SSC CGL Tier-2 25-October-2015 English

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A statement in which you say the same thing twice in different words

1. Our pleasures should be healthy so that they can impari a sense of well-being.
P. This applies very much to the passion for sports.
Q. Some people become slaves to an enthusiasm and regard it as their real and only pleasurein life.
R. It is quite possible that indulging this passion is doing them great harm.
S. Modern sports have become so exaggerated that they can damage and sometimes destroy one’s health.
6. An enthusiasm for violent sports may well dig an early grave for the participant

1. The Pyramids are beautiful enormous structures.
P. Amummyis the dead body of a human being to which oils and spices have been applied to preventit from decaying.
Q. They are the tombs of the old kings of Egypt who were called the Pharaohs.
R. These mummies were placed inside these great Pyramids.
S. The bodies of the Pharaohs were madeinto mummies when they died
6. Near them, were placed, gold, silver, food, furniture and other things because it was believed that the mummies might require them after death.

1. One of the gifts of independence is the awakening of women of our country.
P. Besides, their talent is recognized and they are appointed to high posts in the State.
Q. Free India has seen women as Governors, Ministers and Ambassadors.
R. That is because our government is making efforts to raise their status.
S. Women have a bright future in independent India.
6. We even had a woman Prime Minister.

1. Ina fact, a robotic exaskeleton device has enabled a 39-year old former athlete, who had been completely paralysed for four years,
P. This is the first time that a person with chronic, complete paralysis has regained enoughvoluntary control to actively work with a robotic device.
Q. The athlete's leg movement also resulted in other health benefits.
R. to control his leg muscles and take thousands of steps
S. In addition to the device, the man was aided by a novel non-invasive spinal stimulation technique that does not require surgery
6. Including Improved cardio vascular function and muscle tone.

1. Mandela led the battle of freedom against slavery.
P. The way was fighting with non-violence and truth
Q. He fought it in a unique way.
R. This struggle brought the racists down to the ground,
S. Many nations got their freedom in this way.
6. But some nations still wouldn't get the desired freedom.

1. India is rapidly coming underthe influence of western culture.
P. Earlier India had its own moral and social values.
Q. This change can be seen in our education system, marriages, food habits and daily routine.
R. But today they have changed enormously.
S. The effect of westernization is visible everywhere in India
6. It may be harmful to forget our culture and values completely,

1. The word is stunned with the news that 44 year old Steeve Irwin is no more.
P. He was shooting in the Great Barrier Reef of Queensland.
Q. He is killed by the poisoned barb of a huge sting ray.
R. The incident took place at about 11 a.m.
S. He was shooting an underwater documentary film.
6. Irwin was brought to the surface unconscious.

1. Designing is as natural to me as breathing.
P. It was thenthat | launched my own label.
Q. It's been a good season sofar.
R. But my carrer took off only after the birth of my second child.
S. Right now, I’m busy with myfirst store.
6. Next month, I'll be going to New York,