Q-8: Read the following passage carefully:
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.
2. 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
3. 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
Make notes on the contents of above paragraph in any format, using abbreviations
Supply a suitable title also.
(5Marks)
Make a summary of the passage
(3marks]
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Answer:
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 do not 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 do not 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.
a) Make notes on the passage using recognizable abbreviations wherever necessary. Give a title to the passage
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b) Make a summary of the note in about 80 words
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