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1. The importance of computers in the modern world

Computers play a huge role in the modern world. We can get an idea of how huge a role this is if weexamine some of the things in the modern world that we rely on and mostly take for granted.

Telecommunication, transport, banking and finance -- the most important features of the modern world --are heavily dependent on computers in order to function. A computer failure in any of these areascan incapacitateit, and perhaps the other areas too. The consequences can be anything frominconvenience to disaster. You may have experience the inconvenience of being unable to withdraw moneyfrom a bank because its computer is 'down'. So you wait until they fix the computer and you can withdrawmoney again. What happens if the down time should last several days ? The inconvenience could turn toindignation for you and disaster some businesses.

Can you imagine what can happen if crucial computers fail in the transport systems, for example, theairlines ? Flight schedules can be severely interrupted, passengers can miss flights or board the wrongones, or worst of all, accidents can happen. Air-traffic controllers rely on computers to direct aircraft landing

and taking off. In a busy airport, aircrafts take off and land within seconds of each other. This is clearlyimpossible without computers.

Another area in which computers are very important is telecommunication. Today we communicate withone another via the telephone, fax machine and the Internet. The ease and speed of communicationis unprecedentedin the history of mankind. All we need is to press some buttons or log on to the Internetand we get to communicate instantly with each other. Physical distance matters little. Satellites, fiber opticsand other devices make sure that we can communicate from the comfort of our homes, anywhere in theworld as long we have the equipment to do it.

Certainly this is all fantastic, but what can happen if the computers stop working, even if it were to be for a

short while. Have you ever felt the exasperation of being unable to ring your friend or retrieve an email ?We are literally plunged straight back to the days of our forefathers when messages took days and weeksto reach their destination.

Computers are here to stay and their importance is undeniable. In fact, they are indispensable. More andmore they become part of our lives. Without computers, living will be like a hundred years ago -- no email,no ATM machines, no credit cards, no Internet and no video games. For us in this modern world, that wouldbe unimaginable.

incapacitate to make someone unable to work or do things normally

unprecedented never having happened or existed in the past

indispensable Something or someone that is indispensable is so good or importantthat you could not manage without them


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2. Dangers on the road

The roads of today are choked with cars, lorries, motorcycles and other vehicles. The congestion hasincreased steadily over the years. The inevitable result of this congestion is the increase in the number of

road accidents. Every day many road users get injured or killed. The dangers on the road are many. It iswise to know what they are and how to avoid them.

In towns and cities where the congestion is the greatest, pedestrians are the ones with the highest risks.Flesh is no match against metal or plastic. To be hit by a vehicle almost certainly means injury, or death. Sowhen crossing the streets, it is always better to use the pedestrian crossings that are usually located atjunctions, regardless of whether the crossings have light or not. Even so be sure to observe the vehicles onthe road before crossing. There are some drivers who do not stop at pedestrian crossings. Cross only whenyou know it is safe to do so, not because the light is green for you. If there are overhead pedestrianbridges, better still. Use them even though it might be a bit inconvenient. It is better to be safe than sorry.

Dashing across the street anywhere you like is a dangerous act. You might get away with it a thousandtimes, but it takes only one accident to put you down, temporarily or permanently. The consequences areterrible, as accident victims will testify to.

"Speed kills", as the warning signs on highways say. How true it is. Accidents occurring along the highwaysare frequently fatal. Sometimes entire families are wiped out in a single accident. The vehicles are reducedto unrecognizable mangled heaps of metal. It is common to read about how the fire department "took anhour to remove the bodies from the wreckage". Do not speed on the road. This is the lesson to be learned.

Despite the horror, many road users have not learned the lesson. They continue to speed andbehave recklessly. This is especially so with young motorcyclists. With their devil-may-care attitude and

their illegal midnight races, they not only endanger themselves but other road users as well. You will bewell-advised to stay clear of them.

When on the road, know the dangers and avoid them. In the first instance, do not endanger other roadusers with irresponsible behavior such asjaywalking, using the mobile phone while driving and beating redlights. Irresponsible road users are the greatest danger on the road. Do not let yourself be one.

wipe out to destroy something completely

recklessly doing something dangerous and not worrying about the risks and thepossible results

jaywalking to walk across a road at a place where it is not allowed or withouttaking care to avoid the traffic


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3. The problems of being overweight

Today, many men, women and children are overweight. This is the direct consequence of our modern

lifestyle where many physical chores and activities are taken over by machines and energy-saving devices.No longer do we have to chop firewood, fetch water from the well, wash clothes with our hands, or get onour hands and knees to scrub the floor. These are all taken care of by gas stoves, piped water, washingmachines, vacuum cleaners etc.

Also we do not have to hunt for our dinner, toil in the field, or herd the sheep. Modern machines andfarming methods have mostly replaced physical labor. So many of us, without the physical exertions thatburn up energy and keep us lean, become overweight.

At first glance, overweight people may not appear to have any problem, but behind their chubby faces andpot-bellies, they are just medical time-bombs waiting to go off. An overweight person has increased risks of

falling prey to hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular problems, cancer and manyother debilitatingdiseases. These potentially deadly conditions are in addition to the sheer weight that theperson have to lug around every day, making it hard to walk for a distance, climb stairs, or even just to getup from a chair.

I know some overweight people and very one of them already has some kind of physical or health problem.One of my classmates is grossly overweight. While we run and play in the field, he just sits under the treebecause he cannot keep up with us. He gets breathless easily and has to rest. My overweight uncle spendsmost of his time in front of theidiot boxmunching yet another box of snacks. He is a real 'couch potato'.

Already he ahs had a couple of toes amputated because of his diabetic condition. Yet he does not exerciseor do something to reduce his weight.

Buying clothes off the rack is also another problem for the overweight person. They usually have to havetheir clothes specially tailored. This incurs greater expenses. Furthermore the range of clothes they canchoose from is limited to the skill of their tailor.

Being overweight is certainly no fun, and is definitely hazardous to health. Unless the person has somekind of illness that causes him or her to be overweight, it is possible to reduce one's weight with proper dietand exercises. It is better to keep within the normal range and stay healthy as much as possible. We do notneed weight problems. Living is much more pleasant and enjoyable without them.

toil hard work, especially work that makes you feel physical tired

debilitating to make someone or something physically weak
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4. How do you spend your free time ?

Free time is when all my homework and chores have been done for the day and I am "free" to do thingsthat I enjoy doing.

Usually I spend time watching television. As my favorite TV shows come on at specific times, I make surethat I finish my homework and chores well before the shows. Otherwise I will have to miss them. Mostly Imanage to watch the shows but sometimes extra homework or chores may cause me to miss a show ortwo, but it is rare. Anyhow if I know that I am definitely not able to catch a show in time, I will just set thevideo recorder to tape the show so that I can watch it later.

Another thing that I do in my free time is potteraround in the garden with my mother. She plants a fair bitof flowers and I enjoy helping her take care of them. It is a pleasure to feel the soil, prune the plants,remove the weeds and do the little things that help the plants grow better. It always fills me with wonder towatch seedlings germinate, sprout leaves and eventually grow to produce beautiful flowers.

Pottering around in the garden also taught me many things about the insects, butterflies, snails, caterpillars,centipedes, millipedes and other small creatures that inhabit the place. These creatures are mainlyharmless and watching them go about their 'chores' always fascinates me.

In the evening when the weather is fine, i sometimes go for a stroll around the neighborhood with myfriends. This is the time when most the neighbors have come home from work or school. We say hello tothose whom we know. They are mostly friendly people and they acknowledge our greetings. Once in awhile we come upon unfriendly neighbors but we just ignore them and carry on.

In the night, I usually do a bit of reading before going to bed. Books are like little treasure chests. A lot ofinformation and knowledge are to be found in them and all it takes is a bit of time spent reading them. This

is certainly a very beneficial way to spend my free time. After a spot of reading, it is time for bed and on toanother day.

potter to move about without hurrying, and in a relaxed and pleasant way

germinate to start growing


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5. A talk on road safety

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. Today I want to talk about the importance of roadsafety.

Many people think that accidents only happen to other people. They talk as though they are immune to it.But accidents can happen to anyone, and when it happens on the road, the consequences can be severeor even fatal. An experienced road-user has this to say. "You may take a thousand risks and get away withit every time, but it takes only one accident, just one, to cause you injury or death."

How true this is. I once had a friend who was a daredevilmotorcyclist on the road, risking his life and thatof others with his reckless attitude. Well, he must have cheated deathmore than a thousand times but ittook only one accident to end his life.

Most accidents are caused by the errors of the road-users. Very infrequently does vehicle defect ormechanical failure cause an accident. Usually it is the person using the vehicle who is at fault. A person

who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not fit to be using a vehicle because his or her judgment iscompromised. The person may behave erratically or dangerously on the road and hence the increasing thechances of causing accidents. Many drivers involved in accidents tested positive for dugs or alcohol. So donot drive if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and do not sit in a vehicle driven by such aperson. Better still, keep away from drugs or alcohol. They are not of no benefit to you at all.

Know all traffic rules and obey them. If you see people speeding recklessly, jumping queues, jumping redlights, parking illegally etc., please do not follow their example, or try to teach them anything. Leave themalone or make a report to the police. Don't try to deal with them on your own because that would likelycreate conflict. There have been cases of driver bashing up others because of a misunderstanding. Don'tbecome a victim of such conflict. If you are involved in an accident, remain calm and don't argue with the

other party. Just call the police and let them handle the situation.

In a more serious accident, injuries or death may have occurred. Again remain calm and call for assistanceif you are able to. Otherwise wait for assistance to arrive.

The best policy however, is to avoid accidents, for in an accident, it does not really matter who is right orwrong. What matters is who is left. Road safety is your responsibility

daredevil a person who does dangerous things and takes risks

cheat death to succeed in staying alive in an extremely dangerous situation

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