MAIN IDEAS / IMPLIED MAIN IDEAS

What is the main idea?

Most types of technological change in factories may ultimately result in an increase in global unemployment. A technological revolution is rapidly replacing human beings with machines in virtually every sector and industry. For example, the introduction of assembly line production methods and automated manufacturing processes using robotics has resulted in the disappearance of whole work categories and job assignments. Millions of workers have been retrenched causing a spike in unemployment rate. In short, modern technology seems to heighten the problem of global unemployment.

• Modern technology seems to heighten the problem of global unemployment

• Most types of technological change in factories may ultimately result in an increase in global unemployment.

• A technological revolution is rapidly replacing human beings with machines in virtually every sector and indu

• Millions of workers have been retrenched causing a spike in unemployment rate

What is the implied main idea?

First of all, students should have motivation, interest and determination to learn English. They should grab every single chance to use English in their daily lives. They should be encouraged to practice all the four skills in English which are reading, speaking, listening and writing. They are able to increase their vocabulary by cultivating a good habit of reading. They should also participate in English speaking environments.

• There are some useful and practical ways for students to improve their English language competency.

• Learning a language is not easy, let alone mastering it.

• Learning English requires students to practice all four skills.

• Only with constant practice will students be able to build a strong foundation in the English language.

What is the implied main idea?

Sometimes fear can be a great motivator. Once when I was in high school, I tried out for a part in the school play. I was surprised and thrilled when I was given one of the leads. Never for a moment, however, did I consider how long my part was or how hard I would have to work to memorize it. All I could think of was how much attention I was getting from my friends. I even ignored the warnings of the play's director who told me I would be in trouble if I did not begin to memorize my lines. The reality of my situations finally sank in during our first dress rehearsal when I stumbled all over my lines, and the rest of the cast laughed at me. That night, and for two weeks leading up to the play, I spent hours going over my lines. Miraculously, I got through the first night of the play without missing (at least obviously) many of my lines. As a result of that experience, I learned two things: first, that I could do almost anything if I was frightened enough and second, that I would never try out for another play.

• Sometimes fear can be a great motivator.

• The reality of my situations finally sank in during our first dress rehearsal when I stumbled all over my lines, and the rest of the cast laughed at me.

• Although I would never try out for another acting gig, I realise that because of intense fear, I managed to successfully survive my first experience of acting in a school play.

• I would never try out for another play.

What is the main idea?

Medical tourism refers to people travelling abroad to obtain medical treatment. In the past, this usually referred to those who travelled from less-developed countries to major medical centers in highly developed countries for treatment unavailable at home. However, in recent years it may equally refer to those from developed countries who travel to developing countries for lower priced medical treatments. People travel for dental surgeries, cosmetic surgeries and even fertility treatments. Medical tourism is also for patients with rare conditions and may need to travel to countries where the condition and treatment is better understood. However, almost all types of healthcare are available, including psychiatry, alternative medicine, convalescent care and even burial services.

• Almost all types of healthcare are available, including psychiatry, alternative medicine, convalescent care and even burial services.

• In recent years it may equally refer to those from developed countries who travel to developing countries for lower priced medical treatments.

• Medical tourism refers to people travelling abroad to obtain medical treatment.

What is the implied main idea?

When an American president takes a vacation, his assistants usually emphasize to news reporters the work that he does during his vacation. In contrast, when the prime minister of Japan took a vacation a while ago, his aides emphasized to the press that his purpose was relaxation- no work at all. In Japan's newspapers and on radio and TV, the press reported the prime minister's activities during his time off: He went to parties, took walks in the forest, read poetry books and played golf and tennis.

• There is a difference in what it means to be on vacation for leaders.

• The Japanese prime minister spent his leave by reading books, attending parties, playing golf and tennis and talking walks in the forest.

• American presidents usually do some kind of work when on leave.

• The leaders' aides are usually busier than usual when the leaders go on holidays.

What is the main idea?

Nowadays, most Malaysians have to bear with increasingly heavy financial burdens due to the rising costs of food, housing, transportation and education. The continuously rising cost of living may mean that many Malaysians could end up with little or no savings at all. It is a matter of increasing concern that as tens of thousands of Malaysians depart the workforce, they may face a financial crisis during their golden years because they do not have enough money put aside for a reasonably comfortable retirement.

• Malaysians are currently living in debt.

• Malaysian retirees will have insufficient funds for their retirement.

• Malaysians will live in poverty when they retire from the workforce.

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The sun is a ball of hot gas. It gives off heat and light, which are vital to life on earth. It also blasts out a constant stream of charged particles. This stream is known as solar wind. It hurtles through space at incredible speeds. It takes about forty hours for the solar wind to traverse the 150 million kilometers separating the sun and the earth.

• The sun is a ball of hot gas.

• Solar wind is extremely fast.

• Solar wind is necessary for life.

• Solar wind is a constant stream of charged particles.

What is the main idea?

Psychologists often use a method called "behaviour therapy" to help individuals solve their personality problems. In the same way, they can help people who feel that they have problems with their money: They give them "assignments". If a person is a compulsive spender, for instance, a therapist might teach him self-discipline in this way: On the first day of his therapy, he must go into a store, stay five minutes, and then leave. On the second day, he should stay for ten minutes and try something on. On the third day, he stays for fifteen minutes and asks the salesclerk a question but does not buy anything. Soon he will learn that nothing bad will happen to him if he doesn't buy anything, and he can solve the problem of compulsive buying.

• Nothing bad will happen to a compulsive shopper after seeing a psychologist.

• Behaviour therapy, a method used by psychologists, can help compulsive shoppers by modifying their behaviours.

• Psychologists often use a method called "behaviour therapy" to help individuals solve their personality problems

• Psychologists help people with their money problems.

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A moderate netizen will probably use between five to fifteen username or password combinations to log in to email accounts, social networking sites, discussion boards, news and entertainment sites, online stores, online banking accounts and so on. People who are heavy users of email and Internet applications at work may even have more than 30 required username/password combinations. Some of these accounts require a specific number of symbols and digits, while others need to have the password changed every 60 days. The number of passwords becomes mind-boggling when you have to memorize all the codes to access things like your internet banking account, the ATM, home alarm systems and voicemail, in addition to the former list of password combinations. The frustration caused by having to memorize such a long list of login credentials has grown so prevalent that it now actually has a name: password fatigue.

• People are required to memorize too many passwords due to work obligations.

• The need to memorize too many passwords has become a widespread problem.

• Technological advancement has resulted in too many security requirements.

• Password combinations are becoming too complicated to memorize.

What is the main idea?

Compared to children and teenagers, adults have special needs and requirements as learners. The field of adult learning was pioneered by Malcom Knowles. He discovered that adults are largely autonomous and self-directed. To be effective, teachers must actively involve adult participants in the learning process and serve as facilitators for them- guiding participants to draw their own conclusions rather than supplying them with facts. They must show the adult participants how the class will help them reach their goals. After all, adult learners appreciate and educational programme that is organized and has clearly defined elements.

• Adult learners prefer independent studying over classroom teaching.

• Teachers have to facilitate lessons differently for adult learners.

• Special skill sets are required in order to teach adult learners.

• Adults are harder to teach than teenagers and children.