it is fallen tree or felled tree?? What does felled mean??
RC:
Woodrow Wilson was referring to the liberal idea of the economic market when he said that the free enterprise system is the most efficient economic system. Maximum freedom means maximum productiveness; our "openness" is to be the measure of our stability. Fascination with this ideal has made Americans defy the"Old World" categories of settled possessiveness versus unsettling deprivation, the cupidity of retention versus the cupidity of seizure, a "status quo" defended or attacked. The United States, it was believed, had no status quo ante. Our only "station" was the turning of a stationary wheel, spinning faster and faster. We did not base our system on property but opportunity-which meant we based it not on stability but on mobility. The more things changed, that is, the more rapidly the wheel turned, the steadier we would be. The conventional picture of class politics is composed of the Haves, who want a stability to keep what they have, and the Have-Nots, who want a touch of instability and change in which to scramble for the things they have not. But Americans imagined a condition in which speculators, self-makers, runners are always using the new opportunities given by our land. These economic leaders (front-runners) would thus be mainly agents of change. The nonstarters were considered the ones who wanted stability, a strong referee to give them some position in the race, a regulative hand to calm manic speculation; an authority that can call things to a halt, begin things again from compensatorily staggered "starting lines."
"Reform" in America has been sterile because it can imagine no change except through the extension of this metaphor of a race, wider inclusion of competitors, "a piece of the action," as it were, for the disenfranchised. There is no attempt to call off the race. Since our only stability is change, America seems not to honor the quiet work that achieves social interdependence and stability. There is, in our legends, no heroism of the office clerk, no stable industrial work force of the people who actually make the system work. There is no pride in being an employee (Wilson asked for a return to the time when everyone was an employer). There has been no boasting about our social workers-they are merely signs of the system's failure, of opportunity denied or not taken, of things to be eliminated. We have no pride in our growing interdependence, in the fact that our system can serve others, that we are able to help those in need; empty boasts from the past make us ashamed of our present achievements, make us try to forget or deny them, move away from them. There is no honor but in the Wonderland race we must all run, all trying to win, none winning in the end (for there is no end).
1. The primary purpose of the passage is to
(A) criticize the inflexibility of American economic mythology
(B) contrast "Old World" and "New World" economic ideologies
(C) challenge the integrity of traditional political leaders
(D) champion those Americans whom the author deems to be neglected
(E) suggest a substitute for the traditional metaphor of a race.
2. According to the passage, "Old World" values were based on
(A) ability
(B) property
(C) family connections
(D) guild hierarchies
(E) education
3. In the context of the author's discussion of regulating change, which of the following could be most probably regarded as a "strong referee" (line 30) in the United States?
(A) A school principal
(B) A political theorist
(C) A federal court judge
(D) A social worker
(E) A government inspector
4. The author sets off the word "Reform" (line 35) with quotation marks in order to
(A) emphasize its departure from the concept of settled possessiveness
(B) show his support for a systematic program of change
(C) underscore the flexibility and even amorphousness of United States society
(D) indicate that the term was one of Wilson's favorites
(E) assert that reform in the United States has not been fundamental
5. It can be inferred from the passage that the author most probably thinks that giving the disenfranchised "a piece of the action" (line 38) is
(A) a compassionate, if misdirected, legislative measure
(B) an example of Americans' resistance to profound social change
(C) an innovative program for genuine social reform
(D) a monument to the efforts of industrial reformers
(E) a surprisingly "Old World" remedy for social ills.
6. Which of the following metaphors could the author most appropriately use to summarize his own assessment of the American economic system (lines 35-60)?
(A) A windmill
(B) A waterfall
(C) A treadmill
(D) A gyroscope
(E) A bellows
7. It can be inferred from the passage that Woodrow Wilson's ideas about the economic market
(A) encouraged those who "make the system work" (lines 45-46)
(B) perpetuated traditional legends about America
(C) revealed the prejudices of a man born wealthy
(D) foreshadowed the stock market crash of 1929
(E) began a tradition of presidential proclamations on economics
8. The passage contains information that would answer which of the following questions?
I. What techniques have industrialists used to manipulate a free market?
II. In what ways are "New World" and "Old World" economic policies similar?
III. Has economic policy in the United States tended to reward independent action?
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) III only
(D) I and II only
(E) II and III only
9. Which of the following best expresses the author's main point?
(A) Americans' pride in their jobs continues to give them stamina today.
(B) The absence of a status quo ante has undermined United States economic structure.
(C) The free enterprise system has been only a useless concept in the United States.
(D) The myth of the American free enterprise system is seriously flawed.
(E) Fascination with the ideal of "openness" has made Americans a progressive people.
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four statements with blanks have been given. These statements are followed by four alternatives. Choose the
one which fits into the set of statements the maximum number of times.
A. Professional studies has become the _______ of the rich.
B. Every citizen has the _______ to speak, travel and live as he pleases.
C. He has a definite ________ over all his rivals.
D. Sheron no longer has the ________ of the company's bungalow and car.
(a) advantage
(b) privilege
(c) right
(d) concession
how important is knowing manias phobias etc in CAT,XAT, IIFT?
statement:
No tables are desk
All desk are chairs
conclusion:
1. Some tables are not chairs
2. Some chairs are desk
3. Some chairs are not tables
4. some tables are chairs
If S = 1/100 + 1/101 + 1/102+ ... + 1/1000 then
a) S
b) 1/3
c) 2/3
d) S > 1
Find the coefficient of x^12 in the expansion of (1 - x^6)^4(1 - x)^-4
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Whatever philosophy may be, it is in
the world and must relate to it. It breaks through the shell of the world in
order to move into the infinite. But it turns back in order to find in the
finite its always unique historical foundation. It pushes into the furthest
horizons beyond being-in-the-world in order to experience the present in the
eternal. But even the profoundest meditation acquires its meaning by relating
back to man's existence here and now. Philosophy glimpses the highest criteria,
the starry heaven of the possible, and seeks in the light of the seemingly
impossible the way to man's dignity in the phenomenon of his empirical
existence. Philosophy addresses itself to individuals. It creates a free
community of those who rely on each other in their will for truth. Into this
community the philosophic man would like to enter. It is there in the world all
the time, but cannot become a worldly institution without losing freedom of its
truth. He cannot know whether he belongs to it. No authority decides on his
acceptance.
He wants to live in his thinking in such a way as to
make his acceptance possible. But how does the world relate to philosophy? There
are chairs of philosophy at the universities. Nowadays they are an
embarrassment. Philosophy is politely respected because of tradition, but
despised in secret. The general opinion is: it has nothing of importance to say.
Neither has it any practical value. It is named in public but does it really
exist? Its existence is proved at least by the defence measures it provokes. We
can see this in the form of comments like: Philosophy is too complicated I don't
understand it. It's beyond me. It's something for professionals. I have no gift
for it. Therefore it doesn't concern me. But that is like saying : I don't need
to bother work or scholarship without thinking or questioning its meaning, and,
for the rest, have 'opinions' and be content with that. The defence becomes
fanatical. A benighted vital instinct hates philosophy. It is dangerous. If I
understood it I would have to change my life. I would find myself in another
frame of mind, see everything in a different light, have to judge anew. Better
now think philosophically! Then come the accusers, who want to replace the
obsolete philosophy by something new and totally different. It is mistrusted as
the utterly mendacious end product of a bankrupt theology. The meaninglessness
of philosophical propositions is made fun of.
Philosophy is
denounced as the willing handmaiden of political and other powers. For many
politicians, their wretched trade would be easier if philosophy did not exist at
all. Masses and functionaries are easier to manipulate when they do not think
but only have a regimented intelligence. People must be prevented from becoming
serious. Therefore, it is better for philosophy to be boring. Let the chairs of
philosophy rot. The more piffle is taught, the sooner people will be blinkered
against the light of philosophy. Thus philosophy is surrounded by enemies, most
of whom are not conscious of being such. Bourgeois complacency, conventionality,
the satisfactions of economic prosperity, the appreciation of science only for
its technical achievements, the absolute will to power, the bonhomie of
politicians, the fanaticism of ideologies, the literary self-assertiveness of
talented writers - in all these things people parade their
anti-philosophy.
They do not notice it because they do not
realise what they are doing. They are unaware that their anti-philosophy is in
itself a philosophy, but a perverted one, and that this anti-philosophy, if
elucidated, would annihilate itself.
1. A suitable title for the passage
would be
(A) Man and
Philosophy
(B) Philosophical
Angst
(C)A Defence of
Philosophy
(D) The Enemies of
Philosophy
(E) -----
2. Which
of the following is true, keeping the passage in mind?
(A) Philosophy is evidently respected
(B) Philosophy is secretly despised
(C)Both (a) and (b)
(D) Neither (a) nor (b)
(E) -----
3. Which of the following is not a charge
against philosophy?
(A) That it is
obsolete
(B) That it is
mendacious
(C)That it is the
handmaiden of political powers
(D) That it is immoral
(E) -----
4. Which of the following is not mentioned as a function of
philosophy in the passage?
(A) It
shows the way to man's dignity in the face of his empirical existence
(B) It breaks through the shell of the world
in order to move into the infinite
(C)It pushes into the furthest horizons beyond being in the
world
(D) It makes the world a
better place to live in
(E) -----
5. Why according to the passage, would the politicians be happy if
philosophy did not exist?
(A) Masses
would be easier to manipulate as they would not think for themselves
(B) They would not have to make false
allegiances to ideologies
(C)They
would not have to face allegations of ignoring philosophy
(D) They would not have to be philosophical about
losing an election
(E) -----
6. The word 'chairs', in the context of the passage,
means
(A) wooden-faced
people
(B) departments
(C)separate chairs for philosophers
(D) reserved seats for students of
philosophy
(E) -----
7.
According to the author, the existence of philosophy is proved by
(A) the fact that there are still chairs of
philosophy in universities
(B) the
defence measures it provokes
(C)the
polite respect it gets
(D) the fact
that it answers the fundamental questions of life
(E) -----
Q:Find no.of integral solution x.y.z =24?
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Sentence Correction:
Her elder brother along with her grandparents insist that she remain in the same college.
- Her elder brother along with her grandparents insists that she remain in the same college.
- Her elder brother along with her grandparents are insisting that she remain in the same college.
- Her brother along with her grandparents have insisted that she remain in the same college.
- Her brother along with her grandparents insisted on that she remained in the same college.
- Her elder brother along with her grandparents, insist that she remain in the same college.
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A part of sentence given below has been underlined. You have to select the option that best replaces the underlined part
British Airspace has been focusing on building European links.
a. concentrating on creating European links
b. pursuing ways of building European connectivity
c. stressing on building European links
d. focusing on forging European links
Word list 11 12 August : Idioms Part 3 & 4
Head Over Heels: Very excited and/or joyful, especially when in love.
High on the Hog: Living in Luxury.
Hit The Books: To study, especially for a test or exam.
Hit The Hay: Go to bed or go to sleep.
Hit The Nail on the Head:
Do something exactly right or say something exactly right.
Hit The Sack: Go to bed or go to sleep.
In Like Flynn: To be easily successful, especially when sexual or romantic.
It Takes Two To Tango:
A two person conflict where both people are at fault.
Long in the Tooth: Old people (or horses).
On Pins And Needles: Anxious or nervous, especially in anticipation of something.
Out On The Town:
To enjoy yourself by going out.
Pick up your ears: To listen very carefully.
Pipe Down: To shut-up or be quiet.
Put a sock in it: To tell noisy person or a group to be quiet.
Queer the pitch: Destroy or ruin a plan.
Raining Cats and Dogs: A very loud and noisy rain storm.
Sick As A Dog: To be very sick (with the flu or a cold).
Sitting Shotgun: Riding in the front passenger seat of a car.
The Best Of Both Worlds:
There are two choices and you have them both.
The Last Straw: When one small burden after another creates an unbearable situation, the last straw is the last small burden that one can take.
Third times a charm: After no success the first two times, the third try is a lucky one.
Til the cows come home: A long time.
Tongue-in-cheek: humor, not to be taken serious.
Under the weather: Feeling ill or sick.
Up a blind alley: Going down a course of action that leads to a bad outcome.
Use Your Loaf: Use your head. Think smart.
Wag the Dog: A diversion away from something of greater importance.
Water Under The Bridge: Anything from the past that isn't significant or important anymore.
Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve: To openly and freely express your emotions.
When It Rains, It Pours: Since it rarely rains, when it does it will be a huge storm.
When Pigs Fly : Something that will never ever happen.
Wild and Woolly: Uncultured and without laws.
Wine and Dine: When somebody is treated to an expensive meal.
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The neighbour grabbed the boy, and rolled him on the road to _______ the flames.
(a) smother
(b) kill
(c) burn out
(d) fizz out
Fill in the blanks.
My son is learning ___ Mac in his school.
- an
- None of these
- the
- a
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