THE second is that you should bear in mind that from this day forth, you are not mere isolated units in society, you are not merely women who desire to help the best interests of all women, but that you are members of a noble profession, and that you have the responsibility which is linked with comradeship towards every other medical person, man or woman. Let us strive to enter into the common life, let us free ourselves from petty jealousies, let us ignore all that is opposed to comradeship in the attitude of others towards us,* and never allow ourselves to be guilty in the same way towards them, seeking in all things to promote the highest aims and interests of the profession, to purge it of its flaws and to add to its honour.
* See also Ralph Waldo Emerson on No Offence.
Précis
Anderson went on to say that the new students should see themselves not just as women breaking down barriers or serving the public, but as members of an honourable profession; and for the sake of pride in the reputation of doctors everywhere, they should treat their male colleagues with respect, even if the respect was not always mutual. (58 / 60 words)
Anderson went on to say that the new students should see themselves not just as women breaking down barriers or serving the public, but as members of an honourable profession; and for the sake of pride in the reputation of doctors everywhere, they should treat their male colleagues with respect, even if the respect was not always mutual.
Variations: 1.increase the length of this precis to exactly 65 words. 2.reduce the length of this precis to exactly 55 words. 3.introduce one of the following words into the precis: because, may, must, otherwise, since, unless, until, who.
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Spinners Find in Think and Speak
For each group of words, compose a sentence that uses all three. You can use any form of the word: for example, cat → cats, go → went, or quick → quickly, though neigh → neighbour is stretching it a bit.
This exercise uses words found in the accompanying passage.
1 Early. Not. Zeal.
2 General. Let. They.
3 High. Noble. Toward.
Variations: 1. include direct and indirect speech 2. include one or more of these words: although, because, despite, either/or, if, unless, until, when, whether, which, who 3. use negatives (not, isn’t, neither/nor, never, nobody etc.)
Adjectives Find in Think and Speak
For each word below, compose sentences to show that it may be used as an adjective. Adjectives provide extra information about a noun, e.g. a black cat, a round table, the early bird etc..
This exercise uses words found in the accompanying passage.
1 Trying. 2 Stronger. 3 Same. 4 Better. 5 Tasteful. 6 Good. 7 Common. 8 Even. 9 Higher.
Variations: 1.show whether your adjective can also be used as e.g. a noun, verb or adverb. 2.show whether your adjective can be used in comparisons (e.g. good/better/best). 3.show whether your adjective can be used in attributive position (e.g. a dangerous corner) and also in predicate position (this corner is dangerous).
Confusables Find in Think and Speak
In each group below, you will find words that are similar to one another, but not exactly the same. Compose your own sentences to bring out the similarities and differences between them, whether in meaning, grammar or use.
This exercise uses words found in the accompanying passage.
High Tiles Find in Think and Speak
Make words (three letters or more) from the seven letters showing below, using any letter once only. Each letter carries a score. What is the highest-scoring word you can make?
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