My First Week in India: Expectations vs. Reality My First Week in India: Expectations vs. Reality Arriving in a new country is always a mix of excitement and apprehension. As I embarked on my journey to India, I had a set of expectations based on research, stories, and stereotypes. My first week in India has been a whirlwind of experiences that have both aligned with and diverged from my expectations. Here’s a comparison of what I anticipated versus what I actually encountered. Expectations Warm and Humid Weather: I expected the weather to be consistently warm and humid, as is often depicted in travel blogs and movies. Spicy Food: I anticipated a diet heavily spiced with rich and diverse flavors, given India’s renowned culinary reputation. Cultural Festivities: I was excited to witness vibrant cultural festivals and traditional celebrations throughout the year. ...
Reading is an important communicative process and reading skills are probably the most important language skills required for academic and professio nal purposes. Quick, efficient and imaginative reading techniques are essential to enhance the effectiveness. Professionals spend on receiving information (listening and reading) is more than what they spend on sending (speaking and writing) information.
Purpose of Reading
Professionals may have to read a variety of texts ranging from a short email to a voluminous book or lengthy report every day.
Reading is concerned with four factors:
◾Decoding
◾Comprehending
◾Text Analysis
◾Response
The basic purpose of reading is to extract information from various sources such as text books,research papers, and articles in technical journals, teaching notes, notices, web materials,encyclopedias and technical reports.
One readss
◾To understand a topic or enrich one's knowledge about a topic;
◾To derive pleasure;
◾To understand what happens around.
In addition, one needs to connect the ideas on the text to what one already knows. During reading one needs to concentrate and be alert so that one will be able to grasp the message first and has to read again to understand the finer aspects of the topic.
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