harischandra
  5. Hello Gule, I think the essay is well written. I would rate it 5. However, I do not agree with the opening statement. In my opinion, nature has nothing to do with man's wants. Nature provides enough for man's needs. Its man's wants or greed that nature cannot cater to and thus arises competition. Also although it is mentioned that competition is not always beneficial, an example to prove the same might have made the essay more complete. Regards, Harischandra
  6. 56. "Governments should focus more on solving the immediate problems of today rather than trying to solve the anticipated problems of the future." Some people argue that Governments should focus more on solving the immediate problems of today rather than trying to solve the anticipated problems of the future. I do not agree with such a blanket statement. I believe that Governments should balance their focus in solving the immediate problems and in solving those anticipated problems of the future, which, if not attended to immediately, have the potential of becoming serious problems. In support of my stand, I present as example the problems facing my country - India. The immediate problems facing India are immense: overpopulation, poverty, illiteracy, poor health infrastructure, severe energy shortage, lack of water for irrigation and pollution. Then some of the anticipated problems are: AIDS, acute water crisis, increase in crime due to increasing socio-economic differences, desertification. In the face of such immense problems, some may argue that it is reasonable for Governments to focus all their energies on solving the immediate problems. However, problems such as AIDS which are looming cannot be ignored. Many Sub-Saharan countries have neglected AIDS to their own peril. Nearly half their working population have been bed-ridden due to scourge, rendering their economies bankrupt. If Government does not exhibit some foresight, and attend to the problem immediately, 10 or 20 years down the line, it may lead to a situation which cannot be solved no matter how many resources are spent. Indeed, a stitch in time saves nine. Hence the Governments have to divert a reasonable amount of their attention to solving the anticipated future problems. Another example that might be given: Currently there is a severe shortage of water for irrigation. If inorder to solve this problems, Governments just resort to large scale pumping of ground water, it could lead to a catastrophe in future, when even a drinking water crisis is anticipated. Even while solving the immediate problems, Governments should keep an eye on any future problems that might arise and tailor their solutions accordingly. Finally, inorder to solve the energy shortages, the Government has a policy in which significant portion the of the energy is produced from Nuclear reactors. If the Government also does not have a plan to address the nuclear waste disposal problem then it will become a serious environmental hazard from which there would be no escape. In conclusion, Governments should spend a reasonable portion of their time and budget in addressing the anticipated problems of the future. While immediate problems may get majority of the attention, the anticipated problems of the future cannot and should not be totally pushed to the background.
  7. I think it is a well written essay. The point that all research, though sometimes not of immediate relevance, leads to some practical use is backed by a few relevant examples. But, I am not sure of the logic of the opening paragraph. It seems to suggest that because people do not understand science, the scientists should not care whether their research has any benefits or not... I think the logic as advanced in the rest of the essay is...since people do not understand science, they should not be the judges of the utility of scientific research. Scientists should pursue research even when there are no immediate benefits, because they might ultimately over time lead to breakthroughs. But such research should be avoided which might be destructive or ethically damaging. Overall I would rate it 5.5
  8. Please comment on the essay below. Thanks for reading. Harischandra ---------------------------------------------------------- Many people know how to attain success, but few know how to make the best use of it. ----------------------------------------------------------- Success is often defined as the achievement of a personal goal or attainment of money, name or fame. Viewed in this way it can be rightly said that many people achieve success. With right and persistent effort, many people achieve their personal ambitions, amass huge wealth and attain great name and fame. Some others achieve this kind of success through cunning and guile. But the questions that arises is what to do with this success? What is best use of success? If success were an end in itself, this question would not arise. But more often success is seen as a stepping stone for achieving greater success. A successful rich man tries to use wealth to attain greater wealth. A prominent person tries to leverage his position to achieve a personal goal. Is this the best use of success? The question that naturally arises in this case is what to do with this greater success. Is man caught in his self-made cycle of success and greater success? The Bhagadvad Gita, the essence of Indian Philosophy, says that successful people are to lead exemplar lives, for the common man is inclined to follow the successful. The successful in society are to use their success for welfare of mankind. They should lead lives full of character and free from blemish. This way they would be using their success to improve society and to further the progress of men. This I believe is the best use of success. This is because their success not only changes their life for the better, it also improves the lives of those around him. Bill Gates can be seen as an excellent example of this philosophy. Though a college drop-out, through intelligence, hardwork and enterprise he built a great company and has emerged the richest man on earth. He surely is a successful man. He also donates large amounts of money to the charitable trusts he founded and to other philanthropic organisations. Most of these funds are used to improve the health and livelihoods of the deprived in third-world countries. He surely is setting an example that if emulated by others would make the world a better place. Many others can be cited, who though not as monetarily successful as Bill Gates, are equally good examples of this theory. Steve Waugh used his success as a crickter to donate his own money and also raise huge funds for the orphans and the destitute in India. During the India Freedom movement, several leaders used their personal success to acquire more followers and intensify the Movement. Mother Teresa, tremendously successful in rendering humanitarian service, used it to expand her Mission's services to several third-world countries. Then there are others who are also termed successful, but their success does no good to the society at large. Some film stars and sport person who are addicted to drugs come under this category. These people achieve great wealth, name, fame through hardwork, only to fritter them away in pursuit of some immediate and transitory happiness. There are also many businessmen and industrialist who acquire great wealth over time, but make no effort to use their wealth to improve society. Their wealth serves only their own selfish interests. In a world dominated by the West and its consumerist influence, I think there more successful people who belong to this class than those who endeavor to use their success for the benefit of society. Hence, I agree with the statement above that there are many who attain success, but few who know how to make best use of it.
  9. Hi, I would go with B. Hoax is a trick intended to deceive (a person) Filibuster is a trick/tactic intended to delay (a legislation) Though a scandal vilifies a person, it is not a trick... HTH, Harischandra
  10. Test your vocabulary: can you differentiate between the words in the following word pairs • amicable; amiable • appraise; apprise • aver; averse; aversion • bouillon; bullion • carillon; carrion • caption; captious • capitulate; recapitulate • cession; cessation • chaff; chaffing • chaste; chasten • complacent; complaisant • canvas; canvass • demur; demure • expiate; expatiate; expatriate • factious; factitious • flounder; founder(v) • forbear; forebear • garish; garnish • gibe; jibe • horde; hoard • ingenious; ingenuous • inveigh; inveigle • loath; loathe • noxious; obnoxious • obsequies; obsequious • perspicacity; perspicuity • pert; pertinent • pine; repine • prodigy; prodigal • refectory; refractory • regime; regimen • reputed; reputable • sober; somber • sensuous; sensual If you think you have mastered the Barrons word lists, you shouldnt have a problem with most of these.. Regards, Harischandra
  11. Could be tested on analogies... http://www.geocities.com/rajaharischandra/gre/animals.htm
  12. Hey Murtdj, Try to take two to three full length CBTs/CATs per day and review them immediately and rectify your mistakes.. Regards
  13. Hi Vikram, Please send me the list too. rajaharischandra@yahoo.com Thanks & Regards, Chandra
  14. Hello all, For the third question, I think D is the answer. Not sure if I can express my thoughts cogently, but here's my reasoning anyway.. If the answer were B, in the second part of the sentence, the wider the appeal and the more popular the product, to me, sound one and the same thing and then it doesnt have to be an assumption. Intellectuals usually think of the masses as indulging in mindless or excessive consumption(and the like). And they probably think that if something has great appeal to the masses then it must be showy product, well packaged but of little utility. So superflous would fit the bill. And one can reason that since wider appeal doesnt always mean the product was superflous, the intellectuals' assumption is false and thier criticism is not based on any serious grounds and hence frivolous. Your thoughts please.... -Harischandra
  15. Hello, The secret to Indians' doing better on quant is practice..not before the exam..but since childhood. We are taught math without the use of any calculators and the like and certainly the majority of Indians do not fear math as much Americans do. And I believe there is only way to learn quant or for that matter anything..repeated practice... Sincerely, Harischandra jbringui wrote... As a side note, I noticed that almost everyone from india in this forum scored near 800 in quantitative. Are all these people geniouses? What is their secret.
  16. Hello All, I write to seek the help of those who have finished their GRE. I have been asked by a coaching institute in Hyderabad, India to write an article on GRE prepartion which would appear in a popular magazine India-wide. I took my GRE 5 years ago and things have changed significantly since then, especially on the analytical section. For those who are curious I scored 2270 (v-670) with two months of serious prep. I have a few questions which when answered would help me in furthering my understanding the requirements for doing well on GRE. I would be very thankful if you could respond to these questions in brief. 1) What do you think are the requirements to do well on GRE? Please list them in the order of importance. 2) Did coaching (if you have taken one) for GRE really help you, other than enabling you have a regular preparation and providing you good material? 3) For each of the three sections of the GRE, please list the top two books/software that helped you the most ? Please include your score alongwith your reply. Replies of all scores will be considered since the article is aimed at helping people in all ranges of skill levels. Sincerely, chandra.
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