Question

Conversation is indeed the most easily teachable of all arts. All you need to do in
order to become a good conversationalist is to find a subject that interests you and
your listeners. There are, for example, numberless hobbies to talk about. But the
important thing is that you must talk about other fellow’s hobby rather than your own.
Therein lies the secret of your popularity. Talk to your friends about the things that
interest them, and you will get a reputation for good fellowship, charming wit, and a
brilliant mind. There is nothing that pleases people so much as your interest in their
interest.
It is just as important to know what subjects to avoid and what subjects to select for
good conversation. If you don’t want to be set down as a wet blanket or a bore, be
careful to avoid certain unpleasant subjects. Avoid talking about yourself, unless you
are asked to do so. People are interested in their own problems not in yours.
Sickness or death bores everybody. The only one who willingly listens to such talk is
the doctor, but he gets paid for it.
To be a good conversationalist you must know not only what to say, but how also to
say it. Be mentally quick and witty. But don’t hurt others with your wit. Finally try to
avoid mannerism in your conversation. Don’t bite your lips or click your tongue, or
roll your eyes or use your hands excessively as you speak.
Don’t be like that Frenchman who said, “How can I talk if you hold my hand?”


1.1 On the basis of your understanding of the above passage make notes on it using
headings and sub-headings. Use recognizable abbreviations, wherever necessary
(minimum 4). Supply an appropriate title to it
1.2 Write a summary of the above passage in about 50 words.

Answer 1

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• Dietary fibres refer to plant carbohydrates like cereals, legumes and green leafy vegetables. These fibres cannot be digested by us. Fibres hold water. So, they swell up and act like a sponge in our gut. In the gut, they increase the dietary bulk and transit time. Fibres also prevent heart disease, high cholesterol and blood glucose levels, constipation, obesity and colon cancer. These fibres might have some negative effects on nutrition by binding trace metals like calcium and zinc and preventing their proper absorption. It is advised that 40 grams of dietary fibres should be consumed daily.