April 28, 2016

Fruits and vegetables which cleans toxins from the body

Basically, the body needs fresh nutritious food, vitamins and minerals to get all the needed. Although on the type of fruit and sayir have major benefits for removing toxins from our body. so There is no harm if you include these foods in your daily diet.

Here are some good food in a clean toxins in your body.
1. Papaya
Contains vitamins A, C and E. In addition, papaya also contain fiber that can help lower cholesterol levels moderate. Others, papaya contains enzymes such as papain and chymopapain are anti-inflammatory. Rich in lycopene, which can reduce a man's risk of prostate cancer.

2. Pineapple
Having a lot of vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, potassium, fiber, vitamin C and manganese, a mineral that is needed to maintain healthy bones and collagen. Bromelain in pineapple helps to suppress coughs and loosen mucus, digestive organs, reduce gas, bloating, nausea, constipation and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

3. Watercress
Contain iron which in turn can reduce the risk of anemia. Watercress also contains vitamin C, which helps to absorb iron. In addition, watercress also contains lutein and zeaxanthin, two powerful antioxidants that can reduce the risk of cataracts.

4. Apples
A study found that apples protect brain cells from the kind of free radical damage that can lead to cognitive decline. in addition, the pectin in apples reduces the risk of colon cancer and keep your digestive tract.

5. Broccoli
Contains two compounds called lutein and zeaxanthin that help to maintain healthy eyes and reject the age-related damage. Broccoli has a higher vitamin C than oranges and is also very high in vitamin A and K is needed for blood clotting.

6. Tomato
Contains vitamins A and C and the red color of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant against diseases that are considered to have anticancer properties.

7. Blueberries
Contains many antioxidants that can improve the health of the eye. The fruit is high compound called Anthocyanosides the slow weakening of vision-related function more age. (Quoted from: Timesofindia). That there are seven kinds of fruit that can detoxify all the toxins in your body. Indeed a fruit or vegetable that contains high levels of vitamin C, fiber or antioxidants are good for health.

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Beauty and The Beast (Simple Past and Present Perfect)

Beauty and The Beast
Once upon a time as a merchant set off for market, he asked each of his three daughters what she would like as a present on his return. The first daughter wanted a brocade dress, the second a pearl necklace, but the third, whose name was Beauty, the youngest, prettiest and sweetest of them all, said to her father
"All I'd like is a rose you've picked specially for me!"

When the merchant had finished his business, he set off for home. However, a sudden storm blew up, and his horse could hardly make headway in the howling gale. Cold and weary, the merchant had lost all hope of reaching an inn when he suddenly noticed a bright light shining in the middle of a wood. As he drew near, he saw that it was a castle, bathed in light.
"I hope I'll find shelter there for the night," he said to himself.

When he reached the door, he saw it was open, but though he shouted, nobody came to greet him. Plucking up courage, he went inside, still calling out to attract attention. On a table in the main hall, a splendid dinner lay already served. The merchant lingered, still shouting for the owner of the castle. But no one came, and so the starving merchant sat down to a hearty meal.
Overcome by curiosity, he ventured upstairs, where the corridor led into magnificent rooms and halls. A fire crackled in the first room and a soft bed looked very inviting. It was now late, and the merchant could not resist. He lay down on the bed and fell fast asleep.

When he woke next morning, an unknown hand had placed a mug of steaming coffee and some fruit by his bedside. The merchant had breakfast and after tidying himself up, went downstairs to thank his generous host. But, as on the evening before, there was nobody in sight. Shaking his head in wonder at the strangeness of it all, he went towards the garden where he had left his horse, tethered to a tree.

Suddenly, a large rose bush caught his eye. Remembering his promise to Beauty, he bent down to pick a rose. Instantly, out of the rose garden, sprang a horrible beast, wearing splendid clothes. Two bloodshot eyes, gleaming angrily, glared at him and a deep, terrifying voice growled:

"Ungrateful man! I gave you shelter, you ate at my table and slept in my own bed, but now all the thanks I get is the theft of my favorite flowers! I shall put you to death for this slight!" 

Trembling with fear, the merchant fell on his knees before the Beast. "Forgive me! Forgive me! Don't kill me! I'll do anything you say! The rose wasn't for me, it was for my daughter Beauty. I promised to bring her back a rose from my journey!"

The Beast dropped the paw it had clamped on the unhappy merchant.

"I shall spare your life, but on one condition, that you bring me your daughter!" The terror-stricken merchant, faced with certain death if he did not obey, promised that he would do so. When he reached home in tears, his three daughters ran to greet him. After he had told them of his dreadful adventure, Beauty put his mind at rest immediately.

"Dear father, I'd do anything for you! Don't worry, you'll be able to keep your promise and save your life! Take me to the castle. I'll stay there in your place!" The merchant hugged his daughter.

"I never did doubt your love for me. For the moment I can only thank you for saving my life." So Beauty was led to the castle. The Beast, however, had quite an unexpected greeting for the girl. Instead of menacing doom as it had done with her father, it was surprisingly pleasant.
In the beginning, Beauty was frightened of the Beast, and shuddered at the sight of it. Then she found that, in spite of the monster's awful head, her horror of it was gradually fading as time went by.

She had one of the finest rooms in the Castle, and sat for hours, embroidering in front of the fire. And the Beast would sit, for hours on end, only a short distance away, silently gazing at her. Then it started to say a few kind words, till in the end, Beauty was amazed to discover that she was actually enjoying its conversation. The days passed, and Beauty and the Beast became good friends.

Then one day, the Beast asked the girl to be his wife.Taken by surprise, Beauty did not know what to say. Marry such an ugly monster? She would rather die! But she did not want to hurt the feelings of one who, after all, had been kind to her. And she remembered too that she owed it her own life as well as her father's.

"I really can't say yes," she began shakily. "I'd so much like to..." The Beast interrupted her with an abrupt gesture.

"I quite understand! And I'm not offended by your refusal!" Life went on as usual, and nothing further was said.

One day, the Beast presented Beauty with a magnificent magic mirror. When Beauty peeped into it, she could see her family, far away.

"You won't feel so lonely now," were the words that accompanied the gift. Beauty stared for hours at her distant family. Then she began to feel worried. One day, the Beast found her weeping beside the magic mirror.

"What's wrong?" he asked, kindly as always.

"My father is gravely ill and close to dying! Oh, how I wish I could see him again, before it's too late!" But the Beast only shook its head. "No! You will never leave this castle!" And off it stalked in a rage.

However, a little later, it returned and spoke solemnly to the girl.

"If you swear that you will return here in seven days time, I'll let you go and visit your father!" Beauty threw herself at the Beast's feet in delight. "I swear! I swear I will! How kind you are! You've made a loving daughter so happy!" In reality, the merchant had fallen ill from a broken heart at knowing his daughter was being kept prisoner. When he embraced her again, he was soon on the road to recovery.

Beauty stayed beside him for hours on end, describing her life at the Castle, and explaining that the Beast was really good and kind. The days flashed past, and at last the merchant was able to leave his bed. He was completely well again. Beauty was happy at last. However, she had failed to notice that seven days had gone by. Then one night she woke from a terrible nightmare. She had dreamt that the Beast was dying and calling for her, twisting in agony.

"Come back! Come back to me!" it was pleading. The solemn promise she had made drove her to leave home immediately."Hurry! Hurry, good horse!" she said, whipping her steed onwards towards the castle, afraid that she might arrive too late. She rushed up the stairs, calling, but there was no reply. Her heart in her mouth, Beauty ran into the garden and there crouched the Beast, its eyes shut, as though dead. Beauty threw herself at it and hugged it tightly.

"Don't die! Don't die! I'll marry you . . ." At these words, a miracle took place. The Beast's ugly snout turned magically into the face of a handsome young man. "How I've been longing for this moment!" he said. "I was suffering in silence, and couldn't tell my frightful secret. An evil witch turned me into a monster and only the love of a maiden willing to accept me as I was, could transform me back into my real self. My dearest! I'll be so happy if you'll marry me."The wedding took place shortly after and, from that day on, the young Prince would have nothing but roses in his gardens. And that's why, to this day, the castle is known as the Castle of the Rose.



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April 22, 2016

Subject Verb Agreement

Subject Verb Agreement
Basic rule : a singular subject (she, Bill, car) take a singular verb (is, goes, shines), where as a plural subject takes a plural verb.
Example : The book of history is / are on the desk.
If you know that ‘book’ is the subject, then you will choose is for the verb.
Question for subject agreement :
  • Multiple choice
  1. A bouquet of red roses … color and fragrance to the room.
  1. Lend
  2. Lends
  3. Give
  4. Gift
  1. Juan … Silvia is available.
  1. Or, or
  2. Or, either
  3. Neither, nor
  4. Neither, or
  1. Everyone … done his / her homework.
  1. Had
  2. Have
  3. Has
  4. Were
  1. None of you … responsibility for this incident.
  1. Claims
  2. Claim
  3. Do
  4. doing
  1. Which shirt do you want for Christmast? Neither … fine for me.
  1. Are
  2. We
  3. Us
  4. Is
  1. My glasses … on the desk.
  1. Were
  2. Was
  3. Has
  4. Had
  1. Our thanks … to the workers who supported the union.
  1. For
  2. Gone
  3. Have
  4. Go
  1. The average worker’s earning … gone up dramatically.
  1. Have
  2. Has
  3. Must
  4. To
  1. Two-fifth of the troops … lost in the battle.
  1. Was
  2. Were
  3. Are
  4. Is
  1. Forty percent of the student body … on favor of changing the policy.
  1. Was
  2. Were
  3. Is
  4. Are
  • Error Analysis

  1. It isn’t the faculty member but the president who decide this issue. (the correct word is decided)
  2. It was the speaker, not his ides, that have provoke the student to riot. (the correct words are has provoked, because we can find ‘was’ at the begin of sentence)
  3. She requested that he raises his band. (the correct word is raise, because a request being expressed)
  4. Somebody was leave her purse. (the correct words are has left)
  5. Each of students are responsible for doing his / her work in the library. (the correct word is ‘is’, don’t let the word ‘students’ confuse you because the subject is ‘each’ and that word always singular)
  6. Neither my brother nor my father are going to sell the house. (the correct word is ‘is’, because a sentence like that sounds peculiar, it is probably a good idea to put the plural subject closer to the verb)
  7. There are two reasons [plural subject] for this. (with these construction (called expletive construction0, the subject follows the verb but still determines the number of the verb)
  8. My glasses was on the bed. (the correct word is were)
  9. A paid of plaid trousers are in the closet. The correct word is ‘is’, because only one trousers0
  10. The news from the back are bad. (the correct word is ‘is’)
  11. My assets was wiped out in the depression. (the correct word is were)
  12. A large percentage of the older population are voting against her. (the correct word is ‘is’, because the subject verb is ‘a percentage of’ not population)
  13. The department members but not the chair has decided not to teach on Christmas. (the correct words are have decided)
  14. I wish it were Friday. (the statement not a fact, is being expressed)
  15. A third of the population were not in favor. (the correct word is was)
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