to Science which was the encyclopedic work of science for the layman. The Fun They Had is also one of his marvelous works. The events of this story take place in distant future‚ 2157. There are no real schools here‚ the books printed on paper are replaced by screen books and human teachers are replaced by mechanical ones. The hero of this story Tommy once finds a very unusual book in which words are static. This book describes a school from centuries earlier‚ where children used to gather in one large
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Written assignment - "The fun they had" "The fun they had" is a science-fiction short story written in 1951 by Isaac Asimov. The text has its focal points on the human behavior as a response to the development of technology - human dependency of technology and how it has become a necessity in order to live a normal life. The text expresses‚ how the progression of technology have lead to the closed and therefore more "efficient" school system that Margie is a part of. As she reads the "real" book
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Elina Osmolovskaya Group 302 “THE FUN THEY HAD” Analysis The text‚ or even better‚ the passage I am going to speak on is taken from the book written by I. Asimov “The fun they had”. The extract begins with introducing Margie to us‚ but does not imply introduction. In the passage‚ where the author describes finding of a real book he uses the pronoun ”HIS”. The author underlines it graphically‚ to show the vast gap in the epochs‚ habits‚ morality‚ way of life and model of life. To
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washington dc attractions ‚ washington dc parks ‚ washington dc sightseeing There are plenty of free things to do in Washington DC all year-round. Whether you are looking for some family fun‚ an excursion out with some friends or even a quiet day to yourself‚ the nation’s capital is a great place to experience a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities. You will find free attractions‚ festivals and events‚ educational programs and much more. 1. Visit the National Mall - the Smithsonian
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FUN IN EDUCATION In a general sense‚ ‘education’ means a form of learning process in which knowledge‚ skills‚ and habits of a group of people are transferred from one generation to the next through teaching‚ training and research. Accordingly‚ education aims at the physical‚ intellectual‚ spiritual and moral development of man. Education merely does not give knowledge to a human being and enabling him to earn his livelihood. But it does much more than this. Nowadays‚ what we can see the society
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Final Draft During the summer break‚ my favorite place to visit is the beach. There are many things that make me want to return every year. My family likes to go to the beach for vacation. It is warm and sunny with blue skies and sandy beaches. My favorite thing to do at the beach is to swim. I love the ocean and the swimming pool in the hotel. I also enjoy the hot tub. Swimming is fun and relaxing. It is great to play in the water. My second favorite thing to do is I also like to take
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picked up the phone. After a few minutes‚ he returned to Director Zhang’s side! “Manager Chang! How was it?” Director Zhang asked nervously. He was worried since they had caused a scene! “That was a call from boss‚ and they’d come to a conclusion!” “What did Young Master Li said?” A trace of sinister grin flitted across Manager Chang’s face. A dagger suddenly appeared on his hand and he thrusted it at Director Zhang’s heart. Then‚ he said‚ “Young Master Li ask you to die!” “You…” Pffft! Director
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The National Football League (NFL) Pro-Bowl Fun Run Experience is a fundraiser event to raise money for NFL charities. The fun run would include the following: the kids’ fun run‚ a Super Fan 5k Fun Run‚ and the Ultimate Fan 10K Fun Run. This event takes place annually and the day before the Pro Bowl event at the Pro Bowl stadium‚ that is located in Honolulu‚ Hawaii. The day includes the fun runs‚ live music‚ food‚ and a meet and greet with three NFL Pro Bowl players. There are additional meet and
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FUN GAMES DODGEBALL STRIKERS AREA STRIKERS AREA COURT LAYOUT AND OFFICIALS ATTACK LINE ATTACK LINE CENTER LINE CENTER LINE RETRIEVERS AREA RETRIEVERS AREA RETRIEVERS AREA RETRIEVERS AREA REFEREE REFEREE CENTER LINEMAN‚ TIMEKEEPER CENTER LINEMAN‚ TIMEKEEPER Court Perimeter/Barrier Court Perimeter/Barrier POINT SYSTEM DURING ELIMS/ROUND ROBIN STAGE We shall be adopting the point system during eliminations/round robin portion of the league. This means no more
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mother filed for divorce – and two weeks after that‚ her father got run over by a truck. Was it an accident? Was it suicide? Bechdel thinks it was the latter‚ and in Fun Home‚ she analyzes her memories‚ books‚ and family letters in an attempt to understand who Bruce was and why he chose a life that dissatisfied him so deeply. What I liked: Bechdel’s analysis of her and her father’s lives‚ and her ability to wed it to distinct visuals‚ was inventive and involving. I remember one page in particular
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