New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time.

Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

Leisure time habits of children have been affected by modern technologies in different ways. While this trend is advantageous to some extent/degree, I share the view that the negative impact of technology on children’s downtime is more considerable.

Admittedly, new technologies children use in their free time benefit both them and their parents. The main advantage for children is improved cognition. That is, early exposure to computers and smartphones stimulates neurological growth in children as they are compelled to process many forms of visual and audio information while interacting with these devices. Having bolstered their cognitive abilities from a young age, children are likely to perform well at school, which is essential for their future success. Parents are also at an advantage from allowing their children access to electronic devices such as hand-held consoles and tablets. This is because these gadgets are a virtually free source of entertainment as opposed to taking children to amusement parks and attractions.

In spite of being somewhat beneficial, I believe new technologies do children more harm than good. Firstly, technology can be a source of distraction for children. It can distract them from their studies and other important commitments such as sports. Once distracted, children often see their performance at school decline and eventually, fall behind their peers. More than just causing poor academic performance, technology damages a child’s social life. When children are occupied with technology, they are deprived of chances for social engagement in the real-world context, and if they do not learn to develop social bonds, they fail to do so in adult life. However, perhaps the most worrying aspect of modern technology for children is its health implications. Children who use electronic devices are likely to develop a sedentary lifestyle and harmful addictions like compulsive TV-watching and playing video games. In no way can the use of technology among children be justified if their health is at risk.

In conclusion, the use of technology for leisure among children can be a change for the better in some aspects, but I consider that its downsides ranging from poor school performance, lack of social interaction to health detriments are more concerning.

#task2
359 words, #classwork
#Mukhammadali_Issues

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It's cooking time

p.s. today's menu is packed

#results #seven #alhamdulillah #2023 IDP PBI 20/May/2023

Age: 20
Attempt: 2
Start point: A&M program
Prep time w/ us: about 5 months

Teachers: Alisher&Muhammadali. We also give no less credit to the student’s previous teachers.

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#results #seven #alhamdulillah #2023 IDP PBI 20/May/2023

Age: 16
Attempt: 1
Start point: A&M program
Prep time w/ us: about 5 months

Teachers: Alisher&Muhammadali. We also give no less credit to the student’s previous teachers.

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✨@ad_astra_school ✨

#results #seven #alhamdulillah #2023 IDP PBI 20/May/2023

Age: 20
Attempt: 2
Start point: A&M program
Prep time w/ us: about 2 months

Teachers: Alisher&Muhammadali. We also give no less credit to the student’s previous teachers.

⚡️@alisherposts⚡️
✨@ad_astra_school ✨

#results #sevenpointfive #alhamdulillah #2023 IDP PBI 20/May/2023

Age: 16
Attempt: 1
Start point: A&M program
Prep time w/ us: about 5 months

Teachers: Alisher&Muhammadali. We also give no less credit to the student’s previous teachers.

⚡️@alisherposts⚡️
✨@ad_astra_school ✨

#results #sevenpointfive #alhamdulillah #2023 IDP PBI 20/May/2023

Just look at that impressive 7.0 in W!

Age: 15
Attempt: 1
Start point: A&M program
Prep time w/ us: about 5 months

Teachers: Alisher&Muhammadali. We also give no less credit to the student’s previous teachers.

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✨@ad_astra_school ✨

#results #sevenpointfive #alhamdulillah #2023 IDP PBI 20/May/2023

Age: 21
Attempt: 2
Start point: A&M program
Prep time w/ us: about 5 months

Teachers: Alisher&Muhammadali. We also give no less credit to the student’s previous teachers.

⚡️@alisherposts⚡️
✨@ad_astra_school ✨

#results #eight #alhamdulillah #2023 IDP PBI 20/May/2023

Just look at that impressive 7.0 in W!

Age: 16
Attempt: 2
Start point: A&M program
Prep time w/ us: about 5 months

Teachers: Alisher&Muhammadali. We also give no less credit to the student’s previous teachers.

⚡️@alisherposts⚡️
✨@ad_astra_school ✨

#results #eight #alhamdulillah #2023 IDP PBI 20/May/2023

Age: 26
Attempt: 1
Start point: A&M program
Prep time w/ us: about 5 months

Teachers: Alisher&Muhammadali. We also give no less credit to the student’s previous teachers.

Here's an interesting story

I remember telling Ms.Munavvar as an adult learner she was gonna struggle a lot and probably decide to quit. I guess this flipped a switch in her mind, so to speak, and she promised me she'd prove me wrong. She was so determined that she canceled her long-awaited trip with her mom to Saudi Arabia. Not only did she go on to prove me wrong, but she also pulled off an impressive 8.0 in her speaking.

Here's the result. I ADMIT I WAS WRONG

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Promise made, promise kept

#vlog

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2/6/2023 Summary

☀️☀️
Band 7.0 - 3x

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Band 7.5 - 3x

🔥🔥
Band 8.0 - 2x

Destination is clear: TO THE STARS

#day_summary

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✨@ad_astra_school ✨

Alright, I got one last post for today

#vlog

Hamstring curls - 88 lbs

Leg days get a bad wrap for being the hardest, but not when you got your gym buddies cheering for you.

Vadim: More than a trainer. He's an insanely talented character with an amazing way of mentoring and motivating on my toughest days. Btw, he's getting surprisingly good at English. He went from pronouncing gym "jim" to making witty comments like "it was a cherry on top". You are the real deal, bro

Muhammad Annas: If you think I'm a gym buff, wait until you see Muhammad Annas hit the weights. He's a humble "monster" who lifts 300lbs for reps. Excited to see his videos soon. Thanks for the push. You were on fire today.


p.s. my trainer actually wanted a reshoot, but I had nothing left in the tank. So, we called it a day. I guess this version looks just fine (expect for my sloppy form and technique)

Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep.

What problem can lack of sleep cause?

What can be done about lack of sleep?

Sleep deprivation is one of the most commonly reported disorders today. This issue can lead to many other problems, so several measures should be taken to remedy the situation.

Sleeplessness has several negative implications in one’s life. Firstly, it can undermine one’s overall wellbeing. When sleep-deprived, people experience a range of physiological and mental issues such as chronic fatigue, increased risk of heart attack, depression and irritability. These problems, in turn, are followed by a decline in one’s quality of life. Another consequence of inadequate sleep is poor productivity. Since sleep is considered an essential recovery phase, people suffering from chronic sleeping disorder experience lack of drive and motivation, which manifests in inferior academic and work performance. If this situation persists, sleep-deprived individuals are likely to undergo major setbacks in life such as failing important exams or losing a job.

Having established the severity of poor sleep, it is important to explore some solutions for this problem. Arguably the most effective measure would be improving one’s sleeping hygiene. This can be done by setting fixed bedtime hours, restricting phone use in bed, adjusting room temperature, to name but a few. This way, one can create a healthy sleeping schedule and an environment which is conducive to sleep. Limiting one’s consumption of coffee and energy drinks is another prerequisite for quality sleep. This is because these beverages contain caffeine, which has been found to interfere with sleep patterns. Only after restricting their caffeine intake can insomniacs expect improvement in the quality of their sleep.

In conclusion, while compromised personal wellbeing and productivity are two major side-effects of lack of sleep, solutions vary from better sleep hygiene to limited intake of caffeinated drinks.

#task2
281 words, #classwork
#Mukhammadali_Issues

⚡️@alisherposts⚡️

Report today's writing questions in the comments section below.

It's been a long time since a map or a process appeared... Let's see what ppl got today.

#exampaper IDP PBI 2/June/2023

#task1: The cost of contracts on four kinds of phones in one European country from january to september in 2012

#task2: Values we learn from parents and family are more important for our future success than skills and knowledge we learn from schools.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Task 1 key features:

1. All the categories showed an increase apart from Sim TX.

2. Domo —> dominance over the period, September exception.

3. Alpha grew from the lowest to the highest. Showed the most significant change.

I WISH I HAD A LINE CHART IN MY EXAM😂😂😂😂😂

Some businesses observe that new employees who just graduated from a college or university seem to lack the interpersonal skills needed for communication with their colleagues.

What could be the reason for this?

What solutions can help address this problem?

Some employers have raised concerns over poor communication skills of their new recruits who have just completed their college studies. There are several reasons why this is the case, and this problem can be addressed in two principal ways.

In my view, blame for inadequate interpersonal skills among young recruits lies with the education system. This is because most schools and universities offer limited chances for gaining practical experience. Practical experience sessions are critical in developing social skills as they involve frequent social interaction between the learner and the mentor. Failure of colleges to provide students with opportunities to become involved in practical work is therefore a leading factor behind socially inept young workers. Another major problem with the school system is the nature of assessment. Higher education institutions tend to measure student acquisition on an individual work or paper-exam basis rather than group projects. As a result, students are deprived of chances to work as a team and develop much-needed communication skills.

The problem of young employees lacking soft skills require both college and workplace involvement to be solved. On a college level, the teaching curriculum should be overhauled to incorporate practical work sessions and group project assessments. This is because increasing the quantity of sessions involving active social interaction and mutual support in colleges enhances students’ prospect of acquiring interpersonal skills. Having acquired these skills early in college, college graduates are less likely to experience communication issues later when they join the workforce. Employers in the workplace also have a part to play. They should organize social events such as coffee breaks and parties more frequently so as to create an environment conducive to social engagement and bonding for their employees of all ages. All these factors increase the likelihood of improved communication skills for the socially introverted employees, including recent college graduates.

In conclusion, the issue of young workers with poor interpersonal skills is mostly due to the failure of colleges. In response, colleges and employers should facilitate more chances for social interactions in forms of practical work sessions, group projects, and social gatherings in the workplace.

#task2
350 words, #classwork
#Mukhammadali_Issues

⚡️@alisherposts⚡️