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- Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
In case you’ve ever wondered how much time your daughter spends taking selfies, a poll in...(Solved)
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
In case you’ve ever wondered how much time your daughter spends taking selfies, a poll in 2015 found that the average woman between 16 and 25 years old spends over five hours a week. It sounds like a lot unless you’ve tried to take selfies yourself and know what an elaborate process it can be. Women take an average of seven shots to get one image, according to the poll; Kim Kardashian said it takes about 15 to 20. Then there are the filters, not to mention real-life alterations like changing lighting or touching up makeup. There are also apps you can use for more drastic procedures like changing your bone structure, slimming your waistline, erasing pimples, and more.
Selfies can be silly and lighthearted, of course, notes Alexandra Hamlet, a psychologist at the Child Mind Institute. But she also recognizes the darker side, when photos become a measure of self-worth. “With make up, with retouch, with filters, with multiple, multiple attempts, it’s almost like you’re never going to stack up,” says Dr. Hamlet, “And that is where I think it gets dangerous.”
We’re used to worrying about how girls will be affected by seeing too many air-brushed images of models in magazines or movies. But now young people themselves are the models and they’re wielding their own image-editing software. This leads to a lot of self-scrutiny as they try to perfect their own images, and comparisons to the pictures their peers are posting. Experts are understandably worried about what this means for kids’ self-esteem
If you’ve been telling your daughter that she’s beautiful just the way she is, she’s getting a different message when she opens up Snapchat and sees filters and lenses that alter appearances. Pictures used to be final; now we have post-production.
Dr. Hamlet acknowledges that some of the filters are fun and distort in amusing ways, but also points out there’s a so-called “pretty filter” on Instagram and Snapchat. Beautifying filters are used almost reflexively by many, which means that girls are getting used to seeing their peers effectively airbrushed every single day online. There are also image altering apps that teens can download for more substantial changes.
Facetune is one popular one, but there are many, and they can be used to do everything from erase pimples to change the structure of your face or make you look taller. One app called RetouchMe gives your photo a “professional retouch” using a photo editing team for under a dollar. The possibilities can be overwhelming, particularly since girls know they are scrutinized on their appearance — as, of course, they are scrutinizing their peers.
Self-esteem often takes a hit when you start comparing yourself too much to other people, which is something social media seems to be made for. One study found that frequently viewing selfies led to decreased self-esteem and decreased life satisfaction. Another study found that girls who spend more time looking at pictures on Facebook reported higher weight dissatisfaction and self-objectification.
Parents who want to provide a healthy counterbalance to the pressures of social media can start by evaluating how they use social media themselves. Make sure you aren’t talking too much about the pictures you post or see, or ask your children to take too many pictures. The occasional photo is fine, of course, but make a point of prioritizing being in the moment, too. “If you’re taking your kid to a concert, don’t allow them to film the whole thing and see it only through the eyes of the camera,” says Dr. Hamlet. “That’s reinforcing this concept that just being here is not good enough.”
Questions
1. What shows that women take selfies seriously?
2.Mention two drastic procedures that you can use to alter your image
3.Explain how selfies become harmful to those who take them.
4.What do you think is the different message one’s daughter gets when she opens Snapchat?
5.Explain the relationship between self-esteem and social media.
6. Dr. Hamlet acknowledges that some of the filters are fun and distort in amusing ways, but also points out there’s a so-called “pretty filter” on Instagram and Snapchat.
(Replace the underlined words with suitable word.
7. From the passage identify two apps mentioned that can be used to alter image
8. Explain the meaning of the following words and phrases as used in the passage:
a) stack-up
b) overwhelming
c) self-esteem
d)self-objection
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Complete the sentences below using appropriate reflexive pronouns.
a) The boy was beside___ with fury for missing the penalty.
b) Let us not deceive ___ that life...(Solved)
Complete the sentences below using appropriate reflexive pronouns.
a) The boy was beside___ with fury for missing the penalty.
b) Let us not deceive ___ that life is a bed of roses.
c) When one faces challenges, one has to encourage ___ that things will just be fine.
d) A house divided against ___ cannot stand.
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Choose the correct word from the ones in bracket and use it to fill in the blank spaces
a) “I am sorry for the ___,” said...(Solved)
Choose the correct word from the ones in bracket and use it to fill in the blank spaces
a) “I am sorry for the ___,” said my friend. (loose, loss)
b) Why have you __ to eat raw bananas while we have ripe ones in
the store? (chose, chosen)
c) We ____ for our president each time we get an opportunity. (pray, prays)
d) Who ___ the bell this morning? (rang, rung)
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Fill in the blank spaces in the following passage with the most appropriate article
__ banana tree is___ strange looking plant. It grows very quickly and...(Solved)
Fill in the blank spaces in the following passage with the most appropriate article
__ banana tree is___ strange looking plant. It grows very quickly and in less than ___ year will
reach a height of seven meters or more. Usually, pruning needs to be done and one can take more
than ____hour to finish an acre.
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Your neighbor is being attacked by thugs in his house. You hear the distress call and decide to call the nearest police station. Below is...(Solved)
Your neighbor is being attacked by thugs in his house. You hear the distress call and decide to call the nearest police station. Below is a part of the telephone conversation. Fill in the missing parts.
You:
Duty Officer: I’m sorry the O.C.S is not at the station right now. Could you please identify yourself and state what I can do for you?
You:
Duty Officer: That’s very unfortunate. Could you give me the details of your exact location?
You:
Duty Officer: I’ll get in touch with the O.C.S right away and see what we can do about it?
You:
Duty Officer: No, no, it won’t take long. We’ll try to be there as soon as we call. Bye for now.
You:
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Identify the intonation you would use in the following sentences. Nora: It is just what he is doing.
Helmer: What? Do you know anything about it?...(Solved)
Identify the intonation you would use in the following sentences.
Nora: It is just what he is doing.
Helmer: What?
Do you know anything about it?
Nora: He means to shut himself up and die.
Helmer: My poor old friend!
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:-
The communicative power of the English language(Solved)
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:-
The communicative power of the English language
Once it used to be said that "the sun never sets on the British Empire". This meant that the British
Empire covered all the time zones, so that when the sun was setting on one part of the Empire, it
was rising on another.
The same thing can be said about the English language today. English is spoken as a first language
in the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
It is also spoken in the Caribbean countries like Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana among
others. In addition to this, English is used as a second language in over fifty countries spread across
Africa and Asia. This means that when you have a good command of English you can enjoy the
writings of people from all over the world, and you can communicate your ideas beyond the
borders of this continent.
We in East Africa embraced the English language accidentally through the colonial experience.
English came in as a welcome addition to our already rich language situation of over forty local
languages and Kiswahili. In fact the majority of Kenyans today are multilingual. They use at least
three languages: a local language, Kiswahili and English. A good number of others speak a fourth
language which may be either French, Spanish, German, Japanese or Arabic among others.
The local or ethnic language bonds a person to the history, culture and religious traditions of his or
her people. If you speak one of the ethnic languages, for example, you are able to enjoy the songs,
dances, stories, proverbs and riddles in that language. It also helps you to communicate with the
older folks who may not understand English or Kiswahili.
Kiswahili is the national language in Kenya and is used by people from all the ethnic groups. When
one speaks and understands Kiswahili, one can communicate with people from all over Kenya.
Kiswahili is in fact a "regional language", because it is spoken in a number of countries in East and
Central Africa. Lately, Kiswahili was indeed adopted as one of the working languages at African
Union meetings. Kiswahili, therefore, opens opportunities beyond the borders of Kenya.
After Kenya attained independence, English was retained as the official language because it was,
and still is, a great advantage for many of our operations. Though the original speakers of English
were the people living in the British Isles, English is now spoken as a first language in two other
continents, North America and Australia. It is also the second language for millions of people
living all over the world. Therefore, with English you can be
at home anywhere in the world. English provides us with a powerful link to the global village.
Recent developments in modern technology have enhanced our ability to speak, read, write and
understand English well. Many of the computer programmes available, for example, are made to
respond to instruction given in English.
English is also important for participation at the international level. Many reports and records on
recent developments, science and other special research are in English. There is much more written
literature in English than there is in any other language. Therefore, a student who can read and
write English well is at an advantage.
In international news broadcasting, users of English are greatly advantaged. The prominent
international news networks broadcast in English. English thus enjoys a prestigious position in the
communication of events taking place in the world.
For those who want to be part of what is happening in the world, English is a very important tool.
What does this mean for those of us in Africa and Asia, where English is learned mainly in school?
There is need to put a lot of effort in the teaching and learning of this language so that we can be
part of the vast changes taking place in the world today.
Questions
1. What is the meaning of the clause “the sun never sets on the British Empire?”
2. In which region is English spoken as a second language, according to the passage?
3. State two advantages that a person who has a good command of the English language has
4. How did English come to East Africa?
5. Why is East Africa and particularly Kenya referred to as having a rich language situation?
6. What is the benefit of being able to speak one of the ethnic languages in East Africa?
7. What is the official language in Kenya?
8. How is English useful in modern developments in technology?
9. What makes a student who knows English to be at an advantage over one who doesn’t know?
10. What can speakers of English in Africa and Asia do to avoid missing out in what is happening in the
world today?
11. What is the meaning of the following words according to the passage?
a) Multilingual……
b) Adopted……
c) Prominent……
d) Vast……
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- In Form One, one makes new friends. Write three things that you can do when introducing yourself to a new person, so as to appear...(Solved)
In Form One, one makes new friends. Write three things that you can do when introducing yourself to a new person, so as to appear friendly.
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Explain the meaning of the following sentences when stress is placed on the underlined word.1. I wrote Mary a love poem. 2.I wrote Mary a...(Solved)
Explain the meaning of the following sentences when stress is placed on the underlined word.
1. I wrote Mary a love poem.
2.I wrote Mary a love poem.
3.I wrote Mary a love poem.
4.I wrote Mary a love poem.
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- You have noted that your desk mate Vivian has a poor handwriting. State two factors that might have contributed to this. (Solved)
You have noted that your desk mate Vivian has a poor handwriting. State two factors that might have contributed to this.
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- For each of the following words, write a word that is pronounced the same way
i. Principle
ii. Dye
iii. Weak
iv. Stationery
v. Sent (Solved)
For each of the following words, write a word that is pronounced the same way
i. Principle
ii. Dye
iii. Weak
iv. Stationery
v. Sent
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- A neighbor had left (1)_____ store un-attended (2)_____ she heeded the cries of her (3)___ baby.(Solved)
A neighbor had left (1)_____ store un-attended (2)_____ she heeded the cries of her (3)___ baby. Her kitchen caught fire, and the flames (4) ___to the neighboring shacks in (5)____. There was no (6)____ available and no fire (7)__ for the people to call. (8)____ that the assembled crowd of hundreds (9)____ do was gather buckets of sand and (10)___________ into the flame.
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Your friend in primary school is in form one in Bidii Secondary of P.O Box 341, Kisimani. She has
written to you telling you about her...(Solved)
Your friend in primary school is in form one in Bidii Secondary of P.O Box 341, Kisimani. She has
written to you telling you about her new school. She has also requested you to carry your end of term
one examinations for comparative analysis. Write your reply to her.
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Rewrite the following sentences changing them into plural form.
a) The tomato was being baked.
b) The synopsis is accurate.(Solved)
Rewrite the following sentences changing them into plural form.
a) The tomato was being baked.
b) The synopsis is accurate.
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- For the following countries provide the names of their nationalities.
a) Thailand
b) Congo (Solved)
For the following countries provide the names of their nationalities.
a) Thailand
b) Congo
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Read the oral poem below and answer the questions that follow.
THE MOP by Gathem Gathemia(Solved)
Read the oral poem below and answer the questions that follow.
THE MOP by Gathem Gathemia
What more do you see in me?
What more but a mop to be used.
To wash once you have fed.
What more do you see in me?
What more but a fridge.
To store all your garbage ideas.
What more do you see in me?
What more but a dummy recorder.
To reproduce the dictates of your tyranny.
What more do you see in me?
What more but a soft object
To toy with whenever you want game
What more do you see in me.
(Adapted from Echoes Across the Valley by A. Luvai and K. Makokha (Eds): EAEP)
Questions:
i. Describe the rhyme scheme in this poem.
ii) Identify and illustrate a sound pattern in the poem above.
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- If Kantai can tie a tie why can’t I tie a tie that Kantai tied?
a) Classify the above genre.
b) Give one feature of the above...(Solved)
If Kantai can tie a tie why can’t I tie a tie that Kantai tied?
a) Classify the above genre.
b) Give one feature of the above genre.
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Put the following words in the right column basing on the sounds.
gore, gale, cliff, chord
/k/ /g/(Solved)
Put the following words in the right column basing on the sounds.
gore, gale, cliff, chord
/k/ /g/
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Use the following word to construct two sentences to bring out the difference in meaning.
Dove
(Solved)
Use the following word to construct two sentences to bring out the difference in meaning.
Dove
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)
- Underline the silent letter in the following words.
Pneumonia-
Glisten-
Gnaw-(Solved)
Underline the silent letter in the following words.
Pneumonia-
Glisten-
Gnaw-
Date posted: November 21, 2022. Answers (1)