INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Based on vocabulary you have learnt, attempt to translate or at the very least, get a gist of the contents' meaning or aim.  Guess the meaning based on the context, visual or auditorial clues before looking them up in a dictionary.

SUMMARY: Read books, magazine articles, and other "real life" material whenever possible. Read some material in the language every day. Make a list of new words as you come across them.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Poor posture causes shallow breathing which harms your voice projection. You should also avoid slumping shoulders and slouching as these cause your words to be pointed towards the floor rather than your audience.  Stand straight with your chin up and shoulders back to project your voice out to the audience. Sitting can make voice projection more difficult, so proper posture is critical. Make sure to sit towards the front edge of your chair with your back as straight and elongated as possible. Pretend there is a string at the top of your head holding it up and straight. Some people think of projecting their voice as pushing to make it louder, but that only causes strain to your vocal cords, exacerbating the problem. Instead, you want to make your voice larger. When pushing your voice to project, you'll feel strain in your throat as you do after yelling. When making your voice bigger, you'll feel your chest doing the work. Imagine that your throat and mouth are huge, as big as the room you're speaking in. This will help the muscles inside your throat pull away and relax as they do when you yawn, so a bigger voice can emerge. Never cover your mouth when you speak- any object between your mouth and the person you talk to will obstruct your voice even more. It's also helpful to avoid fillers such as “um” or “uh” as these tend to make your voice trail off instead of project outward. Studying yourself while you speak will help you identify any possible pitfalls you may be succumbing to. Watch to see if you bring your hand up to cover your mouth, or if you start to slouch and look at the ground. Being able to see pitfalls in real time helps you learn to quickly fix them. Like the mirror trick, recording yourself to play back later will help you hear whether you're on the right track, or if you're pushing your voice instead of making it bigger. If you're pushing, your voice tends to sound strained and a bit higher in pitch than normal. Making your voice bigger should result in a slightly deeper and broader sound when played back.
Summary: Improve your posture. Make your voice bigger. Avoid nervous habits. Talk to the mirror. Record yourself speaking.

They are easy to digest and high in potassium, which is depleted by vomiting and diarrhea. They are also rich in amylase-resistant starch, which has been shown to end diarrhea more quickly. Some find ripe bananas to be easier on the stomach than the under-ripe bananas. Find what works for you. Rice helps to improve the rate of rehydration and decrease the length of illness. You can prepare rice in several ways:  Use a rice cooker. Bring 1 cup of rice and 2 cups of water to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Wait until all the water is absorbed, approximately 20 minutes.  Cook rice in boiling water until soft enough to eat, then strain. Apples are a low fiber food that helps to make your stool firmer. Raw fruits are difficult to digest, so applesauce is preferred to a whole apple or slices. To make your own applesauce:  Place 6 peeled, cored, and quartered apples in a large pot along with 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Use a potato masher if necessary to break up any chunks. Stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar. You can also add ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon, though this may upset your stomach. If purchasing apple sauce, make sure to buy unsweetened or 'no sugar added' applesauce varieties. Toast is another easily digested, low fiber food that will help to firm up your stool. For added nutrition, you should feel free to spread jam on your toast if you can stomach it. You will probably want to avoid butter and peanut butter, as they are high in fat, which is hard on your stomach. While whole grain toast is typically healthier than white toast, that is not as important here. The high fiber content in whole grain products can lead to gastric upset.
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One-sentence summary -- Eat bananas. Prepare white rice. Purchase or make applesauce. Make toast.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Different rhyming schemes are available to rappers, from AABB to AXXA. These rhyming styles dictate which words rhyme in your lyrics. Study them and develop your rhyming versatility.  Most verses in rap songs are "16 bars" or 4 sets of 4 lines of lyrics in a song. Start with simple rhyming schemes like ABAB and build up to include more complex rhymes. An example of an ABAB rhyme is "That cat, over there, in the hat, on the bear." The last word in the first and third lines rhyme as well as the last word in the second and fourth line. Some rhymes are known as half-rhymes if they have similar sounding ending consonant sounds but do not fully rhyme. An example would be "bald" and "held." Some artists get so complex and into their art that they forget that it must also appeal to the general audience. As you build up your lyrical skills, make sure to keep the listener in mind and don't get too fancy or else you may lose fans.  Taking risks are a part of being a popular artist, but sometimes you can lose fans if they don't like the direction you're going in. Just because a song is catchy does not mean that it has to lack substance. The hook is the part of the song that is often repeated and is the portion of the track that's usually most remembered by fans. For other genres of music, this is typically referred to as the chorus. Having a good hook in a song is incredibly important if you want it to be popular. The hook should be catchy, memorable, and should embody the song.  A popular hook from the past is Chamillionaire's "Ridin Dirty." "They see me rollin', they hatin', Patrollin' and tryna catch me ridin' dirty. Tryna catch me ridin' dirty."  If you aren't a singer or aren't good with hooks, consider collaborating with an R&B singer who would be better equipped. Think of something that helps support the verses in your songs. Regardless of how popular or famous you get, it's important to stay on the top of your game. Rapping is a skill that requires discipline and practice so make sure to regularly practice to work out your rapping abilities.  Take every opportunity to show other people your songs and get feedback. Practice in front of the mirror, while you're in the car, or taking a walk.

SUMMARY:
Master the various rhyming schemes that exist. Build up your rhyming ability but keep it catchy. Have the ability to deliver a good hook. Never stop practicing to stay sharp on your wordplay.