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.
To praise someone is to let them know that they have done a good job.
Some people expect to be praised when they have performed well.
Knowing when and how to praise someone is an important skill.
It’s important not to praise people when they haven’t done a good enough job.
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 you accidentally hurt someone it’s usually a good idea to apologize.
To forgive someone is to accept their apology.
If someone rejects your apology, it means they haven’t forgiven you.
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 doesn’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 confidence.
A good teacher encourage 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 discouraged if they don't receive praise or recognition for their work.
An example of an order : "Get me some tea."
Science Vocabulary
There are many different cycles in nature, such as the cycle of seasons.
A cycle is a series of events that repeat, such as the daily cycle of light and dark.
The time it takes for a cycle to repeat itself it its period.
The number of times a cycle repeats itself within a period of time is its frequency.
To evolve means to change or improve over a period of time.
In biology, the theory of evolution says that advanced life forms such as humans have evolved from lower forms of life.
Life forms evolve because they have to adapt in order to survive.
According to science we have all evolved from simple one-celled organisms.
A force of attraction brings two objects closer together, such as the force of gravity.
A force of repulsion pushes two objects away from each other, such as the force between two electrons.
Gravity is a force of attraction between two objects with mass.
If two people are attracted to each other, they want to be together.
To transform means to change from one form into another.
A transformation occurs when an object takes on a new appearance or structure.
In marriage, a wife’s attempt to transform the behavior of her husband is often unsuccessful.
A good leader can transform an unsuccessful company into a successful one by changing how it is organized.
To inherit something means to get it without having to ask or work for it.
A child from a very rich family may inherit a lot of money.
Eye and hair color are inherited traits.
He inherited a large fortune when his parents died, so he doesn’t have to work anymore.
A good friend of mine has never had to work, because everything he has is inherited.
Gravity is a force of attraction between two objects with mass. In human interactions, there are also forces of attraction. Two people may find each other attractive. If two people are attracted to each other, they want to be together.
