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PARAGRAPH COMPLETION THEME 6
69. Ebru is a traditional art form that originated 71. Audiobooks are recordings of books which are
in Asia. It involves floating paints on a liquid read aloud and allow people to listen to stories
surface and then transferring the design instead of reading them. They are an easy option
onto paper or fabric. Artists use tools like for those who may not have the time to sit down
brushes or needles to form complex designs. and read. Digital platforms make audiobooks
---- Part of its appeal is that each print is a more accessible and offer many chances with a
one-of-a-kind monotype. With its unique beauty, few clicks. ---- Audiobooks, conversely, can be
it is a cherished art form and is often used in downloaded or played online right away from
calligraphy and decorative arts. home.
A) Each Ebru piece has vibrant and dynamic A) Many readers like the physical pleasure of
compositions as a result of unpredictable holding a book, turning over its pages, and
patterns. touching its paper.
B) Once the desired pattern emerges, they B) Print books may need to be taken from a library
carefully lay paper or fabric onto the surface or shop and require readers to physically visit
to transfer the design. the location.
C) Reading from printed pages is often easier on
C) It is also known as ‘Turkish paper marbling’ the eyes compared to staring at a screen for a
and flourished during the Ottoman Empire.
long time.
D) It has a timeless beauty that inspires artists D) Many audiobooks are read by professional
and captivates viewers around the world. voice actors who bring the characters and
E) Another method of marbling is made on the scenes to life.
surface of a thick and sticky solution, which is E) Mobile audiobooks enable listeners to carry
known as size. a library in their pockets and enjoy books
anywhere.
70. Postcolonial literature refers to works of 72. Science fiction, a genre that explores futuristic
authors from places that were previously ideas, alternate realities, or high technology,
colonised by European powers. ---- That’s became popular in the 1950s. ---- Also, Cold
why identity, power relations, native language, War tensions and fears of nuclear war fuelled
and culture are frequently discussed themes. interest in stories that looked into technology’s
Postcolonial writers often criticise colonial consequences and humanity’s place in the
ideologies and perspectives in their works universe. By blending science with fantasy, sci-fi
and offer alternative perspectives to reclaim offered an escape while reflecting the hopes and
indigenous voices and histories. fears of the time.
A) Authors of this genre often describe the A) The roots of this unique genre can be traced
wealth of imperial powers. back much further, though.
B) The most famous work is Things Fall Apart by B) One of the most iconic works from this period is
Chinua Achebe. Asimov’s Foundation series.
C) It includes various literary forms such as C) With many ideas from that time, it still
novels, poetry, and essays. influences current works of sci-fi.
D) Africa and the Caribbean were among the D) Rapid scientific progress in this era inspired
colonised countries. many people’s imagination.
E) It explores the cultural and social E) It can cover stories that are set both in the past
consequences of imperialism. and present as well.
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