Reading and Comprehension (2)

When buying someone a gift, it important to consider that person's hobbies, preferences, and needs. Getting someone something he or she really wants or needs will mean much more to him or her and will be remembered. It is worth mentioning that, perhaps, this method will encourage that same person to get you something you truly want instead of the same package of socks at Christmas time.This paragraph is about: .........

It is important to choose wisely and carefully when buying a cordless drill. There are so many varieties out there and different levels of quality. While searching for a low price is always a good idea, quality must be the priority or a cheap inadequate tool might fail and make the consumer spend more when he/she has to buy the good quality tool after the first purchase. Some things to consider when buying a cordless drill are: the reputation of the company that made the tool, the voltage of the tool, expected or tested lifespan and whether it comes with a comprehensive warranty or not.This paragraph is about: .........

Refinishing furniture can be very rewarding. After the old paint or stain is stripped away and/or sanded off and a new coat of paint or stain is applied, a dramatic difference is often immediately apparent. If the hardware on the piece of furniture is old and ugly, new hardware can make a big difference in the look of the piece. These two things, alone, can result in a unique, new-looking piece of furniture instead of a shabby, old, dinged-up piece.This paragraph is about: .........

Double-checking the alarm on your alarm clock can save you a lot of money and heartache. I don't know how many times I have failed to wake up on time due to an alarm that was set for the wrong, wake-up time. I recommend using two alarm clocks set a minute apart and checking them both twice just before you go to bed. That way, one can be relatively sure that he or she will wake up at the proper time.This paragraph is about: .........

Providing the perfect environment for your plants to grow in can be a complex task. Each kind of plant has its own specific requirements. For example, each needs different light levels to grow properly, different soil mediums, different nutrients, different levels of acidity or alkalinity, and different water requirements. In addition, insects and/or other pests are often of great concern.This paragraph is about: .........

Road trips can be very fun but they can also be stressful. Ensuring that everything is packed and accounted for takes time and effort and can have disastrous results if something is left out. The route one will take must also be carefully researched beforehand and can be a source of stress if the wrong route is taken. Also, making sure that the vehicle you are taking, if applicable, is in good working order is absolutely crucial if one wants to enjoy his or her trip.This paragraph is about: .........

American software firms are outsourcing a lot of the software creation tasks to India. Computer programmers in India are willing to work for lower wages than their American counterparts and are receiving more work because of this. We will likely see many important innovations in software design coming out of India in the near future.This paragraph is about: .........

Good friends provide many benefits in life. They provide a support network, a source of advice and knowledge and fun times. They are there to enjoy the good parts of your life along with you and help you through the difficult parts. It is often well worth the time and effort it takes to make and keep a friend.This paragraph is about: .........

People have widely differing attitudes towards dogs. Some have a close bond of personal friendship and love with their dogs while others see them as an annoyance, another source of work, and as potentially dangerous. Some people declare that their best friend is their dog and others feel that dogs are best viewed as workers that serve a purpose. There is quite a difference in where people fall on the continuum of loving and loathing dogs.This paragraph is about: .........

Some people believe that there are many children in the United States with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Others believe that there are a few genuine cases but most cases are misdiagnosed; with the symptoms arising from laziness, bad parenting or other factors such as too much exposure to television at too young of an age. Doctors also have differing opinions on this matter and a consensus between doctors or citizens does not seem possible for quite some time.This paragraph is about:. .........