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Reading Comprehension TIPS There are three major question types on the Reading Comprehension section. 1. Specific questions, 2. Vocabulary in context and reference questions,and 3. General questions. Reading Comprehension TIP 1 Specific questions: These questions ask for a specific piece of information found in the passage. To answer them, go to the passage to find it. “Lead words” tell you what to look for in the passage. It is often a noun or a noun phrase. Reading Comprehension TIP 2 Vocabulary in context and reference questions: Vocabulary in context questions ask you for the meaning of a specific word in the passage. Reference questions ask you what a specific pronoun

They don’t promise it to be a picnic, but guarantee an enjoyable and fruitful venture: half-a-day spent in the Capital’s Rockland Hospital, that is. Having launched and successfully run their unique student-based programme ‘Sankalp’ that aims at creating social sensitivity in the minds of young students within the age group of 15 to 21 years, the hospital is now all set to open up the programme for more students and teachers in the city. Under the programme, which has already been field tested and is running full steam at the hospital, students are given basic medical tips to deal with any

Changing trends, tips to match The importance of management education in evolving business practices worldwide has been documented quite thoroughly. But with globalisation becoming the key B-word and the emergence of new economies over the past 20 years, the relevance of an MBA in todays business environment has often been questioned. Michael Lawson, associate dean, School of Management, Boston University, was in town on Thursday and spoke at length at the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the ever-changing global business trends and how management education has been shaping such trends. Globalisation affects every aspect of an economy, and particularly education. In

Sacramento State's Office of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Diversity Program are offering a workshop aimed at helping students apply to graduate school. While 20 years ago it was seen as a great achievement to have a four-year college degree, today it is more common for high school graduates to seek higher education, said Jose Martinez, supervisor for Graduate Admissions. Students are taught in high school that the more education one has, the better his or her chances are for a well-paying job, he said. Martinez said technology is pushing education requirements. "Today the bachelor's degree doesn't carry the same weight as it

TIPS are ready for business opportunities in the banking sector after the implementation of Basel II in the year 2006 standards. According to Mr. Ashvin Parekh, Executive Director, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, new standards will be implemented presents a great opportunity for the consulting fraternity. At a seminar organized by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Mr. Parekh said the assurance was also a sign of changes that could do much with advice. It is an uncertainty about the prospects of capital, uneven progress in the interest of bancassurance and again in emerging markets such as China. In the case of the asset management

Bhubaneswar: Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, began a training programme on "the art of interaction with the print and electronic media" for officers of India Forest Service here Monday. The goal of five days, this programme is to enable trainees with the media to the qualifications necessary for a better relationship and developing relations of cooperation between print and electronic media. More than 30 officers to visit. With global warming and growing concern about our flora and fauna, the common man is now more concerned about forest management. This information is hungry and forest managers a central role in slaking their thirst. Such a

2006 MBA Conference to be held in Taipei Sept. 16 The 2006 MBA Conference, where students can meet with representatives from major business schools all over the world, will be held in Taipei Sept. 16 at the Grand Hyatt Taipei from 1 to 5 p.m. The event is held by The MBA Tour, a leading global MBA events planner. Peter von Loesecke, CEO of The MBA Tour, provided a few tips for applicants to get better results from their visits to the conference. Applying to business school is inevitably stressful. Just narrowing your list of MBA programs to apply to can

The key to making stress a positive part of your life if learning to deal with it and use it to your advantage In an article on the subject in the World Executive Digest, Lim Grensing quotes seven ways to manage stress successfully:- Tips on managing stress • Determine which job related duties you like and do them at least once a day. Although you ma} not be able to reduce stressful tasks, make sure they do not rob you of the enjoyable aspects of your job. • Allocate blocks of time for concentrating on specific tasks. These slots of productivity will give

The essay topic is randomly selected. Write an outline. - You will be allowed to make notes on paper the test center will provide. These notes will not be included as part of your score. - Spend about 5 minutes planning your essay. - Your essay should contain: An introduction (why not repeat the statement and state whether you agree or disagree. Three reasons to support your opinion. Your conclusion, in which you summarize everything you’ve already said. Start Writing Write legibly - Make sure it’s at least 200 words long (remember you have only 30 minutes and you must stop after that time). - Indent your paragraphs. - Keep your

Orientation The paper-based TOEFL exam is made up of three (3) sections: 1. Listening comprehension, 2. Structure & Written Expression, and 3. Reading Comprehension. Learn what to expect and how to take a standardized test from the textbook (don’t waste time with directions - memorize them). You should use effective time management - Pace yourself; you have 115 minutes to answer 140 questions. You will probably not be able to answer them all, so if you have to read a question more than twice, GUESS at the answer. DON’T LEAVE ANY QUESTIONS BLANK. There is no penalty for wrong answers; just points for the questions you answer correctly.

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