Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Invest in an Afrikaans audio CD. Use a language-learning software. Learn the lyrics of Afrikaans songs. Watch Afrikaans TV shows and films with the subtitles (in Afrikaans) on. Read Afrikaans newspapers, magazines, and literature out loud.

Answer: Listen to the audio CD while you are driving, during your downtime, and before bed. Pay attention to how the words are pronounced and say the words out loud.  You can purchase audio CDs online, from your local bookstore, or from a language learning center. Many phrasebooks and textbooks also come with audio CDs. Language-learning software, like Rosetta Stone or Speechace, is another great way to work on your pronunciation. It typically uses speech recognition technology to develop and improve your pronunciation. The cost of a language-learning software can range from $100 to $300. Look up the lyrics of popular Afrikaans songs. Print the lyrics out. First listen to the song and how the words are pronounced. Then follow along with your lyrics in hand. Finally, try singing along once you have the rhythm down.  Learn the lyrics of popular Afrikaans songs by musicians like Kurt Darren, Snotkop, Steve Hofmyr, Juanita du Plessis, Emo Adams, Bok van Blerk, and the like. Afrikaans podcasts are also a great way to listen to local radio stations in South Africa. Focus on the way the actors are speaking and how they are pronouncing certain words. If there is a word you are unfamiliar with, write it down. Look up the definition and pronunciation at a later time. To make it fun, watch the dubbed version of your favorite movie or TV series in Afrikaans like Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. As you read out loud, do not be afraid to imitate the accent of a true native speaker, even if you think you sound silly. If you come across an unfamiliar word, write it down, look up its definition and pronunciation, and add it to your flashcards.  Some examples of common Afrikaans newspapers are Afrikaans News24, Die Burger (for Cape provinces), Volksblad (for Free State), Beeld, and Republikien Online. A few examples of well-known Afrikaans literary writers are Sheila Cussons, Wilma Stockenström, Karel Schoeman, Elsa Joubert, and Etienne van Heerden.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Apply a flea and tick spray or dip. Quarantine your pets.

Answer: Your veterinarian should be able to supply you with a safe, effective treatment for your pet. Remember to apply the treatment the same day you clean your home and treat it with a chemical solution, so your pets don't carry fleas back into the house. Keep them in an area with smooth surfaces that are easy to clean, such as a tiled bathroom or kitchen, while you clean your house from top to bottom. If they have a comfortable space to play outside, that's even better.  If you're concerned about your pets spending time around flea and tick repellent chemicals or outside, consider boarding them with the vet while you clean and treat your house for fleas and ticks. Make sure the fleas and ticks are completely gone, both from your pets and from your house, before you bring them back inside.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make sure your Mac can run OS X 10.6. Purchase a copy of Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard). Install OS X 10.6 on your Mac. Click the Apple Menu icon. Click Software Update. Make sure the "Safari" box is checked. Click Install [number] Items. Wait for the updates to finish installing.

Answer: You can't update Safari on OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or earlier, so you'll need to upgrade to at least OS X 10.6, which means your Mac must have at least one gigabyte of RAM. You can verify this requirement by clicking the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the screen, clicking About This Mac, and looking at the number next to "Memory". You can buy a hard copy from Apple's store (http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard), or you can search for "Mac OS X Snow Leopard" on Amazon. Snow Leopard is the first rendition of OS X to run the Apple App Store, which is necessary to update to newer operating systems such as Yosemite or MacOS. You can also use the App Store to update Safari. To do so, insert the Snow Leopard CD into your Mac's CD slot (it's on the left side of the Mac's housing) and follow the on-screen instructions. You will have to restart your Mac during the installation process. It's an apple-shaped icon in the top-left corner of the screen. After a moment, you'll see a window pop up with several update options. You can elect to update to a newer version of OS X (e.g., Yosemite) from this window as well, though doing so will take some time. This button is in the bottom-right corner of the "Update" window. Doing so will install each item next to which you placed a checkmark. You may need to restart your computer during this process. Once the installation is complete, your Mac's version of Safari should be up-to-date for OS X 10.6, and you should no longer encounter error messages when attempting to access pages or software in Safari.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Sit up straight and speak clearly. Be truthful. Tell your side of the story. Don't interrupt or talk over the principal. Take personal responsibility for your actions.

Answer:
Body language is an important factor in how your principal looks at you. Make sure to straighten your clothing, sit up straight, and shake your principal's hand when you meet them. When you talk to the principal, don't mumble and speak as clearly as possible so that you give them a good impression. This may make the entire conversation smoother. Sometimes people get so scared of getting into trouble that they may lie or make things up to get out of it. This can backfire and get you into more trouble than if you just told the truth. When you start talking to the principal, don't make things up and remain honest.  Lying here or there will make the principal question other things in your story. Lying can cause more stress later on because you'll have to stick to your false story and it can be hard to remember made-up details. Tell the principal in detail what happened and don't leave anything out. Explain why you did what you did, and what led to the situation that you're getting in trouble for. Try to include as many details as you can so that the principal gets an accurate picture of the situation.  For instance, you can say, "Joe put his foot out and tripped Mary, but she turned around and thought it was me. Mr Collins didn't see exactly what happened, so he assumed that Mary was right." Or you could say, "Raul started screaming in my face, so I screamed back. He got mad because I called him out for how he treats other students and that's when he started punching me. I was just trying to get him off of me, I didn't really want to fight." Talking over or interrupting the principal is rude. If the principal is annoyed with you, it may mean a harsher punishment. Instead, let the principal talk and answer their questions as they ask them. Talking over someone may also cause them to mirror your behavior, and it could prevent you from telling your side of the story. If you know that you did something wrong, it's best to take responsibility for your actions early on. This will actually make your principal respect you more. Think about what you did, what caused you to do it, and acknowledge the fact that you made a mistake.  You can say something like "I shouldn't have pushed John back, I can admit that. I was just angry that he shoved me, and it was an automatic response. It's not how I usually am, but I was wrong." Or something like, "Honestly, I did skip school that day. I don't really have a good explanation, but now I know it's wrong and I take full responsibility for what I did. I just hope that it doesn't lessen all of the good stuff I've done over the school year."