The monsoon is an extraordinary wind. it blows in the summer
and winter. in the summer, the wind blows from the south-west. it picks up moisture from the inside ocean .
when the monsoon reaches land, it
releases that moisture as rain. in india, the coming of the summer monsoon
means the start of the rainy season.
the rains in india are unbelievably heavy. the water pours down in torrents. it
tills the major rivers to overflowing. homes and farms are washed away. people
and animals drown if they are not able to swim to safety. the monsoon changes
its direction with the seasons. in the winter, the wind blows from the north-east.
the winter monsoon is usually a dry wind. it does not bring very heavy rainfall
like the summer monsoon does.
17.
what is the topic of the first paragraph?
a, rainy season
b, the monsoon
c, indian ocean
18. what are “torrents”?
a, major rivers
b, heavy rains
c, changing winds

each year on this day, i make it a point to listen to dr. martin luther king jr.’s great “i have a dream” speech. it’s electrifying every single time.

the content of dr. king’s speech, his inspiring presence, and the moment in history all came together to make the iconic “i have a dream” speech the defining moment of the american civil rights movement. but there are several other reasons why this speech, delivered over 50 years ago, remains an example of one of the best speeches in american history.

since part of my job is to people become better presenters, i’ve noticed several techniques that we can all learn from and be inspired by in this magnificent speech.

it’s anchored in a powerful related location

in most cases, you can’t handpick the spot to give a presentation, as mlk did for supreme symbolic effect when he stood on the steps of the lincoln memorial and echoed the opening words of the gettysburg address (“five score years ago . . ). but you absolutely can amplify your message by adapting it to your setting and location.