For much of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Britain was the dominant world power, its strength based in large part on its command of an Empire that, in the years immediately after World War I, encompassed almost one-quarter of the earth s land surface and one-fifth of its population. Writers boasted that the sun never set on British possessions, which provided raw materials that, processed in British factories, could be re-exported as manufactured products to expanding colonial markets.
The Synonymous Dictionary for MSDict Viewer contains 20,224 words and 57,631 different meanings presented in rich-text format. For each dictionary article, in addition to the headword meaning and its synonyms, are provided cross references and similar words.
Based on examination board syllabuses, the material on this disc provides comprehensive coverage of the essential Mechanics material, understanding of which is vital for success. The thirteen sections listed below each contain several topic areas, providing support for those studying modular and linear courses - sufficient for a double module in Mechanics. Immediate feedback on understanding is provided by hundreds of test questions, all of which have a model solution available if required. Testing yourself with these questions is designed to be an integral part of the learning process.
Based on the Examination Board requirements for Statistics at Advanced Level, the material on this disc provides comprehensive coverage of the essential Statistics material, understanding of which is vital for success. The material is appropriate for either modular (providing coverage of two modules) or linear courses. The seven sections listed below each contain several topic areas. Immediate feedback on understanding is provided by hundreds of test questions, all of which have a model solution available if required. Progress within each topic is reported on the final screen. Exam-style questions, with model solutions are provided in each section.
Lessons cover all four skill areas as well as grammar and vocabulary. Each unit ends with a DVD lesson based around an extract from a BBC programme which provides a springboard for meaningful speaking and writing tasks. Models of authentic English are also provided through ‘on the street’ interviews filmed by the BBC.
