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Non-verbal to Verbal:
Transfer the information into a paragraph:
Observe the tree diagram of types of disease and write a paragraph on it. Suggest a suitable title.
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Solution
Types of Diseases
Diseases are broadly classified into two types, viz. communicable diseases and non – communicable or lifestyle diseases. Communicable diseases spread through various mediums of infection. This includes air (e.g. influenza), food (e.g. dysentery), and water (e.g. typhoid). On the other hand, the major causes of non – communicable or lifestyle diseases are either faulty eating habits or faulty living habits. Faulty eating habits generally result in diseases like obesity and diabetes, while faulty living habits are associated with stress and hypertension. Public awareness regarding different types of infection and their causes is essential to prevent and control the spread of diseases in society.
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Information Transfer: Non-verbal to Verbal
Look at the graph and the paragraph below which provides an interpretation of the data given in the graph.
Graph to show number of whales caught in Antarctic (1985-2010)
As whalers reduced catching of the large/r whales, they switched to smaller species. This is evident when we compare figures for the Antarctic catch of the larger sei whale with those for small minke whale. In 1985, fifteen times as many sei whales as minke whales were caught. By 1995, catches of both the species were virtually the same (9000). By the 2000, the situation had reversed and the number of minke whales killed more than doubled as compared to sei whales (6000). The graph shows that while the sei catch was reduced by 95% between 1985 and 2010, over the same period the minke whale catch was eight times greater. If these trends continue, the situation for the smaller species will be as bad as it used to be for the larger ones.
Discuss with a partner:
1. What expressions have been used for comparing the data? Underline them.
2. Does the analysis identify the main trends? Has any projection or guess been made based on the available data?
3. Can you spot a sentence that summarizes the data or draws a conclusion based on it?
4. Has the analysis been supported with figures from the given data?
5. Is there any unnecessary repetition?
6. How many times has the verb 'be' in its different forms been used? Some useful expressions :
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{much ,many, far ,slightly, a little} |
more, greater,higher, less, lower, further, farther |
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{half, twice, ten times, (etc.)} |
as { adj. adv.} as |
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10 percent 150 percent |
{more less } than |
| almost the same ____ as | |
| as {adj adv.} as |
Read the following information and prepare a pie diagram for the same.
Annual Water Usage in Maharashtra
Water is life. It is a universal solvent and an important resource. The annual usage of water differs in various sectors of Maharashtra. The major occupation of Maharashtra being agriculture, the maximum amount of available water is used for irrigation that is 86%. The distant following place 7% is contributed by domestic sector including drinking, washing, cooking, etc. There is a close competition of other sectors which is not far away with 6% usage of water. One of the key factors which plays an important role in the development of a nation is industrial sector. The consumption of water by industrial sector is very negligible which is 1%. We know energy sector plays a vital role in the development of a nation.
In this sector, the use of water is almost nil. If we try to observe its place in the chart we do realise that it holds 0% usage and is yet to open its account.
Read the following extract and complete the table given below about 'Types of Diseases':
Health is defined as not simply the absence of disease. It involves a state of feeling well, both in body and in mind.
The diseases may be classified into the following types, Some diseases are present at birth. They are called congenital diseases. They may develop during pregnancy or are inherited, Some of them may be caused by environmental factors. Examples of congenital diseases are Down's syndrome, sickle cell anaemia, cystic fibrosis, haemophilia, etc.
Some diseases are acquired by humans themselves and hence are called Self-Inflicted or Acquired diseases. Examples of acquired diseases are coronary heart diseases, hypertension.
Some diseases are transmitted from one person to another. They are called as Communicable or Infectious diseases. They are caused by biological agents, Examples of communicable diseases are Cholera, Typhoid, Measles, Malaria, etc.
Non- communicable diseases are caused by exogenous factors like physical, chemical, nutritional deficiencies. The examples are Kwashiorkor, Pellagra, Scurvy, and Rickets, etc.
Title
| Sr.No. | Types | Causes |
Examples |
| 1. | Congenital |
o develop during pregnancy o environmental factors |
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| 2. | Self-Inflicted Acquired | Coronary heart disease. hypertension | |
| 3. | By biological agents | Cholera, typhoid, measles, malaria | |
| 4. | Non-communicable diseases | Kwashiorkor, Pellagra, Scurvy, and Rickets |
Look at the table given below and write a short paragraph based on it in about 120 words :
The following table shows irregular rainfall causing low groundwater level in Nashik district, and Talukawise its worst hit villages.
| Drop in water level | Talukas | |||
| 0 to 1 meter | Nashik, Igatpuri, Niphad, Chandwad, Kalwan, Deola, Tryambakeshwar | |||
| 1 to 2 meters | Sinnar, Yeola, Nandgaon, Satana, Malegaon | |||
| Worst Hit Areas | ||||
| Talukas | Situation over coming months | |||
| Oct.-Dec. | Jan-Mar. | Apr.-June | Total | |
| Igatpuri | 01 | 06 | 49 | 56 |
| Malegaon | 31 | 54 | 37 | 122 |
| Nandgaon | 08 | 17 | 37 | 62 |
| Niphad | 01 | 04 | 47 | 52 |
| Source: Times of India, Nashik Times, City Edn. Date: Oct. 18, 2018 |
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Develop a paragraph on the view by using the points given below :
Non-Verbal to Verbal
Transfer the given information in the form of a paragraph.
(A1) Verbal to Non-Verbal:
Read the following information and complete the flowchart for the same, and give a suitable title.
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Sugar beet grows through the summer and is harvested in autumn and winter. When it arrives on site, the sugar beet is washed. The sugar beet is sliced into thin strips called cossettes.‘These thin strips are mixed with hot water to extract the sugar and a lime solution is added to the raw juice to remove any impurities. |
Non-verbal to Verbal:
Transfer the given information into a paragraph. Suggest a suitable title:
| Caused by Man | Caused by Nature | Solutions | |
| i. | Too many people | Droughts | Stricter laws to control population. |
| ii. | More agricultural land required to meet the needs of the ever growing populations | Floods | Stricter laws and proper execution of laws |
| iii. | Cutting of forests for wood etc. | Forest fires | Use alternative products. |
| iv. | Poaching by hunters. | - | Reduce demand for illegal wildlife parts and products by not purchasing products made from these items. |
