#results #eight #alhamdulillah #2023 BC PBI 24/June/2023

Just look at that impressive 8.0 in S!
Shahina has also been a member of our team for a while now. Proud of you ⚡️

Age: 19
Attempt: 2
Start point: A&M program
Prep time w/ us: about 3 months

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

⚡️@alisherposts⚡️
✨@ad_astra_school ✨

Well-deserved, Ms.Shakhina

#caketime

Comment down below your cake ideas for our future band 8.0 students

⚡️@alisherposts⚡️
✨@ad_astra_school ✨

#reflection_post

My election photo op sparked quite a bit of controversy, regrettably all fueled by misplaced anger and lack of desire to give each other the benefit of the doubt.

I decided to share my personal impressions on the current situation and rant a little about politics, philosophy and life in general. So, take the following post as nothing more than personal views of an observer who is trying to interpret the world through his prejudiced and ignorant eyes as much as the next guy.


I am not personally into politics. Although I sometimes read political tweets on social media for pure entertainment, I never give them a serious thought knowing my nitwit mind would crumble before it wrapped itself around the mysterious ways the world works. That said, I can't stress enough the importance of some political literacy to make informed decisions and not fall behind the curve. I don't particularly subscribe to one political ideology or the other, but rather support them all since they all are driven by desire to advance our society and leave a better world behind. In this sense, all political parties deserve full public backing whether sentimental or financial. But having all parties lead the country would be a recipe for disaster as our community would lack a unifying vision and leadership. From this perspective, the question of who gets to be the next president is not as important as we think as long as we are united under strong leadership.

True, political parties are not without their flaws. They are riddled with problems like poor policy implementation, failure to deliver on promises, bureaucracy, nepotism, corruption and so on. But that's nothing new. Name a period from history or a country which was virtually absent of all these problems. I doubt such a utopian era or country ever existed. This is simply because these problems are inherent to us all and here to stay with us. But does it mean the world has always been and will always be a problem-ridden place? Not necessarily. Every new dawn, we're blessed with a chance to undo our past failures and try to make the world a better place through willpower, enthusiasm and perseverance. But it is no easy job to do it unless we take a united front and stand up to forces that seek to divide and conquer us through manipulation and pitting us against each other by pointing out our gender, race, and political differences.

My involvement in presidential election was a mere gesture of support to our countrymen who, for better or worse, showed up today to keep the political engine that drives our country going. Without them and millions of other individuals filled with love of country and patriotism, however naïve they may across to you, we would not be having this discourse in comfort and peace. So, the least we can do it show them some appreciation.

In this post, I don't mean to claim the high moral ground, nor do I intend to demean you for your less than sensitive comments. Rather, I'd like to leave some food for thought. We are all stuck on this little tiny planet, and we are in this together whether we like it or not. You can either choose to keep living hating on your fellows and judge them or adopt a positive mindset and be the change you want to see in the world.

#Mukhammadali_Issues

⚡️@alisherposts⚡️

The pictures show the layout of a beachfront in 1950 and that of it today.

In 1950, the beachfront had only some facilities for public disposal. There was a road running from the top left corner to the right to the only car park in the area. On the right flank of the road, a playground for children, dining tables and a pavilion were found. In addition, a lighthouse on the bottom right with two 25m pools (one next to it and the other to its opposite left) were also features of the map.

However, there have been immense changes to the layout of this place. The most noticeable development has been the extension of the road, resembling an L-shape, to the lighthouse. Although the original car park, the dining tables and the pavilion have been retained, the playground has been supplanted by a brand new car park. Moreover, a new surf club has been erected between the lighthouse and the pool in its proximity, while the other pool has been doubled in size. To the left-hand side of this new pool, another surf club and a new restaurant have also been constructed.

Generally speaking, the coastal area has become more built-up over the period, with the construction of several new facilities in terms of dining and surfing. Of a particular note is the fact that the road infrastructure has been improved greatly by today, providing access to more amenities of the area.

#task1 #map #classwork #alisher_types

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The maps describe the changes which have taken place with respect to the sports section of a university since 1990.

In 1990, an outdoor park could be found in the north-west and a car park to its south. The only sports areas were an outdoor pool in the north-east corner and a tennis court in the south. The reception area and a café lined up along the west side of the outdoor pool while a changing room could be found further south.

The current layout of the area is far cry from what it used to be. The park has been cleared to make room for a new basketball court while the car park has been converted into a tennis court double the size of the previous one. As for the indoor facilities, the outdoor pool has been turned into an indoor one, and the changing room has been extended eastward. The old tennis court has given way to a new fitness center. Finally, the reception and the café remain unaltered.

Overall, while the sports section of the university campus was mostly outdoors in 1990, it now features both indoor and outdoor facilities.

#task1
193 words, #classwork
#Mukhammadali_Issues

⚡️@alisherposts⚡️

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Some people think that children can learn about history by visiting museums, while others feel that there are better ways to learn about history.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Paying a visit to museums is thought by some to be a good way for children to learn about history, whereas others believe that there are other more effective ways to do so. In my view, history is best learnt by combining museum trips with other sources of information.

There are a number of reasons why going to museums is shown to be a good way of studying the past. One of these is that children can experience relics of the past in real life. When they go any museum, be it about nature, engineering or culture, children have an opportunity to see exhibits with information labels attached that allow them to read and find out more about the history. This approach is arguably better than just reading bland facts and boring explanations provided by a teacher. Secondly, museums have guides available for hire and means of media, such as audio descriptions accessible by QR codes, that provide children with a chance to learn history in an interactive and engaging fashion. Descriptions given by these two sources are also likely to be more thorough and in-depth than those in shortened and edited school textbooks or on the internet.

Nevertheless, I would argue that other means of learning about history can be as effective as going to museums. The view that school textbooks are dull and not able to draw learners' interest is overrated, as they often feature such exercises as matching, gap filling and multiple choices both as classwork and homework. The part played by these activities is essential in instructing and consolidating acquired history knowledge. Another common, albeit no less important, source of information is YouTube, which houses large collections of documentary playlists. These are real treasure troves for young learners of history, as they portray vivid and intriguing media accompanied by beautiful narrations. For example, my schoolboy cousin has been assigned to find out more about World War II, and a YouTube documentary by BBC served as a useful and effective educational tool to this end.

In conclusion, museums are for sure great sources of information about the past for children. But this shouldn't mean that other channels of history knowledge - like school textbooks and YouTube - suffer in comparison, because they are also able to help young learners significantly. Therefore, I am of the view that both of these are equally crucial for children.

#task2 #classwork #alisher_types #discussion

⚡️@alisherposts⚡️

People are using a lot of online language translation apps.

Are there more advantages than disadvantages to such services?

Translation applications on the Internet are in widespread use these days. While there are some downsides to this trend, I believe its upsides are more significant.

Admittedly, online translation apps are not without their shortcomings. The most significant one is inaccuracies in interpretation. Because human languages are complex in nature, both from cultural and technical aspects, online translation tools often fail to account for cultural and linguistic nuances such as slang terms, jargon, and other similar culture-specific expressions. As a result, users many experience misunderstandings and possibly cause offence. Another negative implication is overdependence among language learners. Instant access to online translation applications such as Google Translate tempts the language learner to over-rely on them for learning purposes. This, in turn, creates a sense of complacency, creating a generation of incompetent language learners.

Despite the possible issues with frequent use of online translation apps, I share the view that these tools are beneficial. Convenience is the most immediate benefit of translation apps seeing as they save the user time and money. Google Translate, for instance, allows people to translate into over hundred languages instantly and at no cost. Thanks to this interpretation tool, people from all walks of life are more productive in their day-to-day business. From a cultural standpoint, translation apps on the web help overcome language barriers. Gone are the days when people avoided interaction with foreigners when travelling or at conferences for fear and embarrassment of poor language skills. Eliminating language barriers, translation apps enabled greater mutual understanding among people of different language backgrounds. Finally, translation apps can serve as a useful educational tool when used wisely. They can provide instant aid to foreign language learners, allowing them to develop better language skills.

In conclusion, the demerits of using online translation apps pale in comparison to their advantages such as convenience, a heightened sense of mutual understanding among people, and an educational help to the language learner.

#task2
320 words, #classwork
#Mukhammadali_Issues

⚡️@alisherposts⚡️

Not cooking today

Time to break some sweat

Feels great to be back after a minor injury

#reflection_post

Virtue-signalling at its peak

OR there's more to it than meets the eye?

In this post, I'm gonna be taking you down a journey of mental adventures I've been on since March 3 events as well as providing some context for the shot above (it was a completely heartbeat decision, btw). This post is UNFILTERED reflective writing meant to help me tidy up my thoughts, give you a glimpse into the mind of a random guy on social media, and hopefully share some unsolicited insights for those who can relate to my story. Without further ado, LET'S DIVE IN!


It all started with my initial public exposure back in March when my results and reaction video went viral and all of a sudden, I found myself in the brightest spotlight ever, or at least, it seemed that way at the time. In retrospect, it was just another day for media outlets and millions of other people who know there's more to life than IELTS. I'd always wondered what it would be like being in the public eye, but little did I know that it would take a big toll on personal mental health and focus.

Fame is not necessarily a mentally crippling experience unless you're always trying to match up to external expectations and maintain your public image. But being the immature me, I did exactly that. It backfired instantly. I started making bad decisions in terms of my work, personal life and pretty much everything. Lucky me, my ability to rationalize bad choices and fixed daily routine kept my life from sliding into a chaotic mess. But it all came at a cost...

My self-imposed restrictive lifestyle proved unsustainable. Every day went by, I was getting swamped within immovable blocks I set myself, cutting down all the room for any sort of creative endeavor or simply new experiences. Makes one feel like an non-player character (NPC) in a video game.

Those feelings weren't really alien to me as I'd always felt somewhat stuck in a rut for few years back then. But when you compound it with extreme obsession for repetition and consistency to stay at the top of your game, well, that is a different level of challenge. The only way out of this vicious cycle was to sit the test again not realizing I was simply restarting the cycle. Sat the test, no change.

I figured I needed a more radical solution, so it was time for critical self-reflection. To my luck, it worked. The reason behind all this mental mess was LACK OF SELF-AWARENESS.

Time to grow serious self-awareness and maturity. But how? Talk to a shrink? I doubt any shrink in my hometown speaks English. Better solution - WRITE. Hence, this post. Reflecting on my personal experiences and inner thoughts, here's what I came up with

Coping mechanism protocol X

- Maintain a positive frame of mind irrespective of your circumstances

- Disempower negative thoughts by ignoring them

- Practice stoicism (mental endurance)

- Practice being mindful (be in the moment, curb outside distractions, and create personal space)

- Have a moment of reflection (identity reinforcement)

- Start over (go back to the drawing board)

Another solution seems to be more public exposure so that I can get over this ordeal sooner, hence the photo above.

In a nutshell, past few months were a real wild rollercoaster. But I'm grateful to have had all those experiences. All this self-discovery and enlightenment wouldn't have happened were it not for those experiences.

#Mukhammadali_Issues

Peace

⚡️@alisherposts⚡️

The image depicts how ceramic pots are made.

Overall, the production of ceramic pots is a complex process involving both human and machine input; the process starts with digging clay from the ground and culminates with firing colored ceramic pots.

The first step is to excavate clay from the ground and load it onto a truck, which delivers the raw material to a factory. Upon arrival, clay is crushed thoroughly in two stages. While at the first stage clay is broken down into smaller pieces, it is finely ground to powder at the second. Powdered clay is then mixed with water before it is poured into molds before it is dried for 4-6 hours in a separate section.

Once dried, pots are assembled and transferred to an oven for initial firing, where they are heated at 1,000 degrees Celsius. After the initial firing, pots are colored manually. Finally, colored ceramic pots go through a second round of firing before they are ready.

#task1
162 words, #classwork
#Mukhammadali_Issues

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The image illustrates the steps by which chocolate is made. Overall, the production of chocolate takes 10 steps, one half of which take place on a farm while the other half at a factory.

Chocolate is made from cocoa beans grown in countries like S. America, Africa and Indonesia. At the first stage of the production, ripe cocoa pods containing cocoa beans are harvested. Having been harvested, pods are cracked open manually with a machete to extract white cocoa beans. These beans are then wrapped with large leaves to be fermented. Once fermented, beans are spread over a flat surface and left in the open to dry in the sun. Only after being dried are beans placed in large sacks of 64 kg and loaded onto a lorry or train for delivery to a factory.

Upon reaching the factory, beans are roasted in an oven at a temperature of 350 degrees Celsius. Roasted beans can then be crushed inside a grinder where beans’ outer shell is removed and inner part is kept. Finally, the inner part of chocolate beans is pressed in a pressing machine to obtain liquid chocolate.

#task1
189 words, #classwork
#Mukhammadali_Issues

⚡️@alisherposts⚡️

The movement of people from villages to cities for work can cause serious problems in both places.

What are the serious problems associated with this?

What measures can be taken to solve these problems?

Rural-to-urban migration in search of job opportunities has some negative implications for the countryside as well as cities. These problems primarily concern changing employment patterns in both areas, and they require government intervention to be solved.

The main consequence of rural migration for cities is increased competition in the labor market. An exodus of rural dwellers to urban areas for work creates a pool of cheap workforce in cities. Availability of cheap labor, in turn, means lower income and limited job opportunities for urban dwellers. Take the transportation sector as an example. Pay for drivers tend to drop when rural drivers willing to work for low wages move to cities, working to the detriment of urban citizens. This problem can be ameliorated by creating a dynamic job market in the countryside. This solution entails rural expansion of urban businesses and companies through tax exemptions. In doing so, the government manages to facilitate a broader range of job opportunities in rural areas, hence curbing rural migration.

Similarly, rural migration is followed by a change in the job market in the countryside. Movement of rural dwellers to cities mainly leads to shortage of labor in the agricultural sector. As a result of labor crisis in the countryside, countries are sure to experience major setbacks in food production seeing as most produce is produced in rural areas. The role of government in addressing this issue is once again pivotal. More precisely, it should offer laborers in the countryside financial incentives to prioritize farm work over other possible job options. Such incentives range from substantial pay rises to interest-free loans. Having secured a decent livelihood in the countryside, rural citizens are less likely to migrate to cities in pursuit of work.

In conclusion, while the main side-effects of rural migration are increased competition in the job market in cities and workforce shortage in rural areas, solutions require government intervention in forms of incentives to urban businesses to branch out in rural areas and to farm workers to stay in the countryside.

#task2
337 words, #classwork
#Mukhammadali_Issues

⚡️@alisherposts⚡️

Hi everyone, I'd like to tell you about a very interesting situation.

I sat the test on June 11 with the British Council in Bukhara. It was a typical exam, and I got my results within 5 days. But, I was really surprised to see the speaking score I was given, which was 7.5... I appealed of course, and I'm still waiting for the outcome.

Also, I've recently got my score breakdown for that same exam, and I was even more surprised. It's crazy. See it for yourself and leave your possible explanations in the comments section guys.

⚡️@alisherposts⚡️