Social Relations
To criticize someone is to point out their faults or mistakes.
Some people appreciate constructive criticism which can help them develop their skills.
(Some people cannot take any criticism without feeling hurt.
Learning how to provide and take constructive criticism is an important skill.)
To praise someone is to let them know that they have done a good job.
Some people except to be praise when they have performed well.
(It's important not to praise people when they haven't done a good enough job.
Knowing when and how to praise someone is an important skill.)
To apologize to someone is to admit that you have done something wrong or hurtful.
One way to apologize is to say you are sorry.
If your apology isn't accepted it means the person hasn't forgiven you.
(If someone reject your apology,it means the person hasn't forgiven you.
If you accidentally hurt someone it's usually a good idea to apologize.)
To order people to do something means to use your power or position to get them to do it.
Many people dislike being ordered to do things.
In many cases it's better to make a request than order someone to do something.
(If someone dosen't follow orders,he or she may be punished.
A boss may order his employees to do something and they will usually agree to do it,even if they don't want to.)
To encourage someone is to support their efforts and help build their cofidence.
A good teacher encourages students to do their best.
To discourage someone is to take away their confidence.
(It's discouraging to work for someone who never shows appreciation for your hard work.
Some people are doscouraged if they don't receive praise or recognition for their work.)
Science Vocabulary
There are many different cycles in nature,such as the cycle of seasons.
A cycle is a serious of events that repeat,such as the daily cycle of night and dark.
(The time it takes for a cycle to repeat itself is its period.)
To evolve means to change or imporove over a period of time.
In biology,the thri of evolution saies that advance life forms such as humans have envolved from lower forms of life.
(Life forms evolve because they have to adapt in order to survive.)
A force of attraction brings two objects closer together such as the force of gravity.
A force of repotion pushes two objects away from each other such as the force between two electrons.
(Gravity is a force of attraction between two objects mass.)
To tansform means to change from one form into another.
A transformation occurs when an object takes on a new appearance or structure.
(Over a period of time,the process of evolution can transform the appearance of a species of life.)
To inherit something means to get it without having to ask or work for it.
A child from very rich family may inherit a lot of money.
(Eye and hair color are inherited traits.)
(A good leader can transform an unsuccessful company into a successful one by changing how it is organized.)
(If two people are attracted to each other,they want to be together.)
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