INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While data entry is a great resume builder, most people do not stay in the field long-term as salaries are relatively low in comparison to other office positions.  Data entry workers make roughly $23,000 to $35,000 a year. Most people fall somewhere in the middle of that spectrum, pulling in $28,000 a year.  Chance of advancement depends on the company and your relationship with your employers. However, there is no specific career path for a data entry work and advancement is not as likely as it might be with other office jobs. As you find data entry positions, try and stay in touch with co-workers and supervisors. Make a good impression and express your interest in a long-term career in the field of data entry. This increases the likelihood that you'll be selected to move up and take on higher paying jobs with more responsibilities in the future. Oftentimes, a data entry position can serve as a stepping stone for other work. Consider what you might want to do long-term.  Administrative and customer service positions are often given to longtime data entry workers. If you enjoy working with people, you might learn about these kinds of jobs and talk to your supervisors about how to obtain them.  If your data entry is math or science heavy, computer science and other technical positions could open up down the road. Government organizations often provide training programs to help data entry workers up their skill set. This can lead to advanced positions with more responsibilities. Look into programs in your area that cater to your interests and goals.

SUMMARY: Familiarize yourself with average salaries. Network with other professionals. Consider your long-term career goals.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You can find sample questions by visiting the official IELTS website: https://www.ielts.org/en-us/about-the-test/sample-test-questions. There are also lots of downloadable practice exams online. These exams and questions will familiarize you with the format of the exam. Getting comfortable with the types of recordings and questions you’ll face is key to improving your score. The British Council, for example, has a practice exam available here: https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/prepare-test/free-sample-tests/listening-sample-test-1/listening-section-1. If you feel more comfortable studying in a structured, classroom environment, a test preparation course may be right for you. Be aware that if you choose in-person instruction, these classes can get pricey. You may need to spend some time saving up or budgeting if you feel you need a class to pass the IELTS exam. For example, an official IELTS test preparation course administered by an English Language Center (ELC) in Boston or Los Angeles costs $445 USD per week, and it last 4-7 weeks. If you choose a less accelerated program (24-47 weeks, for example), instruction costs $385 USD per week. Online courses will generally be less expensive (and may sometimes be available for free!) than classroom instruction. However, you’ll receive less one-on-one interaction with your instructor(s) and fellow classmates. Still, this is a good option if you feel like a course will help you develop a structured study plan.  The British Council provides access to a free online preparation seminar. Go online to find enrollment dates for this class.  You’ll be able to find 8-week online prep courses for about $100 USD. Especially if you’re not enrolled in a class, it’s a good idea to get a test prep booklet. The CD contains samples of the Listening exam. The booklet also provides examples of examiner comments on responses. Reading these comments will help you understand what the test-givers are looking for in a correct answer. Choose a quiet spot where you know you won’t be interrupted for at least an hour. Time yourself so that you don’t go over the 30 minute mark for the recordings. Leave just 10 minutes at the end of your practice exam to transfer your answers to the “official” answer sheet.
Summary: Go online to look for sample test questions and exams. Enroll in an in-person prep course. Choose an online prep course if you’re on a budget. Purchase official IELTS audio CDs and practice tests. Simulate the test environment during practice tests.

Etymology is the study of the meanings of words. It also looks at the origins of words, and how they have changed over time. By learning about etymology, you can find new ways to define unknown words without using a dictionary.  Start by looking at each part of the word in question. It is very helpful to look to see if the word has a common prefix. Prefixes are the first part of the word. For example, a common prefix is "anti". "Anti" means "against". Knowing this should help you figure out the meanings of words such as "antibiotic" or "antithesis". "Extra" is a prefix that means "beyond". Use this to figure out words such as "extraterrestrial" or "extracurricular". Other common prefixes are "hyper", "intro", "macro" and "micro". You can also look for prefixes such as "multi", "neo" and "omni". The suffix are the letters at the end of the word. There are several suffixes in the English language that are common. They can help you figure out what kind of word you are looking at.  Some suffixes indicate a noun. For example, "ee" at the end of the word almost always indicates a noun. Some examples are "trainee" and "employee". "-ity" is also a common suffix for a noun. Examples include "electricity" and "velocity". Other suffixes indicate verbs. For example, "-ate". This is used in words such as "create" and "deviate". "-ize" is another verb suffix. Think about the words "exercise" and "prioritize". A root word is the core word, without a prefix or suffix. Most words in the English language come from either a Latin or Greek root word.  By learning common root words, you can begin to identify new words more easily. You will also be able to recognize words that have had a prefix or suffix added. An example of a root word is "love". You can add many things to the word: "-ly" to make "lovely". "Bio" is a Greek root word. It means "life, or living matter". Think about how we have adapted this root word to become "biology", "biography", or "biodegradable".
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- Look for a prefix. Pay attention to the suffix. Identify root words.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Try to drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. You can also drink warm tea with honey to help soothe your vocal cords if they feel irritated. Alcohol and caffeine dry out your larynx and vocal folds, making your voice more susceptible to damage when you sing. If you know you have a performance coming up (or you’re going to be practicing a lot) try to limit your alcohol and caffeine intake during the days leading up to it. . Smoking and inhaling second-hand smoke can damage your vocal folds by causing irritation. Combining smoking with scream singing will make your voice more susceptible to damage. While it may not seem like exercising would have anything to do with your voice, regular exercise can improve your stamina and breathing capacity, which will help you speak and sing better. Try to fit some cardio into your routine a few days out of the week. A humidifier will work to keep your throat hydrated so your vocal cords don’t get too dry. Turn your humidifier on before you go to sleep every night. Try to keep your living space at around 30 percent humidity.

SUMMARY:
Drink lots of water every day to keep your vocal cords hydrated. Cut back on alcohol and caffeine. Don’t smoke Try to exercise frequently. Use a humidifier if you live in a cold or dry climate.