Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The Agricultural Revolution: Crash Course World History


If you are in C22 and you like history, then you will like this. There are also courses on many other different topics.

We're going to listen to the first five minutes and then we'll answer the questions below.

1
What is the purpose of the test mentioned in the video?
a
To measure your knowledge of history.
b
To determine if you are a productive citizen.
c
To evaluate your ability to think critically.
d
To assess your understanding of celebrity marriages.
2
According to the video, how did humans transition from hunting and gathering to creating modern inventions?
a
Through advancements in technology.
b
By developing new agricultural techniques.
c
Through a gradual process over thousands of years.
d
By learning from written records.
3
What does the video suggest about the origins of the English language?
a
It evolved from creole languages.
b
It was created by children.
c
It developed from ancient Latin.
d
It originated from written records.
4
According to the video, why did humans settle near shorelines?
a
To have access to abundant marine life.
b
To avoid dangerous predators.
c
To establish trade routes with other civilizations.
d
To take advantage of fertile soil for farming.
5
What advantage did agriculture offer to early human societies?
a
A stable food supply.
b
Increased leisure time.
c
Improved health and nutrition.
d
Greater opportunities for cultural expression.
6
What is one disadvantage of agriculture mentioned in the video?
a
Increased risk of famine.
b
Destruction of natural habitats.
c
Limited variety in food sources.
d
Difficulty in adapting to changing climates.
7
How did the development of agriculture contribute to the growth of cities?
a
By creating a surplus of food.
b
By promoting specialization of labor.
c
By encouraging trade and commerce.
d
By providing resources for construction.
8
According to the video, what impact did agriculture have on the environment?
a
It led to the extinction of certain species.
b
It caused significant deforestation.
c
It resulted in the depletion of natural resources.
d
It contributed to climate change.
9
What conclusion can be drawn about the relationship between agriculture and human society?
a
Agriculture has always been beneficial to human societies.
b
The advantages of agriculture outweigh the disadvantages.
c
The transition to agriculture was a necessary step in human development.
d
The impact of agriculture on society is still a topic of debate.
10
What is the main message conveyed by the video?
a
The importance of understanding the history of agriculture.
b
The impact of agriculture on human civilization.
c
The benefits and drawbacks of the modern food industry.
d
The role of foraging in early human societies.

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Tips to learn English. Number 1.


Word Stress
 is golden key number One for speaking and understanding English.

Word Stress is very important. You can try to learn about Word Stress. This is one of the best ways for you to understand spoken English—especially English spoken fast.

What is Word Stress?

Take 3 words: photograph, photographer, photographic, for example. Do they sound the same when spoken? No! They sound very different, because one syllable in each word is "stressed" (stronger than the others).

PHOtograph

phoTOgrapher

photoGRAPHic


This happens in all words with two or more syllables:

TEACHer, JaPAN, CHINa, aBOVE, converSAtion, INteresting, imPORtant, deMAND, etCETera

The syllables that are not stressed are "weak" or "small" or "quiet". Native speakers of English listen for the stressed syllables, not the weak syllables. If you use Word Stress in your speech, you will instantly and automatically improve your pronunciation and your comprehension.

If you have an English teacher, ask him or her to help you understand Word Stress. Try to hear the stress in words each time you listen to English—on the radio, or in films for example. Your first step is to hear and recognise it. After that, you can use it!

For more about Word Stress—with audio files for you to listen to—please click on:

Word Stress | Pronunciation | EnglishClub




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