Brave New World: Chapters 3 and 4 – Key Insights

Chapter 3: Questions and Answers

Questions

  1. What are the only new games the Controllers now approve? Why?
  2. Who is the stranger who appears and startles the Director?
  3. Why is Bernard Marx upset with Henry Foster’s talk?
  4. What has been advised for Fanny Crowne to relieve her depression?
  5. What other name is Our Ford known by? When is this name used?
  6. What does Controller Mustapha Mond talk about that shocks the students?
  7. Why is Fanny worried about Lenina’s dating habits?
  8. Why is Bernard shunned by most people?
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Brave New World: Analysis of Chapters 12-14

Chapter 12: Key Developments

  1. John is now known as “the Savage”—a classification instead of a name.
  2. The Savage cannot stand the robot-like twins mechanically doing their jobs. He runs outside and vomits.
  3. Bernard spends the entire visit to Eton propositioning Miss Keate. He pays no attention to the Savage or to the effect of the visit on him.
  4. The only books are scientific reference books. Reading is a solitary activity to be discouraged. Group activity like the feelies is encouraged.
  5. Bernard has made
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English Exam Practice: Grammar, Vocabulary, Listening

Grammar

Emphasis and Inversion

1

  1. It’s vital for everyone to arrive before 9:30.
  2. Our aim was for the students’ views to be represented at the meeting.
  3. His proposal is for no one to have to work more than five hours a day.
  4. The teacher is keen for all students to take up at least one new sport this year.
  5. The Prime Minister’s idea was for all taxpayers to benefit from reductions.

2

  1. …and she said that she would.
  2. …if I should have (invited her).
  3. C
  4. …but I didn’t mean to (be).
  5. …and I should have (done)
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Ibiza Vacation Package: 4-Day Itinerary for Friends

Ibiza Vacation Package: 4-Day Itinerary for Friends

Travel Agent: Yoarki Mejia

Friend 1: Gabriel Hernandez

Friend 2: Jose Garcia

Friend 3: Oriana Godoy

Planning a Trip to Ibiza

Three friends are planning a trip to Ibiza Island next month, but they don’t have any plans or an itinerary to follow. So, they go to the Iberian Travel Agency because they want to buy a package tour.

Travel Agent: Good morning, welcome to Iberia Travel Agency. Can I help you?

Friend 1: Good morning.

Friend 2: Good morning.

Friend

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Effective Written and Verbal Communication in Business

**Importance of Written Communication**

In these modern days, we can effectively use the latest means of communication and exchange information verbally at great speed. Transactions can easily be concluded using verbal communication. For example, if a trader requires some goods, he can contact the supplier on the telephone. He will be in a position to obtain information regarding the price, quality, etc., regarding the concerned goods telephonically, and even place an order on the telephone. The

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English Vocabulary and Grammar: Essential Terms

  • Hand in homework: Give homework to a teacher.
  • People gather together in one place: People come together to a place.
  • Jam: Mermelada // a sweet sticky food made from boiled fruit and sugar that is usually spread onto bread.
  • Ham: Jamón // The meat from the top part of the back legs of a pig, preserved using salt.
  • Pork: The meat from a pig (cerdo).
  • Seafood: Marisco // Fish and shellfish that you can eat.
  • Prawns: Gambas
  • Lobster: Langosta
  • Snail: Caracol // A small animal that has a soft body, no legs, and a
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